to the Integrated Report 2022/23
People's Guide
Stakeholders
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SANRAL is committed to supporting all our stakeholders. We’re building a more inclusive South Africa by actively engaging with and uplifting local communities, as well as working to transform the roads industry through meaningful opportunities for previously disadvantaged groups.
Transforming construction
The aim of our transformation agenda within the construction space is to empower individuals who have been denied opportunities in the past, including women, the youth and people with disabilities.
JOBS ON SANRAL PROJECTS
percentage allocated to women
percentage allocated
to youth
percentage allocated to persons with disabilities
Developing emerging contractors
Over the past reporting year, we have focused our efforts on promoting the growth and development of Black-owned contractors and subcontractors.
value of contracts awarded to Black-owned contractors
percentage of routine road maintenance contracts awarded to Black-owned contractors
percentage of non-routine road maintenance contracts awarded to Black-owned contractors
SUPPORTING SMMEs
We are committed to supporting SMMEs as we strive to create opportunities for these enterprises to thrive and contribute to the economic growth of the nation.
Improving lives
A crucial part of SANRAL’s mandate is the improvement of lives and livelihoods within local communities, especially in rural areas. We continue to expand our community development projects in small towns and villages adjacent to the national road network.
36,175
number of job opportunities generated by community development projects
2,439
number of workers trained
R15 million
amount spent on training
R8.3 million
amount spent on wages
percentage of SANRAL-contracted SMMEs that were Black-owned
value of SANRAL work performed by Black-owned SMMEs
SMME spotlight
Kamogelo Monembe
Kamogelo Monembe’s progress within the road construction space is a testament to SANRAL’s commitment to empowering women in this historically male-dominated sector. Monembe manages two routine road maintenance subcontractors who work on the N1 between Riemhoogte and Skietfontein, in the Western Cape. The team is responsible for tasks such as cleaning drains and culverts, vegetation control, line marking, road patching and temporary pothole repairs.
Empowering
through education
SANRAL has made strategic investments in learning and development. Not only do these initiatives benefit the Agency by promoting technical expertise and innovation, but they also contribute to the overall growth and development of South Africa.
Scholarships
SANRALS scholarship programme offers sponsorships to high school learners (Grades 8 to 12) from previously disadvantaged backgrounds, regardless of their chosen subjects, enabling them to successfully complete their secondary education.
Want to apply for a SANRAL scholarship or bursary? Click the video below to find out how.
R7.2 million
total expenditure
260
number of scholarships awarded
Bursaries
SANRAL contributes to youth development by investing in tertiary education. While the Agency’s primary focus is civil engineering, our policy now embraces students from other disciplines, ranging from supply chain management and human resources to computer science and quantity surveying.
R11.6 million
total expenditure
154
number of external bursaries awarded
31
number of degrees completed
Jesse-Leigh Nomdo is a UCT student who successfully applied for a SANRAL bursary in 2020. Watch her story to find out more.