STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION SEPTEMBER 2022 Prepared by: Urban-Econ Development Economists & Urban-Econ:NIKELA STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION DOCUMENT INFORMATION Document Title: STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Version September 2022 Prepared by: Urban-Econ Development Economists & Urban-Econ:NIKELA Contact Details: 1st Floor Lake View Office Park 137 Muckleneuk Street Brooklyn Pretoria 0075 Contact Person(s): Megan Whittaker Contact number: +27 12 342 8686 E-mail: megan@urban-econ.com Prepared for: Eskom Holdings SOC Limited Contact Person(s): Zekhethelo Ndlovu Cell: +27 72 924 6723 E-mail: NdlovuN9@eskom.co.za Mesia Hlungwani Cell: +27 82 070 6909 E-mail: HlungwMM@eskom.co.za i STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS ADB African Development Bank AfD French Development Agency AIDS Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome BESS Battery Energy Storage System BLSA Business Leadership South Africa BRM Black Royalty Minerals BUSA Business Unity South Africa CBO Community-Based Organisation CCEFCF Canadian Clean Energy and Forest Climate Facility CO2 Carbon Dioxide COD Commercial Operation Date CoGTA Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs CSIR Council for Scientific and Industrial Research DBE Department of Basic Education DBSA Development Bank of Southern Africa DEDT Department of Economic Development and Tourism Mpumalanga DEL Department of Employment and Labour DFFE Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment DHET Department of Higher Education and Training DM District Municipality DMRE Department of Mineral Resources and Energy DOH Department of Health DPE Department of Public Enterprises DSD Dead-Stop-Date DWS Department of Water and Sanitation E-JETP Eskom Just Energy Transition Project EPC Engineering, Procurement and Construction ERI Eskom Rotek Industries ESF Environmental and Social Framework ESIA Environmental and Social Impact Assessment ESMAP Energy Sector Management Assistance Program FES Friedrich Ebert Foundation FNB First National Bank FTE Full-Time Equivalent GIZ German Agency for International Cooperation GW Gigawatt Gx Generation ii STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION ha hectare HR Human Resources IBRD International Bank for Reconstruction and Development IBRD International Bank for Reconstruction and Development IDC Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa IFC International Finance Corporation IIP Independent Inspection Panel IKI International Climate Initiative IPAP Interested in Affected Parties IRP2019 Integrated Resource Plan 2019 JET Just Energy Transition JTTF Just Transition Task Force KfW KfW Development Bank KPS Komati Power Station KTF Komati Training Facility LAD Local Area Development LED Local Economic Development LM Local Municipality LNG Liquified Natural Gas MCCI Middelburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry MEGA Mpumalanga Economic Growth Agency MES Minimum Emission Standards MGEC Mpumalanga Green Economy Cluster Mt Megatonne MVAR Megavolt Amperes Reactive MW Megawatt MWCB Mine Water Coordinating Body NDB New Development Bank NDC Nationally Determined Contribution NEDLAC National Economic Development and Labour Council NEM National Environment Management Act NERSA National Energy Regulator of South Africa NPO Non-Profit Organisation NSF National Skills Fund OE Owner’s Engineer PBO Public Benefit Organisation POPIA Protection of Personal Information Act REIPPP Renewable Independent Power Producer Programme RTS Return-to-Service iii STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION SAFCEI Southern African Faith Communities' Environment Institute SANRAL South African National Roads Agency Limited SARETEC South African Renewable Energy Technology Centre SEDA Small Enterprise Development Agency SEP Stakeholder Engagement Plan SETA Sector Education and Training Authorities SMME Small, Medium and Micro Enterprise the dtic Department of Trade, Industry and Competition TIA Technology Innovation Agency TIPS Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies TVET Technical and Vocational Education and Training UNIDO United Nations Industrial Development Organization US$ United States Dollar USAID United States Agency for International Development VSP Voluntary Separation Package WWF World Wildlife Fund South Africa iv STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................1 2 HISTORY OF KPS AND E-JETP DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................4 2.1 HISTORY OF KPS ..........................................................................................................................................4 2.2 DESCRIPTION OF E-JETP FOR KPS...............................................................................................................6 3 SUMMARY OF POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACTS ................................................. 14 4 PRINCIPLES OF ENGAGEMENT AND STATUS QUO ................................................................................. 16 4.1 REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT AND PRINCIPLES OF ENGAGEMENT ................................................................... 16 4.1.1 Key South African legal provisions ...................................................................................................... 16 4.1.2 World Bank ESS10 .............................................................................................................................. 17 4.1.3 Legislative gap analysis ....................................................................................................................... 17 4.1.4 Key principles of engagement ............................................................................................................. 18 4.2 PREVIOUS STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENTS AND PLANNED CONSULTATIONS ..................................................... 19 4.2.1 Previous engagements ........................................................................................................................ 19 4.2.2 Ongoing/Planned Consultations .......................................................................................................... 24 5 STAKEHOLDER IDENTIFICATION AND ANALYSIS ................................................................................... 30 5.1 IDENTIFICATION OF STAKEHOLDERS............................................................................................................. 30 5.1.1 Directly affected parties ....................................................................................................................... 30 5.1.2 Other interested parties ....................................................................................................................... 32 5.1.3 Vulnerable/disadvantaged groups ....................................................................................................... 34 5.2 STAKEHOLDER ANALYSIS ............................................................................................................................ 35 5.3 STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT APPROACHES ................................................................................................ 39 6 ENGAGEMENT APPROACH ......................................................................................................................... 41 6.1 METHODS OF ENGAGEMENT ........................................................................................................................ 41 6.2 ENGAGEMENT APPROACH TO THE E-JETP .................................................................................................. 45 6.2.1 Component A engagement approach .................................................................................................. 46 6.2.2 Component B engagement approach .................................................................................................. 54 6.2.3 Component C engagement approach ................................................................................................. 62 6.2.4 Vulnerable/disadvantaged groups ....................................................................................................... 72 7 FEEDBACK AND GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM ............................................................................ 73 7.1 GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM ............................................................................................................. 73 7.2 GRIEVANCE RESOLUTION FRAMEWORK FOR WORKERS ................................................................................. 73 7.2.1 Permanaent workers grievance mechanism ....................................................................................... 73 7.2.2 Contractors Site specific and Partnership agreement ......................................................................... 75 7.3 GRIEVANCE RESOLUTION FRAMEWORK FOR EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS ........................................................ 77 7.4 GRIEVANCE LOGS ...................................................................................................................................... 78 8 MONITORING AND REPORTING .................................................................................................................. 79 8.1 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES .................................................................................................................... 79 v STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION 8.2 MONITORING AND REPORTING OF SEP IMPLEMENTATION ............................................................................. 79 8.3 STAKEHOLDER RISK MANAGEMENT .............................................................................................................. 82 9 SEP ACTION PLAN AND PRELIMINARY BUDGET ..................................................................................... 84 9.1 SEP ACTION PLAN...................................................................................................................................... 84 9.2 SEP IMPLEMENTATION BUDGET .................................................................................................................. 86 APPENDIX 1: E-JETP DESCRIPTION .......................................................................................................................I COMPONENT A: DECOMMISSIONING ............................................................................................................................ I COMPONENT B: REPURPOSING................................................................................................................................. IV COMPONENT C: OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORKERS AND COMMUNITIES ......................................................................... VIII APPENDIX 2: STAKEHOLDER ANALYSIS ......................................................................................................... XVI REFERENCES ................................................................................................................................................... XXXII vi STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION 1 INTRODUCTION South Africa predominantly relies on coal for electricity generation, with coal-fired power generation contributing 83.5% to the country’s electricity generation mix in 2020 (Enerdata, 2021). However, the majority of Eskom’s coal-fired power station fleet is approaching its end of life. If Medupi and Kusile1 are excluded, the remaining 13 power stations have an average age of around 41 years (NS Energy, 2021). Apart from their age and high running costs in some instances, coal-fired power stations contribute significantly to carbon emissions and subsequently, to climate change. A total of 10 500 MW of electricity from coal will be decommissioned by Eskom by 2030 as outlined in the Integrated Resource Plan 2019 (IRP2019). Subsequently, as part of Eskom’s Just Energy Transition (JET) strategy, approximately 11.8 GW of coal-fired power generation will be shut down by 2030 (Eskom, 2022). In addition, the shutdown of coal-fired power stations is further supported by South Africa’s revised Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC)2 submitted in September 2021 as part of the Paris Agreement. Among the coal-fired power stations to be shut down by Eskom is Komati Power Station (KPS), with its last operational unit (Unit 9) scheduled for shutdown in September 2022. However, communities surrounding KPS have strong linkages with its operations as it provides employment opportunities, supplies basic services and contributes to economic activity in the area. Therefore, the shutdown of KPS is anticipated to result in socio-economic implications not only for its hosting community but for the South African economy at large. The Eskom Just Energy Transition Project (E-JETP) encompasses the decommissioning of KPS, its repurposing and the deployment of alternative opportunities and interventions (with the focus on mitigating the impact of KPS’s decommissioning). Given the implications of the KPS shutdown and its subsequent repurposing, various stakeholders or interested and affected parties (IPAPs) will need to be considered in accordance with the principles of the JET. 1 The Medupi and Kusile power stations are the latest additions to Eskom’s fleet, with the last unit at Medupi reaching commerc ial operation status in July 2021 and Kusile scheduled for completion in the 2024/25 financial year (Pombo-van Zyl, 2021; Madubela, 2021). 2 According to South Africa’s updated NDC mitigation targets, the country aims to reduce carbon emission to between 398 Mt and 510 Mt of CO2-equivalent by 2025, with a further reduction to between 350 Mt and 420 Mt CO2-equivalent by 2030. By 2050, South Africa aims to reach net zero carbon emissions. 1 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Figure 1.1: Stakeholder Engagement Plan Rationale It is within this context that a comprehensive and inclusive stakeholder engagement plan (SEP) has been developed which takes into consideration the scale of the E-JETP (i.e., the decommissioning of KPS, its repurposing and the implementation of mitigation interventions). The SEP is therefore envisaged to guide the participation of various stakeholders throughout the life-cycle of the E-JETP and its respective components to ensure an inclusive approach to mitigating environmental and societal risks. Engaging with stakeholders and the disclosure of information are critical elements in keeping those affected and interested in the decommissioning and repurposing of KPS informed. Given the nature of the E-JETP (described in greater detail in Section 2), the main focus of the SEP is to manage and mitigate the socio-economic impacts of the E-JETP through a collaborative approach between implementing authorities and those affected. The objectives of the SEP are thus to: 1. Disclose the project’s intended goals, investment requirements and commitments, impacts, grievance and feedback procedures and mechanisms, and the project timeline to the relevant stakeholders. 2. Establish a systematic approach to stakeholder engagement through the identification of stakeholders and parties affected by the project’s implementation. The purpose thereof is to ensure a collaborative approach to stakeholder management and to maintain constructive relationships. 3. Determine the level of interest in and influence over the project by each of the respective stakeholder groups to be considered throughout the project life-cycle. 2 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION 4. Provide means for inclusive and effective engagement with stakeholders throughout the project’s life-cycle. 5. Ensure the appropriate disclosure of environmental and social risks in line with the project scope. The anticipated impacts of the project are to be disclosed fairly to stakeholders in an accessible and inclusive manner. 6. Provide stakeholders with an accessible and inclusive means of raising grievances and allow Eskom to respond to such grievances. Inclusive and meaningful stakeholder engagement throughout the project life-cycle is an essential element of successful project management. Stakeholder engagement, as outlined in the SEP, may be considered a crucial mechanism to obtain input from those interested in and affected by the project. These inputs may be incorporated into several aspects of the project, such as environmental and social assessments, project design, mitigation plans, monitoring and reporting, and further evaluation of the project. The level and frequency of stakeholder engagement conducted, which is to be outlined in the SEP, would thus need to be conducted in proportion to the risks and anticipated impacts of the project. The SEP is meant to be used as a guide for Eskom and other implementing authorities to successfully manage the interests and influences of various stakeholders. 3 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION 2 HISTORY OF KPS AND E-JETP DESCRIPTION 2.1 HISTORY OF KPS Figure 2.1 provides the key milestones of KPS across its lifetime. Figure 2.1: KPS key milestones During the mid-1950s, planning for KPS commenced on the Koornfontein farm with the deed of land transfer being signed on 22 November 1957. In April 1958, levelling operations at the site commenced with the first unit (Unit 5) being commissioned in November 1961 and the last (Unit 9) in March 1966 (Eskom, 2022). In total, KPS had an installed capacity of 1 000 MW (five 100 MW units and four 125 MW units3). Situated halfway between Middelburg and Bethal in the Mpumalanga Province, KPS had an installed capacity more than twice in size of any existing power station at the time in South Africa. In total, the completion of KPS was estimated at just over R80 million. KPS is situated next to two coal mines, namely the Koornfontein and Blinkpan Collieries. At full capacity and at the time of completion, KPS required approximately 12 000 tonnes of coal per day, in addition to just over 68.1 million litres of water (Eskom, 2022). Water used during KPS operations is sourced from the Nooitgedacht Dam located on the Komati River. In 2020, coal supplied to KPS came from six coal mines, including Universal’s North Block Complex, Dorstfontein Coal Mine, Impunzi Coal Mine, Greenside Colliery Road IMP, Mzimkhulu Mine, and Vanggatfontein Coal Mine (VPC, 2021). Coal utilised by KPS is supplied under contracts signed with other power stations and, for the time being, is being diverted to KPS. In 2020, between 1% and 11% of coal supplied by these mines (excluding the Dorstfontein Coal Mine) was absorbed by KPS. Nearly half 3 Units 1 to 5 have 100 MW capacities and unit 6 to 9 have 125 MW capacities. 4 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION of the contracted volume of coal from Dorstfontein Coal Mine was supplied to KPS alone. However, this contract ended in 2019 (VPC, 2021). In the mid-1980s, Eskom decided to remove KPS from service. The decision to mothball KPS was based on the availability of surplus generation capacity, increasing maintenance costs given KPS’s age, and bringing newly constructed coal-fired power stations into commercial service (Eskom, 2022). However, the mothballing processes required the conservation of KPS to allow for its return-to-service (RTS) at a later date if necessary (which is referred to as “mothballing”). Turbine 5 was the first to be mothballed in December 1987, with the entire mothballing process completed in December 1990. Following the mothballing of several of Eskom’s coal-fired power stations (which included Camden, Komati and Grootvlei), it was decided that KPS would be RTS in November 2004 after being mothballed for around 16 years 4 (Eskom, 2022). The decision to return mothballed coal-fired power stations to service, including KPS, was based on the need to meet the growing electricity demand in South Africa. The RTS process commenced with Unit 9 in December 2008, followed by Unit 8 in March 2009 (Eskom, 2022). By 2011, the entire KPS was brought back online. Picture 2.1: KPS in 2022 As noted in Section 1, Eskom’s JET (in alignment with the IRP 2019) outlines the shutdown of between 8 and 12 GW of coal-fired generation capacity. As KPS is currently the oldest operational coal-fired power 4The de-mothballing of these power stations is considered a world-first given the length for which the power stations were mothballed (Marais, 2004). 5 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION station in Eskom’s fleet, it was decided that KPS will be shut down5. Furthermore, since KPS has been in operation since 1961 and despite the significant refurbishment of KPS as part of its RTS, KPS will reach its end-of-life expectancy in September 2022 when Unit 9 reaches its dead-stop-date (DSD)6. The remaining units, Units 1 to 8, have already reached their respective DSDs and are now considered part of Eskom’s strategic reserves. The shutdown of KPS has culminated in the development of the E-JETP, which focuses on the decommissioning and repurposing/repowering of the KPS site, in addition to the deployment of interventions to create a basis for sustainable livelihoods. Crucially, the E-JETP only includes KPS as part of the broader JET vision of Eskom which entails the shutdown of other coal-fired power stations in an effort to reduce carbon emissions. The E-JETP thus represents the next phase of operations at KPS and commences with its shutdown in September 2022. 2.2 DESCRIPTION OF E-JETP FOR KPS As noted previously, the E-JETP (which is the subject of this SEP) entails the decommissioning of KPS, its repurposing, and the implementation of mitigation measures to offset the anticipated socio-economic impacts. In accordance with the anticipated financial scale of the project, financing has been secured from various international donor organisations including the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), Canadian Clean Energy and Forest Climate Facility (CCEFCF), and the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP). In conjunction with South Africa’s JET, the objective of E-JETP is to “support Eskom in piloting the decommissioning of coal-fired power generation, repurposing the project area with renewables while creating opportunities for workers and communities.” The project is to be implemented by a dedicated project management unit coordinated by Eskom management. However, the most suitable or preferred implementation arrangements for E-JETP are yet to be determined. A project management structure, which will include the respective roles and responsibilities, will be determined before the Decision Meeting to be held in July 2022. The project will involve several activities across three main components as illustrated in Figure 2.2. Descriptions of each of the respective components are provided in the following subsections. However, more detailed descriptions may be found in Appendix 1. 5 In addition to KPS’s age, its units a relatively small when compared to other operational coal-fired power stations. Furthermore, KPS’s unit have high operating and maintenance costs per MW generated when compared to newer coal-fired power stations. 6 DSD refers to the refers to the point in time during a unit’s life-cycle at which significant interventions are required for the unit to remain operational (Eskom, 2021). 6 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Component A: Decommissioning Project components Component B: Repurposing Component C: Opportunities for Workers and Communities Figure 2.2: E-JETP components Component A: Decommissioning The decommissioning of KPS entails all processes and activities associated with the shutdown, disconnection from the grid, demolition and rehabilitation of the KPS site. In total, Component A is anticipated to cost around R480 million (or US$30 million) before proceeds from recycled material. Recycled materials (such as iron and steel, mixed materials, among others) are valued at around R160 million (US$10 million). As such, the net decommissioning costs are estimated at around R320 million (US$20 million). Although Component A comprises the entirety of Eskom-owned land as per the KPS Land Title Deed (687 ha), not all buildings and structures at the KPS will be demolished. Buildings/structures to be retained and areas of demolition are provided in Appendix 1. In total, Component A is anticipated to require between four to five years to complete (which includes one and a half years of preparation). Furthermore, it is expected that KPS will be entirely shut down and disconnected from the grid by October 2022. The decommissioning process is anticipated to be supported by an Owner’s Engineer (OE) and Engineering, Procurement and Contracting (EPC) company. Component B: Repurposing The repurposing of KPS includes the implementation of various interventions. These include repowering interventions (i.e., solar PV, wind, and battery energy storage systems (BESS)), adapting innovative technical solutions to improve the quality of electricity supply (i.e., the deployment of synchronous condensers) and implementing demonstration projects with the potential to be scaled up in communities in the area. 7 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Following the decommissioning of KPS, renewable energies are to be deployed at the KPS site as part of its repurposing. Crucially, the generated renewable energy will avail electricity to batteries for balancing Eskom’s electricity system. Thus, only surplus electricity will be diverted to the national grid. The goal of this approach is to maximise electricity production and allow for flexibility in the electricity system. The proposed repowering of the KPS site is to occur in two phases. Phase 1 entails the deployment of 100 MW solar PV and 150 MW BESS on the outer areas of the KPS site where limited/no infrastructure is installed. Furthermore, one unit of 50 megavolt amperes reactive (MVAR) of synchronous condenser will be added in Phase 1. The purpose of the synchronous condensers is to absorb and produce reactive electricity to stabilise and strengthen the electricity system. In total, Phase 1 will comprise 182 ha of land. Phase 2 of the KPS repurposing entails the expansion of Phase 1 and is to include an additional 50 MW of solar PV, which requires an additional 123 ha of land, in addition to the deployment of up to 70 MW of wind energy. Furthermore, Eskom plans to install an additional two synchronous condensers (100 MVAR). However, Phase 2 may only be initiated once the decommissioning of KPS (i.e., Component A) is completed. In total, 370 MW of renewable energy under Phases 1 and 2 are to be deployed at KPS, with an estimated cost of R6.5 billion (US$410 million). In terms of full-time equivalent (FTE) employment opportunities, the repurposing of KPS is anticipated to result in the creation of around 100 sustainable employment opportunities (VPC, 2021). In addition, these technologies are anticipated to produce 492 GWh of energy annually. Included under Component B is the deployment of several innovative demonstration/pilot repurposing projects. These projects, financed and discussed under Component C of the E-JETP, include the following: • Agrivoltaics Plant: the 500 kWp commercial agrivoltaics plant utilises aquaponics and raised bed agriculture to produce fresh produce. Site preparation activities have commenced in September 2021. • Microgrid Assembly and Fabrication Factory: this facility will assemble microgrids through the utilisation of existing buildings and workshops located on the KPS site. • Komati Training Facility (KTF): the purpose of the KTF is to capacitate, reskill or upskill Eskom workers (including Eskom Rotek Industries (ERI) workers) and local community members in the Komati area. 8 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Picture 2.2: Demonstration Microgrids and agrivoltaics solutions at KPS Component C: Opportunities for Workers and Communities The objectives of this component are to minimize the social and economic risks and impacts associated with the decommissioning and repurposing of the KPS, including by enhancing opportunities for workers and communities during the transition process, and to engage and enable stakeholders and communities to participate in transition planning and decision-making. In total, the costs associated with Component C are estimated at R754.8 million (or US$47.5 million) which is to be distributed across three sub- components. Crucially, the aim of Component C is to take into consideration existing gender gaps, engage with communities to understand their perceptions and views, and improve their awareness of the planned transition. Furthermore, communities are to be enabled through the provision of targeted support through community-led development interventions. Component C may be furth divided into three sub-components as outlined below. 9 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Sub-component C1: Transition Support for Workers Component A is anticipated to result in varying impacts on those employed at KPS; however, this is dependent on the employees’ type of employment (i.e., permanent, part of ERI, or contractors). It is understood that a total of 661 employees participate in operations at KPS (236 permanent employees, 133 ERI workers and 292 contractors). Apart from the anticipated employment opportunities to result from the repowering of KPS (around 100 employment opportunities), 330 intermediate employment opportunities are expected to be retained at KPS for plant preservation7 purposes over a period of up to five years. To address the impact on Eskom employees and ERI workers, several interventions have been devised. These include (see Appendix 1 for more detail): • Workforce transition of employees: permanent Eskom and ERI staff are to be provided with four options. These include: (i) transferring workers to other power stations; (ii) reskilling/upskilling workers for deployment to renewable technologies; (iii) secondments to other critical Eskom projects or operations; and (iv) other options (e.g., voluntary separation packages (VSPs)). As it stands, transferring workers to other Eskom operations and reskilling/upskilling for redeployment are the main options identified for permanent and ERI workers. However, consultations with employees and trade unions commenced in May 2022 to identify options for each employee. • Provision of support to suppliers and contract workers: interventions focusing on suppliers and contractors are anticipated to form part of Eskom’s localisation framework. As part thereof, this intervention will include: (i) an assessment of potential contracts, supply requirements, and workforce needs for the decommissioning and repurposing components; (ii) training and assistance for supplier development and entrepreneurial activities (that comprise Component C2); and (iii) support to local suppliers focusing on the development of contributions and shareholdings by local community based on the Renewable Independent Power Producer Programme (REIPPP) model. • Establishment of the Komati Training Facility (KTF): the KTF will predominantly focus on the reskilling/upskilling of Eskom employees, ERI workers, mine workers and local community members with skills related to renewable energy technologies. The KTF will also act as a preparatory measure for the shutdown of other Eskom coal-fired power stations, as KPS is the first to be shut down. Existing buildings and warehouses located on the KPS site are to be refurbished to house the KTF. The facility will be established in partnership with the South African Renewable Energy Technology Centre (SARETEC) and will function as a satellite campus for a transitionary period of 24 months. • Linkages and partnerships with existing social protection programmes: the project seeks to develop linkages and partnerships with existing government programmes related to employment creation, skills development and income support, among others. 7 Includes activities such as security, water services and ash dam maintenance, among others. 10 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION In total, the interventions that comprise sub-component C1 are anticipated to require R160.6 million (or US$10 million). Sub-component C2: Community Development and Economic Diversification The shutdown of KPS is likely to influence not only workers who directly participate in its operations but indirectly impact businesses, workers and coal activity. Therefore, the impact of the shutdown is anticipated to have far-reaching implications beyond the immediate area surrounding KPS. The purpose of sub-component C2 is thus to mitigate the negative implications on the livelihoods and sustainability of the local economy. In total, sub-component C2 is expected to cost approximately R546 million (or US$34 million). The interventions under sub-component C2 include (see Appendix 1 for more detail): • Piloting/scaling-up of innovative solutions: this component entails the establishment and scaling-up of innovative pilot solutions such as the establishment of a commercial agrivoltaics plant (including MushMag mushroom domes and gravel barrel aquaponics systems) and a microgrid assembly and manufacturing facility. These interventions are anticipated to support sustainable agricultural production, employment creation, access to self-sufficient energy systems and community inclusion. • Investing in commercially viable local area development initiatives: this component entails the roll-out of interventions aligned with strategic local and regional government priorities and are thus derived from local government objectives. A final determination on specific activities will however be made during project implementation in consultation with municipal and provincial authorities, local communities, and other relevant stakeholders. Crucially, these interventions are to be deployed through a participatory approach (including public and private sector stakeholders). Based on a review of local government priorities and objectives, baseline assessments and stakeholder consultations, an indicative list of intervention types include: o Alien Vegetation Removal and Beneficiation; o Crop Farming with Mine-Affected Water; and o Digital connection of communities and the establishment of digital community platforms. • Strengthening livelihoods of affected communities: this component will include the establishment of an entrepreneurial hub, seed financing facility and other incubation services to support the entrepreneurial ecosystem around KPS, with a focus on women and youth-owned businesses that will be competitively selected. The activities under this component include: o Supplier development programmes focused on developing local suppliers to participate in the procurement value chain of the decommissioning and repurposing components in the E-JETP. o Local enterprise development programmes focused on the development of entry-level SMMEs that may contribute to economic diversification and the long-term sustainability of the local economy. • Reskilling and upskilling community members: reskilling/upskilling initiatives are focused on enhancing the employability of those in the region to participate in new opportunities brought about by the transition away from coal. The project will support the development of specific training modules relevant to the planned investments in the Komati region while partnering with 11 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION local training institutes and Technical Vocational and Education and Training (TVET) colleges in Mpumalanga. These partnerships are envisaged to culminate in the targeted delivery of training interventions, the establishment of a career development centre and leadership capacitation focusing on the development of soft skills within the local community. • Community support programmes: this component entails the improvement of support systems for community members while contributing to the improvement of community cohesion. This will include: (i) the establishment of or support to early childhood development (ECD) centres; (ii) the roll-out of community gardens, (iii) community health and awareness programmes in partnership with the provincial health department; and (iv) upgrading/expansion of sports and recreational facilities. Sub-component C3: Stakeholder Engagement and Community Empowerment Sub-component C3 entails the development and implementation of a comprehensive SEP to ensure that all stakeholders are adequately informed and consulted on the project and its anticipated socio-economic implications. Furthermore, potential mechanisms to allow for the participation of communities throughout the project life-cycle include the establishment of an Eskom Just Transition Stakeholder Engagement Platform (JT Platform), E-JETP Community Forum and grievance redress mechanism. Sub-component C3 is anticipated to cost approximately R48.2 million (or US$3 million). As discussed in greater detail in Section 4.2.2, public participation activities are planned to be undertaken as part of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) for the deployment of solar PV, BESS and associated infrastructure at KPS, in addition to the decommissioning of KPS (Component A). The ESIAs are to include consultations with various stakeholders and other interested and affected parties during the preliminary and actual ESIA phases. It is important that, from the SEP perspective, these engagements are acknowledged as part of the broader stakeholder engagements to take place across the E-JETP life-cycle. E-JETP Key Milestones and Activities The following figure provides a summary of the key activities and milestones associated with each component of the E-JETP, with specific reference being made to the preparation, construction and operational phases of each. As illustrated, various preparation activities and milestones are included under each component. Concerning Components A and B, this includes, for example, the undertaking of an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) to evaluate the social and environmental impacts stemming from the decommissioning of KPS and the deployment of renewable energies. In addition, an OE and EPC will need to be appointed to undertake either demolition activities or construction-related activities under Component B. Other activities include obtaining environmental authorisation (stemming from the ESIA), acquisition of land/sites for the deployment of other interventions and undertaking a socio-economic impact assessment (SEIA). 12 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Figure 2.3: Key milestones and activities of the E-JETP Construction activities under Component A are linked to the decommissioning of KPS, i.e., shutdown, disconnection from the national grid, demolition and rehabilitation. As part of Component B, construction activities entail the preparation of sites for the deployment of renewable energies (which is linked to Component A), the actual construction thereof, and the conversion of generators to synchronous condensers. Construction activities under Component C largely involve the refurbishment of infrastructure or in some instances, the construction of new facilities. During the operational phases of Components B and C, operation and maintenance activities will be required to, for example, maintain the solar PV and wind energy or the continuous provision of community- and KPS workforce-targeted interventions (such as reskilling/upskilling or business support interventions). Crucially, under Component C, continuous stakeholder engagements will be undertaken as part of the SEP across the life-cycle of the E-JETP and per key milestones/activities. The identification of key milestones/activities under each component of the E-JETP facilitates the development or determination of key messages to be communicated to the respective stakeholders as part of the SEP. This is discussed in greater detail in Section 6. 13 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION 3 SUMMARY OF POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACTS The E-JETP encompasses the decommissioning of KPS, its repowering and repurposing, and the provision of support to affected stakeholders (such as workers and community members) and local area development interventions. Given the nature of Component A, it is anticipated that the majority of the negative economic and employment effects are anticipated to occur as part of the decommissioning of KPS, with some positive contributions to the environment. However, Components B and C are aimed at mitigating the anticipated negative impacts arising as a result of Component A. Based on the socio-economic impact assessment undertaken for the shutdown of KPS, various impacts have been identified. These include: • Negative impacts on the regional and provincial economies due to reduction in production, losses in employment, and reduced household income and consumption. • Unemployment in the local area and region is expected to increase due to a slowdown in economic growth and development. • Outmigration of skilled individuals due to the redeployment of Eskom employees and permanent contractors. • Declines in property values due to the anticipated exodus of households from the Komati area. • Deterioration of the built environment due to a decline in property values and the underutilisation of social facilities. • Cumulatively, there exists a high likelihood of negative impacts on the health of communities, a reduction in the standard of living and an increase in social pathologies (such as crime, domestic violence and drug abuse, among others). Despite the above, the shutdown and decommissioning of KPS are anticipated to result in some environmental benefits. The outlined decommissioning and rehabilitation activities may contribute to improved surface and groundwater quality, in addition to a reduction in air emissions resulting in an improvement in ambient air quality. Furthermore, it is worth noting that impacts on mining operations (i.e., the mines that supply coal to KPS) are minimal given that coal is supplied under existing contracts with Eskom and is merely diverted to KPS. Components B and C focus on mitigating the expected socio-economic impacts stemming from the shutdown and decommissioning of KPS. Under Component B, approximately 370 MW of renewable energy will be deployed. Apart from the climate and environmental benefits stemming from these interventions, additional contributions to the local economy and new employment opportunities are expected. The interventions that comprise Component C are expected to offset the impacts related to Eskom and ERI workers through the provision of various transitionary support. In addition, extensive provision is made for the upskilling/reskilling of affected parties such as Eskom permanent employees, ERI workers and community members. These interventions are expected to equip the recipients thereof with the necessary skills aligned to the JET, which will subsequently sustainably improve their employability. Sub- component C2 contributes to the diversification of the local economy away from coal-reliant industries 14 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION through the deployment of sustainable interventions. Cumulatively, these interventions may improve employment and household income, which subsequently improves community health and well-being. However, it is worth noting that interventions geared towards improving the mental and physical health of communities are to be implemented. Given the above, Components B and C are likely to positively contribute to the sustainability of local communities through their diversification in areas related to the JET. This is envisaged to offset the negative impacts arising from Component A while providing opportunities for further growth and development. Not only will these interventions contribute positively to the local economy, but also the safeguarding of natural assets. It should be noted that two separate ESIAs are to be undertaken. The first focuses on the dismantling and decommissioning of KPS (Component A) and the second on the deployment of solar PV and BESS (Component B). Furthermore, a socio-economic impact assessment for the KPS shutdown will also be made available to the public. As such, stakeholders and affected parties may utilise these documents for a more detailed overview of the anticipated socio-economic impacts. 15 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION 4 PRINCIPLES OF ENGAGEMENT AND STATUS QUO This section presents a concise overview of the South African legislative provisions that require engagement, the disclosure of public information and responses to concerns or grievances raised by various stakeholders. In addition, this section also refers to the Environmental and Social Standard 10 (ESS10) of the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) and outlines the guiding principles for stakeholder engagements are provided. Lastly, an overview of previous and planned consultations related to KPS is provided. 4.1 REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT AND PRINCIPLES OF ENGAGEMENT 4.1.1 KEY SOUTH AFRICAN LEGAL PROVISIONS Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Act (no. 108 of 1996) Central to the provision of participatory democracy in South Africa is the South African Constitution of 1996. Within the Constitution, public participation is considered a cornerstone of democratic government with citizens (including the weak and unorganised) having a right to participate in legislative processes. In addition to the above, Section 15 of the South African Constitution makes the provision for the freedom of religion, belief and opinion, whereby everybody has the right to freedom of conscience, region, thought, belief and opinion. Thus, within the context of the SEP, stakeholders are entitled under the Constitution to express their opinion in a free manner. Crucially, Section 32 outlines the rights of individuals to access information held by the state or another person that is required for the exercise or protection of any rights. Therefore, stakeholders have the right to acquire information on the project should it restrict or impede other rights as outlined in the Constitution. Protection of Personal Information Act (No. 4 of 2013) The purpose of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) is to: a) give effect to the constitutional right to privacy, by safeguarding personal information when processed by a responsible party, subject to justifiable limitations that are aimed at— i. balancing the right to privacy against other rights, particularly the right of access to information; and ii. protecting important interests, including the free flow of information within the Republic and across international borders; b) regulate the manner in which personal information may be processed, by establishing conditions, in harmony with international standards, that prescribe the minimum threshold requirements for the lawful processing of personal information; c) provide persons with rights and remedies to protect their personal information from processing that is not in accordance with this Act; and 16 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION d) establish voluntary and compulsory measures, including the establishment of an Information Regulator, to ensure respect for and to promote, enforce and fulfil the rights protected by this Act. 4.1.2 WORLD BANK ESS10 The World Bank’s ESS10 recognises the importance of open and transparent engagement between the Borrower and project stakeholders as an essential element of good international practice. Specifically, the requirements set out by ESS10 are the following (World Bank, 2018): • “Borrowers will engage with stakeholders throughout the project cycle, commencing such engagement as early as possible in the project development process and in a timeframe that enables meaningful consultations with stakeholders on project design. The nature, scope and frequency of stakeholder engagement will be proportionate to the nature and scale of the project and its potential risks and impacts. Borrowers will engage in meaningful consultations with all stakeholders; • Borrowers will provide stakeholders with timely, relevant, understandable and accessible information, and consult with them in a culturally appropriate manner, which is free of manipulation, interference, coercion, discrimination and intimidation. The process of stakeholder engagement will involve the following, as set out in further detail in the ESS10: (i) stakeholder identification and analysis; (ii) planning how the engagement with stakeholders will take place; (iii) disclosure of information; (iv) consultation with stakeholders; (v) addressing and responding grievances; and (vi) reporting to stakeholders; • The Borrower will maintain and disclose as part of the environmental and social assessment, a documented record of stakeholder engagement, including a description of the stakeholders consulted, a summary of the feedback received and a brief explanation of how the feedback was considered, or the reasons why it was not; • A SEP proportionate to the nature and scale of the project and its potential risks and impacts needs to be developed by the Borrower. It must be disclosed as early as possible, and before project appraisal, and the Borrower needs to seek the views of stakeholders on the SEP, including on the identification of stakeholders and the proposals for future engagement. If significant changes are made to the SEP, the Borrower must disclose the updated SEP. According to ESS10, the Borrower should also propose and implement a grievance mechanism to receive and facilitate the resolution of concerns and grievances of project-affected parties related to the environmental and social performance of the project in a timely manner.” 4.1.3 LEGISLATIVE GAP ANALYSIS The principles of the South African Constitution, which may broadly be described as “safeguarding the rights and privileges of South Africans” while considering the dynamics of the South African population (i.e., cultural, religious and sexual orientation, among others), aligns with the principles of the ESS10 which requires the inclusion of vulnerable/disadvantaged groups. In addition to the above, the ESS10 promotes access to information relevant to the projects to all stakeholders and affected parties with the ultimate purpose of safeguarding individuals’ rights and 17 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION minimising the social and economic risks associated with the project. The ESS10 also outlines the disclosure of information transparently and inclusively to all stakeholders, while stakeholders’ information and details are safeguarded (also as required by the POPIA). Overall, the ESS10 is well-aligned with the South African legislative environment, particularly when considering requirements for stakeholder engagements, consultation requirements, disclosure of information, reporting mechanism and grievance mechanism. 4.1.4 KEY PRINCIPLES OF ENGAGEMENT The SEP and the outlined stakeholder engagements are to be informed by a set of principles defining interactions with the identified stakeholders. Common principles in this regard include the following: • The demonstration of commitment should the need to understand, engage and identify the community be recognised and acted upon early in the process. • Engagements are conducted in such a manner that mutual respect, trust and integrity are fostered. • Respect is created when the rights, cultural beliefs, values and interests of stakeholders and affected communities are recognised. • Transparency is showcased when community concerns are responded to in a timely, open and effective manner. • Inclusiveness is achieved when broad participation is encouraged and supported by appropriate participation in opportunities. More specifically, engagements will need to be gender-inclusive and should seek to promote gender equality. • Trust is established through transparent and meaningful dialogue that respects and upholds a community’s beliefs, values and opinions. The above principles are also aligned with those on which Eskom’s Stakeholder Relationship Management Policy is based. These are depicted in Figure 4.1. The accountability principle requires treating stakeholders with respect while considering their rights, dignity and well-being. As such, the views and contributions of stakeholders are to be valued and respected during engagements. In addition, stakeholders are to be reassured that their inputs will be considered during decision-making processes. The second principle, namely inclusivity, outlines the provision of appropriate contextual information to stakeholders. Furthermore, opportunities for stakeholders’ ability to influence decisions are to be created by encouraging active participation. This may require the use of more than one method of engagement. The materiality principle makes provision for engaging with stakeholders on issues that are of mutual concern. Crucially, these issues or concerns have to be identified in partnership with stakeholders. This will allow for a demonstration of how inputs raised by stakeholders may affect intended outcomes as outlined in the responsiveness principle. 18 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Accountability Inclusivity Materiality Responsiveness Transparency Completeness Eskom principles applicable to stakeholder engagements Figure 4.1: Principles of Eskom's Stakeholder Relations Management Policy (Eskom, 2019) Transparency is crucial to collaborative and inclusive stakeholder engagement and participation. As such, the fifth principle outlines communicating the aim and scope of each engagement, while ensuring that the relevant information is accessible. Lastly, the completeness principle requires an evaluation of inputs against pre-determined targets, objectives and commitments. This is to be done in compliance with legal duties and appropriate governance codes. 4.2 PREVIOUS STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENTS AND PLANNED CONSULTATIONS 4.2.1 PREVIOUS ENGAGEMENTS The shutdown of KPS has been the focus of two core studies, the first being the investigation into the repurposing and repowering potential of KPS undertaken by VPC (2021) and the second on the socio- economic implications of the KPS shutdown and mitigation measures to reduce the identified impacts by Urban-Econ (2022)8. Stakeholder engagements were conducted in two phases with respect to the Urban-Econ (2022) study. The first was largely centred around the gathering of information/data from various parties of relevance in the region or who were considered as significantly related to the shutdown of KPS. This information was mainly used to inform the situational analysis concerning KPS, inform the shutdown implications and 8 The VPC (2021) included the Komati, Camden, Hendrina and Grootvlei coal-fired power stations, while the Urban-Econ (2022) study included Komati, Hendrina and Grootvlei. 19 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION identify possible mitigation measures. During this phase, the outcomes of the study were not communicated to the various stakeholders. During the second phase of the Urban-Econ (2022) study, engagements again followed the same approach as in the first phase. However, the purpose of some engagements was to present the key findings and outcomes of the study (of which the anticipated socio-economic impacts of the KPS shutdown and proposed mitigation measures were the most important). As part of these engagements, stakeholders were provided with an opportunity to voice their concerns and contribute to the proposed mitigation measures. In addition to the above, a study was undertaken to investigate the repowering and repurposing potential of KPS by VPC (2021). Although extensive stakeholder engagements were not undertaken as part of the VPC (2021) study, those that were indeed undertaken will be incorporated into the SEP. Crucially, the VPC (2021) study identified several stakeholders across various groups that would need to be consulted as the shutdown of KPS commences and its repurposing progresses. Table 4.1 presents the previous stakeholder engagements undertaken as part of the Urban-Econ (2022), which includes phases 1 and 2. Table 4.1: Previous engagements undertaken by Urban-Econ Date Stakeholder group Type Stakeholders Purpose of engagement Phase 1 4 August During the first phase of the Urban- Local government Steve Tshwete LM 2020 Econ (2022) study, engagements with 15–16 various stakeholders were focused on Community Various community September Directly obtaining information to inform the members members surveyed 2020 affected parties socio-economic impacts associated with the shutdown of KPS, the 15–16 Farmers surrounding identification of possible areas of September Farmers KPS collaboration in the proposed 2020 mitigation measures, and information 16 Other on projects implemented by local Ward 4 committee September Ward Committee interested government entities. These included: member 2020 parties • Engagements with local Farm Belt government (Steve Tshwete LM Community and Nkangala DM) were centred 16–17 Local NGOs, PBOs Economic around the acquisition of September or CBOs Development information relating to projects 2020 Structure, JOG implemented by each municipality. Church These projects were noted as possible mitigation measures for 1–2 Directly Small businesses in Local small the shutdown of KPS. October affected parties the local area 2020 businesses surveyed • Engagements with community members, ward committee 29 members, CBOs, PBOs, NGOs, October Local government Nkangala DM farmers, small businesses, and 2020 KPS contractors/suppliers were 12 Nov KPS Contractors/suppliers undertaken in various forms to 2020 contractors/suppliers of KPS surveyed inform the socio-economic impacts 20 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Date Stakeholder group Type Stakeholders Purpose of engagement Middelburg Chamber associated with the shutdown of of Commerce and KPS on the respective stakeholder 10 Industry (MCCI), groups. November Mine Water • Organised businesses and NPOs Organised business 2020 – 13 Coordinating Body were engaged to inform possible April 2021 (MWCB), Minerals areas of collaboration in the Council South Africa proposed mitigation interventions. (MCSA) • Other entities, such as national Other government (DFFE) and DFIs 11 interested (DBSA) were engaged to obtain December Development Development Bank parties their views on the shutdown of 2020 and Finance Institute of Southern Africa KPS. 8 March (DFI) (DBSA) 2021 22 February NPO GreenCape 2021 2 March National DFFE 2021 government Phase 2 The purpose of this engagement was to obtain an update on the Nkangala 8 March Directly DM Anchor Projects and to Local government Nkangala DM 2022 affected parties incorporate any changes thereof in the implementation plan for the KPS shutdown. Engagements undertaken with The Other Impact Catalyst were focused on 10 March NPO interested The Impact Catalyst obtaining an update on their projects 2022 parties in/around the KPS area and exploring possible areas of collaboration. The engagement with Steve Tshwete LM was focused on obtaining an update on local economic 10 March Directly Local government Steve Tshwete LM development projects being 2022 affected parties undertaken by the municipality for inclusion in the implementation plan for KPS. Other The focus of this engagement was on 17 March NPO interested GreenCape the Alternative Service Delivery Unit 2022 parties implemented by GreenCape. 12 April Community Directly Residents of local Consultations with community 2022 members affected parties community members, ward councillor/committee Ward Other Ward 4 Councillor members, small business 12 April representatives, NGOs, CBOs, PBOs councillor/committee interested and committee 2022 and farmers were to obtain feedback member parties members and inputs into the outcomes of the 12 April Local small Directly Small businesses in socio-economic impact study of KPS. 2022 business affected parties the surrounding area The respective stakeholders were 21 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Date Stakeholder group Type Stakeholders Purpose of engagement Farm Belt provided with an overview of the Community Urban-Econ (2022) study, including its Economic purpose, methodology, identified 12 April Local NGOs, PBOs economic and employment impacts Development 2022 or CBOs associated with KPS’s shutdown, and Structure, religious representatives, the interventions included as part of community leaders the implementation plan to mitigate the adverse impact. The respective stakeholders were provided with an opportunity to raise 5 May Farmers surrounding their concerns, ask questions on Farmers aspects related to the study, provide 2022 KPS their views on the study outcomes, and methods of communication (including a dedicated WhatsApp number and email address). Thungela Resources, owner of the Goedehoop mine, was engaged to 9 and 24 obtain an update on the mine’s social Mining houses Thungela Resources May 2022 and labour plan (SLP) and explore possible areas of collaboration in the proposed interventions. Key lessons learned from the Urban-Econ (2022) study: • Communication and consultation with stakeholders are critical to secure the buy-in of any possible plan that is created. • Public participation needs to follow correct/suitable routes (i.e., consultation with some more prominent stakeholders may have to be undertaken before engaging with other stakeholders) and acknowledge the structure of each local community (i.e., recognising prominent community leaders and traditional authorities). • Communication should start right from the beginning of the project to inform and raise awareness, and then proceed throughout the study. • Eskom and its respective power stations have existing and established channels of communication with various stakeholders. These channels need to be utilised as far as possible. • Surveying is fast-tracked if questionnaires are clear and available in languages that are commonly spoken in the area. • Collaboration with local representatives or appointed community representatives is critical to facilitate participation. • Ensuring that venues are accessible for disabled individuals to allow inclusiveness and comprehensive participation. • The hiring of local labour to conduct surveys assist in cost-saving facilitates skills development and speeds up the completion of surveys. • Disclosure of the project scope and purpose before consultations was found to facilitate constructive discussions. These lessons may be considered by the project team during the implementation of the SEP. The SEP builds on the previous stakeholder engagements undertaken as part of both the Urban-Econ (2022) and VPC (2021) studies, with new stakeholders that did not participate in the mentioned studies 22 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION included as part of the SEP. Different stakeholders in the project and how they are to be engaged with will be discussed in the following sections. Since 2020 Eskom has been undertaking stakeholder engagements on the shutdown of KPS and its repurposing as part of its strategic priority engagements at national, provincial and local government levels. These are strategic priority engagements on the JET, repowering and repurposing, and funding, while engagements have also been undertaken with DFIs and potential partners. The World Bank has also initiated stakeholder engagement with DPE, DMRE, National Treasury, DMs and LMs, and research institutions as part of the funding request preparations during the World Bank missions to South Africa Table 4.2 provides a summary of the engagements undertaken by Eskom in this regard. Table 4.2: Eskom facilitated engagements Date Stakeholders Type Purpose of engagement • Department of Engagement between Eskom and DMRE at KPS 25 April Other interested Mineral Resources specifically focusing on the JET and its overall contribution 2022 parties and Energy (DMRE) to decarbonisation. 5–6 Eskom participated in one of the PCC’s stakeholder and • Presidential Climate Other interested community engagement sessions where JET opportunities May 2022 Commission (PCC) parties were submitted. • Department of Forestry, Fisheries Eskom facilitated engagements between the World Bank and the Environment and DFFE, DMRE and Steve Tshwete LM around the E- (DFFE) JETP. The engagements were centred around • Department of environmental management policy, energy policy, local 9–11 Affected and government municipal management and the overall Mineral Resources other interested ecosystem to support E-JETP. May 2022 and Energy (DMRE) parties • Steve Tshwete LM • Department of Engagements with the dtic were specifically on the Trade, Industry and microgrids intervention and possible areas of collaboration Competition (the with the Black Industrialists Programme (BIP). dtic) Eskom undertook various engagements with the British High Commission in preparation for the COP26 Delegation visit to KPS. • British High 20 May Commission Other interested The purpose of the COP26 engagement was to expose the 2022 • COP26 Delegation parties COP26 delegation to the repowering and repurposing visit to KPS initiatives being implemented at KPS. As part of this, the COP26 President attended meetings with Executive Mayors, the Mpumalanga Provincial Government and other prominent stakeholders. Eskom provided insight into its sustainable future through • Chamber of the JET and outlined how collaboration with Mpumalanga Commerce and Province could facilitate sustainable economic growth and Industry Affected and development. This was followed by the signing of a 23 May • South African other interested 2022 Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the National Civic parties Mpumalanga Provincial Government (MPG) and Eskom on Organization the 24th of May 2022. The purpose of the MOA is to (SANCO) strengthen cooperation and provide a framework to enable • DEDT the roll-out of initiatives determined through the 23 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Date Stakeholders Type Purpose of engagement • Nkangala DM Mayor Mpumalanga Economic Reconstruction and Recovery • Gert Sibande DM Plan (MERRP) and the Eskom Turnaround Plan. The MOA Mayor seeks to obtain the necessary technical, political and • Emalahleni Mayor security support to strengthen and stabilise Eskom’s • Steve Tshwete LM operations in the province. Mayor On the 30th of May 2022, Eskom and the Spanish embassy conducted an introductory meeting to discuss Eskom’s 30 May • Ambassador of Other interested JET, repowering and repurposing. The Ambassador 2022 Spain parties indicated Spain’s interest in collaborating to ensure the sustainability and stability of South Africa. • Nkangala DM Mayor Affected and The purpose of this engagement was to inform local 2 August • Steve Tshwete LM other interested government stakeholders of Eskom’s JET programme, with 2022 Mayor parties specific focus on KPS. • Emalahleni Mayor 4.2.2 ONGOING/PLANNED CONSULTATIONS As noted previously, two separate ESIAs are to be undertaken for KPS with the first focusing on the dismantling and decommissioning of KPS (i.e., Component A) and the second on the deployment of solar PV and BESS and the KPS site (i.e., Component B). The following table illustrates the schedule of engagements to be undertaken as part of the ESIA9 to be conducted for the decommissioning and dismantling of KPS (i.e., Component A). Table 4.3: Component A ESIA stakeholder engagement schedule Start date/ Topics of Stakeholders Method of engagement completion Location engagement date Project Website The website will contain information about the Project, a feedback form, a way to register for the newsletter and other means of communication. ESIA End of All stakeholders Media Statement & E-mail ESMP Public meetings August Newsletter GRM This will inform anyone who is affected by or interested in the Project and provide information on how to voice concerns/provide feedback. 9 The draft ESIAs for Component A and B is available at: https://www.eskom.co.za/about-eskom/just-energy-transition- jet/komati-power-station-repowering-and-repurposing/ 24 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Start date/ Topics of Stakeholders Method of engagement completion Location engagement date Public and highly visible spaces All local and project-affected within Komati stakeholders Town/Koornfontein Site Notices (includes inter alia STLM, Village, Blinkpan, These notices will contain Ward 4, Ward 6, Banks, Sizanane, Goedehoop/Hope, Banks information about the Project, Goede Hoop, ‘Big Colllieries, Sizanane, Farm explaining the feedback End of ESIA House’ and other Belt, Komati Town/ procedure dates for public August informal Koornfontein Village, Blinkpan, meetings and contact details settlements. Could Broodsnyersplaas, of Nemai Consulting and be churches, Eskom Communication Gelukplaas, Middelkraal, ‘Big schools, clinics, Committee. House’, Schoeman Farm, Community Snybroerplaas/Vlakplaas) Centres, entrance to KPS, etc. All National, Provincial, District and Local Level Government Departments, NGOs, Special Interest Groups and Associations that are interested in the Project and/or indirectly affected (includes inter alia National Treasury, University of Cape Town, The Impact Catalyst, Mintek, Department of Community Liaison, MEGA, MPHRA, MPTA, Department of Health, Department of Circulate BIDs Economic These documents will contain Development and Tourism, a high level of (technical) End of ESIA n/a Department of Social information and background August Development, Office of the information regarding the Premier, Mpumalanga Project Green Cluster Agency, Vukani Environmental Justice Movement in Action, GroundWork, Department of Human Settlement, Mpumalanga Green Economy Cluster, Mpumalanga Environmental Youth Network, Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, 25 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Start date/ Topics of Stakeholders Method of engagement completion Location engagement date DARDLEA, DoEL, DEA, DMRE, the dtic, NERSA, DSI, Minerals Council South Africa, STLM, NDM, Middelburg Environmental Justice Network, Greater Middelburg Residents Association, Middelburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry) Focus Group Meetings & Public All local stakeholders that are Meeting highly influential and highly impacted. Interviews - The team will 11/07/2022 – conduct ESIA & (Broodsnyersplaas, Komati ESMP End of in-depth interviews with August TBD Town/Koornfontein Village, RAP affected Gelukplaas, Farm Belt, Mid- parties who need to be GRM Sizanane, Goedehoop/ Hope, September consulted. Middelkraal, Ward 4, Ward 6, Blinkpan, Banks Collieries) These interviews will be conducted over the phone and will have Public and highly visible spaces within Komati All local stakeholders that Town/Koornfontein have a high or low level of Village, Blinkpan, influence and highly impacted. Banks, Sizanane, (Broodsnyersplaas, Komati Feedback Box ESIA & Goede Hoop, ‘Big Town/Koornfontein Village, ESMP This will be a way for locals to Half House’ and other Gelukplaas, Farm Belt, RAP September provide feedback Informal Sizanane, Goedehoop/ Hope, anonymously. GRM settlements. Middelkraal, Ward 4, Ward 6, Blinkpan, Banks Collieries, Could be Snybroersplaas/ Vlakplaas, churches, Schoeman Farm, ‘Big House’) schools, clinics, Community Centres, entrance to KPS etc. All local stakeholders that do not have a high level of influence on the project but are ESIA & One-on-One Meetings & ESMP highly impacted. Start of Small TBD (Snybroersplaas/Vlakplaas, RAP September Group Meetings Schoeman Farm, ‘Big House’, GRM any group or individual that has been identified as 26 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Start date/ Topics of Stakeholders Method of engagement completion Location engagement date vulnerable within the engagement process) Source: Adapted from NEMAI Consulting (2022). The preceding section outlined previous engagements with various stakeholders undertaken as part of the socio-economic impact assessment for the shutdown of KPS, in addition to those undertaken by Eskom as part of the repowering and repurposing of KPS. However, as solar PV and BESS solutions are to be deployed at the KPS site, an ESIA is to be undertaken for the acquisition of an environmental authorisation (EA). This will subsequently require public participation as per the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) (No. 107 of 1998). Table 4.4 outlines the stakeholder engagements to be undertaken during the preliminary ESIA phase for the solar PV and BESS solutions. Table 4.4: Planned stakeholder engagements during the preliminary ESIA phase for the deployment of solar PV and BESS Notification Target group Activities Adverts are to be published in two local newspapers namely the Highvelder (in English and Afrikaans) and Witbank News (in Newspaper adverts General public English and isiZulu) announcing the initiation of the ESIA process. This will require the registration of interests by each interested and affected party. Notices will formally announce the initiation of the ESIA process and require interested and affected parties to register their interests. Notices are to be placed at the following sites: • KPS entrance; • Boundary/access road to solar PV sites; Site notices at • Blinkpan Police Station; General public appropriate locations • Komati Paypoint and Library; • OK Foods Supermarket; • Gerard Sekoto Library; • Nkangala DM Office; • Hendrina Public Library; and • Eastdene Public Library. Databases developed by Eskom and determined during the socio- Notices to Known/registered economic impact assessment for the shutdown of KPS will be known/registered interested and affected utilised to announce the commencement of the ESIA process and interested and parties request that all interested and affected parties register their affected parties interests. Focus group meetings are to be held at KPS to discuss the Community leaders and Focus group meetings proposed deployment of solar PV and BESS at KPS. Comments stakeholder forums and concerns are to be included in the preliminary ESIA report. Source: Adapted from WSP Group Africa (2022). During the ESIA phase, a public participation process (PPP) has been devised which includes interested and affected parties, the competent authority, landowners/occupiers impacted directly by the proposed 27 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION project, adjacent landowners/occupiers, and relevant government departments, municipalities, ward councillors and other key stakeholders. Table 4.5 outlines the respective requirements according to the NEMA and the associated activities. Table 4.5: PPP during the ESIA phase for the deployment of solar PV and BESS PPP requirement as per NEMA Proposed activities/plan 41(2) The person conducting a PPP must give notice to all potential I&APs by- (a) fixing a notice board at a place conspicuous to Six site notices in English, Afrikaans and isiZulu are to be and accessible by the public at the boundary, on placed at appropriate locations on-site and in the the fence or along the corridor of— (i) the site surrounding areas (this is undertaken as part of the where the activity to which the application or preliminary phase). Sites include: proposed application relates is or is to be • KPS entrance; undertaken; and (ii) any alternative site; • Boundary/access road to solar PV sites; • Blinkpan Police Station; • Komati Paypoint and Library; • OK Foods Supermarket; • Gerard Sekoto Library; • Nkangala DM Office; • Hendrina Public Library; and • Eastdene Public Library. (b) giving written notice, in any of the manners Written notices in English, Afrikaans and isiZulu are to be provided for in section 47D of the Act, to— (i) the sent to owners and occupiers on or adjacent to the project occupiers of the site and, if the proponent or site, municipality ward councillor, LM and DM, and applicant is not the owner or person in control of relevant government departments. General the site on which the activity is to be undertaken, communication in written format is to be undertaken with the owner or person in control of the site where interested and affected parties throughout the ESIA the activity is or is to be undertaken and to any process. All interested and affected parties registered on alternative site where the activity is to be existing databases are to be notified via email and SMS undertaken; (ii) owners, persons in control of, and (the database will be updated as the project progresses). occupiers of land adjacent to the site where the activity is or is to be undertaken and to any alternative site where the activity is to be undertaken; (iii) the municipal councillor of the ward in which the site and alternative site is situated and any organisation of ratepayers that represent the community in the area; (iv) the municipality which has jurisdiction in the area; (v) any organ of the state having jurisdiction in respect of any aspect of the activity; and (vi) any other party as required by the competent authority; (c) placing an advertisement in— (i) one local This activity is to be done during the initial ESIA phase and newspaper; or (ii) any official Gazette that is includes the publishing of adverts in two local newspapers published specifically for the purpose of providing to formally announce the initiation of the ESIA process. public notice of applications or other submissions made in terms of these Regulations; (d) placing an advertisement in at least one provincial newspaper or national newspaper, if the activity has or may have an impact that extends beyond the boundaries of the 28 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION PPP requirement as per NEMA Proposed activities/plan metropolitan or district municipality in which it is As the project does not extend beyond the DM or will be undertaken boundaries, the use of a provincial/national newspaper is not required. (e) using reasonable alternative methods, as agreed Interested and affected parties that comprise the existing to by the competent authority, in those instances databases are to be contacted telephonically or via email where a person is desirous of but unable to to verify their contact information in addition to their participate in the process due to— (i) illiteracy; (ii) preferred means of communication. The ward councillor is disability; or (iii) any other disadvantage. to be contacted to ensure that community-based organisations are aware of the project and may assist in distributing information. (42) A proponent or applicant must ensure the opening Interested and affected parties are to be identified when and maintenance of a register of interested and affected the project commences. A database will be developed to parties and submit such a register to the competent include all relevant interested and affected parties that authority, registered during the preliminary phase. Registered interested and affected parties are to be notified via email and SMS, inviting them to participate in the process. (43) & (44) Registered Interested and affected parties All draft reports are to be made available to interested and (I&APs) must be given 30 days to comment on the draft affected parties for a period of 30 days to comment. The Report reports are also to be made available at various locations (Komati Paypoint and Library, KPS security office, Gerard Sekoto Library, Eastdene Public Library, Hendrina Public Library and online via the WSP website). In addition, an open public meeting will be held at KPS. (44) (2) The applicant must, in writing, within 14 days of Written notifications on the EA decision will be provided to the date of the decision on the application ensure that— all registered interested and affected parties, in addition to (a) all registered interested and affected parties are the appeals process. provided with access to the decision and the reasons for such decision; and (b) the attention of all registered interested and affected parties is drawn to the fact that an appeal may be lodged against the decision in terms of the National Appeal Regulations, if such appeal is available in the circumstances of the decision. Source: Adapted from WSP Group Africa (2022). 29 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION 5 STAKEHOLDER IDENTIFICATION AND ANALYSIS 5.1 IDENTIFICATION OF STAKEHOLDERS Within the context of the ESS10, stakeholders refer to individuals or groups who are: (i) either affected or likely to be affected by the project; or (ii) may have an interest in the project. Therefore, stakeholders may have interests, may either be directly or indirectly affected by the project or may have the potential to influence the project outcomes. As per the ESS10, stakeholders in the SEP are categorised into three groups. The purpose thereof is to ensure more effective and efficient stakeholder engagements. These groups are as follows: • Directly affected parties: includes stakeholders that are directly affected or may be affected by the project’s implementation. • Other interested parties: other affected parties that may have an interest in the project. • Vulnerable/disadvantaged groups: groups or individuals that may require alternative or more comprehensive engagement efforts due to their vulnerable status. 5.1.1 DIRECTLY AFFECTED PARTIES The E-JETP has a significant number of directly affected parties or stakeholders throughout its implementation. For this SEP, stakeholders classified as “directly affected parties” include those that are like to be directly affected by one of the project components. These stakeholders are affected through impacts on livelihoods or impacts in the immediate environment (such as noise or the release of particulate matter from construction activities). Table 5.1 outlines the stakeholder classified as directly affected parties. Table 5.1: Directly affected parties Stakeholder group Stakeholder Rationale for categorisation • Will be directly affected by construction-related activities as part of KPS’s R&R through noise and air pollution, and increased • Residents of informal settlements (Big House), traffic congestion. Residents/community homeowners/tenants in Blinkpan, • Loss in sense of place. members Komati/Koornfontein Village, Goedehoop North • Participation in mitigation and Goedehoop South measures and deployment of community-orientated projects. • Relies on KPS for the provision of water. • Relies on neighbouring mines for the provision, which in turn relies on KPS. • Operations may be impacted by Farmers • Farmers surrounding KPS the influx of labour to the area (e.g., theft of produce). • May participate in proposed interventions (e.g., Alien 30 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Stakeholder group Stakeholder Rationale for categorisation Vegetation Removal and Beneficiation). • Operations may be disrupted by construction-related activities. • Relies on KPS employees as a Local small • Local businesses in informal settlements, source of revenue. businesses Blinkpan, Komati/Koornfontein Village, • Loss in sense of place. Goedehoop North and Goedehoop South • May participate in some interventions (i.e., SMME development and support). • Loss in sense of place. • Forms part of Komati communities • Community Development Workers and may therefore be impacted by • Church Forum construction-related activities. Local NGOs, CBOs • Business Forum • Reduction in social cohesion and NPOs • B and K Structure Forum which is driven by the respective • Farm Belt Community Development Structure structures. • Thubelethu Community Structure • Losses in membership following the shutdown of KPS. • Directly impacted by the shutdown of KPS. • Generation, HR, Finance and Group Capital, • Loss of income if impacts are not KPS employees Sustainability, Eskom Enterprise, ERI (and mitigated. workers) • Relocation to other Eskom operations. • Various contractors/suppliers (and their • Directly impacted by KPS as a Contractors/suppliers workers) providing sub-contracting services to source of revenue/income. KPS • Nkangala District Municipality (NDM) • Potential losses in taxes and Local government • Steve Tshwete Local Municipality (STLM) levies. • Operations may be interrupted by construction-related activities. • May participate in some of the Mining houses • Mining houses with operations close to KPS proposed interventions (e.g., Crop Farming with Mine-Affected Water). The above stakeholder is either directly impacted by the shutdown and decommissioning of KPS, the proposed repowering and repurposing interventions, or the proposed local economic development/diversification projects. As an example, given the contribution of KPS to employment and economic activity, stakeholders such as local government (Steve Tshwete LM and Nkangala DM) are directly affected by its shutdown and may benefit from the planned interventions to mitigate the shutdown’s impact. As such, the E-JETP may influence their strategic objectives. Other stakeholders such as residents/community members, KPS staff, farmers, surrounding mines, local small businesses and contractors/suppliers may directly rely on KPS for the provision of employment opportunities, certain basic services, or business revenue. 31 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION 5.1.2 OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES Other interested parties include individuals, groups or entities that may not necessarily experience direct impacts arising from the project implementation. However, in some instances, these stakeholders may perceive their interests as being affected by the implementation of the project and may thus influence the project in some manner. Furthermore, these stakeholders may also choose to participate in the project, should the objectives of the project align with their goals/mandates. Table 5.2 provides an overview of stakeholders classified as “other interested stakeholders”. Table 5.2: Other interested parties Stakeholder group Stakeholder Rationale for categorisation Ward 4 • Not directly affected by the project councillor/committee • Councillor and committee members of Ward 4 as they are community members representatives. • Indirectly impacted by the potential • South African Police Blinkpan influx of individuals to the area which Public infrastructure • Ward 4 Mobile Clinic may result in increased pressure on • Koornfontein Laerskool the provision of certain basic • Blinkpan Primary services. • Nedbank • Not directly affected by E-JETP but • ABSA may participate in interventions Commercial banks • Standard Bank through the provision of funding (if • First National Bank (FNB) prompted or requested). • And others • International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) • Industrial Development Corporation of South • Not directly affected by E-JETP but Africa (IDC) may participate in interventions • Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) through the provision of funding (if • Land and Agricultural Development Bank of prompted or requested). DFIs and climate South Africa (Land Bank) • Interests are aligned with the funds • Green Climate Fund objectives of the E-JETP, which is to • Adaptation Fund ensure a sustainable transition away • Climate Investment Fund from the coal value chain. • International Finance Corporation (IFC) • New Development Bank (NDB) • African Development Bank (ADB) • Not directly affected by E-JETP but • Local TVET colleges may participate in certain • Council for Scientific and Industrial Research interventions (e.g., local TVET (CSIR) colleges). Educational and • Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) • SARETEC is an implementing agent research institutions • South African universities for the KTF; however, the KTF will • South African Renewable Energy Technology only function as a satellite campus Centre (SARETEC) and will not be established on SARETEC-owned land. • WWF South Africa • Not directly affected by E-JETP but Environmental foundations, NGOs • Earthlife Africa may have an interest in the project and NPOs • Green Peace from an environmental/climate • African Climate Alliance change perspective. 32 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Stakeholder group Stakeholder Rationale for categorisation • Southern African Faith Communities' • The Impact Catalyst is an Environment Institute (SAFCEI) implementing agent for the Alien • The Impact Catalyst Vegetation Removal and • GreenCape Beneficiation initiative; however, the • Project 90 project will not be implemented on • Life After Coal land owned by the entity. • Adaptation Network • Just Share • 350.org • Germany (GIZ, IKI, FES, KfW) • Not directly affected by E-JETP but Inter-governmental • France (AfD) may have an interest in the project and international • United States (USAID, Power Africa) from an environmental/climate organisations • United Nations Industrial Development change perspective. Organization (UNIDO) • Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) • Not directly affected by E-JETP but • Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) may have an interest in the project • Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) from an environmental/climate • Department of Trade, Industry and change perspective. Competition (the dtic) • Objectives of E-JETP aligned with • Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the those of, for example, DFFE which Environment (DFFE) seeks to limit/reduce carbon National government • Department of Cooperative Government and emissions. Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) • Other national departments play a • Department of Health (DOH) key role in creating an enabling • Department of Basic Education (DBE) environment for the E-JETP and • Department of Higher Education and Training may support the project where (DHET) necessary/required. • Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) • National Treasury • Office of the Premier • Provincial government not directly • Mpumalanga Economic Growth Agency impacted by E-JETP. Provincial (MEGA) • May participate in creating an government • Department of Economic Development and enabling environment for the project Trade Mpumalanga (DEDT) to ensure a JET for the province. • Mpumalanga Green Cluster Agency (MGCA) • Mine Water Coordinating Body (MWCB) • Minerals Council South Africa • Middelburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) • May participate in the E-JETP Organised business • Witbank Chamber of Commerce and Industry should their objectives align with the • Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) project’s objectives or if promoted. • Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) • Black Business Chamber • And others • Local and regional newspaper • Mainly tasked with conveying • Industry journalist information to the general public and Media • Broadcasting stations is thus not directly impacted by E- • Mass media JETP. • Independent media groups 33 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Stakeholder group Stakeholder Rationale for categorisation • South African National Roads Agency S/OC • Not directly affected by E-JETP but Ltd (SANRAL) may have an interest in the project • Central Energy Fund from a funding/business or • Independent Development Trust technology development South African public entities • Small Enterprise Development Agency (Seda) perspective. • Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) • NSF or relevant SETAs may • National Skills Fund (NSF) participate in the roll-out of • Sector Education and Training Authorities upskilling/reskilling interventions. (SETAs) Other interested stakeholders are those that may choose to participate in the E-JETP. Commercial banks, DFIs and climate funds, and inter-governmental and international organisations may choose to fund certain elements of the E-JETP if such agreements are reached. Furthermore, entities such as NPOs, environmental foundations, and educational/research institutions may be interested in the E-JETP given their respective mandates (i.e., the effects of the JET on communities, safeguarding community stability, climate change mitigation and research contributions, among others). As the shutdown and repurposing/repowering of KPS is considered a flagship project for South Africa’s JET, it is anticipated that considerable media interest will ensue. 5.1.3 VULNERABLE/DISADVANTAGED GROUPS Vulnerable or disadvantaged groups include individuals that are likely to be disproportionately adversely affected by the implementation of the project when compared to other groups or individuals. Given their vulnerabilities, these stakeholders require engagement measures of a different nature to ensure that their concerns and needs are adequately considered. In this instance, effort needs to be made to ensure that these groups or individuals are aware of the proposed project and include their suggestions in the design of the project. In addition to the above, vulnerable/disadvantaged groups are often not able to voice or express their concerns regarding the impacts of the project. Thus, these stakeholders are often excluded from SEPs. Given the nature of the project, with particular reference to Component C, these stakeholders may benefit from additional employment opportunities and skills development initiatives from which they were previously excluded. The following vulnerable or disadvantaged groups within the communities surrounding KPS or individuals have been identified: • Women and the elderly10: coal-related activities are largely dominated by males while the roles of females or the elderly may be designated to attending to children or other household-related activities. As such, the repowering/repurposing and local economic development interventions may provide women and the elderly with opportunities to participate in economic activities, while uplifting societal conditions. 10 It is recommended that individuals 50 years and older are included as part of the elderly. 34 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION • Minority groups: minority groups (either ethnic, religious or sexual orientation) will need to be included throughout consultations. For example, individuals that may not speak or understand the common or prevailing languages of the Komati will need to be accommodated. • Child-headed households: overall, the interventions that comprise the E-JETP aim to uplift communities affected by the shutdown and decommissioning of KPS. As such, the interventions may contribute to the alleviation of poverty through the provision of alternative economic activities and the provision of targeted community support. • Disabled individuals: opportunities for the participation of disabled individuals in some of the community-oriented interventions may be provided as part of the E-JETP, which subsequently contributes to societal upliftment. • Unskilled/illiterate individuals: relatively unskilled individuals require special consideration within the context of the E-JETP and based on the principles of the JET. Participation of these individuals is to be encouraged in some of the interventions planned for the area, with specific reference to those focusing on career/skills development. • Individuals with HIV/Aids and other impactful diseases: individuals diagnosed with HIV/Aids or any other impactful diseases are included as part of the vulnerable/disadvantaged groups. It is important that these individuals are not excluded due to the stigmas often associated with such diseases, while these individuals are consulted regardless of their ability to attend, for example, public meetings. The project will thus need to ensure specific measures to provide support to vulnerable and disadvantaged groups, thus requiring engagement throughout the life-cycle of the project. 5.2 STAKEHOLDER ANALYSIS Following the identification of stakeholders per the categories outlined in the ESS10, the interest in and influence over the project by each of the stakeholders was determined in accordance with each component and the respective phases, which is indicated in Error! Reference source not found.. However, a detailed overview of the interests in and influence over the E-JETP and its components by each stakeholder is provided in Appendix 2. 35 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Figure 5.1: Stakeholder analysis (Component A) 36 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Figure 5.2: Stakeholder analysis (Component B) 37 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Figure 5.3: Stakeholder analysis (Component C) 38 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION 5.3 STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT APPROACHES The categorisation of stakeholders according to their levels of interest in and influence over the E-JETP and its respective components and stages are crucial in identifying management approaches. Although high-level approaches are identified, these need to be considered along with the methods of risk management identified in Section 8. The following table provides an overview of key management approaches that need to be considered in accordance with the categorisation of stakeholders. Table 5.3: Stakeholder management approaches Type of Influence Interest Management approaches stakeholder • Communicate frequently and encourage cooperation. • Engagement with at every activity point/key milestone of the E-JETP. Key player High High Manage closely • Involve in governance and decision-making. • Regular engagement. • Incorporate their perspectives into the activities of the E-JETP. • Encourage input in E-JETP activities. • Seek to raise awareness of the benefits of the E-JETP. Keep satisfied High Low Meet the needs • Communicate regularly on the progress of the E-JETP. • Consult on areas of interest. • Seek to raise awareness and knowledge, with the ultimate purpose of ensuring that they do not become a risk to the success of the E-JETP. • Encourage inputs into E-JETP activities. Show • Keep the group informed on the progress and decisions made. Low High Keep informed consideration • May be used as ambassadors and supporters during the implementation stage. • Inform via general communication channels. Least important Low Low Monitor • Monitor any changes. • Potential ambassadors for support. Key players are stakeholders that require close management. This may be attained through frequent communication along the life-cycle of the E-JETP per the key milestones or activities. Crucially, these stakeholders may need to be involved in the project’s governance and in decision- making. Stakeholders that need to be kept satisfied require their respective needs to be met. This may be achieved through the incorporation 39 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION of their perspectives into the implementation of the E-JETP, encouraging inputs, regular communication on areas of interest and raising awareness. These stakeholders have to be kept satisfied to avoid them becoming a risk to the success of the project. Those that need to be shown consideration are to be encouraged to provide inputs into the E-JETP activities and keep them informed along the life-cycle. Lastly, stakeholders with low interest and influence should be monitored and informed through general communication channels. 40 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION 6 ENGAGEMENT APPROACH This section presents the engagement approaches relevant to each component of the E-JETP. In addition, methods of engagement are provided which may be considered as a shopping list of methods; however, certain methods were selected based on the type of stakeholder and the message that needs to be communicated. Crucially, key messages and engagement approaches are provided specifically for each component and phase as indicated in Figure 2.3. 6.1 METHODS OF ENGAGEMENT Table 6.1 outlines the means of communication to be utilised throughout the life-cycle of the project when consultations, information sharing and disclosure are organised with stakeholders. It should be noted that these methods of communication may be updated as the project progresses to ensure that the most effective means of communication is used when disclosing information to each of the respective stakeholders. Table 6.1: Means of engagement Means of Description communication Grievance Redress A Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) will be established in line with the World Bank’s ESS10 requirements specifically for the project. Mechanism (IE/E) The stakeholders will be able to raise grievances anonymously by phone or online or using the project's digital platform. The grievance log is where grievances, including those delivered through the online platform, are registered, maintained, followed up and Grievance logs (IE/E) resolved. Emails are considered a more formal method of communication and should be utilised for more formal communication needs. Emails should largely be used to facilitate communication between implementing agencies, notifying prominent entities of project developments Email (IE/E) or requesting funding (where and if necessary). Email should be used for targeted stakeholder engagements to make specific requests relative to the stakeholder’s role/possible role in the project. Formal letters are to be used to provide information to stakeholders that are responsible for disseminating information to other stakeholders. For example, the ward councillor or committee member may be provided with a formal letter that contains information to be Formal letter (IE/E) dispersed to community members. Overall, formal letters are to be used to facilitate the implementation of the project by fostering collaboration between implementing entities and other stakeholders. The Community WhatsApp group presents an easy and accessible platform for community members, farmers, public infrastructure, local Community WhatsApp small businesses, and local organisations (NPOs, CBOs and PBOs). There exists a common WhatsApp group for the area, while group (E) individual groups for Komati, Koornfontein and Blinkpan also exist. All WhatsApp groups are administered by the Ward 4 Councillor and committee members. Information on the arrangements of certain public meetings, events or consultations can easily be shared to ensure the maximisation of participation among stakeholders who have access to the group. The group may be used by the ward councillor or 41 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Means of Description communication ward committee members to disseminate information quickly and effectively. The stakeholders that have access to the group are likely those that are more directly impacted by the KPS shutdown and repurposing. Therefore, utilising the group to reach these stakeholders will be quite effective. However, access to data and the extent to which stakeholders have mobile phones capable of running WhatsApp needs to be considered. Interviews as a method of engagement are likely only to be used with stakeholders from the media. Interviews with experts may yield key Interviews (E) recommendations on project-related issues and any other challenges. In addition, interviews with implementing authorities may contribute to raising public awareness on certain matters and may thus act as an additional source of disseminating information. Local news media representatives may act as key sources of information to various stakeholders as they are likely to be familiar with Local news media (E) them. Local news media may include local radio, newspapers or magazines. Mass media refers to various media platforms that reach large audiences, thus extending beyond the immediate surroundings of KPS. Mass media (E) This may include social media platforms, websites of prominent national/provincial news outlets, and international media platforms (where possible and applicable), among others. Monthly newsletters may be provided to the media for publishing in, for example, newspapers, magazines and websites, among others. Monthly newsletter (E) These can be used to provide a regular update on the progression of the project and inform further public consultation/participation dates. Regular one-on-one meetings can be held with stakeholders such as Nkangala DM or Steve Tshwete LM to provide an update on the progress of the project. The purpose of these meetings is to provide key governing authorities with the necessary information surrounding One-on-one meetings the project and identify possible areas where local government authorities may assist, and possible areas of collaboration given the (E) project stage, among others. One-on-one meetings will be crucial in attaining transparent and collaborative relationships between various stakeholders. Pamphlets, leaflets and informative articles may be presented to various stakeholders during engagements which may contain information Pamphlets/leaflets/ on the project and crucially, the associated benefits. As noted, these may be distributed during meetings, public consultations or to public informative articles (E) institutions. Press releases may be distributed when the project reaches key milestones. These may reach a broad range of stakeholders at once Press release (E) with a high-level indication of the project’s progress. Press trips can be provided to members of the media. This will allow for a collaborative relationship between key implementing agencies Press trips (E) and mass distributors of information, such as the media. Public meetings may be held regularly with stakeholders such as residents/community members; representatives from local CBOs, PBOs and NGOs; Ward 4 councillor/committee members; and local small businesses, among others. These meetings may be used to distribute information before the commencement of certain activities that comprise the components of the E-JETP. A platform such as this may Public/community provide stakeholders with the opportunity to raise concerns, identify possible areas of participation or acquire information. As these meetings (E) meetings only occur when the need arises. It is therefore recommended that Ward 4 Committee Members are consulted with by E-JETP implementing authorities so that the necessary arrangements can be made to allow for a maximisation of community participation in the project. 42 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Means of Description communication Regional media may provide information to a broader audience located across the Mpumalanga Province. Many of these stakeholders are likely to be interested in the just transition of the Province. Furthermore, regional media outlets may reach communities surrounding Regional media (E) other power stations to be shut down in the future. This will be crucial in ensuring the management of socio-economic risks and assuring communities that measures are being implemented to mitigate against the shutdown of Eskom’s coal -fired power stations. Roadshows are key methods to show solidarity between implementing authorities and other prominent stakeholders, such as Nkangala Roadshows (E) DM and Steve Tshwete LM. Furthermore, methods such as this may be utilised to raise awareness among the broader public. Targeted workshops may be held with key stakeholders concerning certain activities that comprise the E-JETP. These workshops are to Workshops (E) be used to specifically discuss certain project components. *IE – Internal Eskom, E – Eskom Apart from the above means of communication, various engagement structures may also be utilised as communication and consultation platforms forums. These structures are a combination of forums internal to Eskom, while others are driven by external parties. These structures are provided in the table below. Table 6.2: Engagement structures Means of Description communication Presidential Climate The PCC includes representatives from national departments (including DFFE, DMRE, DPE, the dtic and DWS, among others), trade Commissioner (PCC) unions, research institutions (CSIR), Eskom, groundWork, Earthlife Africa, WWF South Africa, Transnet, IDC and Minerals Council South Ordinary Quarterly Africa. As Eskom is a standing member of the PCC, the platform may be used to update the PCC on the progress of the E-JETP. Meetings (E) Nkangala District Development Model Nkangala DM hosts quarterly technical meetings where information on projects within the DM is provided. A standing slot dedicated to (DDM) Technical the E-JETP may be considered. The DDM is well-attended by various stakeholders from both the public and private sectors. Meeting (E) Championed by DEDT and GreenCape, the Mpumalanga Green Agency focuses on fostering collaboration within Mpumalanga to build Mpumalanga Green the green economy in the Province. The Agency may be used as a platform to disseminate information on the E-JETP and its progress Cluster Agency as it is well-attended by stakeholders representing organised business, research institutions, mining houses, and government (including (MGCA) (E) provincial and national), among others. The Agency hosts sector-specific engagements every two to three weeks; however, it is recommended that the Agency is contacted should the need arise (even if it does not fall within normal meeting times). Eskom-MPG As part of the MOA signed between MPG and Eskom, regular meetings and workshops are to be held to ensure the sustainable JET of Integrated Plan & Mpumalanga Province. These interactions focus on managing and mitigating socio-economic risks while fostering collaboration between Secretariat Meetings MPG and Eskom. (E) 43 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Means of Description communication Business Unit Forum The Business Unit Forum is specific to KPS and will be used to share information and address challenges related to KPS employees. (IE) This may include contractors/suppliers relevant to KPS to mitigate the impacts on their businesses. Central Consultative The Central Consultative Forum is to be used for addressing and agreeing to processes related to the project. Specifically, the CCF is Forum (IE) utilised by Eskom for national consultation and information sharing on Eskom-wide matters. Division Management Within Eskom itself, Division Management Committees are essential in distributing information to key departments of Eskom. Therefore, Committees (IE) division leaders will need to be consulted where necessary and relevant to distribute information to the relevant Eskom departments. Generation National The Generation National Group Forum is to be used for information-sharing purposes and to address issues specific to affected KPS Group Forum (IE) employees. The JET Steerco is fundamental in distributing information among key Eskom divisions and other national government stakeholders, such JET Steerco (IE/E) as DFFE or DMRE. Collaborations between the JET Steerco and key national departments are crucial to the overall success of Mpumalanga’s and to a broader extent, South Africa’s JET. With a representation of Eskom, relevant government ministries and institutes, local government, labour unions, civil society organizations, community groups, and the private sector. The purpose of the platform is to establish a deliberative process for effective communication Eskom JET and decision-making between Eskom and the wider community on its coal transition strategy and JET framework based on lessons learnt Stakeholder from E-JETP and other related initiatives. Specifically, it is expected that the platform will use the emergent lessons learnt from the project Engagement Platform to guide decisions relating to E-JETP implementation and leverage the same to support up-front planning and decision-making necessary (E) for the planned retirement of additional coal-fired power plants. Further, the platform will also contribute to and build on other just transition structures and platforms in place such as the PCC, NBI, BUSA, Mpumalanga Agency Cluster. This platform is to be established as part of Component C of the E-JETP. To establish a two-way communication channel to share relevant communication and get regular feedback from the workers, local communities and other project stakeholders, specifically on the E-JETP. The project will organize orientation sessions, leadership E-JETP Community trainings, and other soft skills development, to enable the local communities, especially women, youth and other vulnerable groups, to Forum (E) participate effectively and meaningfully in the forum. The project will also use digital platforms and other innovative mechanisms to strengthen communication and engagement channels. This platform is to be established as part of Component C of the E-JETP. *IE – Internal Eskom, E – Eskom 44 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Picture 6.1: Champions of external platforms 6.2 ENGAGEMENT APPROACH TO THE E-JETP The following sections present the engagement approaches relevant to each component of the E-JETP, in addition to the respective phases associated with each. As part of each component, key activities/milestones have been identified in accordance with Figure 2.3 in addition to the stakeholder groups relevant to each. Crucially, vulnerable/disadvantaged groups will be given priority in a separate section as alternative means of communication or engagement will need to be considered.11 Consideration needs to be given to mechanisms that may maximise the participation of all stakeholders throughout the implementation of the SEP. It is recommended that stakeholders are provided with communication material ahead of engagements (where possible). In addition, implementing agents may 11Vulnerable/disadvantaged groups are included in each phase ’s activities/milestones per component. As such, vulnerable/disadvantaged groups will need to be engaged on these activities/milestones. 45 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION also consider proving certain stakeholders (i.e., vulnerable/disadvantaged groups) with a travel allowance to cover the cost of local transportation or organise transport from the communities to the site of consultation. It is critical that participation is accessible and does not incur costs on the participants. It is crucial that all stakeholders are informed about the methods of raising grievances or concerns during all consultations across all components. 6.2.1 COMPONENT A ENGAGEMENT APPROACH Component A key messages Table 6.3 presents the activities/milestones associated with each phase of Component A, in addition to the relevant stakeholders to be consulted with for each. Table 6.3: Component A key messages/areas of interests Phase Activity/milestone Relevant stakeholder group(s) • Residents/community members • National government • Ward 4 councillor/committee • Mining houses members • Provincial government • Farmers • South African public entities • Public infrastructure • DFIs and climate funds • Local small businesses • Inter-governmental and international Outcomes of SEIA for KPS shutdown. • Local NGOs, CBOs and NPOs organisations • KPS employees • Organised business • Contractors/suppliers • Media • Environmental foundations, NGOs • Vulnerable/disadvantaged groups Preparation and NPOs • Local government • Educational and research institutions • Residents/community members • National government • Ward 4 councillor/committee • Mining houses members • Provincial government • Farmers • South African public entities The undertaking of ESIA and associated timelines of • Public infrastructure • DFIs and climate funds PPP (includes outcomes of ESIA for Component A). • Local small businesses • Inter-governmental and international • Local NGOs, CBOs and NPOs organisations • KPS employees • Organised business • Contractors/suppliers • Media 46 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Phase Activity/milestone Relevant stakeholder group(s) • Environmental foundations, NGOs • Vulnerable/disadvantaged groups and NPOs • Local government • Educational and research institutions • KPS employees Appointment of OE and EPC. • Contractors/suppliers • Local government • Ward 4 councillor/committee • Local government members • National government • Public infrastructure • Mining houses Development and finalisation of a detailed • KPS employees • Provincial government decommissioning plan. • Contractors/suppliers • South African public entities • Environmental foundations, NGOs and NPOs • Residents/community members • Educational and research institutions • Ward 4 councillor/committee • Local government members • National government • Farmers • Provincial government Benefits associated with the KPS shutdown (e.g., • Local small businesses • South African public entities environmental and associated economic benefits). • Local NGOs, CBOs and NPOs • DFIs and climate funds • KPS employees • Media • Environmental foundations, NGOs and NPOs • Vulnerable/disadvantaged groups • Residents/community members • Mining houses • Ward 4 councillor/committee • Provincial government members • South African public entities Areas of possible participation in business • Organised business • Farmers opportunities brought about by the decommissioning • Public infrastructure • Media activities. • Local small businesses • Vulnerable/disadvantaged groups • Local NGOs, CBOs and NPOs • National government • Contractors/suppliers • Local government • Residents/community members • National government Official shutdown of KPS in September 2022 (i.e., the • Ward 4 councillor/committee • Mining houses Construction commencement of decommissioning activities). members • Provincial government • Farmers • South African public entities 47 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Phase Activity/milestone Relevant stakeholder group(s) • Public infrastructure • DFIs and climate funds • Local small businesses • Inter-governmental and international • Local NGOs, CBOs and NPOs organisations • KPS employees • Organised business • Contractors/suppliers • Media • Environmental foundations, NGOs • Vulnerable/disadvantaged groups and NPOs • Local government • Educational and research institutions • Residents/community members • Local NGOs, CBOs and NPOs • Ward 4 councillor/committee • KPS employees Preparation of sites for demolition (clearance of members • Local government buildings and removal of hazardous substances, • Farmers • Mining houses among others). • Public infrastructure • Vulnerable/disadvantaged groups • Local small businesses • Ward 4 councillor/committee • Provincial government members • South African public entities Disconnection from KPS from the national grid by • KPS employees • Media October 2022. • Contractors/suppliers • Mining houses • Local government • National government • Residents/community members • Environmental foundations, NGOs • Ward 4 councillor/committee and NPOs members • Local government • Farmers • Mining houses Demolition of various infrastructures. • Public infrastructure • Provincial government • Local small businesses • South African public entities • Local NGOs, CBOs and NPOs • Organised business • KPS employees • Media • Contractors/suppliers • Vulnerable/disadvantaged groups • Ward 4 councillor/committee • Local government members • Mining houses • Farmers • Provincial government Site rehabilitation. • Public infrastructure • South African public entities • Local NGOs, CBOs and PBOs • Organised business • KPS employees • Media • Contractors/suppliers • Vulnerable/disadvantaged groups 48 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Phase Activity/milestone Relevant stakeholder group(s) • Environmental foundations, NGOs and NPOs • Residents/community members • Mining houses • Ward 4 councillor/committee • Provincial government members • South African public entities • Farmers • DFIs and climate funds • Public infrastructure • Inter-governmental and international Completion of KPS decommissioning. • Local small businesses organisations • Local NGOs, CBOs and NPOs • Organised business • KPS employees • Media • Contractors/suppliers • Vulnerable/disadvantaged groups • Environmental foundations, NGOs • National government and NPOs • Local government Across each activity/milestone, certain stakeholders will need to be consulted with or engaged via different means of communication or engagement. The engagement plan derived for Component A is presented in the following subsection. Crucially, the activities/milestones identified in Table 6.3 needs to be cross-referenced with the engagement plan. Component A engagement plan Table 6.4 outlines the stakeholder engagement plant relevant to Component A. As noted previously, the activities/milestones on which each stakeholder group requires consultation are provided in Table 6.3 and are merely referenced in Table 6.4. However, apart from the proposed frequencies of engagement, it is recommended that regular engagements are undertaken during the construction phase of Component A. In addition, through the E-JETP and thus SEP implementation, mechanisms to be established as outlined in Component C (i.e., Eskom JET Stakeholder Engagement Platform and E-JETP Community Forum) are to be utilised. In addition, the two GRMs (i.e., one focusing on Eskom employees, ERIs and contractors and one on external stakeholders) apply to all stakeholders. 49 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Table 6.4: Component A engagement plan Activities/ Mechanism of Stakeholder group Stakeholder milestones to Frequency of engagement Responsible party engagement be engaged on Directly affected parties Community members in • Community • When necessary, per key • KPS stakeholder team informal settlements, WhatsApp Group projects milestones and Eskom GRAD Residents/community Komati/Koornfontein • Local news media • To be aligned with PPP • May be Refer to • Public meetings timeframes and key project facilitated/supported by members Village, Blinkpan, Table 6.3 • E-JETP Community milestones community leaders or Goedehoop North and • Align with PPP timeframes Ward 4 committee Forum South or when the need arises members • Public meetings • Align with PPP or when the • KPS stakeholder team • Community need arises and Eskom RAD Farmers in areas WhatsApp Group • When necessary, per key • May be Refer to Farmers surrounding KPS Table 6.3 • E-JETP Community projects milestones facilitated/supported Forum through existing forums or Ward 4 committee members • Community • When necessary or per key • KPS stakeholder team WhatsApp Group projects milestones and Eskom GRAD Local small Local businesses in • Public meetings • Align with PPP or when the • May be Refer to businesses surrounding communities Table 6.3 • Local news media need arises facilitated/supported • E-JETP Community • Dependent on activities of through existing forums Forum ESIA/E-JETP milestones or Ward 4 committee members • Community • When necessary, per key • KPS stakeholder team Farm Belt Community WhatsApp Group projects milestones and Eskom Gx and Local NPOs, CBOs or Economic Development • Public meetings • Align with PPP or when the Refer to GRAD need arises PBOs Structure, JOG Church Table 6.3 • May be facilitated by • Local news media • Dependent on activities of and community leaders Ward 4 committee • E-JETP Community ESIA/E-JETP milestones members Forum KPS employees • Division • When the need arises or per Permanent Eskom and • KPS stakeholder team (permanent and ERI Refer to Management key milestones (regular and Eskom Gx and ERI workers Table 6.3 Committees communication is workers) GRAD • JET Steerco recommended) 50 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Activities/ Mechanism of Stakeholder group Stakeholder milestones to Frequency of engagement Responsible party engagement be engaged on • Central Consultative Forum • Generation National Group Forum • Business Unit Forum • E-JETP Community Forum • Internal platforms • When necessary (i.e., Contractor Contractors/suppliers from Forums) • KPS stakeholder team Refer to • Email • Monthly Contractors/suppliers which KPS procures and Eskom Gx and Table 6.3 • Formal letters • Quarterly goods and services GRAD • Press release • When necessary/per key • E-JETP Community milestone Forum • One-on-one • Monthly (for each meetings component) • DDM • Quarterly • Eskom-MPG • KPS stakeholder team Nkangala District Integrated Plan and Eskom Gx and Municipality, Steve Refer to Meeting GRAD Local government Tshwete Local Table 6.3 • Eskom-MPG • May be supported by Municipality Secretariat Meeting Nkangala DM as it • Eskom JET champions the DDM Stakeholder Engagement Platform • MGCA • 2/3 weeks (or when needed) • KPS stakeholder team • One-on-one • When necessary and Eskom Gx and Mining companies that Refer to meetings GRAD Mining houses own surrounding mines Table 6.3 • Formal • When necessary • May be supported by letters/Emails DEDT as a champion of • Public meetings MGCA 51 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Activities/ Mechanism of Stakeholder group Stakeholder milestones to Frequency of engagement Responsible party engagement be engaged on • Align with PPP (otherwise, when arranged by Ward • Local news Committee) media/press releases • Eskom JET Stakeholder Engagement Platform Other interested parties • One-on-one • Monthly Ward 4 meetings • KPS stakeholder team Ward 4 Councillor and Refer to councillor/committee • Public meetings • Align with PPP and Eskom Gx and committee members Table 6.3 member • E-JETP GRAD Community Forum • Community • When necessary or per key • KPS stakeholder team WhatsApp Group projects milestones and Eskom Gx and SAPS Blinkpan, • Public meetings • Align with PPP or when the GRAD Public infrastructure Koornfontein Laerskool Refer to need arises • May be Table 6.3 • Local news media • Dependent on activities of facilitated/supported and Blinkpan Primary ESIA/E-JETP milestones through existing forums or Ward 4 committee members • Formal letter • When necessary DFIs and climate Refer to (should funding be • KPS stakeholder team IBRD required) and Eskom Gx and funds Table 6.3 • Quarterly • Email GRAD • Mass media WWF South Africa, • MGCA • 2/3 weeks (or when needed) • KPS stakeholder team Environmental Earthlife Africa, Green and Eskom Gx and foundations, NGOs Refer to • One-on-one • When necessary GRAD Peace, African Climate Table 6.3 meetings • May be supported by and NPOs Alliance, SAFCEI, The • Mass media/press DEDT as a champion of Impact Catalyst, releases MGCA 52 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Activities/ Mechanism of Stakeholder group Stakeholder milestones to Frequency of engagement Responsible party engagement be engaged on GreenCape, Project 90, • PCC • Quarterly Life After Coal, Adaptation Network, Just Share, 350.org • MGCA • 2/3 weeks (or when needed) • Formal letter/email • Quarterly • KPS stakeholder team • Roadshows • Annually and Eskom Gx and MCCI, MWCB, Minerals Refer to • Mass media/press • Monthly GRAD Organised business releases Council South Africa Table 6.3 • May be supported by • Eskom JET DEDT as a champion of Stakeholder MGCA Engagement Platform Local and regional • Press releases • Monthly/with project newspapers, broadcasting milestones • Newsletter • KPS stakeholder team Media stations, mass media, Refer to • Monthly • Press and Eskom Gx and Table 6.3 • Quarterly/with project independent media groups trips/interviews GRAD milestones and industry journalists • Roadshows • Annually • MGCA • 2/3 weeks (or when needed) • One-on-one • Quarterly meetings • Formal letter • Monthly • KPS stakeholder team Mpumalanga Provincial • Eskom-MPG and Eskom Gx and Provincial Government (MPG), Office Integrated Plan Refer to GRAD Meeting government of the Premier, DEDT, Table 6.3 • May be supported by • Eskom-MPG MGCA DEDT as a champion of Secretariat Meeting MGCA • Eskom JET Stakeholder Engagement Platform 53 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Activities/ Mechanism of Stakeholder group Stakeholder milestones to Frequency of engagement Responsible party engagement be engaged on • MGCA • 2/3 weeks (or when needed) • KPS stakeholder team • One-on-one • Quarterly and Eskom Gx and National government DFFE, DOH, DEL Refer to meetings GRAD Table 6.3 • Formal letter • Monthly (progress update) • Supported by MPG per • PCC • Quarterly MOA signed between Eskom and MPG 6.2.2 COMPONENT B ENGAGEMENT APPROACH Component B key messages The following table outlines the activities and milestones associated with each phase of Component B, in addition to the stakeholders that may need to be consulted with for each. Table 6.5: Component B key messages Phase Activity/milestone Relevant stakeholder group(s) • Residents/community members • National government • Ward 4 councillor/committee • Mining houses members • Provincial government • Farmers • South African public entities • Public infrastructure • DFIs and climate funds • Local small businesses • Inter-governmental and international Outcomes of SEIA for KPS shutdown. • Local NGOs, CBOs and NPOs organisations • KPS employees • Organised business Preparation • Contractors/suppliers • Media • Environmental foundations, NGOs • Vulnerable/disadvantaged groups and NPOs • Local government • Educational and research institutions • Residents/community members • National government • Ward 4 councillor/committee • Mining houses Commencement of preliminary ESIA (including members • Provincial government distribution of outcomes via PPP). • Farmers • South African public entities • Public infrastructure • Commercial banks 54 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Phase Activity/milestone Relevant stakeholder group(s) • Local small businesses • DFIs and climate funds • Local NGOs, CBOs and NPOs • Inter-governmental and international • KPS employees organisations • Contractors/suppliers • Organised business • Environmental foundations, NGOs • Media and NPOs • Vulnerable/disadvantaged groups • Educational and research institutions • Local government • Residents/community members • Local government • Ward 4 councillor/committee • National government members • Mining houses • Farmers • Provincial government • Public infrastructure • South African public entities PPP as part of the ESIA phase (including the • Local small businesses • DFIs and climate funds distribution of draft scoping and EIA reports for public • Local NGOs, CBOs and NPOs • Inter-governmental and international comment). • KPS employees organisations • Contractors/suppliers • Vulnerable/disadvantaged groups • Environmental foundations, NGOs • Media and NPOs • Organised business • Educational and research institutions • Residents/community members • Educational and research institutions • Ward 4 councillor/committee • Local government members • National government Benefits associated with the KPS repowering and • Farmers • Provincial government repurposing (e.g., environmental and associated • Local small businesses • South African public entities economic benefits). • Local NGOs, CBOs and NPOs • Media • KPS employees • Vulnerable/disadvantaged groups • Environmental foundations, NGOs and NPOs • Local government • KPS employees Licensing (Environmental Authorisation) • Ward 4 councillor/committee • Contractors/suppliers members • KPS employees Appointment of OE and EPC. • Contractors/suppliers • Local government 55 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Phase Activity/milestone Relevant stakeholder group(s) • Ward 4 councillor/committee • Mining houses members • Provincial government • Public infrastructure • South African public entities • Local small businesses • Commercial banks Commencement of construction-related activities under • Local NGOs, CBOs and NPOs • DFIs and climate funds Phase 1. • KPS employees • Organised business • Contractors/suppliers • Media • Environmental foundations, NGOs • Vulnerable/disadvantaged groups and NPOs • National government • Local government Completion of Phase 1 (i.e., operational status • Ward 4 councillor/committee • Local government obtained for 100 MW solar PV, 150 MW BESS and members • Media installation of one synchronous condenser). • Public infrastructure • KPS employees • Ward 4 councillor/committee • Mining houses members • Provincial government • Public infrastructure • South African public entities • Local small businesses • Commercial banks Commencement of construction-related activities under • Local NGOs, CBOs and NPOs • DFIs and climate funds Construction Phase 2. • KPS employees • Organised business • Contractors/suppliers • Media • Environmental foundations, NGOs • Vulnerable/disadvantaged groups and NPOs • Local government • National government Completion of Phase 2 (i.e., operational status • Ward 4 councillor/committee • Local government obtained for additional 50 MW solar PV, 70 MW wind members • Media energy and installation of two synchronous • Public infrastructure • KPS employees condensers). • Residents/community members • Local government • Farmers • National government • Public infrastructure • Mining houses • Local small businesses • Provincial government Completion of Component B. • Local NGOs, CBOs and NPOs • South African public entities • KPS employees • Commercial banks • Contractors/suppliers • DFIs and climate funds • Environmental foundations, NGOs • Inter-governmental and international and NPOs organisations 56 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Phase Activity/milestone Relevant stakeholder group(s) • Educational and research institutions • Organised business • Media • Vulnerable/disadvantaged groups • Residents/community members • National government • Ward 4 councillor/committee • Mining houses members • Provincial government Areas of possible participation in business • • Farmers South African public entities Operation opportunities or areas of employment brought about by • Public infrastructure • Organised business the repowering and repurposing activities. • Local small businesses • Media • Local NGOs, CBOs and NPOs • Vulnerable/disadvantaged groups • Contractors/suppliers • Local government Each of the key activities/milestones indicated in Table 6.5 is to be cross-referenced with the engagement plan presented in Table 6.6. As such, stakeholders identified in Table 6.6 will need to be engaged in the activities/milestones relevant to each in Table 6.5. Crucially, activities/ milestones relevant to vulnerable/disadvantaged groups are included in Table 6.5; however, relevant approaches are provided separately in Section 6.2.4. Component B engagement plan Table 6.6 presents the engagement plan for Component B, in addition to the relevant stakeholders, means and frequency of engagement. As noted above, the activities or milestones applicable to each stakeholder as presented in Table 6.5 needs to be cross-referenced with Table 6.6. However, apart from the proposed frequencies of engagement, it is recommended that regular engagements are undertaken during the construction phase of Component B. In addition, through the E-JETP and thus SEP implementation, mechanisms to be established as outlined in Component C (i.e., Eskom JET Stakeholder Engagement Platform and E-JETP Community Forum) are to be utilised. In addition, the two GRMs (i.e., one focusing on Eskom employees, ERIs and contractors and one on external stakeholders) apply to all stakeholders. Table 6.6: Component B engagement plan Activities/ Mechanism of Stakeholder group Stakeholder milestones to Frequency of engagement Responsible party engagement be engaged on Directly affected parties Community members in • Community • When necessary, per key • KPS stakeholder team Residents/community Refer to WhatsApp Group projects milestones informal settlements, and Eskom Gx and members Table 6.5 • Local news media Komati/Koornfontein GRAD 57 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Activities/ Mechanism of Stakeholder group Stakeholder milestones to Frequency of engagement Responsible party engagement be engaged on Village, Blinkpan, • Public meetings • To be aligned with PPP • May be Goedehoop North and • E-JETP Community timeframes and key project facilitated/supported by South Forum milestones community leaders or • Align with PPP timeframes Ward 4 committee or when the need arises members • Public meetings • Align with PPP or when the • KPS stakeholder team • Community need arises and Eskom Gx and WhatsApp Group • When necessary, per key GRAD Farmers Farmers in areas Refer to • E-JETP Community projects milestones • May be surrounding KPS Table 6.5 Forum facilitated/supported through existing forums or Ward 4 committee members • Community • When necessary or per key • KPS stakeholder team WhatsApp Group projects milestones and Eskom Gx and • Public meetings • Align with PPP or when the GRAD Local small Local businesses in Refer to • Local news media need arises • May be businesses surrounding communities Table 6.5 • E-JETP Community • Dependent on activities of facilitated/supported Forum ESIA/E-JETP milestones through existing forums or Ward 4 committee members • Community • When necessary, per key • KPS stakeholder team Farm Belt Community WhatsApp Group projects milestones and Eskom Gx and Local NPOs, CBOs or Economic Development Refer to • Public meetings • Align with PPP or when the GRAD PBOs Structure, JOG Church Table 6.5 • Local news media need arises • May be facilitated by and community leaders • E-JETP Community • Dependent on activities of Ward 4 committee Forum ESIA/E-JETP milestones members • Division • When the need arises or per Management key milestones (regular KPS employees Permanent Eskom and • KPS stakeholder team Refer to Committees communication is (permanent and ERI and Eskom Gx and ERI workers Table 6.5 • JET Steerco recommended) workers) GRAD • Central Consultative Forum 58 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Activities/ Mechanism of Stakeholder group Stakeholder milestones to Frequency of engagement Responsible party engagement be engaged on • Generation National Group Forum • Business Unit Forum • E-JETP Community Forum • Internal platforms • When necessary (i.e., Contractor Forums) Contractors/suppliers from • KPS stakeholder team Refer to • Email • Monthly Contractors/suppliers which KPS procures and Eskom Gx and Table 6.5 • Formal letters • Quarterly goods and services GRAD • Press release • Monthly • E-JETP Community Forum • One-on-one • Monthly (for each meetings component) • DDM • Quarterly • Eskom-MPG • KPS stakeholder team Nkangala District Integrated Plan and Eskom Gx and Municipality, Steve Refer to Meeting GRAD Local government Tshwete Local Table 6.5 • Eskom-MPG • May be supported by Municipality Secretariat Meeting Nkangala DM as it • Eskom JET champions the DDM Stakeholder Engagement Platform • MGCA • 2/3 weeks (or when needed) • One-on-one • When necessary • KPS stakeholder team meetings and Eskom Gx and Mining houses Mining companies that Refer to • Formal • When necessary GRAD own surrounding mines Table 6.5 letters/Emails • May be supported by • Public meetings • Align with PPP (otherwise, DEDT as a champion of when arranged by Ward MGCA Committee) 59 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Activities/ Mechanism of Stakeholder group Stakeholder milestones to Frequency of engagement Responsible party engagement be engaged on • Local news media/press releases • Eskom JET Stakeholder Engagement Platform Other interested parties Ward 4 • One-on-one • Monthly • KPS stakeholder team Ward 4 Councillor and Refer to meetings councillor/committee and Eskom Gx and member committee members Table 6.5 • Public meetings • Align with PPP GRAD • Community • When necessary or per key • KPS stakeholder team WhatsApp Group projects milestones and Eskom Gx and SAPS Blinkpan, • Public meetings • Align with PPP or when the GRAD Public infrastructure Koornfontein Laerskool Refer to need arises • May be Table 6.5 • Local news media • Dependent on activities of facilitated/supported and Blinkpan Primary ESIA/E-JETP milestones through existing forums or Ward 4 committee members • Formal letter • When necessary DFIs and climate Refer to (should funding be • KPS stakeholder team IBRD required) and Eskom Gx and funds Table 6.5 • Email • Quarterly GRAD • Mass media WWF South Africa, • MGCA • 2/3 weeks (or when needed) Earthlife Africa, Green • KPS stakeholder team Environmental Peace, African Climate • One-on-one • When necessary and Eskom Gx and foundations, NGOs Refer to meetings GRAD Alliance, SAFCEI, The Table 6.5 • Mass media/press • May be supported by and NPOs Impact Catalyst, releases DEDT as a champion of GreenCape, Project 90, • PCC • Quarterly MGCA Life After Coal, Adaptation 60 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Activities/ Mechanism of Stakeholder group Stakeholder milestones to Frequency of engagement Responsible party engagement be engaged on Network, Just Share, 350.org • MGCA • 2/3 weeks (or when needed) • Formal letter/email • Quarterly • KPS stakeholder team • Roadshows • Annually and Eskom Gx and MCCI, MWCB, Minerals Refer to • Mass media/press • Monthly GRAD Organised business releases Council South Africa Table 6.5 • May be supported by • Eskom JET DEDT as a champion of Stakeholder MGCA Engagement Platform Local and regional • Press releases • Monthly/with project milestones newspapers, broadcasting • Newsletter • KPS stakeholder team stations, mass media, Refer to • Monthly Media and Eskom Gx and Table 6.5 • Press • Quarterly/with project independent media groups trips/interviews GRAD milestones and industry journalists • Roadshows • Annually • MGCA • 2/3 weeks (or when needed) • One-on-one • Quarterly meetings • Formal letter • Monthly • KPS stakeholder team Mpumalanga Provincial • Eskom-MPG and Eskom Gx and Provincial Government (MPG), Office Integrated Plan Refer to GRAD Meeting government of the Premier, DEDT, Table 6.5 • May be supported by • Eskom-MPG MGCA DEDT as a champion of Secretariat Meeting MGCA • Eskom JET Stakeholder Engagement Platform • MGCA • 2/3 weeks (or when needed) • KPS stakeholder team Refer to National government DMRE, DFFE, DEL • One-on-one • Quarterly and Eskom Gx and Table 6.5 meetings GRAD 61 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Activities/ Mechanism of Stakeholder group Stakeholder milestones to Frequency of engagement Responsible party engagement be engaged on • Formal letter • Monthly (progress update) • Supported by MPG per • PCC • Quarterly MOA signed between • Eskom JET Eskom and MPG Stakeholder Engagement Platform 6.2.3 COMPONENT C ENGAGEMENT APPROACH Component C key messages Table 6.7 presents the activities/milestones associated with each phase of Component C, in addition to the relevant stakeholders to be consulted with for each. Table 6.7: Component C key messages Phase Activity/milestone Relevant stakeholder group(s) • Residents/community members • National government • Ward 4 councillor/committee • Mining houses members • Provincial government • Farmers • South African public entities • Public infrastructure • DFIs and climate funds Outcomes of SEIA for KPS shutdown (which includes • Local small businesses • Inter-governmental and international land/site identification and the determination of • Local NGOs, CBOs and NPOs organisations community-support interventions). • KPS employees • Organised business Preparation • Contractors/suppliers • Media • Environmental foundations, NGOs • Vulnerable/disadvantaged groups and NPOs • Local government • Educational and research institutions • Local NGOs, CBOs and NPOs • National government Transition options available to KPS workers (including • KPS employees • Provincial government Eskom and ERI workers), the status of consultations • Contractors/suppliers • Media and outcomes thereof. • Local government • Vulnerable/disadvantaged groups 62 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION • Local small businesses • South African public entities Status/progress of Eskom’s localisation framework, in • KPS employees • DFIs and climate funds addition to available support to suppliers and • Contractors/suppliers • Inter-governmental and international contractors. This includes an indication of the • Educational and research institutions organisations localisation opportunities identified and possible areas • Local government • Organised business of participation. • National government • Provincial government • Residents/community members • Mining houses • Ward 4 councillor/committee • Provincial government members • South African public entities Status of commercially viable local area development • Farmers • Organised business projects (may include communication to community • Public infrastructure • Media members on areas of possible participation). • Local small businesses • Vulnerable/disadvantaged groups • Local NGOs, CBOs and NPOs • Contractors/suppliers • KPS employees • Local government • Residents/community members • National government • Ward 4 councillor/committee • Mining houses members • Provincial government • Farmers • South African public entities • Public infrastructure • Commercial banks Method/procedure of registering grievances via • Local small businesses • DFIs and climate funds grievance redress mechanism. • Local NGOs, CBOs and NPOs • Inter-governmental and international • KPS employees organisations • Contractors/suppliers • Organised business • Environmental foundations, NGOs • Media and NPOs • Vulnerable/disadvantaged groups • Educational and research institutions • Local government • Residents/community members • National government • Ward 4 councillor/committee • Mining houses members • Provincial government • Farmers • South African public entities • Public infrastructure • DFIs and climate funds Other available platforms to raise concerns or obtain • Local small businesses • Inter-governmental and international information. • Local NGOs, CBOs and NPOs organisations • KPS employees • Organised business • Contractors/suppliers • Media • Environmental foundations, NGOs • Vulnerable/disadvantaged groups and NPOs • Local government 63 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION • Residents/community members • Mining houses • Ward 4 councillor/committee • Organised business members • Media • Farmers • Vulnerable/disadvantaged groups Site preparation for some interventions. • Public infrastructure • Local government • Local small businesses • Contractors/suppliers • Local NGOs, CBOs and NPOs • Environmental foundations, NGOs • KPS employees and NPOs • Residents/community members • Mining houses • Ward 4 councillor/committee • Organised business members • Media • Farmers • Vulnerable/disadvantaged groups Construction/refurbishment of infrastructure. • Public infrastructure • Local government • Local small businesses • Contractors/suppliers Construction • Local NGOs, CBOs and NPOs • Environmental foundations, NGOs • KPS employees and NPOs • Residents/community members • Vulnerable/disadvantaged groups • Ward 4 councillor/committee • Local government Possible areas of stakeholder participation in members • Contractors/suppliers business/employment opportunities. • Farmers • Local NGOs, CBOs and NPOs • Public infrastructure • KPS employees • Local small businesses • Residents/community members • Vulnerable/disadvantaged groups • Ward 4 councillor/committee • Local government Completion of construction/refurbishment activities per members • Contractors/suppliers intervention. • Farmers • Local NGOs, CBOs and NPOs • Public infrastructure • KPS employees • Local small businesses • Residents/community members • Educational and research institutions • Ward 4 councillor/committee • Local government members • National government • Farmers • Mining houses Launch of KTF (including how to apply and minimum Operation • Public infrastructure • Provincial government entry requirements, among others). • Local small businesses • Organised business • Local NGOs, CBOs and NPOs • Media • KPS employees • Vulnerable/disadvantaged groups • Contractors/suppliers 64 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION • Residents/community members • Mining houses • Ward 4 councillor/committee • Provincial government members • South African public entities Launch of projects that support the entrepreneurial • Farmers • Commercial banks ecosystem. • Public infrastructure • Organised business • Local small businesses • Media • Local NGOs, CBOs and NPOs • Vulnerable/disadvantaged groups • KPS employees • Local government • Residents/community members • Local government • Ward 4 councillor/committee • Mining houses members • Provincial government • Farmers • Organised business Deployment of reskilling/upskilling interventions. • Public infrastructure • Media • Local small businesses • Vulnerable/disadvantaged groups • Local NGOs, CBOs and NPOs • Environmental foundations, NGOs • KPS employees and NPOs • Contractors/suppliers • Educational and research institutions • Residents/community members • Environmental foundations, NGOs • Ward 4 councillor/committee and NPOs members • Local government • Farmers • Mining houses Commencement of community support programmes. • Public infrastructure • Provincial government • Local small businesses • Organised business • Local NGOs, CBOs and NPOs • Media • KPS employees • Vulnerable/disadvantaged groups. Across each activity/milestone, certain stakeholders will need to be consulted with or engaged via different means of communication or engagement. The engagement plan derived for Component C is presented in the following subsection. Crucially, the activities/milestones identified in Table 6.7 needs to be cross-referenced with the engagement plan. Component C engagement plan Table 6.8 outlines the stakeholder engagement plant relevant to Component C. As noted previously, the activities/milestones on which each stakeholder group requires consultation are provided in Table 6.7 and are merely referenced in Table 6.8. However, it should be noted that engagements are undertaken on a regular basis, apart from the proposed frequencies, to create stability. In addition, through the E-JETP and thus SEP implementation, mechanisms to be established as outlined in Component C (i.e., Eskom JET Stakeholder Engagement Platform 65 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION and E-JETP Community Forum) are to be utilised. In addition, the two GRMs (i.e., one focusing on Eskom employees, ERIs and contractors and one on external stakeholders) apply to all stakeholders. Table 6.8: Component C engagement plan Components Mechanism of Stakeholder group Stakeholder to be Frequency of engagement Responsible party engagement engaged on Directly affected parties • Community • When necessary, per key • KPS stakeholder team Community members in WhatsApp Group projects milestones and Eskom Gx and informal settlements, • Local news media GRAD Residents/community Komati/Koornfontein Village, Refer to • Public meetings • May be members Blinkpan, Goedehoop North Table 6.7 • E-JETP Community facilitated/supported by Forum community leaders or and South Ward 4 committee members • Public meetings • When necessary, per key • KPS stakeholder team • Community projects milestones and Eskom Gx and WhatsApp Group GRAD Farmers Farmers in areas surrounding Refer to • E-JETP Community • May be KPS Table 6.7 Forum facilitated/supported through existing forums or Ward 4 committee members • Community • When necessary or per key • KPS stakeholder team WhatsApp Group projects milestones and Eskom Gx and • Public meetings • Dependent on activities of GRAD Local small Local businesses in Refer to • Local news media ESIA/E-JETP milestones • May be businesses surrounding communities Table 6.7 • E-JETP Community facilitated/supported Forum through existing forums or Ward 4 committee members Farm Belt Community • Community • When necessary, per key Local NPOs, CBOs or Economic Development WhatsApp Group projects milestones • KPS stakeholder team Refer to PBOs Structure, JOG Church and Table 6.7 • Public meetings • Dependent on activities of and Eskom Gx and • Local news media ESIA/E-JETP milestones GRAD community leaders 66 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Components Mechanism of Stakeholder group Stakeholder to be Frequency of engagement Responsible party engagement engaged on • E-JETP Community • May be facilitated by Forum Ward 4 committee members • Division • When the need arises or per Management key milestones (regular Committees communication is • JET Steerco recommended) • Central KPS employees Consultative Forum • KPS stakeholder team Permanent Eskom and ERI Refer to (permanent and ERI • Generation and Eskom Gx and workers Table 6.7 workers) National Group GRAD Forum • Business Unit Forum • E-JETP Community Forum • Internal platforms • When necessary (i.e., Contractor Contractors/suppliers from Forums) • KPS stakeholder team Refer to • Email • Monthly Contractors/suppliers which KPS procures goods and Eskom Gx and Table 6.7 • Formal letters • Quarterly and services GRAD • Press release • Monthly • E-JETP Community Forum • One-on-one • Monthly (for each meetings component) • DDM • Quarterly • KPS stakeholder team Nkangala District • Eskom-MPG and Eskom Gx and Local government Municipality, Steve Tshwete Refer to Integrated Plan GRAD Table 6.7 Meeting • May be supported by Local Municipality • Eskom-MPG Nkangala DM as it Secretariat Meeting champions the DDM • Eskom JET Stakeholder 67 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Components Mechanism of Stakeholder group Stakeholder to be Frequency of engagement Responsible party engagement engaged on Engagement Platform • MGCA • 2/3 weeks (or when needed) • One-on-one • When necessary meetings • Formal • When necessary letters/Emails • KPS stakeholder team • Public meetings and Eskom Gx and Mining companies that own Refer to GRAD Mining houses surrounding mines Table 6.7 • May be supported by • Local news DEDT as a champion of media/press MGCA releases • Eskom JET Stakeholder Engagement Platform Other interested parties • One-on-one • Monthly meetings Ward 4 • Public meetings • KPS stakeholder team Ward 4 Councillor and Refer to councillor/committee committee members Table 6.7 • Eskom JET and Eskom Gx and member Stakeholder GRAD Engagement Platform • Community • When necessary or per key • KPS stakeholder team WhatsApp Group projects milestones and Eskom Gx and SAPS Blinkpan, Koornfontein • Public meetings • Dependent on activities of GRAD Public infrastructure Laerskool and Blinkpan Refer to ESIA/E-JETP milestones • May be Table 6.7 • Local news media facilitated/supported Primary through existing forums or Ward 4 committee members 68 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Components Mechanism of Stakeholder group Stakeholder to be Frequency of engagement Responsible party engagement engaged on Nedbank, Absa, Standard • Press releases • Quarterly • KPS stakeholder team Refer to Commercial banks • Email • Quarterly and Eskom Gx and Bank, FNB and others Table 6.7 • Mass media GRAD • Formal letter • When necessary DFIs and climate DBSA, IDC, IBRD, IFC, Refer to (should funding be • KPS stakeholder team required) and Eskom Gx and funds Green Climate Fund Table 6.7 • Quarterly or when necessary • Email GRAD • Mass media • MGCA • 2/3 weeks (or when needed) • KPS stakeholder team CSIR, University of Cape • Email/one-on-one • When necessary and Eskom Gx and Educational and Refer to meeting GRAD Town, Stellenbosch research institutions Table 6.7 • PCC • Quarterly • May be supported by University, TIPS, SARETEC DEDT as a champion of MGCA WWF South Africa, Earthlife • MGCA • 2/3 weeks (or when needed) Africa, Green Peace, African • KPS stakeholder team Environmental Climate Alliance, SAFCEI, • One-on-one • When necessary and Eskom Gx and Refer to meetings GRAD foundations, NGOs The Impact Catalyst, Table 6.7 • Mass media/press • May be supported by and NPOs GreenCape, Project 90, Life releases DEDT as a champion of After Coal, Adaptation • PCC • Quarterly MGCA Network, Just Share, 350.org Germany (GIZ, IKI, FES, • Formal letter • When necessary Inter-governmental (should funding be • KPS stakeholder team KfW), France (AfD), United Refer to and international required) and Eskom Gx and States (USAID, Power Table 6.7 • When necessary organisations • Email GRAD Africa), UNIDO • Mass media MCCI, MWCB, Minerals • MGCA • 2/3 weeks (or when needed) • KPS stakeholder team Council South Africa, BUSA, • Formal letter/email • Quarterly and Eskom Gx and Refer to • Roadshows • Annually GRAD Organised business Black Business Chamber, Table 6.7 • Mass media/press • Monthly • May be supported by Witbank Chamber of releases DEDT as a champion of Commerce MGCA 69 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Components Mechanism of Stakeholder group Stakeholder to be Frequency of engagement Responsible party engagement engaged on • Eskom JET Stakeholder Engagement Platform Local and regional • Press releases • Monthly/with project newspapers, broadcasting milestones • Newsletter • KPS stakeholder team Media stations, mass media, Refer to • Monthly • Press and Eskom GX AND Table 6.7 • Quarterly/with project independent media groups trips/interviews GRAD milestones and industry journalists • Roadshows • Annually • MGCA • 2/3 weeks (or when needed) • One-on-one • Quarterly meetings • Formal letter • Monthly • KPS stakeholder team • Eskom-MPG Mpumalanga Provincial and Eskom Gx and Provincial Integrated Plan Government (MPG), Office of Refer to GRAD Meeting government Table 6.7 • May be supported by the Premier, DEDT, MGCA • Eskom-MPG DEDT as a champion of Secretariat Meeting MGCA • Eskom JET Stakeholder Engagement Platform • MGCA • 2/3 weeks (or when needed) • One-on-one • Quarterly • KPS stakeholder team meetings and Eskom Gx and DFFE, CoGTA, DPE, DMRE, • Formal letter • Monthly (progress update) Refer to GRAD National government • PCC • Quarterly DOH, DBE, DHET, DEL Table 6.7 • Supported by MPG per • Eskom JET MOA signed between Stakeholder Eskom and MPG Engagement Platform 70 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Components Mechanism of Stakeholder group Stakeholder to be Frequency of engagement Responsible party engagement engaged on • MGCA • 2/3 weeks (or when needed) • KPS stakeholder team SANRAL, CEF, Independent • Formal letter • Monthly (or when needed) and Eskom Gx and South African public Refer to • Mass media/press GRAD Development Trust, Seda, entities Table 6.7 releases • May be supported by TIA, NSF, SETAs DEDT as a champion of MGCA 71 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION 6.2.4 VULNERABLE/DISADVANTAGED GROUPS Apart from the approaches outlined above, special consideration needs to be given to vulnerable/disadvantaged groups. As part of the project, targeted consultations will be carried out for the following groups: • Disabled groups: provide information in accessible formats (such as braille, large print, multiple forms of communication such as text captioning or signed videos, text captioning for hearing impaired individuals and online materials for those who use assistive technology). • Women, elderly and child-headed households: ensure that community engagement teams are gender-balanced to promote women’s leadership. Engagements also have to be structured in such a way as to ensure the participation of women in unpaid care work, while considering other factors such as childcare, transport, and safety at any in-person community engagement. When considering the elderly, information on specific needs will need to be developed to explain why they are more at risk and which measures have been identified to mitigate these risks. Communication methods will need to be tailored to the circumstances of the elderly, for example, the status of their health, if they have family members that could participate in the disclosure of information, and if they live in assisted living facilities. • Unskilled/illiterate individuals: media channels such as local radio stations can be used to communicate with individuals who do not have reading skills. • Minority groups: communication materials will need to be developed while taking into consideration the cultural and ethnic profile of stakeholders. This may include developing communication materials in several languages or conducting media outreaches in more than one language. The E-JETP Community Forum aims to specifically include vulnerable/disadvantaged groups. 72 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION 7 FEEDBACK AND GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM 7.1 GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM A Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) dedicated to the project is to be established per the World Bank’s ESS10 by using existing Eskom mechanisms relevant to stakeholder management or channels dedicated to the raising of concerns by stakeholders. The central purpose or objective of the GRM is to provide a method for project-affected stakeholders to raise concerns and grievances while allowing implementing authorities to respond. Crucially, the GRM allows for a timely, effective and efficient manner of resolving concerns and grievances in such a way that is acceptable to all involved parties. Furthermore, the GRM also allows for the establishment of trust and cooperation, which is considered an integral component of broader community participation. More specifically, the objectives of the GRM are to: • Provide affected stakeholders with a method of lodging complaints and for implementing authorities to resolve such complaints that may arise during the project’s implementation. • Ensure that the appropriate and acceptable redress actions are determined and implemented to the satisfaction of complainants. • Avoid the escalation of concerns or grievances. The GRM is to be established through the use of existing Eskom mechanisms, in addition to those specifically related to or devised for KPS. A dedicated stakeholder manager/management team at KPS is to be responsible for the broader SEP, in addition to the GRM. Support for the dedicated KPS stakeholder team is to be provided by Eskom’s Gx and GRAD (i.e., the Stakeholder and Communication Manager as per the advisory services outlined in an agreed-upon service level agreement and Mpumalanga stability teams or community structures). It is recommended that a designated representative(s) from the KPS stakeholder management team is appointed to manage the GRM. 7.2 GRIEVANCE RESOLUTION FRAMEWORK FOR WORKERS It is recommended that KPS staff (including permanent Eskom employees and ERI workers) are provided with a separate GRM from that of other external stakeholders. However, it should be noted that different GRMs are to be used by different groups of employees. The first pertains to Eskom staff and the second to contractors working at KPS. These GRMs were derived from examples obtained from the Kusile Power Station. Note: it is recommended that the GRM takes into consideration issues/complaints related to gender-based violence, while not discriminating against any gender. This is in line with Eskom’s disciplinary procedure and sexual harassment standard, which will be used to manage gender-based violence (Eskom, 2013). 7.2.1 PERMANAENT WORKERS GRIEVANCE MECHANISM In line with procedure , the grievance mechanism for permanent employees is xxxxx 73 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Figure 7.1: Permanent employee grievance procedure (Eskom, 2014) In the event that an informal grievance resolution process does not satisfy the concerned employee, the formal grievance procedure may be started as indicated in the figure above. In the first level, the employee is to raise their grievance verbally with the HR or IR department. Crucially, the key principles pertaining to the HR/IR department that apply to this level include: • The employee is to be listened to in private; • The employee is to be encouraged to express their grievances freely; and • All relevant facts are to be gathered concerning the grievance. During this stage, the HR/IR department may be required to resolve the grievance as quickly as possible (within two working days) and inform the employee of subsequent stages. Level two requires the employee to discuss their grievance with the shop steward or employee representative, in addition to the completion of the grievance form which is to be submitted to the HR/IR department. All facts, including the grievance form, will subsequently be forwarded to the senior manager during level three, whereafter an enquiry is to be held withing three working days following receipt by the HR/IR department. Crucially, a record of the enquiry should be kept at all times. During level four, the senior manager will be required to provide a decision, preferably within one working day of the enquiry. The decision is to be recorded on the grievance form and a signed copy is to be provided to the employee. 74 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Should the grievance not be resolved, the employee may submit the grievance to the case management officer, whereafter the matter will be referred to the CCMA for conciliation as referred to in the Dispute Procedure. 7.2.2 CONTRACTORS SITE SPECIFIC AND PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT The site-specific agreement (SSA), as a collective agreement, aims to address organisational rights and collective bargaining in terms of conditions at a specific site. The SSA is a binding agreement to trade union members who are employed at the site and non-trade union members. In addition, the SSA does not apply to any employee of a contractor who does not perform work at the site for a period of less than one calendar month. Disputes regarding the interpretation or the application of the SSA are to be attended to during a meeting which is to be held between the relevant parties within five working days of said dispute. The party declaring the dispute is required to inform the other parties in writing and provide the full details of the nature of the dispute and the resolution sought. The parties will then attempt to resolve the dispute at the noted meeting, with failure to do so resulting in the reference of the matter to conciliation in terms of the dispute procedure. Should the relevant parties not be able to resolve the disputes through conciliation, the dispute will be resolved through the processes agreed to in the dispute procedure contained in the Partnership Agreement (PA). All parties will be bound by the outcome of the dispute process. Apart from the below, the partnership structures on site (i.e., Site Partnership Forum (SPF), Principal Contractor Forum (BCF) and Contractor Forums (CFs)) will be held in accordance with the Partnership Agreement (PA). As such, all communication will be dealt with as per the PA and communication policy (illustrated in Figure 7.2). Feedback meetings will be allowed once per month after the SPF during the last hour of the day on a Wednesday prior to the pay weekend. All contractors are to be informed of the meeting in writing. The PA outlines the basis of participation in partnership processes at both leadership and central and site levels. The PA provides for partnership structures which devolve from the most senior strategic partnership leadership to the operational partnership leadership at a site level. The PA applies to Eskom, contractors and employees in the Bargaining Unit and employees contracted to them, trade unions and members, and non-trade union members for the duration of the project. All parties that form part of the PA will handle disputes according to the dispute resolution policy and procedures which is developed by the parties (which is subsequently approved by the LPF). Where possible, disputes are to be addressed and resolved at the lowest level (i.e., site level) and will only be declared once all internal processes have been followed. 75 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Figure 7.2: Formal grievance procedure for contractors and relevant structures (Eskom, 2014) 76 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION 7.3 GRIEVANCE RESOLUTION FRAMEWORK FOR EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS The purpose of Section 7.2 is to outline the internal processes and procedures available to Eskom employees and contractors that are to be followed when a dispute or grievance occurs. However, the stakeholder boundaries of the E-JETP include a variety of stakeholders that are not internal to Eskom’s operations. The processes available to these stakeholders will be based on examples obtained from Kusile Power Station. Upon consultation with Kusile Power Station, grievances by external stakeholders are handled on a case-by-case basis and do not follow a uniform approach. As with Kusile, information hubs in the power station’s feeder communities were established for stakeholders such as community members. These hubs allowed them to register complaints or concerns, after which it was provided to the power station. It is recommended that similar processes be used in the case of KPS, with information hubs being established in the feeder areas of KPS.Both informal and formal processes were applied in the case of Kusile. Informal grievances are handled on a day-to-day basis and were largely resolved without the initiation of a formal process. Generally, stakeholders were provided with an opportunity to schedule engagements with power station officials during which grievances were discussed and resolved. Should the informal processes not yield the desired results, formal processes may be utilised. This includes the use of stakeholder forums that are held quarterly and is chaired by the power station’s general manager. Apart from discussing grievances, employment and business opportunities are also presented to those in attendance. For stakeholders to attend the stakeholder forum meetings, they are required to produce various documents such as certificates and their constitutions. However, invites may also be extended to stakeholders such as local municipalities. As such, it is recommended that a similar approach is followed with the implementation of the E-JETP whereby quarterly meetings are held with invited stakeholders. In terms of community concerns and grievances, these are usually gathered during community meetings held regularly. During these meetings, community members are to be encouraged to raise concerns or grievances. Thereafter, these grievances are presented to the power station’s general manager or Eskom (i.e., Gx and GRAD). Concerns or issues are evaluated to determine their risks whereafter they are appropriately managed. However, it is worth noting that these meetings are usually outsourced to a dedicated entity. In addition, community members may also be allowed to lodge their complaints or grievances in writing at the power station whereafter it will be reviewed by the stakeholder team at KPS. Recommendation: Based on consultations with Kusile Power Station, it is recommended that grievances by external stakeholders are handled in through two approaches. The first is the hosting of a stakeholder forum quarterly where stakeholders are either invited or register to attend. Secondly, community forum meetings may be held regularly to engage with communities, which subsequently provides and opportunity for them to lodge their concerns or grievances. These are considered formal procedures; however, it is worth noting that informal practices are also to be used on a day-to-day basis. Stakeholders were also provided with the contact information of the stakeholder team at the power station 77 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION to lodge grievances, which is considered an informal mechanism. A similar approach may be implemented at KPS. Contact details: The following persons may be contacted to lodge grievances or raise concerns: KPS Stakeholder Representative: Contact person: Zekhethelo Ndlovu Contact number: +27 72 924 6723 E-mail address: NdlovuN9@eskom.co.za Eskom Stakeholder Department (Head Office): Contact person: Mesia Hlungwani Contact number: +27 82 070 6909 E-mail address: HlungwMM@eskom.co.za 7.4 GRIEVANCE LOGS The following approach is to be followed as part of the GRM: • Each grievance or complaint is to be provided with an individual reference number. • The name of the complainant along with the complaint/question is to be included (unless raised anonymously). • Details of the complaint, feedback or question including their location (if available). • Name of the person assigned to process or handle the complaint. • Details on the proposed resolution, including the individual responsible for authorising and implementing any corrective measures that form part of the proposed resolution. • The date at which the proposed resolution was communicated to the complainant (unless anonymous). • The date at which the complainant acknowledged being informed of the proposed resolution. • Details on whether or not the complainant was satisfied with the resolution and if the complaint can be closed. • Where applicable, details on the escalation procedure are to be provided. • The date at which the proposed resolution is implemented. 78 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION 8 MONITORING AND REPORTING The purpose of this section is to outline the monitoring and reporting responsibilities of the parties responsible for the implementation of the SEP (i.e., KPS with support from Gx and GRAD) (hereafter referred to as the “parties”). The activities of the parties may be measured by indicators such as results of feedback received through stakeholder platforms and Eskom’s published responses, or the percentage of grievances resolved over a specified time. In addition, the parties will be responsible for the overall management of stakeholders and the associated potential risks. 8.1 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following roles and responsibilities of the parties have been identified: • The overall management of the GRM; • Maintaining awareness-raising; • Collection and recording of concerns and complaints; • Ensure the acceptable timelines for responding to complaints; • Thorough reviewal of issues and concerns, in addition to links with the project’s design and implementation; • Processing of appeals or communication with complainants; • Publishing responses to complaints (in alignment with POPIA); • Reporting and feedback of GRM results; and • Stakeholder risk management. The SEP will be driven and implemented by the stakeholder management team at KPS with support from Gx and GRAD. Support from Gx and GRAD will mainly be required in instances with stakeholders that pose a significant risk to the E-JETP or during consultations with high-profile stakeholders. Furthermore, should grievances not be resolved by the stakeholder team at KPS, they may be escalated to Gx and GRAD. In addition, it is recommended that Gx and GRAD, which represents Eskom’s head office, is to respond to grievances made by stakeholders at a national, provincial and local level. Conversely, it is recommended that grievances made by either community members or Eskom employees are made with the power station. In certain instances, grievances by the LM may also be made at KPS; however, support from Gx and GRAD may be necessary where required. 8.2 MONITORING AND REPORTING OF SEP IMPLEMENTATION Monitoring the implementation of the SEP is crucial in attaining and maintaining high-quality stakeholder engagements. Although the implementation of the SEP may form part of the overall monitoring and evaluation of the E-JETP, the following indicators have been devised to assess the quality of the SEP implementation as indicated in Table 8.1. 79 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Table 8.1: Monitoring and evaluation of SEP Key elements Timeframe Methods Responsibilities Access of stakeholders to Periodic (during project Interviews, surveys KPS stakeholder project information and preparation and throughout and observations engagement team consultations implementation) Awareness of project beneficiaries of project Interviews, surveys KPS stakeholder Periodic (during implementation) activities, responsibilities and observations engagement team and entitlements Acceptability and appropriateness of Interviews, surveys KPS stakeholder Periodic (during implementation) consultation and and observations engagement team engagement approaches Community facilitators’ Interviews, surveys KPS stakeholder engagement with target Periodic (during implementation) and observations engagement team beneficiaries Accessibility and readability of public Interviews, surveys KPS stakeholder Periodic (during implementation) information dissemination and observations engagement team materials Rate of grievances and Interviews, surveys KPS stakeholder complaints (reported and Periodic (during implementation) and observations engagement team unreported) The methods indicated in the table above are focused on determining the following: • Access to information; • Awareness of the activities of the E-JETP (including their responsibilities and entitlements, where relevant); • Determining whether or not the consultation approaches were acceptable and appropriate; • The number of engagements undertaken by community facilitators; • Whether or not the communication materials were accessible and understandable by the recipients; and • The number of grievances received (which includes those reported and unreported). To ensure that each of the key elements is monitored and evaluated adequately, the following table illustrates the topics to be covered pertaining to each element as per each method. Table 8.2: Content of M&E instruments Key element Content of M&E instruments/methods M&E instruments should focus on the accessibility of stakeholders to project information and attendance to consultations undertaken as part of the SEP’s Access of stakeholders to project information and implementation. The following are example questions to consultations be covered pertaining to this element: 1. Did you have access to the communication material developed for the E-JETP? 80 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Key element Content of M&E instruments/methods 2. Was sufficient information provided ahead of the various stakeholder consultations? 3. Was the information understandable? 4. How would you rate your understanding of the E- JETP? 5. Did you experience any difficulties in obtaining information regarding the E-JETP? The purpose of this element is to evaluate the understanding of project beneficiaries on the various activities that comprise the E-JETP. In addition, stakeholders’ understanding of their entitlements and responsibilities, if any, should also be determined. Example questions include the following: 1. How would you rate your understanding of the E- Awareness of project beneficiaries of project activities, JETP’s activities? responsibilities and entitlements 2. Are you aware of the roles and responsibilities of the various stakeholders? 3. Are you aware of the role of your stakeholder group in the E-JETP? 4. Do you consider the beneficiaries of the E-JETP as sufficient or correct? 5. What do you consider the entitlements of the stakeholder group you ascribe to? This element focuses on the appropriateness of the consultations or engagements undertaken as outlined in the SEP. The following example questions may be considered: 1. Were the key principles of engagement adhered to during consultations? Acceptability and appropriateness of consultation and 2. Were the engagements constructive and engagement approaches comprehensive? 3. Did facilitators take into consideration the views of all stakeholders? 4. Were special provisions made for vulnerable/disadvantaged groups? 5. How would you rate the appropriateness of the followed engagement approach? The purpose of this element is to determine the extent of engagements undertaken to ensure that all stakeholders were consulted, specifically with beneficiaries of the project. The following example questions may be considered: Community facilitators’ engagement with target 1. What number of beneficiaries were consulted? beneficiaries 2. What were the views and opinions of beneficiaries? 3. What number of engagements were undertaken with beneficiaries? 4. Which means of communication were utilised as a part of the consultation with beneficiaries? Accessibility and readability of public information The dissemination of information is a crucial element of dissemination materials the SEP’s successful implementation. It is thus necessary 81 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Key element Content of M&E instruments/methods to ensure that all communication material developed as part of the SEP is accessible and understandable. The following are example questions to evaluate this key element: 1. Did the communication material provide sufficient information on the various components or elements of the E-JETP? 2. Were the materials easily accessible? 3. Were the languages of the communication material sufficient? If not, which other languages should be included? 4. Was the communication material written in an understandable manner? This element relates to the GRM as specified in Section 7. The following example questions may be considered: 1. How long did it take for your grievance to be resolved? 2. Were you provided with the necessary Rate of grievances and complaints (reported and information on the grievance process? unreported) 3. Were you consulted on the outcome of your grievance? 4. Did you experience any delays in the grievance process? 5. Were you kept up to date on the progress of your grievance? Other indicators may include: • Number of consultations, meetings and other public discussions conducted; • Frequency of public engagements; • Number and details of vulnerable/disadvantaged individuals involved in engagements; and • Type and number of grievances received, in addition to the number of grievances successfully resolved. The outcomes of these indicators may culminate in the development of an annual progress report on the implementation of the SEP. 8.3 STAKEHOLDER RISK MANAGEMENT Figure 8.1 illustrates Eskom’s approaches to managing priority risks arising from stakeholders. 82 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Figure 8.1: Stakeholder Risk Prioritisation and Management (Eskom, 2022) It should be noted that the above processes are to be considered dynamic and adaptable, while mitigation measures are to be tailored per the specific risk posed by each of the respective stakeholders. To successfully manage stakeholders, it is recommended that an analysis of potential risks which may arise from stakeholders is undertaken. 83 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION 9 SEP ACTION PLAN AND PRELIMINARY BUDGET 9.1 SEP ACTION PLAN Table 9.1 presents a high-level overview of the key activities of the SEP on an annual basis. This is meant to be utilised as an example and may be adjusted if necessary. As indicated in the table below, the preparatory month is to precede the year of implementation. It is important to note that the below serves as an example and may be amended. Table 9.1: SEP implementation plan Month Activity Phase 1: Preparation and Planning Appoint a service provider for the preparation of media content Printing of communication materials Appoint a service provider to undertake media buying and communication work Preparatory month Determine engagement schedule relevant to each stakeholder group Secure meetings with stakeholders for upcoming months (i.e., set predetermined dates of engagement if it should occur monthly or quarterly). Determine engagement schedule Training and orientation of staff for communications and GRM procedures Phase 2: Implementation Host one public meeting for local stakeholders such as residents/community members, farmers, Ward 4 Councillor/Committee, etc. Host one-on-one meeting with Steve Tshwete LM and Nkangala DM Present at MGCA meeting Month 1 Host press conference Newspaper publication Send out e-mails to relevant stakeholders Monitoring of GRM Host one public meeting for local stakeholders such as residents/community members, farmers, Ward 4 Councillor/Committee, etc. Month 2 Host one-on-one meeting with Steve Tshwete LM and Nkangala DM Send out e-mails to relevant stakeholders Monitoring of GRM Host one public meeting for local stakeholders such as residents/community members, farmers, Ward 4 Councillor/Committee, etc. Host one-on-one meeting with Steve Tshwete LM and Nkangala DM Present at Nkangala DDM (date TBD) Month 3 Present at MGCA meeting Send out e-mails to relevant stakeholders National TV broadcast/interview Monitoring of GRM 84 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Month Activity Host one public meeting for local stakeholders such as residents/community members, farmers, Ward 4 Councillor/Committee, etc. Host one-on-one meeting with Steve Tshwete LM and Nkangala DM Month 4 Newspaper publication Host press conference Send out e-mails to relevant stakeholders Monitoring of GRM Host one public meeting for local stakeholders such as residents/community members, farmers, Ward 4 Councillor/Committee, etc. Month 5 Host one-on-one meeting with Steve Tshwete LM and Nkangala DM Send out e-mails to relevant stakeholders Monitoring of GRM Host one public meeting for local stakeholders such as residents/community members, farmers, Ward 4 Councillor/Committee, etc. Host one-on-one meeting with Steve Tshwete LM and Nkangala DM Present at Nkangala DDM (date TBD) Month 6 Present at MGCA meeting Send out e-mails to relevant stakeholders One outside broadcast (regional radio) Compilation of SEP monitoring and evaluation report Monitoring of GRM Host one public meeting for local stakeholders such as residents/community members, farmers, Ward 4 Councillor/Committee, etc. Newspaper publication Month 7 Host press conference Host one-on-one meeting with Steve Tshwete LM and Nkangala DM Send out e-mails to relevant stakeholders Monitoring of GRM Host one public meeting for local stakeholders such as residents/community members, farmers, Ward 4 Councillor/Committee, etc. Month 8 Host one-on-one meeting with Steve Tshwete LM and Nkangala DM Send out e-mails to relevant stakeholders Monitoring of GRM Host one public meeting for local stakeholders such as residents/community members, farmers, Ward 4 Councillor/Committee, etc. Host one-on-one meeting with Steve Tshwete LM and Nkangala DM Month 9 Present at Nkangala DDM (date TBD) Present at MGCA meeting Send e-mails to relevant stakeholders National radio broadcast 85 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Month Activity Monitoring of GRM Host one public meeting for local stakeholders such as residents/community members, farmers, Ward 4 Councillor/Committee, etc. Host one-on-one meeting with Steve Tshwete LM and Nkangala DM Month 10 Newspaper publication Host press conference Send out e-mails to relevant stakeholders Monitoring of GRM Host one public meeting for local stakeholders such as residents/community members, farmers, Ward 4 Councillor/Committee, etc. Month 11 Host one-on-one meeting with Steve Tshwete LM and Nkangala DM Send out e-mails to relevant stakeholders Monitoring of GRM Host one public meeting for local stakeholders such as residents/community members, farmers, Ward 4 Councillor/Committee, etc. Host one-on-one meeting with Steve Tshwete LM and Nkangala DM Present at Nkangala DDM (date TBD) Month 12 Present at MGCA meeting Send out e-mails to relevant stakeholders One outside broadcast (regional radio) Compilation of SEP monitoring and evaluation report Monitoring of GRM 9.2 SEP IMPLEMENTATION BUDGET The following table presents a high-level budget for the implementation of the SEP on an annual basis. It is recommended that the budget is reviewed and updated on a regular basis (i.e., annually) to allow for adequate planning and preparation for the SEP on an annual basis. In addition, the budget presents a preliminary indication of the proposed plan and is subject to change depending on the communication methods used. Table 9.2: SEP implementation budget for year one12 Cost item Price (R) Comment Estimated price for 70 000 copies (10 000 copies Printing of communication materials R315 000.00 across 7 topics at R4.50 per copy). For 12 public meetings (includes the cost of travel Public meeting for local stakeholders R720 000.00 for Eskom staff, refreshments and travel stipends). 12 The budget for the SEP was devised in consultation with Eskom’s stakeholder management team. 86 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Cost item Price (R) Comment Monthly one-on-one meetings with Steve Tshwete One-on-one meetings with Steve Tshwete R360 000.00 LM and Nkangala DM each. Includes the cost of LM & Nkangala DM travel for Eskom staff and refreshments. One press conference per quarter (i.e., four per Press conferences R800 000.00 year). National TV broadcast R425 000.00 One national TV segment per year. Newspaper publication R560 000.00 Quarterly publication in two local newspapers. Includes service providers for the development of Service provider (media content) R700 000.00 media content and media buying. Training for Eskom staff on GRM and Training and orientation (Eskom staff) R50 000.00 communication procedures. Radio broadcast (national) R500 000.00 One national radio broadcast per year. Two radio broadcasts per year on a regional radio Radio broadcast (regional) R300 000.00 station. Stakeholder engagement management The annual cost for stakeholder engagement R300 000.00 system management system. Total R5 030 000.00 Miscellaneous R503 000.00 Grand total R5 533 000.00 87 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION APPENDIX 1: E-JETP DESCRIPTION COMPONENT A: DECOMMISSIONING Description Component A of the E-JETP entails the permanent shutdown, disconnection from the grid, demolition and rehabilitation of the KPS site. KPS is anticipated to be shut down and disconnected from the grid by October 2022, while blasting activities and site rehabilitation is expected to commence thereafter. Map A: E-JETP boundary Map A showcases the E-JETP boundary in red. At the onset, the decommissioning of KPS will primarily focus on the power plant itself and the ash dams. Thereafter, the decommissioning process will be expanded to the outer areas of KPS. In total, the decommissioning of KPS is anticipated to take between four to five years, which includes one and a half years of preparatory activities. Furthermore, Component A (and thus the E-JETP boundary) will comprise the entirety of Eskom-owned land in accordance with the KPS Land Title Deed, i.e., 687 ha. i STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Map B: Structures and buildings to be retained Map B outlines the buildings and structures to be permanently retained in green. Some of the buildings or infrastructure to be retained at the KPS site will be used to house proposed interventions to mitigate the shutdown of KPS, such as the Komati Training Facility (KTF) or the Microgrid Assembly and Fabrication Factory. Buildings or structures to be retained include the following: • Main stores complex; • Siemens workshop; • DB Thermal and Alstom workshops13; • Raw water reservoirs; • High voltage yard; • Water treatment plant (to be handed over to Steve Tshwete LM); and 13 To be retained for microgrid assembly and maintenance. ii STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION • Central core area (which includes the parking and incubation area, main service building, main office block, engineering offices and medical centre, control room and turbine house14). Component costs In total, the decommissioning of KPS is estimated to cost around R480 million (US$30 million) which includes costs associated with the shutdown, demolition and rehabilitation of the whole KPS site. However, some materials may be recycled which subsequently results in a net decommissioning cost of R320 million (US$20 million) Activities In accordance with studies undertaken to investigate the repurposing of KPS, the following sequencing of demolition activities are to be carried out (VPC, 2021): • Clearance of buildings to be removed. • Removal, treatment, and elimination of hazardous substances (asbestos, artificial mineral fibres, among others). • Rehabilitation and removal of pollutants from the demolished objects (incl. disposal of the waste). • Dismantling of the technological equipment/facilities. • Selection of revenue-generating materials (e.g., generators, motors, cables, stainless steel fractions). • Structural separation. • Dismantling of the roof coverings and sealings (including roof panels). • Selective demolition of the objects up to the performance limit (including deep cleaning). • Blasting preparatory measures. • Processing, recycling, or disposal of the material arising during demolition. • Layered backfilling of the excavation pits with compactable approved material. • Demolition of the existing underground facilities. • Setting up of the surfaces as per the planned use & Implementation of safety measures. Table 1: Decommissioning activities Main Power Station Complex Decontaminate, dismantle, salvage, demolish or dispose inert waste at new on-site waste facility. Remove linear infrastructure (roads, fences, pipes, conveyors etc. that will not be required for next land use. Screen and sort waste produced, crush concrete, dispose of at on-site facility and hazardous waste to Holfontein Coal stockyard: excavation and capping, dismantle/remove infrastructure and dispose of inert waste at an on-site facility. Ash Dam and Related Infrastructure Recovery dams (Lake Stoffil, Lake Fin): Evaporate water, remove equipment, remove and dispose of HDPE liner, excavate and dispose of contaminated sediment to ADF, infill cavity, revegetate 14 Retained to house three synchronous condensers. iii STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Existing ash dam: shape upper surface and side slopes, add 1 meter cover to prevent ingress of rainfall, establish vegetation, stormwater management Old asbestos facility: shape upper surface, install cover (J&W design), revegetate Reservoirs: demolish concrete structures and dispose at an on-site waste disposal facility Borrow pit for infilling requirements Source: Obtained from VPC (2021). Apart from the outlined demolition sequencing, Table 1 provides an overview of the decommissioning activities relevant to the KPS site. However, it should be noted that a detailed decommissioning plan and timeline will be prepared once an Owner’s Engineer (OE) has been appointed by Eskom. In addition, a dedicated Engineering, Procurement and Contracting (EPC) company will be appointed by Eskom to support Component A. Apart from the above, critical activities to be prioritised as part of the KPS repurposing include the appointment of an OE and EPC, undertaking an environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA), and developing a project procurement strategy. COMPONENT B: REPURPOSING Description The objective of Component B is to repurpose KPS through the deployment of renewable energy technologies. As part of this, an investigation into the repurposing potential and options were undertaken by VPC (2021), which resulted in the provision of a multitude of potential repurposing technologies. Following the exclusion of technologies that were deemed too costly or that were outperformed by other alternatives, the investigation yielded six options including: • Wind; • Solar; • Storage (mainly BESS and pumped storage); • Liquified Natural Gas (LNG)/pipeline gas; • Biomass (for direct use generation and prior gasification15); and • Synchronous condensers. 15 LNG and biomass are generally not able to compete against the lower costs provided by wind and solar. Furthermore, the feasibility of biomass as a fuel relies significantly on transportation as any transportation costs are likely to result in significant cost implications. As such, should gas (pipeline/LNG) and biomass become viable, they may be added to the generation capacity of KPS. iv STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Given the technicalities associated with LNG and biomass, the repurposing of KPS includes the deployment of solar PV, wind energy, BESS and synchronous condensers. Map C showcases all areas relevant to Component B. Map C: KPS repowering/repurposing sites Apart from the deployment of renewable energy solutions, Component B outlines the deployment of innovative demonstration projects. The projects, financed as part of Component C, include the following: • Agrivoltaics Plant: the 500 kWp commercial agrivoltaics plant utilises aquaponics and raised bed agriculture to produce fresh produce. Site preparation activities have commenced in September 2021. • Microgrid Assembly and Fabrication Factory: this facility is to assemble microgrids through the utilisation of existing buildings and workshops located on the KPS site. • Komati Training Facility (KTF): the purpose of the KTF is to capacitate, reskill or upskill Eskom and ERI workers, and local community members in the Komati area. v STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Map D: Phase 1 areas The repurposing of KPS is envisaged to be carried out in two phases. Phase 1 entails the deployment of 100 MW of solar PV and 150 MW of BESS on the outer areas of KPS, encompassing a land area of 182 ha. Furthermore, one 50 MVAR synchronous condenser will be added under Phase 1. The initial repurposing will focus on the outer areas of KPS where little/no infrastructure is installed. Map D outlines the areas which comprise Phase 1. Phase 2 of the KPS repurposing outlines the deployment of an additional 50 MW of solar PV, up to 70 MW of wind energy and the installation of two synchronous condensers. Phase 2 will require an additional 123 ha of land but may only be installed once the relevant infrastructure has been demolished and the ash dams are rehabilitated. The areas that comprise Phase 2 are delineated in Map E. vi STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Map E: Phase 2 areas In terms of full-time equivalent (FTE) employment opportunities, the repurposing of KPS is anticipated to result in the creation of around 100 sustainable employment opportunities (VPC, 2021). Furthermore, when considering electricity production, the repurposing of KPS is expected to result in the generation of 492 GWh per annum. Component cost Table 2 provides an overview of the anticipated costs associated with the repurposing of KPS. Table 2: KPS repurposing cost estimations US$ R 150 MW Solar PV 100 000 000 1 606 000 000 150 MW BESS 200 000 000 3 212 200 000 70 MW Wind 70 000 000 1 124 200 000 Three Synchronous Condensers 40 000 000 642 400 000 Total 410 000 000 6 584 800 000 vii STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION In total, nearly R6.6 billion (around US$410 million) is needed for the repurposing of KPS. This cost excludes just over R48 million (or US$3 million) allocated towards TA for future repurposing via PPP. In terms of financing the repurposing of KPS, these are to be covered by E-JETP (i.e., solar PV, BESS, wind and synchronous condensers). Activities In accordance with the repurposing investigations undertaken by VPC (2021), the following timeframes for the repurposing of KPS have been devised as depicted in Table 3. Table 3: KPS repurposing timeframes Timeframe Description To be used for internal decision-making within Eskom, relevant government organs and funders. 2022 Commence with wind (at least 100m) and solar radiation measurements. Commence with environmental and social impact studies and appoint OE. 2023 - 2025 To be used for planning and permitting purposes. Order solar panels and other related equipment and commence with BESS installation. Operations of June 2025 the BESS are anticipated by the end of 2025. 2026 Start solar and BESS foundation construction (including preparations for grid connection). 2027 Commercial operation date (COD) for solar PV within the first three months of the year. COMPONENT C: OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORKERS AND COMMUNITIES Description The objective of Component C is to minimise the social and environmental risks and impacts associated with the shutdown and repurposing of KPS, with an emphasis on supporting opportunities arising from the positive impact of the transition. The following objectives have thus been set for this component: • Enhance opportunities from the positive impacts of the transition process; • Minimise the anticipated social and economic risk and impacts associated with the decommissioning and repurposing of KPS; and • Engage and enable participation of communities and stakeholders in the transition planning and decision-making. According to the above objectives, Component C is to be disaggregated into three sub-components. Greater detail on each is provided below. A) Sub-component C1: Transition support for KPS permanent workers, suppliers and contract workers In total, 661 individuals comprise the KPS workforce (236 permanent employees, 133 ERI workers and 292 contractors). As such, it is anticipated that the shutdown of KPS will impact all of its workers, albeit to varying degrees. The degree to which employees are affected largely depends on their employment status (i.e., if they are permanent employees, contractors or ERI workers), the demographic distribution viii STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION of the KPS workforce (i.e., age and sex) and skill levels. To address the impacts on workers, the sub- component will focus on: • Workforce transition of employees; • Support to suppliers and contract workers; • Establishment of the KTF; and • Linkages and partnerships with existing social protection programmes. Each of the above components is discussed in greater detail below. Workforce transition of employees It is envisaged that Eskom and ERI staff at KPS are to be provided with four options. These are illustrated in Figure 1. Although the repurposing of KPS is not Secondments: 12 months Transfer: anticipated to entirely offset the secondments to Transfer employment effect arising from its other critical employees to projects/operations similar vacancies in shutdown, some of the KPS employees while seeking other Gx permanent operations. are to be retained for plant preservation placements. purposes over five years. These activities 16 are anticipated to result in the creation of 330 intermediate Upskilling: Other options: Reskill/upskill and employment opportunities over the redeploy Where necessary, voluntary transition period. employees to separation repowering/ repurposing packages may be To address the anticipated socio- considered. interventions. economic impacts arising from the KPS closure, sub-component C1 will focus on the transition of the permanent KPS Figure 1: Mitigation options for permanent employees affected workforce, providing support to by the KPS shutdown suppliers and contract workers, and reskilling/upskilling workers. Permanent KPS employees are to be provided with four possible options. These are illustrated in Figure 1. However, a detailed approach is to be devised in partnership with employees and trade unions from May 2022. Crucially, all permanent Eskom employees are to be accommodated within Eskom operations. Eskom is committed to ensuring employment security; thus, no employment losses or retrenchments are to occur. With regards to ERI workers, these will be accommodated at other sites and Eskom operations. However, options for suppliers and contract employees are still being investigated. 16For example, security services, water services, ash dam maintenance workers, contractors (engineering and operations department, risk and assurance requirements). ix STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Support to suppliers and contract workers To support suppliers and contract workers, Eskom has developed a localisation framework to utilise its procurement spending and plant closure impacts on current suppliers and contract workers. Eskom’s localisation framework is depicted in Figure 2. Figure 2: Eskom localisation framework In accordance with Eskom’s localisation framework, interventions targeted at suppliers and contractors include: • Assessment of potential contracts, supply requirements, and workforce needs for the decommissioning and repurposing components; • Development of business plans for the localization of priority commodities (e.g., Li+ battery cells, steel structures, battery chemistries for BESS, PV panels, inverters, demolition and rehabilitation works, etc); and • Trainings and assistance for supplier development and entrepreneurial activities (to be implemented as part of Component C2). Establishment of the Komati Training Facility The establishment of the Komati Training Facility (KTF) will focus on reskilling/upskilling permanent employees, ERI workers, and local community members in renewable technologies. This is envisaged to be achieved through a specialised, industry-related and accredited training programme relevant to the x STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION renewable energy sector. Crucially, consideration is to be given to women, youth and other marginalised groups. The KTF will be housed in existing buildings and warehouses at the KPS site which are to be refurbished and repurposed. The KTF will be established in partnership with the South African Renewable Energy Technology Centre (SARETEC) and will operate as a satellite SARETEC campus for a transitionary period of 24 months. Over this period, it is envisaged that Eskom will acquire the necessary capacity, resources and accreditation through its Academy of Learning. Linkages and partnerships with existing social protection programs. South Africa has one of the most comprehensive social protection and jobs systems in Sub-Saharan Africa, offering a variety of income support, labour intermediation, job preparation, skills development, and livelihood training. The project will develop linkages and partnerships with these programs to support workers and others who will be indirectly affected by the closure. The experience from Komati will provide valuable lessons on how to leverage and formalize partnership arrangements with these existing and planned social protection programs, which will in turn help ensure that comprehensive and sustainable support is in place for workers and communities affected by the future closure of power plants. B) Sub-component C2: Economic diversification and transformation As emphasised previously, the socio-economic impacts arising from the shutdown of KPS are unlikely to be solely concentrated in the surrounding communities. Therefore, the purpose of this sub-component is to support the just transition of the local economy and community through investing in commercially viable local economic development initiatives, strengthening the livelihoods of affected communities through support to SMMEs, and reskilling/upskilling community members. Given the objectives of this sub-component, local area development (LAD) initiatives aligned with strategic local and regional priorities are to be financed. The selected interventions were identified as part of the Urban-Econ (2022) study, which aimed to assess the socio-economic implications of the KPS shutdown and development a mitigation plan to sustain livelihoods. The selected interventions are thus to be included as part of the E-JETP and will be carried out through partnerships with both public and private sector entities. The sub-component will thus support the following: • Piloting/scaling up of innovative/demonstrative initiatives; • Investments in commercially viable local area development projects; • Strengthening the livelihoods of affected communities; • Reskilling/upskilling community members; and • Community support programmes. Each of the components that comprise Component C2 is discussed in greater detail below. Piloting/scaling up of innovative/demonstrative initiatives Innovative solutions deployed at KPS are to be scaled up to attain commercial status. This includes the establishment of a 500 kWp agrivoltaics facility (which includes MushMag mushroom domes and gravel xi STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION barrel aquaponics systems) and a microgrid assembly and manufacturing facility. These initiatives are anticipated to support sustainable agricultural production, create employment opportunities and allow access to self-sufficient energy systems while sustaining livelihoods. To accelerate the uptake of renewable energy within communities, it is envisaged that these initiatives are to be part-owned or rented by community members. In partnership with the South African Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), the already established demonstration facilities have received support from government representatives, investors, local labour unions and communities. Picture 1: Demonstration Microgrids and agrivoltaics solutions at KPS Investments in commercially viable local area development projects Projects aligned with strategic local and regional priorities, and which are identified through a participatory approach, are to be invested in to attain commercial status. The list of projects was derived from local government priorities, baseline assessments and stakeholder consultations. These include: • Alien Vegetation Removal and Beneficiation; xii STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION • Crop Farming with Mine-Affected Water (to be implemented in areas previously disturbed by mining activity); and • Digital Activation of Communities and Digital Community Platforms. A final determination on specific activities will however be made during project implementation in consultation with municipal and provincial authorities, local communities, and other relevant stakeholders. These projects aim to generate economic benefits and create employment opportunities. Apart from the anticipated economic benefits, the projects may also contribute to the protection of ecosystems, safeguarding water reserves and limiting land degradation, among others. Critically, the identified interventions are to be implemented in partnership with local government and other private sector entities. Strengthening the livelihoods of affected communities This component is to focus on supporting the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Komati area through the provision of support to small, micro and medium-sized enterprises (SMMEs) competitively selected for support. The project entails the following programmes: • Supplier development programme which focuses on developing local suppliers that can participate in the procurement value chain related to the decommissioning and repurposing elements of the E-JETP. • Local enterprise development programme to develop entre-level SMMEs, specifically those that may contribute to the economic diversification of long-term sustainability of the local economy. This is to be attained through the establishment of a seed financing facility, the provision of incubation services, capacity development activities and business development services. Crucially, the programmes are to maximise the participation of women- and youth-owned businesses. The number of businesses to receive support as part of the E-JETP are to be determined during its implementation and based on the findings of the localisation study to be undertaken as part of Component C1. Reskilling/upskilling community members To improve the employability of community members and maximise their participation in new or alternative opportunities brought about by the transition away from coal, community members are to be reskilled/upskilled. As such, targeted training modules are to be developed that are relevant to the interventions planned for the Komati area. These training offerings will be developed in partnership with local technical training institutions and Technical Vocational and Education and Training (TVET) colleges throughout the Mpumalanga region. This is envisaged to culminate in the establishment of a career development centre and leadership capacitation to develop the soft skills of local community members. Apart from local educational institutions, private sector entities are to be consulted for the development of these programmes, with an emphasis on entities that participate in value chains with a high potential of being supported under the E-JETP components. Crucially, the programmes will focus on improving the employability of women, youth and disadvantaged groups. xiii STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Community support programmes To improve communal support systems and infrastructure, direct investments are to be made in initiatives that focus on fostering community cohesion. To this end, the following interventions are proposed: • The establishment or provision of support to early childhood development (ECD) centres to enable women to participate in the workforce and entrepreneurial activities. • The roll-out of commercial-scale community gardens to support emerging and small-scale farming activities. • Improving community health and raising awareness on prevailing health issues in the community. This is to be implemented in partnership with the provincial health department and will address health-related issues such as respiratory illnesses, substance abuse, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), tuberculosis (TB), Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), among others. • Sports and recreational facilities are to be upgraded or expanded to allow facilitate youth engagement while providing a platform for community members to participate in social activities. C) Sub-component C3: Stakeholder engagement and community empowerment The purpose of sub-component C3 is to ensure that all stakeholders are informed about the project's development. Furthermore, ensuring that all stakeholders are consulted on the mitigation strategies that comprise the E-JETP will facilitate participation and inclusivity, while empowering community members to participate in the transition and decision-making processes. A stakeholder engagement plan (SEP) has been prepared and will be implemented to ensure that all stakeholders are informed about project developments, consulted on potential socio-economic mitigation strategies, and empowered to participate in transition planning. Mechanisms for engaging and empowering communities throughout the project cycle including: • Eskom JET Stakeholder Engagement Platform with a representation of Eskom, relevant government ministries and institutes, local government, labour unions, civil society organizations, community groups, and the private sector. The purpose of the platform is to establish a deliberative process for effective communication and decision-making between Eskom and the wider community on its coal transition strategy and JET framework based on lessons learnt from E-JETP and other related initiatives. Specifically, it is expected that the platform will use the emergent lessons learnt from the project to guide decisions relating to E-JETP implementation and leverage the same to support up-front planning and decision-making necessary for the planned retirement of additional coal-fired power plants. Further, the platform will also contribute to and build on other just transition structures and platforms in place such as the PCC, National Business Initiative (NBI), Business Unity South Africa (BUSA), and Mpumalanga Agency Cluster. • EJETP Community Forum to establish a two-way communication channel to share relevant communication and get regular feedback from the workers, local communities and other project stakeholders, specifically on the E-JETP. The project will organize orientation sessions, leadership training, and other soft skills development, to enable the local communities, especially women, youth and other vulnerable groups, to participate effectively and meaningfully in the xiv STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION forum. The project will also use digital platforms and other innovative mechanisms to strengthen communication and engagement channels; and • EJETP Grievance Redress Mechanism will provide an accessible and effective means for project-affected persons and other interested parties to raise concerns and seek redress to their grievances. The results of these activities will be measured by tracking and monitoring these activities will be measured by the percentage of female representation that comprises the task force, feedback received through stakeholder engagement platforms and responses by Eskom, and the percentage of grievances resolved over a specified period. Component C cost summary In total, Component C is anticipated to cost nearly R755 million (or US$47 million) which is to be distributed across its three sub-components. Table 4 provides an overview of the costs related to each sub-component that comprises Component C. Table 4: Component C costs Cost item US$ R C1: Transition support for workers 10 000 000 160 600 000 C2: Economic diversification 34 000 000 546 000 000 C3: Stakeholder engagement 3 000 000 48 200 000 Total 47 000 000 754 800 000 xv STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION APPENDIX 2: STAKEHOLDER ANALYSIS The interests in and influences of each stakeholder represented in the tables below are applicable to the entirety of each component. Component A Level of analysis Stakeholder group Stakeholder Interest Influence (H=High, L=Low) Interest Influence Directly affected stakeholders • Ties to KPS for a sense of • Residents of informal place. settlements (Big House), • Disruptions to employment • Limited/no influence over homeowners/tenants in arising from KPS shutdown. Residents/community Component A. Blinkpan, • Possible increase in migrant H L members • Influence may be increased Komati/Koornfontein labour. should social unrest occur. Village, Goedehoop North • Future/sustainability of local and Goedehoop South area following KPS shutdown. • Concerned over the continued provision of water from KPS water plant. • Limited/no influence over • Future/sustainability of local Component A. Farmers • Farmers surrounding KPS area following KPS H L • Influence low as water shutdown. provision will continue. • Impact/disruptions to operations due to e.g., theft of livestock or produce. • Local businesses in • Disruptions to business • Limited influence in informal settlements, activities arising from decommissioning of KPS. Blinkpan, construction activities. Local small businesses • Influence may increase if H L Komati/Koornfontein • Impact decommissioning will needs are not met, and Village, Goedehoop North impact the revenue/ protest action is initiated. and Goedehoop South sustainability of businesses. • Maphila Traditional Council Local NGOs, CBOs and • Concerned with the • Crucial platforms for the • Community Development H L NPOs sustainability of the dissemination of information Workers xvi STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Level of analysis Stakeholder group Stakeholder Interest Influence (H=High, L=Low) Interest Influence • Church Forum community following and gaining public • Business Forum decommissioning of KPS. acceptance. • B and K Structure Forum • Impact on community • May act as a crucial • Farm Belt Community members. supporting structure to Development Structure implementing agents. • Thubelethu Community Structure • Isizwe Sekosi • Concerned over the status of employment and • Generation, HR, Finance • May directly influence the disruptions to livelihoods. and Group Capital, success of KPS shutdown KPS employees • Next steps to avoid job H H Sustainability, Eskom through bargaining power or losses. Enterprise organised action. • Timelines of KPS decommissioning. • Concerned over the status of employment and • May directly influence the • Various contractors disruptions to livelihoods. success of KPS shutdown Contractors/suppliers providing sub-contracting • Next steps to avoid job H H through bargaining power or services to KPS losses. organised action. • Timelines of KPS decommissioning. • Concerns over the impact on the local economy. • Nkangala DM • Next steps following KPS • Support of NDM and STLM Local government H H • Steve Tshwete LM decommissioning. is crucial. • Timing of decommissioning activities. • Timelines/key milestones of decommissioning activities • Mining houses with given the possible disruption Mining houses • Little/no influence. H L operations close to KPS to operations. • Concerned with the continuance of water xvii STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Level of analysis Stakeholder group Stakeholder Interest Influence (H=High, L=Low) Interest Influence provision to operations by KPS water plant. Other interested parties • Concerned over the economic impact of KPS • Crucial support agent in decommissioning. gaining public acceptance of Ward 4 • Councillor and committee • Next steps following KPS KPS decommissioning. councillor/committee H H members of Ward 4 decommissioning. • Role in calming members • Timelines of key activities. communities or mobilising • Impact on community community action. morale. • Timelines of • South African Police decommissioning activities. Blinkpan • Possible disruptions to Public infrastructure • Ward 4 Mobile Clinic • Limited/no influence. H L operations. • Koornfontein Laerskool • The magnitude of migrant • Blinkpan Primary labour influx. • Funding agent for the E- • Responsible for the JETP. DFIs and climate funds • IBRD provision of funds for the E- H H • Overall project progression JETP. and success. • WWF South Africa • Earthlife Africa • Green Peace • African Climate Alliance • Environmental benefits of • SAFCEI Environmental KPS decommissioning. • May become prominent • The Impact Catalyst foundations, NGOs and • Mitigating impacts on opposers if needs are not H H • GreenCape NPOs communities. met. • Project 90 • JET. • Life After Coal • Adaptation Network • Just Share • 350.org xviii STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Level of analysis Stakeholder group Stakeholder Interest Influence (H=High, L=Low) Interest Influence • MWCB • Representatives of various • Minerals Council South mining houses. Africa • Concerns over the impact of • Limited influence, may • MCCI JET on coal activity. become prominent Organised business H L • BUSA • Possible impacts on the influencers if needs are not • Black Business Chamber local economy. met. • Witbank Chamber of • Timelines of KPS Commerce and Industry decommissioning. • Local and regional newspaper • Interested in KPS as it is the • Would not directly • Industry journalist first power station to be shut participate in activities. Media H L • Broadcasting stations down as part of Eskom’s • Crucial disseminator of • Mass media JET. information. • Independent media groups • Office of the Premier • Endorsement of KPS • Concerned with the overall • MEGA decommissioning key to Provincial government economic development of H H • DEDT ensure the success of JET Mpumalanga Province. • MGCA in Mpumalanga. • Mandate to support the • Mandate allows for high minerals and energy sectors levels of influence of • DMRE H H to ensure affordable energy interventions within minerals and economic growth. and energy sectors. • Concerned with managing • Support from DFFE would environmental risks be crucial to ensure that • DFFE associated with KPS H H environmental standards are shutdown, and attainment of National government adhered to. South Africa’s NDC. • Concerned with the • May provide support to • DOH improvement of South health activities associated H L Africans’ health. with decommissioning. • May provide a supporting • Tasked with regulating the role in managing • DEL South African labour market H L employment effects arising to support and sustain from KPS decommissioning xix STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Level of analysis Stakeholder group Stakeholder Interest Influence (H=High, L=Low) Interest Influence economic growth and and ensuring that workers development. are treated fairly. Vulnerable/disadvantaged groups • Impact of KPS shutdown on • Limited/no influence over already fragile livelihoods. decommissioning of KPS. Minority/disabled groups • Worsening socio-economic H L • Inclusion/meeting of needs conditions. critical as part of JET. • Loss of support. • Impact of KPS shutdown on • Limited/no influence over already fragile livelihoods. decommissioning of KPS. Child-headed households • Worsening socio-economic H L • Inclusion/meeting of needs conditions. critical as part of JET. • Loss of support. • Limited/no influence over Vulnerable/disadvantaged • Possible loss of employment decommissioning of KPS. Unskilled/illiterate individuals opportunities due to effects H L group • Inclusion/meeting of needs of KPS decommissioning. critical as part of JET. • Deterioration of living standards following KPS • Limited/no influence over decommissioning. decommissioning of KPS. Women and the elderly H L • Concerns over the • Inclusion/meeting of needs continued provision of critical as part of JET. health services. • Limited/no influence over • Concerns over the Individuals with HIV/Aids and decommissioning of KPS. continued provision of H L other impactful diseases • Inclusion/meeting of needs health services. critical as part of JET. xx STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Component B Level of analysis Stakeholder group Stakeholder Interest Influence (H=High, L=Low) Interest Influence Directly affected stakeholders • Residents of informal • Possible areas of settlements (Big House), participation. • Limited/no influence. homeowners/tenants in • New opportunities arising • May participate in Residents/community Blinkpan, from the deployment of supporting business H L members Komati/Koornfontein renewable energies. opportunities where Village, Goedehoop North • A renewed sense of place. possible. and Goedehoop South • An influx of migrant labour. • An influx of migrant labour may potentially affect Farmers • Farmers surrounding KPS • Limited/no influence. H L business operations (e.g., theft) • Possible areas of • Local businesses in participation (i.e., new • Limited/no influence. informal settlements, business opportunities). • May participate in Blinkpan, • The revitalisation of local Local small businesses supporting business H L Komati/Koornfontein economic activity. opportunities where Village, Goedehoop North • Disruptions to business possible. and Goedehoop South activities arising from construction activities. • Maphila Traditional Council • Limited/no influence over • Community Development Component B. Workers • Concerned with the • Crucial disseminator of • Church Forum sustainability of the information. • Business Forum Local NGOs, CBOs and community following • Crucial in securing • B and K Structure Forum H L NPOs decommissioning of KPS. community • Farm Belt Community • Impact on community approval/support. Development Structure members. • May become an important • Thubelethu Community facilitator should community Structure unrest occur. • Isizwe Sekosi xxi STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Level of analysis Stakeholder group Stakeholder Interest Influence (H=High, L=Low) Interest Influence • Generation, HR, Finance • Possible areas of and Group Capital, participation. • Needs must be met to avoid KPS employees H H Sustainability, Eskom • Options available as opposition to the project. Enterprise outlined in KPS HR plan. • Various contractors • Possible areas of • Needs must be met to avoid Contractors/suppliers providing sub-contracting H H participation. opposition to the project. services to KPS • Diversification of local economy in alignment with JET. • Nkangala DM • Creation of employment • Needs must be met to avoid Local government H H • Steve Tshwete LM opportunities. opposition to the project. • Timelines of Component B and attainment of key milestones. • Mining houses with • Operations not impacted by Mining houses • Limited/no influence. H L operations close to KPS Component B. Other interested parties • Endorsement of the project is necessary to ensure the success of E-JETP. • Increasing employment Ward 4 • Gaining public acceptance • Councillor and committee opportunities. councillor/committee of proposed interventions. H H members of Ward 4 • Sustainability/diversification members • Role may include the of the local economy. provision of concerns/views raised by community members. • South African Police • Limited influence over the Blinkpan • Possible disruptions to project. Public infrastructure • Ward 4 Mobile Clinic operations due to • Mandated (such as police H L • Koornfontein Laerskool construction-related activity. service and mobile clinic) to • Blinkpan Primary continue service provisions. xxii STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Level of analysis Stakeholder group Stakeholder Interest Influence (H=High, L=Low) Interest Influence • High influence over DFIs and climate funds • IBRD • Funder of Component B. Component B as a funding H H provider. • WWF South Africa • Earthlife Africa • Green Peace • African Climate Alliance • SAFCEI • Concerned with Environmental • May become prominent • The Impact Catalyst environmental sustainability foundations, NGOs and supporters of Component B H H • GreenCape and the just transition of NPOs given its nature. • Project 90 communities. • Life After Coal • Adaptation Network • Just Share • 350.org • MWCB • Minerals Council South • Representative of various Africa mining entities. • May become prominent • MCCI Organised business • Concerned over the impact opposers if needs are not H H • BUSA of just transition on coal met. • Black Business Chamber operations. • Witbank Chamber of Commerce and Industry • Local and regional newspaper • Interested in KPS as it is the • Industry journalist first power station to be shut • Would not directly Media H L • Broadcasting stations down as part of Eskom’s participate in E-JETP. • Mass media JET. • Independent media groups • Office of the Premier • Concerned with the overall • Endorsement of the project • MEGA Provincial government economic development of is necessary to ensure the H H • DEDT Mpumalanga province. success of E-JETP. • MGCA xxiii STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Level of analysis Stakeholder group Stakeholder Interest Influence (H=High, L=Low) Interest Influence • Mandate to support the • Mandate allows for high minerals and energy sectors levels of influence of • DMRE H H to ensure affordable energy interventions within minerals and economic growth. and energy sectors. • Concerned with managing • Support from DFFE would environmental risks be crucial to ensure that • DFFE associated with KPS H H environmental standards are shutdown, and attainment of adhered to. National government South Africa’s NDC. • Tasked with regulating the South African labour market to support and sustain • May provide support to economic growth and • DEL employment-creation H L development. focused interventions. • Interests are linked to reducing unemployment, poverty and inequality. Vulnerable/disadvantaged groups Minority/disabled groups • Possible areas of H L participation due to increase • Limited/no influence over Child-headed households the success of interventions. H L in employment Vulnerable/disadvantaged Unskilled/illiterate individuals opportunities/revitalisation of • Likely to participate where H L group Women and the elderly local economic activity. feasible. H L • May be concerned over • Inclusion is central to Individuals with HIV/Aids and exclusion from interventions, attaining JET objectives. H L other impactful diseases thus limiting benefits. xxiv STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Component C Level of analysis Stakeholder group Stakeholder Interest Influence (H=High, M=Medium, L=Low) Interest Influence Directly affected stakeholders • Residents of informal • Interested in skills settlements (Big House), development interventions. homeowners/tenants in • Limited/no influence. Residents/community • Sustaining livelihoods. Blinkpan, • Likely to participate in H L members • Increasing employability. Komati/Koornfontein interventions where possible Village, Goedehoop North • Sustainability of local and Goedehoop South economy. • Possible participation in some interventions. • Limited/no bargaining power • Concerns over the influx of in the E-JETP. Farmers • Farmers surrounding KPS H L migrant labour to the area • May participate where and possible effects on possible. operations. • Local businesses in informal settlements, • Concerned with success or Blinkpan, profitability of operations. • Participation is limited to Local small businesses H L Komati/Koornfontein • May participate in opportunities provided. Village, Goedehoop North alternative opportunities. and Goedehoop South • Maphila Traditional Council • Community Development Workers • Church Forum • Concerned with the overall • Concerned with the overall • Business Forum status of local communities. status of local communities. Local NGOs, CBOs and • B and K Structure Forum • Crucial platforms for the • Crucial platforms for the H L NPOs • Farm Belt Community dissemination of dissemination of Development Structure information. information. • Thubelethu Community Structure • Isizwe Sekosi xxv STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Level of analysis Stakeholder group Stakeholder Interest Influence (H=High, M=Medium, L=Low) Interest Influence • May participate in some • Concerned over the status • Generation, HR, Finance interventions included under KPS employees of employment and and Group Capital, Component C. (permanent and ERI disruptions to livelihoods. H H Sustainability, Eskom • Needs must be met to workers) • Possible areas of Enterprise ensure the acceptance and participation. success of some initiatives. • May participate in some • Reskilling/upskilling interventions included under • Various contractors interventions applicable to Component C. Contractors/suppliers providing sub-contracting contractors/suppliers. H H • Needs must be met to services to KPS • Possible participation in ensure the acceptance and business opportunities. success of some initiatives. • Mandated to ensure • Support of NDM and STLM economic development of in interventions is crucial to regions under its influence. • Nkangala DM the success thereof. Local government • Attainment of local H H • Steve Tshwete LM • Municipalities may provide economic development support/funding where goals, poverty reduction, possible. infrastructure provision, etc. • May participate in • Possible areas of • Mining houses with interventions and support Mining houses collaboration on some H H operations close to KPS local economic development interventions. through SLPs. Other interested parties • Endorsement of the project is necessary to ensure the • Interested in skills success of E-JETP. development interventions. Ward 4 • Gaining public acceptance • Councillor and committee • Sustaining livelihoods. councillor/committee of proposed interventions. H H members of Ward 4 • Increasing employability. members • Role may include the • Sustainability of local provision of concerns/views economy. raised by community members. xxvi STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Level of analysis Stakeholder group Stakeholder Interest Influence (H=High, M=Medium, L=Low) Interest Influence • Mandated to provide • South African Police • Limited influence over the government services to Blinkpan project. communities. Public infrastructure • Ward 4 Mobile Clinic • Mandated (such as police H L • Critical actors in facilitating • Koornfontein Laerskool service and mobile clinic) to acceptance among • Blinkpan Primary continue service provisions. community members. • Nedbank • May be interested in the • Influence is dictated by • ABSA provision of funding to participation in interventions Commercial banks L L • Standard Bank environmentally-conscious (none of which has been • BASA operations. identified). • IDC • DBSA • May be interested in the • Influence is dictated by • Land Bank provision of funding to participation in interventions • Green Climate Fund H L environmentally-conscious (none of which has been DFIs and climate funds • Adaptation Fund operations. identified). • Climate Investment Fund • IFC • IBRD critical provider of • IBRD critical funding • IBRD H H funding. partner. • Local TVET colleges • Participation in research and educational activities is • CSIR • Only likely to participate Educational and research required under the project. • TIPS independently or when H L institutions • Local TVET colleges • South African universities approached. interested in skills • SARETEC programmes. • WWF South Africa • Earthlife Africa • Green Peace • Concerned with Environmental • African Climate Alliance • May become prominent environmental sustainability foundations, NGOs and • SAFCEI opposers if needs are not H H and the just transition of NPOs • The Impact Catalyst met. communities. • GreenCape • Project 90 • Life After Coal xxvii STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Level of analysis Stakeholder group Stakeholder Interest Influence (H=High, M=Medium, L=Low) Interest Influence • Adaptation Network • Just Share • 350.org • Germany (GIZ, IKI, FES, KfW) • May be interested in the • Influence is dictated by Inter-governmental and • France (AfD) provision of funding to participation in interventions international L L • United States (USAID, environmentally-conscious (none of which has been organisations Power Africa) operations. identified). • UNIDO • MWCB • Representative of various • Minerals Council South mining entities. • May become prominent Africa • Concerned over the impact opposers if needs are not • MCCI Organised business of just transition on coal met. H H • BUSA operations. • May participate in some • Black Business Chamber • May participate in some interventions. • Witbank Chamber of interventions. Commerce and Industry • Local and regional newspaper • Interested in KPS as it is the • Would not directly • Industry journalist first power station to be shut participate in E-JETP. Media H L • Broadcasting stations down as part of Eskom’s • Crucial disseminator of • Mass media JET. information. • Independent media groups • Endorsement of the project • Office of the Premier is necessary to ensure the • Concerned with the overall • MEGA success of E-JETP. Provincial government economic development of H H • DEDT • Prominent funding partner Mpumalanga province. • MGCA for some interventions as part of MOA. • Responsible for the provision/allocation of • Crucial entity for the National government • National Treasury funding to municipalities. H L provision of state funding. • Concerned about the impact of JET on fiscus. xxviii STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Level of analysis Stakeholder group Stakeholder Interest Influence (H=High, M=Medium, L=Low) Interest Influence • Mandate to support the • Mandate allows for high minerals and energy sectors levels of influence of • DMRE H H to ensure affordable energy interventions within minerals and economic growth. and energy sectors. • Mandated to support public entities in South Africa to • Possible • DPE drive development, support/participation where H L industrialisation, job creation feasible. and skills development. • Mandated to ensure the • The provision of support to provision of water and infrastructure maintenance • DWS H L sanitation services to South may act as an enabler to Africans. some interventions. • Has some influence on • May participate in some industrial development and • the dtic interventions and support may create enabling H L where necessary. environment for industrial projects. • Concerned with managing • Support from DFFE would environmental risks be crucial to ensure that • DFFE associated with KPS H H environmental standards are shutdown, and attainment of adhered to. South Africa’s NDC. • Ensure economic • May provide support where • CoGTA development at the local H L possible. government level. • Concerned with the • May provide support to the • DOH provision of basic services deployment of health-related H L to health. community projects. • Tasked with regulating the South African labour market • May provide support to • DEL to support and sustain employment-creation H L economic growth and focused interventions. development. xxix STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Level of analysis Stakeholder group Stakeholder Interest Influence (H=High, M=Medium, L=Low) Interest Influence • Interests are linked to reducing unemployment, poverty and inequality. • May participate in training • Ensure access of South interventions and provide • DBE Africans to education and support where possible H H training. (especially ECD programmes/centres). • Ensure access of South • May participate in training • DHET Africans to post-school interventions and provide H H education and training. support where possible. • SANRAL • Central Energy Fund • Concerned with ensuring • Limited influence over E- • Independent Development sustainable economic JETP. South African public Trust development in South • May provide support where L L entities • Seda Africa, attaining energy possible (e.g., infrastructure, • TIA needs, and coordinating funding, etc.). • NSF economic development. • SETAs Vulnerable/disadvantaged groups • Keen to participate in skills • Likely to participate where development interventions feasible. to improve livelihoods and • Inclusion is central to Minority/disabled groups employability. H L attaining JET objectives. • May be concerned over • Limited/no influence over exclusion from interventions, Vulnerable/disadvantaged the success of interventions. thus limiting benefits. group • Likely to participate where • Possible areas of feasible. participation. • Inclusion is central to Child-headed households • Acquisition of support. H L attaining JET objectives. • Methods to improve • Limited/no influence over livelihoods. the success of interventions. xxx STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHUTDOWN AND REPURPOSING OF KOMATI POWER STATION Level of analysis Stakeholder group Stakeholder Interest Influence (H=High, M=Medium, L=Low) Interest Influence • Keen to participate in skills • Likely to participate where development interventions feasible. to improve livelihoods and • Inclusion is central to Unskilled/illiterate individuals H L employability. attaining JET objectives. • Exclusion from • Limited/no influence over interventions. the success of interventions. • Keen to participate in skills development interventions • Likely to participate where to improve livelihoods and feasible. employability. • Inclusion is central to Women and the elderly H L • Possible increase in health- attaining JET objectives. related services. • Limited/no influence over • Exclusion from the success of interventions. interventions. • Keen to participate in skills development interventions • Likely to participate where to improve livelihoods and feasible. 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