DEPARTMENT OF ROADS AND TRANSPORT PROJECT NAME DIESEL

DEPARTMENT OF ROADS AND TRANSPORT PROJECT NAME: DIESEL JOJO TANKS INNOVATIVE SERVICE DELIVERY CATEGORY: GOVERNMENT SECTOR REF. NO. : C 045 PROVINCE: LIMPOPO DISTRICT: WATERBERG ADDRESS: CNR THABO MBEKI & LIMPOPO STR, MODIMOLLE CONTACT DETAILS: 014 718 2304/05 FAX – 014 718 2427 PROJECT MANAGER: MS ANNIQUE MOLOISI CELL NO. : 071 681 5086

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Project Overview The Innovation Project Sustainability. Project Replicability Cost Savings and Benefits of Project Road Map Conclusion 2

1. PROJECT OVERVIEW • The Department of Roads and Transport in Limpopo had a challenge of Diesel supply for graders which were stationed in communities. • These graders were meant for blading of roads within the communities. The process of supplying diesel was not cost effective in terms of running costs ( amounting to +- R 2 m) and delayed processes of delivering. 3

Project overview cont. v Limpopo Province is mostly rural. The Provincial Roads Infrastructure is about 70% gravel roads and almost 30% tarred roads and therefore graders used to travel long distances, i. e +- 60 km single trip from their stations to site whereas the required norm is less than 35 km. • The long travelling of graders to sites causes delay in the normal blading and re-gravelling of roads and causes transmission failure and engine overheating which ultimately causes high expenditure on maintenance and repair costs. 4

Project overview cont. The challenge of fuel contamination and spillage was then experienced when using Used Oil Drums when supplying diesel to graders. The Department also had an alternative of purchasing Diesel Tanker Trucks that have to travel to fill up graders at different sites which was too costly in terms of purchase and running costs estimated at R 2, 4 m per truck and some graders could not be utilized for the whole day because it takes time to drive around filling up diesel. Each truck was also estimated at 15 000 km p/m which will result in quick deterioration and shorter life span. 5

2. THE INNOVATION • Our Mechanical Services Division conducted a research and designed specification for a better alternative that could be cost economic to the Department and improve production. • We designed a specification for the manufacturing of the HEAVY DUTY PLASTIC TANK. • We procured HEAVY DUTY PLASTIC TANK, 12 volt battery operated pump and flow meter with filter. 6

THE INNOVATION • We used recycled material (angle iron bar & square tubing) to built frames to secure the tank and pump system. • Other materials used are nipples, sockets, elbows, hose clamps, sealants, suction hoses, pump kit and workshop equipment & consumables 7

THE INNOVATION • We designed the Tank which would be compatible to the LDV and submit such to Jo. Jo Tankers company to manufacture. • The HEAVY DUTY PLASTIC TANKS were fitted into eight LDVs with a diesel pump and a meter gauge which led to reduction of running costs and elimination of diesel spillage. One LDV carrying 600 litres of diesel was able to service three graders at once. • The project was done In-house from the start up to its finality. 8

HEAVY DUTY PLASTIC TANK FITTED TO THE LDV 9

THE INNOVATION • To overcome the challenge of fuel contamination and spillage that was experienced when using Used Oil Drums to supply diesel. • Quicker response to refuel graders on site by using LDVs instead of trucks. (trucks’ running costs are higher than those of LDVs). 10

THE INNOVATION Protection of Environmental Hazards • Prevention of soil, water and air pollution by reducing oil and fuel spillages. (In terms of Waste Management Act ) • Low risk of fire. • We used recycled material to build frames i. e flat iron bars, angle iron and square tubing. (In terms of Green Economy & Climate Change) 11

USED 210 L OIL DRUMS 12

USED 210 L OIL DRUMS AND HAND PUMP 13

Prime Pump Fitting (Clogged-up) Blocked and clogged up fuel line due to contamination and dirty drums usage cause un-necessary fuel starvations 14

Blocked screen on Grader fuel lines Some of the dirt blocking the screen filter Dirt on tyre caused by contaminated fuel and drums 15

3. PROJECT SUSTAINABILITY • Increased availability of machinery for Transport Infrastructure to maintain the roads • Project impact: ACTIVITY TARGET ACHIEVEMENTS BLADING (2011/2012) 49 920 KM 25 135 KM (50% improvement) BLADING (2012/2013) 23 375 KM 19 643 KM (80% improvement) BLADING (2013/2014 20 795 KM 18 779 KM (90% improvement) 16

PROJECT SUSTAINABILITY (continue) • Continuous maintenance of the tanks by mechanical services as the initiators for sustainability. • To put a stop valve between the tank and pump in case the pump malfunctions. • Conduct continuous innovative research on the improvement of the project. • To put warning stickers on all Tanks. 17

PROJECT SUSTAINABILITY (continue • To install strap belts to secure the Tank to the LDV. • To install TRACKER for Driver safety, Diesel and Vehicle theft. • Compile Instruction Manual to be userfriendly for all users and project the Departmental Image. 18

4. PROJECT REPLICABILITY • The project has been shared with other Districts within the Province and is being implemented. • The project was shared through a presentation with KZN Dept. of Transport at Durban Region (Cost Center Metro) • The project is shared with relevant sister Departments and Municipalities. 19

5. COST SAVINGS AND BENEFITS OF PROJECT PREVIOUS CURRENT Hand pump refill 10 litres per minute Battery Operated pump refills 40 litres per minute (Use Grader/LDV battery) Operated by 2 people to refill Operated by 1 person to refill Operator gets tired of rotating the pump and must rest the arm regularly which may result to sickness in the long run. Pump with flow meter and filler nozzle i. e. moved from heavy duty to light duty Three Used Oil Drums of 210 litres each One 600 litres Plastic Tank Failure to reach the set targets. Improved production on blading more than 80% Service delivery complaints on blading Improved service delivery due to repetitive breakdowns. increased availability of machinery High risk of environmental hazards caused by diesel spillages Protection of environmental hazards 20

COST SAVINGS AND BENEFITS OF PROJECT (continue) PREVIOUS CURRENT High repair & replacement costs for filters, pumps caused by fuel contamination. Less repair costs as the Plastic Tanker does not rust Purchasing of Diesel Tanker is estimated at +- R 2 m. Purchasing of LDVs and including project is estimated at +- R 170 000. In case of Diesel Tanker Truck breakdown, service delivery is hampered until the Truck is repaired. In the event of the LDV breakdown, a tanker can be transferred to another LDV for continuous service delivery. Some graders could not be utilized for the whole day because it takes time to drive around filling up diesel. Quick response to refill graders In case of Grader breakdown on site, diesel was prone to theft. Diesel can now be transferred from the grader to the Jo. Jo Tank and visa versa. 21

COST SAVINGS AND BENEFITS OF PROJECT(continue) • Cost incurred for this innovative alternative is approximately half the cost on Used Oil Drums and Diesel Tanker Truck. • There is less fuel starvation as a result of using clean diesel, saving on replacing or repairing fuel filters & fuel pumps, less downtime and improved production. 22

COST SAVINGS AND BENEFITS OF PROJECT (continue) • Reduced trips from maintenance centres to site as the fuel capacity inside the tank (600 litres) can fill up to three Graders at once. 23

6. PROJECT ROAD MAP -The project won Platinum in the 2012/13 Limpopo Departmental Service Excellence Awards and proceeded to: -Win Platinum at Limpopo Premier’s Service Excellence Awards and prize money award amounting to R 25 000. 24

PROJECT ROAD MAP Centre for Public Service Innovation (CPSI) and the winner in the Innovative Service Delivery Institutions & Public Sector Innovator of the Year 2014 and brought home prize money to the value of R 70 000. 00 and big Trophies. -Limpopo Productivity Awards and National Business Awards (NBA) and was awarded Finalists Certificates. 25

PROJECT ROAD MAP The project has been nominated by CPSI to participate in the United Nations awards(UN) and made it to the second phase. 26

8. CONCLUSION • In conclusion the project has brought improved service delivery in terms of improved production in blading of gravel roads with less costs. 27

DEMONSTRATION Building Fuel Tanks After taking measurements of plastic tank and layout; we cut used L shaped angle iron to sizes; put it to 90◦ before we start with welding 28

Artisan busy welding Start with welding. Making frame to install tank and pump 29

Battery Operated Pump and Fuel Flow Meter Filler nozzle 12 Volt battery operated pump Fuel flow meter Inlet to the pump from tank Steel frame 30

Completion After completion we fitted tank on LDV 31

END PRODUCT READY TO GO RIGHT SIDE VIEW OF TANK 32

END PRODUCT READY TO GO REAR VIEW 33

END PRODUCT READY TO GO REAR VIEW WITH CONTENTS 34

RE A LEBOGA THANK YOU DANKIE RI KHOU LIVHUWA HA NKHENSA 35