REFINERY NEWS May 2012

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Above: EMSS unveiling L-R Engen Corporate Affairs GM Natie Maphanga, DoE HOD Dr Nkosinathi Sishi, Cllr Speaker Logie Naidoo, Engen Refinery GM Kamal Ahmad, Refinery Public Affairs Manager Thandeka Cele Above: Principal of Ganges Secondary Deena Reddy, Lamontville Cllr Sthembiso Nzuza, Engen GM Corporate Affairs Natie Maphanga and Refinery GM Kamal Ahmad adress learners in the Saturday programme Engen opens new Supplementary Education Centre “Thank you Engen for playing and active role in the development of our youth in preparation for their future careers by making mathematics and science a priority thereby contributing to the future economy of our country”. This was the glowing commendation lauded upon Enref by HOD of the KZN Department of Education, Dr Nkosinathi Sish. Sishi made this statement during a keynote address at the opening, in the Durban South Basin (DSB), of the third Engen Maths and Science Supplementary (EMSS) education programme at Ganges Secondary School in Merebank. The other facilities are currently at Fairvale Secondary School on the Engen Refinery fence line and Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT). Engen constantly strives to be at the forefront of the drive to enhance educational standards and bridge skills gaps, especially in our surrounding communities. Now the 232 learners enrolled at Merebank will no longer have to travel to Umlazi or Wentworth for special tuition in mathematics and physical science. Fairvale has 318 learners, whilst Mangosuthu has the highest enrollment of over 750 learners. The hugely successful EMSS offers learners in grades 10 to 12 three hours of mathematics and physical science on Saturdays (and daily in the case of MUT) throughout the year. A life-skills element is woven into the curriculum to help prepare youngsters for life after they have left school. The Ganges programme is facilitated by six educators and headed by Principal of Ganges Secondary, Deena Reddy, with the assistance of one administrator. Above: Ganges opening being addressed Dr Nkosinathi Sishi HOD KZN Department of Education Above: EMSS unveiling Education HOD, dignitaries, SDB Community stakeholders 8 // engen Refinery news May 2012
Contractor’s Yard revamp Enref is in the process of re-asserting its control of the contractor’s on-site fabrication yard and offices. That means that contractors doing business with Enref will have to operate from their own external bases. Over the years the contractor’s yard has been used by both Enref and third party companies- some of the more than 14 third party companies have had bases on site for over 15 years. However, after an extensive re-assessment of the pros and cons in terms of the business processes the engineering department decided that a change was needed. Deputy Engineering Manager, Sibusiso Zulu says the concept of removing contractors from the Refinery came about when Engen realised that having contractor’s on site was becoming an increasing HSE risk in terms of added responsibility for Engen controlling the yard. “We considered the cost involved in keeping the contractor’s on site as well as the image the yard was creating for Enref and weighed this against cost saving on these logistics.” As a refinery we were spending a lot of money on constant supervision, security (badging, theft, and confidential info), controlling traffic and personnel movement, property damage. “Our research showed substantial savings in the long term and we devised an engineering control plan,” says Sibusiso. This plan includes discussions with relevant contractors and revisiting our current workflow processes to manage risks. Relocating from site, however, does not excuse contractors from complying with Engen regulations as safety audits will still be conducted regularly by appointed Engen staff. If contractors do not comply with regulations they will be instructed to stop work until deviation is corrected. Above: The contractor’s yards in the process of demolition Caring for the elderly Recently, CSI Co-ordinator Paul Makhanya along with Refinery Events co-ordiantor Heather Seidle visited Old age homes in Lamontville, Wentworth, Bluff and UMlazi to show them love and appreciation in their respective communities. The elderly patrons of four old age homes could not contain their excitement when Paul arrived unexpectedly to give them a variety of clothing. Above: Refinery Social Investment continues to build a caring brand image and positive perceptions. engen Refinery news May 2012 // 9
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