Annual Report FY 2005/6 Presentation to Portfolio Committee on Science and Technology David Phaho Tshumisano Trust 31 st October 2006

Presentation Outline   Introduction: Who we are   Mission and Strategic Intent   Technology Stations: What they do   Programme Performance FY 2005/6 Consolidated Technology Stations Performance Audited Financial Statements FY 2005/6 New Initiatives   Challenges for Tshumisano

“TSHUMISANO” is a Venda word meaning co-operation or partnership, and in that spirit, the Technology Stations Programme offers support for South African Enterprises by facilitating Technology Transfer and Innovation.

“TSHUMISANO” Technology Stations Programme is an Initiative of DST,the Department of Science and Technology to Establish Technology Stations (Centers) at Universities to Support SMME’s

ENVISAGED OUTCOMES Within the supported SMME’s: Improved competitiveness through world class products, production technologies or services. Increasing capacity for continuing technology assimilation and innovation. Within the participating Universities: Improved and enriched R&D as well as teaching and learning activities leading to: Better understanding of SMME needs

“TSHUMISANO” Mission Statement: Tshumisano Trust acts as an Agency of the Department of Science and Technology in improving the Innovative Capacity and Competitiveness of SMME’s in areas of National Priority.

Strategic Intent: To be within reach of every SMME in all Nine Provinces in South Africa!

Tshumisano’s Technology Stations

TECHNOLOGY STATIONS   Agri-food Processing at Cape Peninsula University of Technology (Cape Town)   Chemicals at Tshwane University of Technology (Ga-Rankuwa)   Composite Materials at Vaal University of Technology (Vanderbylpark)   Downstream Chemicals at NMMU (Port Elizabeth)   Chemicals at Mangosuthu Technikon in Umlazi (Durban)   Clothing and Textile Technology at CPUT (Bellville)

TECHNOLOGY STATIONS   Automotive Components at NMMU (Port Elizabeth)   Metals & Manufacturing at Central University of Technology (Bloemfontein)   Moulded and Re-enforced Plastics at Durban Institute of Technology (Durban)   Metal Casting and Foundry Technologies at University of Johannesburg   Electronics at Tshwane University of Technology

Consolidated Technology Stations Performance

SMME Technology Development FY 2003/4 – 2005/6

Technology Station SMME’s Assisted FY 2003/4 SMME’s Assisted FY 2004/5 SMME’s Assisted FY 2005/6 Agrifood Technologies (CPUT)*-538 Electronics (TUT)22765 Materials and Processing Technology (VUT) Reinforced and Moulded Plastics (DUT)*-6665 Automotive Components (NMMU) Clothing and Textile (CPUT) Metal Casting (UoJ)*-1025 Chemicals (Mangosuthu Technikon) Product Development (CUT) Chemicals (TUT) Black Owned Female OwnedN/A49155 Total SMME”s

SMME Training and Skills Development FY 2003/4 – 2005/6

Technology Station SMME Training Sessions in FY 2003/4 SMME Training Sessions in FY 2004/5 SMME Training Sessions in FY 2005/6 Agrifood Technologies (CPUT)-1824 Electronics (TUT)003 Materials and Processing Technology (VUT)495 Reinforced and Moulded Plastics (DUT)-0- Automotive Components (NMMU)55224 Clothing and Textile (CPUT) Metal Casting (UoJ)-03 Chemicals (Mangosuthu Technikon)02- Product Development (CUT)6123 Chemicals (TUT) Total

DST Sponsored Internship Programme FY 2005/6

Technology Station Number of Interns employed % black% Female Agrifood Technologies (CPUT)* --- Electronics (TUT) Materials and Processing Technology (VUT) 450 Reinforced and Moulded Plastics (DUT)* Automotive Components (NMMU) Clothing and Textile (CPUT) Metal Casting (UoJ)* 250 Chemicals (Mangosuthu Technology) --- Product Development (CUT) Chemicals (TUT) Total Interns 71--

Audited Financial Statements FY 2005/2006

Key Initiatives for Tshumisano FY 2006/7

Launch of Institutes for Advanced Tooling Why Tooling??

Centrality of Tooling to Development Tooling Design And Manufacture Mining Medical Appliances PackagingAerospaceOthers Plastics Automotive Bottling Industry

But….. South Africa faces serious skills shortage in this critical sectors: Designers, IT specialists, Project Managers and Toolmakers South Africa is a net importer of Tools e.g. Local Automotive Industry imports over R3 billion worth of tools annually Low levels of Investment in Machinery and Equipment by SMME’s in Tooling Industry

Benefits of a Competitive Tooling Industry “For every R1 million invested in Tooling Equipment and Technology, over R250 million of Components can be produced  Sustained Economic Development”. Ref: Department of Trade and Industry’s Fund for Research into Industrial Development Growth and Equity (Fridge) into the Tool, Die and Mould Industry, 2006

Institutes for Advanced Tooling (IAT) Centers of Excellence for Tooling Technology Transfer, Research and Innovation. at Tshwane University of Technology and Stellenbosch University

Objectives of the Institutes of Advanced Tooling   Integrative Approach to Tooling by looking at the whole lifecycle in the Tooling Manufacturing: From Design  Production  Tool Recycling   Economic Growth through enhanced competitiveness of SMME’s in terms of: Design and formulation of curricula for knowledge driven advancement of scares skills (Designers, Toolmakers, IT) World class products via properly designed tools

PROPOSED TECHNOLOGY STATIONS In AgriFood Processing in Mpumalanga & Limpopo

Strategic and Long Term Benefits   Enhanced Tshumisano’s National Footprint   Agri-food Station as Indespensible Anchor for envisaged Provincial Techno-Park in Limpopo   Provincial Linkages to other Technology based Growth Initiatives – Chemicals, Toolmaking, Manufacturing, Clothing and Textiles   Provincial Linkage to other resources and expertise in Technology Stations across the Country   Long Term Skills Development for Students (internships), SMME’s and Rural Communities in line with JIPSA.

Collaborative Agreements IDC Product and/or process Development projects for Funded SMME’s in Specific Sectors. SABS Preferential Rates for Tshumisano linked SMME’s in terms of : Testing, Certification and ISO accreditation. SEDA SMME Assessments and Sponsorship of Improvement Projects.NPI Productivity improvement among SMME’s

Challenges for Tshumisano 2006 – 2010

Adequate Human Resource Capacity at The Trust and Technology Stations Requisite Capital Equipment investment to further enhance SMME Competitiveness Decline in SMME activity in specific sectors -e.g. Clothing and Textiles, Tooling, Automotives e.t.c. Institutional buy-in and academic participation in Trust’s Initiatives at Universities Strategic alignment with other SMME supporting Agencies and formations

Thank You !