dedicated to providing comprehensive and efficient engineering solutions

CONSULTING ENGINEERS

Power systems +Power distribution +

Integrated building systems +Project management +

Renewable energy +

bringing together a range ofexpertise unequalled in con-sulting engineering

Plantech (Pty) Ltd is a consultingengineering firm established in 1982 byHein Schuld, James Theron and PeetOlivier.Since the company started operationstheir activities have expandedthroughout South Africa, Lesotho,Nigeria, Mauritius and India. The headoffice which is situated in Pretoriaemploys more than 20 engineers,technicians and support personnel.With a strong work ethic and dedicationto exceptional client service andprofessionalism, extensive electrical,electronic and mechanical engineeringknowledge and experience is applied todelivering optimum and viable solutionsensuring that clients’ projects arecompleted on time, within budget andof the best quality possible.

Our engineers offer clients anelectrical, electronic andmechanical consulting engineeringservice which is both practical andsystematic. By using moderncomputerised modellingtechniques and computer-aideddesign packages cost-effective andenergy-efficient solutions areprovided for clients in accordancewith various national andinternational standards.

Plantech has a documented qualitycontrol system as well as havingISO 9001:2015 certification.

Plantech is a member of theConsulting Engineers of SouthAfrica (CESA) as well as the GreenBuilding Council of South Africa(GBCSA)

Plantech is a Qualifying SmallEnterprise with a 51 % BlackOwnership and 20 % BlackWomen Ownership as per theAmended Code Series 100 of theAmended Codes of Good Practiceissued under section 9 (1) of theB-BBEE Act no 53 of 2003 asAmended by Act No 46 of 2013.Plantech is thus a Level 2 B-BBEEContributor.

+ MISSION STATEMENTA professional consulting engineering company that strives to designand execute electrical and mechanical engineering systems that aresafe, reliable and efficient for the benefit of costumers and end-users.

+ VISIONPlantech's vision is to be acknowledged for our personal servicethrough the direct involvement of our highly qualified and specialistengineers on all projects.

+ VALUESOur core values define how we treat our clients, frame how we workwith our colleagues and employees and are an integral part of ourongoing success. By setting standards whereby individual and teamperformances are measured and rewarded our values are firmlyembedded in the way we operate.

+ OVERVIEW

Professionalism

Leadership

Accountability

Knowledgeable

Trustworthy

Excellence

Commitment

Honesty

To be professional in all our interactions ensuringstrict adherence to courtesy, honesty andresponsibility when dealing with clients andemployees alike.

To have the courage to lead from the front and shapethe future of our employees and our clients

To adhere to a code of ethics, standards of practice,and policies/procedures that govern the conduct ofprofessional engineering activities

To ensure that we are knowledgeable in the differentengineering disciplines and have a clearunderstanding of what our clients require.

To ensure that we as people and a company istrusted in the marketplace - one that stands forreliability and sets a standard for it, inspiring ouremployees to maintain an environment oftrustworthiness.

Demonstrating high levels of knowledge and skill in allaspects of the engineering profession. To promote aculture of excellence throughout our companythrough the use of state of the art tools, consistentand effective training and the quality of results wegive to our clients.

Commitment to us means that we are dedicated tothe growth and success of our clients, partners andshareholders as well as ensuring professionalfulfillment for all our employees. Commitment comesto life through being passionate about solvingcomplex business problems. We are intenselyfocused on serving our clients and helping themachieve their business objectives.

To act with honesty and integrity withoutcompromising the truth in everything we do.

Through the use of state of the arttechnology, expert staff, and precise planning,we deliver and execute professional consultingengineering services and design projects with

desired results.

Our Values

Our engineers pride themselvesin being able to provideservices and solutions for ourclients

Plantech offers consulting engineeringservices in the fields of electrical, me-chanical and electronic engineeringdisciplines.

By being personally involved and total-ly committed, the best service is ren-dered to Clients.

A comprehensive project and engineer-ing service is provided in order to assistour Clients in achieving overall opti-mum systems solutions.

+ SERVICES OVERVIEWOur involvement can include all stages of the listed project aspects orbe tailored to the client’s needs depending on specific requirements.The project stages are as following:

● Client briefing and determination of requirements.

● Literature surveys and relevant project research.

● Detailed technical analysis and software simulation, where

necessary.● Confirmatory on-site field measurements in the case of radio

path and coverage studies.● Detailed cost estimates on proposed configurations.

● Reporting and determination of final systems design.

● Tender documentation and specifications.

● Tender adjudication and assistance with appointment of

contractor.● Technical and financial project management.

● Final systems handover and end-user training.

● Assistance with systems maintenance functions.

● Assistance with software optimization and configuration.

+ POWER SYSTEMS SERVICESProvision of Power Systems services which include master planning ofnetworks, power system modelling; load flow and fault studies;substation designs; power line and feeder cable system designs;electrical reticulation projects; generator, pump station and telemetrysystems; self-built consultancy services for renewable energy projectsand electrical railway infrastructure services.

MASTER PLANNINGMaster planning of national and municipal networks which involves thelogging and evaluation of data and studying and research of existingelectrical systems in order to determine a comprehensive system masterplan for all present and future electrical supply requirements. Load flowstudies is done using the latest sophisticated computer programmes.

POWER FACTOR CORRECTIONDesign of power factor correction systems in order to ensure that thereactive current and the corresponding reactive power drawn by consum-ers will be compensated by the means of PFC capacitors.

HV SUBSTATION DESIGNSProvision of HV substation designs, including specialised indoor substationsto clients.

CABLE FEEDER SYSTEM DESIGNSDesign of HV and MV power line and cable feeder systems.

TOWNSHIP ELECTRICAL RETICULATIONDesign of HV and LV electrical networks for township residential housing.

EMERGENCY POWER INSTALLATIONSDesign of standby generator systems for large consumers as well asoverseeing the installation of battery systems and uninterrupted powersupplies.

PUMP STATIONS AND TELEMETRY SYSTEMSDesign of telemetry systems for pump stations to allow for remotemonitoring of pump systems.

RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTSDesign of electricity grid connections, electrical balance-of-plant and offersself-built consultant services for renewable energy projects.

RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTUREOffering electrical railway infrastructure services which covers turnkeytechnology infrastructure and maintenance support for the rail industry toensure efficient and sustainable rail operations.

Our electrical, electronic andmechanical engineering serviceis practical and systematic in itsapproach.

POWER LINESDesign, management and commissioning of self-supporting monolithicconcrete and steel poles to lattice steel towers. Some of these powerlines have been constructed in extreme topographical and climaticconditions with single spans of over a kilometre long, altitudes of up to2400m above sea level, winds of up to 300km/h, in high density areasas well as snow and ice conditions.

+ POWER DISTRIBUTIONFor many years Plantech has been involved in numerous powerdistribution projects including high-voltage overhead power lines andhave extensive experience in high-voltage underground power cables.Offering technically sound and economically viable solutions beingproactively at the forefront by ensuring provision of the most up-to-date technologies and proposing new solutions where applicable toclients.

CABLESIn collaboration with industry leaders in manufacturing, application ofhigh-voltage underground cable solutions for XLPE and oil-filled cableswith a cross-sectional area of up to 1000mm².

over 35 years experience inthe power distribution

industry

ELECTRICAL RETICULATIONOther services offered are MV and LV electrical distribution systems forresidential and industrial township development projects. Included in theoffering are township master planning, utility approvals, electrical systemdesign and project management.

PROCESS CONTROLDesign of power distribution and control interlocking for industrial processesand pump installations including motor control centres.

LIGHTING PROTECTION AND EARTHINGDesign, supply and installation of lightning protection and earthing systems,complying with the relevant codes of practice and specifications. Also includedin this service offering is soil resistivity surveys and earth testing; lightning andsurge / overvoltage protection – all types of systems; specialised earthingsystems and supply of lightning protection materials and products includingsurge arresters and safety equipment

RAIL SERVICESRailway infrastructure services include design of overhead track equipment(OHTE), traction substations as well as specialised railway network studies andsimulations.

Application of certified computermodelling determines optimumbuilding designs

BUILDING SERVICESWhether it is a corporate, commercial, institutional or residentialdevelopment, we ensure that the latest available technologies areconsulted for integrated building systems, these include the electrical,mechanical and electronic parts. Focusing on energy efficiency,flexibility and maintainability ensures that clients investments deliverattractive returns over the long term.

+ INTEGRATED BUILDING SYSTEMSIntegrated building designs and solutions include electrical,mechanical and electronic services. This entails either corporate,commercial, institutional, or residential developments.The latest available technologies are considered with a focus onenergy efficiency, flexibility and maintainability ensuring that clients’investments deliver attractive returns over the long term.

MECHANICAL SERVICESSpecialising in designing systems and services in buildings andindustries for the optimisation in the use of energy. Sophisticatedcomputer simulation programmes are used to evaluate energy savingmethods and application of computer control systems are used in orderto attain the energy saving targets.Other mechanical services include Lifts and Escalator Installations;Fire-fighting Installations which cover automatic sprinkler; fire, pumpand gas installations; hydrant and hose reels; Mechanical HandlingEquipment such as coal handling; grain handling; ash removal; air-conditioning Installations which include centralised and packaged airconditioning systems for shopping centres; hospitals; office buildings;hotels; computer rooms; industrial applications; boardrooms andauditoriums; Ventilation and Evaporative Cooling Installations;

Provision of a variety of services toutility companies, municipalities,mining houses and the industrial

sectorRefrigeration installations, Cold-storage and Freezer rooms which coverammonia and ice storage systems; Extraction Installations which include dust,fume and kitchen extraction systems, fume cupboards; Hospital andLaboratory Services covering medical gases, vacuum, steam and boilerinstallations and specialised gases; Piping and Pump Stations which includedomestic water and fire services as well as water purification and sewerageplants; Heating Installations covering hot water storage and heat pumpsystems.

ELECTRONIC SERVICESElectronic Services cover Security Systems which include risk assessment,access control, intrusion detection, surveillance, alarms, response; Fire andSmoke Detection; Building Management Systems; Communication Systems;Process Control Systems; Load Control and Energy Management Systems;Telemetry and Telecontrol Systems; Radio and Data Communication Networksas well as Instrumentation and Automation Systems.

GREEN BUILDINGS AND ALTERNATIVE ENERGYGreen building expertise offered in support of Green Star certification.Certified computer modelling is applied to determine the optimum buildingdesign together with the application of solar, photovoltaic, heat pump, icestorage, energy recovery and alternative energy technologies to meet energyconsumption and cost targets.

EXPERTISEIn-house design and engineering consultant expertise for standard and special-ised building services covers heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC);refrigeration; electrical distribution; lighting design; building managementsystems (BMS); fire detection; security and other installations. Installationsinclude offices, shopping centres, airports, laboratories, hospitals, universitiesand many more. Energy efficiency and green building principles receive toppriority in all projects.

Plantech’s project managersmanage property, transport,electrical and water projects forprivate and public sector clients

+ PROJECT MANAGEMENTPlantech offers project management expertise regarding understand-ing of the scope of the project and deliverables. Milestones areimplemented to track project progress and accurate time estimationsare adhered to. Generally the scope of our expertise includes:definition of actual requirements; scheduling and programming ofdesign activities; programming, control and corrective action duringconstruction; quality assurance; handing over and acceptance proce-dures; cost control and reporting as well as training and operation.

MUNICIPAL PROJECTSOur project management engineers have experience directing large-scale municipal projects. Our engineers have the ability to completemultiphase projects, from plan development to oversight of costs,schedules, quality, information, team management and contracts.Project managers ensure that all projects meet or exceed design,quality, timeline and budget expectations.

COMMERCIAL CLIENTSFor our commercial clients we focus on smart solutions working witharchitects and other consultants to understand and define the project.A collaborative approach is a more efficient and timely way to delivera final project that meets our clients’ objectives

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONSOur project managers plan electrical installations by determiningspecifications; selecting contractors; establishing installation sched-ules; planning shut-downs and installations; integrating requirementswith architectural and mechanical designs; verifying code require-ments; updating cost estimates. Further to this completion of electricalprojects by supervising installations and resolving design issues.

FEASIBILITY STUDIESOur engineers advise renewable project developers on grid connection andbalance-of-plant collector networks by providing specialist input regarding costestimates, alternative solution negotiations and project feasibility studies.

WIND POWER PROJECTSThe first large scale wind farm in South Africa became operational in 2014, andothers are in planning and construction stages. We have been involved in anumber of wind power projects within South Africa.

+ RENEWABLE ENERGYOur engineers have been involved in a number of independent renewableprojects where their responsibilities covered the design, approval and imple-mentation of the balance-of-plant electrical network as well as the ESKOM gridconnection.

ESKOM SELF BULT CONSULTANTSPlantech is registered with ESKOM as a self built consultant. We are able toassist developers opting to construct portions of the grid connectioninfrastructure as self-built, with detailed substation and power line designs andobtaining the required approvals from ESKOM for the planned grid connectioninfrastructure.

SOLAR PVOur engineers together with various property renewable energy projectdevelopers are involved in the solar photovoltaic (PV) electricity market whichwill contribute to the country’s renewable energy roll-out. These includecommercial rooftops, solar farms and hybrid systems

LANDFILL TO GASLandfill gas (LFG) to electricity has been identified as one of the renewableenergy technologies that the South African government will focus on in orderto generate more electricity from renewable resources and Plantech has beeninvolved in various projects advising municipalities and other key players.

Plantech has been involvedin numerous renewable energy

projects within South Africa

Our many clients include largeproperty owners, namely Old Mutual,Sanlam, Vukile, Heartland, SANRAL,City Power, Government Departmentsof Health, Education and Public Works.Projects include retail shoppingcentres, hospitals, offices, townships,schools and industrial developments.

17 Quintin Brand StreetPersequor ParkGauteng0181GautengSouth Africa

Tel: +27 12 349 2253Fax: +27 12 349-2390

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