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Construction of Sodecia Automotive Manufacturing Plant (Ford SEZ Campus)

High-precision statutory health & safety agency and technical advisory for the construction of a tier-one automotive stamping and structural parts manufacturing plant in the Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone.

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Coega Development Corporation (CDC) / Ford Special Economic ZoneClient / Contracting Authority
R400 MillionContract / Capital Project Value
Pr. Construction Health and Safety Agent & Technical AdvisorDiba BES Appointed Role
Statutory RolePr. Construction Health and Safety Agent & Technical Advisor
Client OrganisationCoega Development Corporation (CDC) / Ford Special Economic Zone
LocationSilverton / Tshwane SEZ, Gauteng
Delivery TimelineSept 2020 – May 2022

Strategic Engineering & Safety Delivery

The Challenge & Diba BES Solution

How Diba BES structured risk management protocols, contractor oversight, and statutory compliance to safeguard project delivery.

The Operational Challenge

Managing massive 12-meter deep structural press pit excavations with high groundwater alongside rapid structural steel erection under tight global automotive launch deadlines.

Diba BES Strategic Response

  • Engineered advanced dewatering and continuous laser excavation shoring monitoring; implemented mandatory daily high-risk task permits; and deployed dual senior CHSA specialists on site 24/7.

Approved Scope of Work

Key Statutory Deliverables & Engineering Scope

Detailed breakdown of specialized safety agency, risk assessments, inspections, and contractor governance tasks performed on site.

Statutory Client H&S Agent mandate under Ford Global Safety & SACPCMP Standards
Deep reinforced concrete press pit excavations and heavy gantry crane foundation safety
Robotic welding bay infrastructure, industrial ventilation, and gas reticulation oversight
High-speed 24/7 fast-track contractor coordination across civil, structural, and MEP trades
Hazardous chemicals, hydraulic oil storage, and industrial environmental compliance

Quantified Outcomes & Delivery Impact

Measurable Results Backed by Verified Evidence

Documented performance metrics, zero-harm milestones, and statutory audit achievements recorded across this project.

01

Over 1,100,000 Safe Man-Hours achieved with Zero Fatalities and Zero Lost Time Injuries

Verified Evidence
02

100% compliance achieved across Ford Global Safety Audits and South African statutory regulations

Verified Evidence
03

Delivered on-schedule enabling on-time launch of next-generation commercial vehicle manufacturing

Verified Evidence

Stakeholder Governance & Standards

Technical Specifications & Engineering Partners

Consulting EngineersBahlaphing Consulting Engineers (Jonathan Dube)
Client Contact / DirectorateCoega Development Corporation Automotive Directorate
Delivery MandatePr.CHSA Statutory Agent & Technical Consulting
Statutory Standards Complied
Ford Global Safety StandardsConstruction Regulations 2014ISO 45001:2018

Approved delivery evidence

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