This agreement establishes technology collaboration, skills transfer, engineering cooperation, and technical deployment authority across Africa.
TECHNICAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT
Energy Technology Deployment & Capacity Development
Between Neftaly Corporate and Technical Partner
This Technical Cooperation Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into on this ___ day of __________ 20___
BETWEEN
NEFTALY CORPORATE
Exclusive African Master Distributor and Strategic Representative for Topak Power Technology
Registered in the Republic of South Africa
(hereinafter referred to as “NEFTALY”)
AND
TECHNICAL PARTNER
Company / Institution Name: __________________________
Registration Number: ________________________________
Country: ____________________________________________
(hereinafter referred to as “TECHNICAL PARTNER”)
NEFTALY and the TECHNICAL PARTNER shall collectively be referred to as “the Parties.”
1. PURPOSE
The purpose of this Agreement is to establish cooperation in the deployment, installation, operation, maintenance, and advancement of energy technologies across Africa.
The cooperation supports implementation of solutions supplied through Topak Power Technology under Neftaly’s African mandate.
2. AREAS OF TECHNICAL COOPERATION
The Parties shall collaborate in:
- Engineering design and system integration
- Energy infrastructure deployment
- Installation and commissioning
- Maintenance and technical servicing
- Grid and off-grid solutions
- Hybrid and battery storage systems
- Technical research and innovation
- Project feasibility assessments
3. TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER & SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
The Parties agree to promote:
✅ Knowledge transfer
✅ Local technical capacity building
✅ Technician certification programmes
✅ Engineering training initiatives
✅ African workforce development
Training programmes may include joint technical academies.
4. RESPONSIBILITIES OF NEFTALY
NEFTALY shall:
- Coordinate project opportunities
- Facilitate regulatory compliance
- Provide technical standards
- Manage installation accreditation
- Support government engagement
- Coordinate deployment logistics
5. RESPONSIBILITIES OF TECHNICAL PARTNER
The Technical Partner shall:
- Provide qualified technical personnel
- Perform engineering services
- Execute installations according to standards
- Maintain safety compliance
- Participate in training programmes
- Provide technical reporting
6. TECHNICAL STANDARDS
All work shall comply with:
- Topak Power Technology specifications
- International engineering standards
- National electrical regulations
- Environmental compliance requirements
- Health and safety legislation
7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
- Existing intellectual property remains owned by originating Party.
- Joint technical innovations may be jointly owned unless otherwise agreed.
- Confidential technical documentation shall not be reproduced without consent.
8. CONFIDENTIALITY
Both Parties agree to maintain confidentiality regarding:
- Engineering designs
- Technical data
- Project documentation
- Commercial information
Confidentiality remains valid for 5 years after termination.
9. PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION
Projects may be executed under:
- EPC contracts
- Installation agreements
- Service level agreements
- Government infrastructure programmes
- Independent Power Producer projects
Separate project contracts may be concluded where required.
10. HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT
The Parties shall comply with:
- Occupational Health & Safety regulations
- Environmental protection laws
- Site safety procedures
- Risk management protocols
11. NON-EXCLUSIVITY
This Agreement:
☐ Is Non-Exclusive
☐ May Become Exclusive for Approved Projects
(as agreed in writing).
12. TERM
This Agreement shall remain valid for:
Five (5) Years
Renewable upon mutual agreement.
13. TERMINATION
Either Party may terminate upon:
- Material breach
- Non-performance
- Regulatory violations
- Insolvency
Termination requires 90 days written notice.
14. LIABILITY
Each Party shall remain responsible for:
- Its personnel
- Engineering services performed
- Compliance obligations
- Operational risks under its control
15. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Disputes shall be resolved through:
- Good faith negotiation
- Mediation
- Arbitration
Venue: Johannesburg, South Africa (unless agreed otherwise).
16. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by:
The Laws of the Republic of South Africa
17. OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION
Technical cooperation coordination:
Saki Kweba
Technical & Partnership Communications
Neftaly Corporate
18. SIGNATURES
FOR NEFTALY CORPORATE
Name: Neftaly Malatjie
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Signature: _______________________
Date: ___________________________
FOR TECHNICAL PARTNER
Name: ___________________________
Title: ___________________________
Signature: _______________________
Date: ___________________________
