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RUWACON QUALITY
MANUAL

Rev Date Preparation Review Approved Description of Revision

1 29 June SHEQ Manager SHEQ Manager Managing
2011 Director

Ruwacon (PTY) Ltd

P.O. Box 13596
Noordstad
9303

THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF RUWACON (PTY) LTD AND MAY NOT BE USED,
REPRODUCED, TRANSMITTED AND/OR DISCLOSED WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL

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CONTENTS
Title Page no

1. SCOPE 4

2. GENERAL 4

3. VISION STATEMENT 4

4. MISSION STATEMENT 4

5. PROFILE 5

6. RWC CORE BUSNIESS 5

7. APPROACH 5

8 QUALITY POLICY 5

9. QUALITY OBJECTIVES 6

10 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS PLANNING 6

11. MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY 7

12. INTERNAL COMMUNICATION 8

13-14 MANAGEMENT REVIEW 8

15 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 8

16 PROJECT DELIVERY 9

17 DESIGN AND CONTROL 10

18 PURCHASING 10

19 IDENTIFICATION, TRACEABILITY AND MONITORING 11

20 CLIENT PROPERTY 12

21-24 HANDLING, STORAGE, PACKAGING, DELIVERY 12-13

25 CONTROL /MONITORING AND MEASURING EQUIPMENT 13

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26 MEASUREMENT , ANALYSIS AND IMPROVEMENT 13

27 PROCESS CONTROL 14

28 AUDITS AND INSPECTIONS 14

29 CONTROL OF NON CONFORMANCE PRODUCTS 14

30 ANALYSIS OF DATA 14

31 IMPROVEMENT 15

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1. Scope. The manual describes Ruwacon’s quality management system in

accordance with ISO 9001.

2. General

2.1 Manual responsibility.

The preparation, review and approval of the manual are the responsibility off:

Preparation: SHEQ Manager

Review: SHEQ Manager
Approval: Managing Director

2.3 Work and implementation responsibility. All employees of Ruwacon are

responsible to implement the contents of the manual.

2.4 Applicability. The manual applies to all work and activities executed by Ruwacon,
including the interactions with sub contractors, suppliers, vendors and service providers.

3. Vision statement

The vision of Ruwacon is to become market leaders of the construction industry in South
Africa. The company strives to earn the respect of stakeholders through its commitment
to continuous improvement driven by respect, integrity, respect, trust and teamwork.

4. Mission statement

The mission statement of Ruwacon is to deliver high-quality, cost effective projects on

schedule.

5. Profile

5.1 Ruwacon was established in 1999 by Pieter Ruthven, the current Chief Executive
Officer of the company. At that point in time the closed corporation was a civil
construction company. In 2003, the closed corporation converted to a private
company and 30% of its shares were acquired by Gavin Davids, the current
Managing Director of Ruwacon (Pty) Ltd.

5.2 The company showed tremendous revenue growth and a new office complex was
built in Bloemfontein in 2007. Regional offices have been established in Cape
Town, Centurion, Prieska and East London.

5.3 Ruwacon (Pty) Ltd has a 9GBPE 8CEPE rating with the Construction Industry
Development Board. This puts Ruwacon (Pty) Ltd in a favourable position since
the company is one of a few construction companies in South Africa with 51%

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black ownership and a 9BG grading.

5.4 Transformation is driven at the highest level and pro-active measures are taken to
ensure that the company complies with the Codes of Good Practice as stipulated
in Government Gazette 29617. Ruwacon (Pty) Ltd currently holds a level 4 BEE
rating

6 Core business: As a civil construction company we mainly focus on :

6.1 Long term repairs and maintenance projects – RAMP

6.2 General construction work

6.3 Water pipelines

7. Approach. Management believes in a hands-on approach and therefore regular

visits to sites countrywide, are imperative .Senior management has committed
themselves to the principles of integrity, respect and transparency as set by Corporate
Governance in South Africa.

8. Quality Policy (Clause 5.3) Ruwacon (Pty) Ltd has as a matter of policy adopted
ISO 9001 as quality management principles to achieve the desired result.
It is further the policy of Ruwacon (Pty) Ltd to continuously identify and develop
processes and procedures. Top management are committed to ensure that:

8.1 Continually improve the management system and quality to ensure effectiveness
safe working conditions and rendering a satisfactory service to our clients.

8.2 Management skills, expertise and resources are used in the most cost effective
manner to produce complete the projects of the required standard and quality.

8.3 Ruwacon (Pty) Ltd is compliant with all legislation and regulations relevant to our
industry.

8.4 The policy including the management system, the objectives and procedures are
communicated to and understood by all employees and parties involved in our
operations.

8.5 All employees and other parties involved in our operations implement and maintain
the management system.

8.6 An annual review of the management system is done to ensure continuous

improvement.

8.7 Line managers are authorized and directly responsible to ensure execution of the

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said policy, objectives and Quality Management System.

9. Quality Objectives (Clause 5.4.1). The following objectives are applicable:

9.1 Providing agreed levels of product quality and services to our clients, by
appreciating and fully understanding their needs and expectations.

9.2 Maintaining competent and capable resources to comply with regulatory, client and
company requirements.

9.3 Continuous assessment of our employees’ training needs are done and necessary
training is provided in order to benefit all stakeholders.

9.4 The reduction of our operational cost through the effective implementation of the
Quality Management System.

9.5 Involving and encouraging our Suppliers and Sub- Contractors to continuously
improve their performances

10.. Quality Management Systems Planning. (Clause 5.4.2) The established

management system has been developed into four tiers of documents to ensure that the
controls identified in the planning is effective to meet the general requirements of ISO
9001 as well as the quality objectives.
Level Document Definition 9001 Requirements
1 Quality Policy & States the scope of the QMS Documented statements:
Manual Describes the processes of the QMS Quality Manual 4.2.2
Profile of the organization. Quality Policy 5.3
Quality Policy and Objectives Quality Objectives 5.4.1
Management Responsibility.
Responsibility, authority and communication
2 Procedures This describes the quality processes and the 4.2.3 Control of documents
Manual interdepartmental control. 4.2.4 Control of records
8.2.2 Internal audits
ISO 9001 mandates six systems procedures: 8.3 Control of non
Additional will be identified to ensure effective conforming products.
planning, execution and control of the processes 8.5.2 Corrective Action
8.5.3 Preventative Action

3 Work procedures Explain details of specific tasks or activities. Documents required for
and Instructions It includes: effective planning,
Project quality plans, quality control sheets, operation, and control of
procedure documents, work instructions, the processes.
drawings, flowcharts, workman standards, test
methods, checklists, product specifications,
operating and machine manuals.
4 Record Completed forms, checklists, tags, labels, test Requirement as per ISO
results, evaluations on worked performed, 9001 4.2.4
suppliers, available as evidence of compliance
the requirements of ISO 9001

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11. Management Responsibility and authority (Clause 5)

11.1 As stipulated in the Quality Policy Ruwacon’s management teams are committed
to define, implement and control the Quality management system as per
QMANUAL-/01.

11.2 Management shall ensure that employees on all levels are acquainted with the
Quality management system, objectives and procedures. These will be regularly
discussed at the site- departmental, cost and board meetings in respect of client
requirements, achievement of objectives, legal, statutory and regulatory
requirements.

11.3 Managers on all levels are responsible to ensure execution of the procedures with
respect to their functions and works in the various departments or on projects.

11.4 Management Representative(Clause 5.5.2). The MD as appointed by top

management shall have the following responsibilities:

11.4.1 Ensuring that processes needed for the quality management system are
established, implemented and maintained.

11.4.2 Reporting to top management on the performance of the quality management

system and any need for improvement, and

11.4.3 Ensuring the promotion of awareness of client requirements throughout the

organization

11.4.4 Ensuring that appropriate communication processes are established within the
organization and that communication takes place regarding the effectiveness of
the quality management system.

11.4.5 Ensure that a review of the organization's quality management system, at planned
intervals, are done to ensure its continuous suitability, adequacy and
effectiveness. This review shall include assessing opportunities for improvement
and the need for changes to the quality management system, including the quality
policy and quality objectives.

11.4.6 Ensure that the Quality Management System is audited on a regular

basis and any deficiencies are identified and promptly addressed.

11.4.7 Ensure that all personnel are trained in the usage of the Quality Management
System and that all such training is applied to all operations and activities the
company.

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11.4.8 Ensure that records from management reviews are maintained

12 Internal Communication. (Clause 5.5.3). All requirements, content and results of

the effectiveness of the implemented Management System will be well
communicated to all company personnel and interested parties through the usage of
manuals, bulletin boards, e-mails, news letters, memos, companies-meetings, faxes and
training. Input and feedback from all levels and parties will be encouraged by
management.

13. Management Review. (Clause 5.6). The overall compliance of the Quality
Management System is discussed on a monthly basis during the Cost meetings. An
annually review of the total system is done as per the Quality Manual and monthly
feedback reports. This will include the following:

13.1 Client evaluation reports/ feedback.

13.2 Results of monthly audits.
13.3 Performance on processes and procedures.
13.4 Feedback on recovery plans
13.5 Non conformances reports
13.6 Follow up on previous review sessions.
13.7 Status of preventative and corrective actions.
11.1 Changes on the quality management system.
11.2 Recommendations on improvement.

14. The records of the management review include the decisions and actions in
respect of the following:

14.1 Improvement of the quality management system and its processes

14.2 Improvement of product related to client requirements

15. Resource management. (Clause 6). Management will identify and provide
resources to:

15.1 Implement and maintain the quality management system.

15.2 Ensure client satisfaction by meeting client requirements.

15.3 In this regard emphasis is placed on the following:

15.3.1 Human resources. The identification and acquisition of human resources with
respect to competency will be controlled by the human resources manger. (Refer
QHR-MANUAL/01)

15.3.2 Competence, training and Awareness. The following is maintained:

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15.3.2.1 Job profiles will form an integral part of the identification of required training for
all personnel whose activities can have a impact on the quality of work.

15.3.2.2 Company personnel at all levels will be evaluated upon their employment and
on a ongoing basis to determine their individual and collective competency and

15.3.2.3 The Human Resource Manager in consultation with the Managing Director ,if
necessary with Senior personnel will determine the level and type of training
required.

15.3.2.4 The SHEQ manager will undertake training in the effective use of the
company's Quality Management System.

15.3.2.5 All new personnel or new duties to be allocate too personnel, will be assessed
to determine their competency, capability, and required training needs.

15.3.2.6 A training matrix will be established for all personnel. Records of all training
undertaken will be generated and maintained. (Refer to Training Procedures)

15.3.2.7 The effectiveness of all training given or received will be monitored.

15.3.3 Infrastructure. Management will provide the required infrastructure in terms of

the following:

15.3.3.1 Site and associated facilities

15.3.3.2 Process equipment (hardware and soft ware)

15.3.3.3 Supporting services such as transport, communication, information systems.

15.3.4 Working environment. Ruwacon will determine and manage the work
environment in order to achieve the requirements as per safety, health and
environmental specifications and programs.

16. Project Delivery (Clause 7)

16.1 Planning of Projects. Ruwacon will plan and develop activities as per Estimators
policy and procedure and the various operational procedures. (Refer to QOPS-
PROC/01- After contract awarding) to achieve the following:

16.1.1 Quality objectives and requirements

16.1.2 Safety, health and environmental objectives and requirements.

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16.1.3 Project requirements in terms of program and other specifics in terms of the
project.

16.1.4 Required verification, validation, monitoring, inspection and tests for the specific
project

16.1.5 Maintain records to provide proof of the requirements in terms of the project and
other specifications.

16.2 Client Related Process.(Clause 7.2)All orders ,tender requirements, or products

received will be reviewed for the right requirements related to the product, services
by authorized personnel, prior to acceptance, to ensure that:

16.2.1 All requirements are adequately defined and documented.

16.2.2 Any regulatory features applicable to the enquiry are considered.

16.2.3 Specified requirements are within the company's scope of supply, capability and
capacity.

16.2.4 Any additional resources and controls are identified and taken cognizance of.

16.2.5 All contracts, tenders are formally submitted.

16.2.6 All received orders ,including contractual pricing will be correlated and verified
against submitted tenders and quotations

16.2.7 Any ambiguities, queries are resolved and agreed on prior to the acquisition/
purchasing any additional resources or the commencement of any production or
site activity or stock delivery.

16.2.8 Any proposed deviation from the clients regulatory or technical requirements are
identified and formally addressed.

16.2.9 Lines and methods of communication will be established, including client's

satisfaction information, regarding the company's products, services and activities.

17. Design and development. (Clause 7.3) Due to the nature of the Company's
business activities- Construction erection to individual clients requirements ,
Design & Development has not been included into the Quality Management System

18. Purchasing. (Clause 7.4) Ruwacon has established a comprehensive purchasing

procedure to ensure the correct materials at the required time at the specific project
location. (Refer to QPUR-PROC/01) The following is applicable:

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18.1 Any material, product consumables or sub-contracted service procured, which

could positively impact on the quality of the site activities, or products provided by
the company, will be purchased from approved suppliers/ sub-contractors.

18.2 The selection of suppliers or sub-contractors may be based upon assessment by

management ,past proven performances ,black economic empowerment, client
recommendations, supplier of branded products, price structure ,reliability and
quality of products

18.3 Orders and any related purchase specifications will clearly identify requirements by
type, drawing numbers, standards, specifications, preservation, packaging
identification, traceability and protection.

18.4 All company requirements will formally communicated to suppliers, sub-contractors

who will be encouraged to implement their own Management System to improve
their supply of services and products on an ongoing basis.

18.5 Monitoring of suppliers / sub-contractors will be undertaken by verification or

testing of supplied products or services.

18.6 All supplied documentation will be reviewed for deficiencies related to quality
quantity, price, and delivery time.

18.7 Data from verifications will be analyzed on a continual basis via the Quality
Assurance Officer three monthly 1 reports.

18.8 The location of inspections including any of the company's clients that they may
wish to undertake will be specified as agreed on, should it not be upon receipt at
the clients premises.

18.9 Suppliers or sub-contractors will where necessary be assisted in attaining the

company's requirements and compliance to specified management system
elements.

18.10 All purchased products that do not conform to requirements from suppliers or sub-
contractors may be removed from the company's suppliers list, if consistently fail
to comply with the company's requirements

19. Identification, traceability and monitoring (Clause7.5.3) All materials will be

identified from their initial receipt ,through all processing activities and their monitoring
status known .Traceability is not normally a specific requirement for our clients. The
methods by which materials will be identified ,and their monitoring status known will
include :

19.1 Purchase orders

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19.2 Supplier delivery notes

19.3 Identification tags/ labels or markings
19.4 Serial numbers and specific descriptions of materials
19.5 Material certification (if applicable)
19.6 Inspection sheet
19.7 Project quality control plans
19.8 Measuring sheets of worked done.
19.9 Identifying materials and products through drawings and specifications

20. Client Property. (Clause 7.5.4 Management will ensure procedures and
measures to protect and safeguard the value of clients property. Such controls will be
monitored on a continual basis. Should any client’s property be subject to loss or
damage, or any incident, while under control of Ruwacon or a sub contractor, it will be
immediately recorded, reported and investigated. Feedback will be given to the client
concerned.

21. Handling, Storage, Packaging, Protection and Delivery. Clause 7.5.5) This
includes the following:

21.1 Handling. Training in the correct methodology of handling of material, products,

and equipment will be provided to the company's personnel to prevent damage /
decoration of company property. Only trained and licensed personnel will be
permitted to drive, handled or handling equipment or to operate I company's
vehicles. Special attention will be taken, for handling hazardous materials, all
fragile material, electrostatic sensitive devices

21.2 Storage. Designated storage areas, lay down areas, and pallets will be specified
and provided to ensure that all received material and products are protected to
minimize the risk of loss, damage, leaks or deterioration. Storage areas and their
contents will be monitored on an ongoing basis to verify storage conditions and the
integrity of the storage goods. Good storage practices implemented by:

21.2.1 Stock control I inventory management system.

21.2.2 Conducting regular stock counts

21.3 To prevent cross contamination and mixing of materials, segregation of these

materials will be a priority.

21.4 Ruwacon will take great care regarding, toxic materials, flammable products and
corrosive items.

22. Packaging, Preservation and Protection. All packaging and its protection
requirements, related to all supplied material will be stipulated to the extend necessary to

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our suppliers and sub contractor. Site store personnel to ensure conformance to Health
and Safety requirements, and the protection of materials .

23. Delivery. The communication related to, and the timing of delivery of material to
clients sites, will be agreed on tender or contract receipt stages and will be monitored by
site management. The company's suppliers / sub contractors adherence to the clients or
company delivery requirements will be monitored regularly.

24. Company delivery vehicles will be maintained in a satisfactory road worthy condition
and the continual assessment of the licenses of company drivers will be undertaken.
The safe loading of company and approved transport delivery vehicles will be monitored
through necessary documentation e.g. delivery notes or purchase orders

25. Control of monitoring and measuring equipment Clause 7.6) Ruwacon will
determine the monitoring and measuring equipment required to ensure evidence of
conformity of product, prevention of any hazard and risk as identified through the risk
assessment process. General control and inspections of monitoring and measuring
equipment will be in accordance with the procedure for management of plant and
equipment. The following will be ensured:

25.1 The company will identify, select and provide all necessary, measuring and
monitoring devices for the successful activities of its operations.

25.2 Any device, which may be utilized as aid to control site activities or verification of
materials will be controlled by using surveys and checklists

25.3 Any equipment identified as being outside of specific limits will necessitate (where
practical) in the re-inspection of materials/products, previously accepted or
supplied.

25.4 Records of all measuring and monitoring devices and their subsequent calibration I
verification equipment will be retained.

25.5 All the equipment been used, will be stored in such manner to protect it integrity
when on or off site.

26. Measurement, Analysis and Improvement. Clause 8) Ruwacon will implement

measurement, analysis and improvement processes to ensure and determine client
satisfaction. This will include the following:

26.1 Demonstrate conformity of the product as per client specifications.

26.2 To demonstrate of the quality management system

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26.3 To continually improve the quality management system by evaluating the

compliance to legislation, regulations and conforming to ISO 9001 and the client
project specifications.

27. Process Control. Ruwacon will ensure that all processes in the execution of the
work are controlled. This will be based on the principle of monitoring the specific activity
as part of the process and institute corrective actions where the process will deviate from
the prescribed route. The control measures will include the utilization of the following
tools:

27.1 Specific procedure manuals for working activities

27.2 Task inspections performed on the various activities as per procedures
27.3 Project control sheets as per work done.

28. Internal audits and inspections.(Claus 8.2.2) Audits will be planned and
conducted as follow:

28.1 Monthly audits. Informal monthly audits/ inspections are conducted to monitor
the execution of the procedures and to ensure that all procedures as distributed
are available on site. The audits sheet will be updated as the procedures are
completed and distributed. The personnel of the SHEQ department is responsible
for these audits and inspections. Feedback on the audits will be included in the
monthly quality report to senior management.

28.2 Compliance audits. These audits are done on the total quality management
system every six months. The results hereof with the monthly audits will be used
in the management review.

28.3 Follow-up inspections and audits will be conducted to ensure that corrective
actions had been taken on the non conformances.

29. Control of non conforming products. Clause 8.3) Ruwacon will ensure that all
products, services and processes that do not conform to the set requirements are
identified and immediate corrective actions take. Records of non conformances and
action taken will be kept and also used for the management review purposes.The detail
of the non conformances will also be used to determine preventative actions.

30 Analysis of data. (Clause 8.4) Ruwacon will determine the appropriate data
required to ensure the effectiveness of the quality management system. The sources of
information that will be applicable are as follows:

30.1 Client reports on projects

30.2 Minutes of progress and technical meetings
30.3 Audits reports (monthly and six monthly)
30.4 Audits reports (internal and external)

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30.5 Evaluation on suppliers and vendors performances.

30.6 Evaluation reports on sub contractors and performances
30.7 Monthly Cost meeting reports
30.8 Specific NCR’s issued.

31. Improvement. (Clause 8.5) Ruwacon will continually improve on the quality
management system through the use of the various policies and objectives, reports, data
analysis and corrective and preventative actions. This will also revolve around the
following actions:

31.1 Corrective actions. Ruwacon will take action to determine non conformances and
corrective measures to prevent re-occurrence.

31.2 Preventative actions. Ruwacon will determine and eliminate non conformances
and implement actions to prevent these non conformances in time and the
re-occurrences.

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