This document outlines urgent concerns raised by local industry regarding the Independent Transmission Programme (ITP) and proposes a strategic way forward to balance energy security with South Africa’s industrialisation and job creation objectives. It highlights risks associated with global supply chain reliance, emphasises leveraging local industry expertise, and underscores the alignment with national industrialisation and job creation agendas. The document also details concerns with the current ITP programme’s pre-qualification criteria, local equity participation, and legislative clarity related to the public procurement regime, offering proposed considerations for the drafting of the Request for Proposal (RFP).
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