In March 2024, South Africa took a bold step to advance its infrastructure goals by announcing 12 priority projects during
the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium of South Africa (SIDSSA) held at Century City in Cape Town. These
projects form part of the national infrastructure pipeline for 2023/2024 and span several vital sectors—ranging from energy
and transport to health, water, education, and agriculture.
President Cyril Ramaphosa, delivering the keynote address, underscored the importance of coordinated planning and
transparent procurement in improving the country’s infrastructure outlook. Supported by Infrastructure South Africa, the
projects are designed to stimulate economic growth and create sustainable jobs by bringing together public and private
sector investments.
Question 2: Resource and Risk Navigation in Rail Upgrades (25 Marks)
The aim of Project Ukuvuselela is to improve vehicle logistics by upgrading the rail corridor from Gauteng to the Eastern
Cape. This is intended to reduce the dependency on KwaZulu-Natal’s already overloaded port system.
From the viewpoint of a project manager:
Define the Scope of the Project.
Explain how you would assign and manage resources across multiple provinces for this rail project.
Explain in detail, why the Cost Overrun Report alone might not be enough to manage the project schedule.
Describe how you would keep stakeholders informed and control project activities in real time across different regions.
