Technology Stations Programme Strategic Plan and Budget FY 2006/2007

1. Technology Stations Programme Strategic Plan and Budget FY 2006/2007 Presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Science and Technology 16th March 2006

2. Presentation Outline • Tshumisano Mission and Vision • Strategic Goals FY 2006/7 • Programme Status • Situational Analysis • Proposed Budget FY 2006/7 • Summary of Key Initiatives FY 2006/7 • Questions

3. “TSHUMISANO” Vision Statement: Tshumisano Trust through its Technology Station Programme aspires to be the pre-eminent providerof world class technological solutions, services and training to SMME’s in selected economic sectors.

4. “TSHUMISANO” Mission Statement: Tshumisano Trust acts as an Implementation Agency for the Department of Science and Technology in improving the innovative capacity and competitiveness of SMME’s in selected economic sectors.

5. Strategic Goals for FY 2006/7

6. Marketing Strategic Goal: • General Goals: • Publicity, Advocacy and media exposure for the Trust and its objectives. • Organize “All Africa Technology Diffusion Conference 2006” • Establish Comprehensive Database for Technology Based BEE Companies – Mafube Publishing • Alignment with other key government initiatives e.g. Export Africa 06 Exhibition (DTI)

7. Financial Viability Strategic Goal: • General Goals: • Cost recovery from Projects by Technology Stations. • Prudent Equipment and Project Financing by Tshumisano Trust Management • Linkages with other SMME funding Programmes to reduce Costs and Duplication.

8. National Footprint Strategic Goal: • General Goals: • Establish presence in under-served provinces e.g.. Agrifood Processing Stations in Limpopo and Mpumalanga • Establishment of Satellite Station resulting from organic growth of existing Stations e.g. Automotives to Chemicals in Port Elizabeth

10. Alignment Strategic Goal: • General Goals: • Strategic Alliances with other Government entities –e.g. IDC, SEDA, Provincial Government initiatives • Contribute to Development of Critical Skills e.g. Tooling, Graduate Internship placement

11. Skills Development Strategic Goal: • General Goals: • Contribute to National Tooling Initiative via establishment of Institutes of Advanced Tooling in key Provinces • Placement of Graduate interns at Technology Stations and Selected SMME’s • Strengthen interaction with Selected SETA’s via Technology Stations

12. Desired Outcomes National Economic Growth Objectives – The Tshumisano Trust through its Technology Station Programme is acknowledged for its seminal contribution to SMME and Skills Development, Training and Wealth Creation. Socio-Political Objectives - The Trust is seen to have made a tangible and concerted effort to increase the number of PDI and/or female owned, controlled and managed SMME’s serviced by the Technology Stations.

13. Technology Stations Programme PROGRAMME STATUS: FY 2005/6

14. Current Initiatives for FY 05/06 • Continuous Improvement w.r.t. Reporting, Fiscal Discipline, Communication and Operational oversight of Station Performance • Updated Grant agreements to focus on: • Grant Fund Competitiveness • Cost recovery • Institutional obligations • Proper Management and Reporting Structures • Research on Technology Transfer and related aspects within the context of South African Tertiary Institutions • Feasibility and Due diligence studies for Satellite Stations • Roll out of IAT’s – Gauteng and Western Cape

15. Station Performance ¾ FY 2005/2006

16. Table from Business plan • CPUT – Agrifood ProcessingWealth creation and a substantial increase in the number of sustainable SMME’s resulting in part from the intervention of Technology Stations. • DIT – Moulded and Re-enforced PlasticsFinancial – Efficient and effective usage of resources in order to fulfill the trust’s core mandate. • University of Johhanesburg – Metal casting and Foundry Technologies

17. Technology Stations Programme TOTAL EXPENDITURE: FY 2005/6

18. Situational Analysis FY 2005/2006 • Table from Business plan • CPUT – Agrifood ProcessingWealth creation and a substantial increase in the number of sustainable SMME’s resulting in part from the intervention of Technology Stations. • DIT – Moulded and Re-enforced PlasticsFinancial – Efficient and effective usage of resources in order to fulfill the trust’s core mandate. • University of Johhanesburg – Metal casting and Foundry Technologies

19. PositiveNegative SWOT ANALYSIS

20. PEST ANALYSIS

21. Business and Budget Plan FY 2006/7

22. Envisaged Outcomes for Business Plan • Fiscal Discipline and improving Operational Efficiencies within the Trust and its Programmes. • Measured Programme Expansion without diluting overall Impact. • Enhanced Stakeholder Involvement and Accountability.

23. Proposed Budget for FY 2006/2007 • Technology Station Programme • Table from Business plan • CPUT – Agrifood ProcessingWealth creation and a substantial increase in the number of sustainable SMME’s resulting in part from the intervention of Technology Stations. • DIT – Moulded and Re-enforced PlasticsFinancial – Efficient and effective usage of resources in order to fulfill the trust’s core mandate. • University of Johhanesburg – Metal casting and Foundry Technologies

26. Proposed Budget for FY 2006/2007 • Institutes for Advanced Tooling • Table from Business plan • CPUT – Agrifood ProcessingWealth creation and a substantial increase in the number of sustainable SMME’s resulting in part from the intervention of Technology Stations. • DIT – Moulded and Re-enforced PlasticsFinancial – Efficient and effective usage of resources in order to fulfill the trust’s core mandate. • University of Johhanesburg – Metal casting and Foundry Technologies

28. New Organizational Structure • 2006/2007 • Table from Business plan • CPUT – Agrifood ProcessingWealth creation and a substantial increase in the number of sustainable SMME’s resulting in part from the intervention of Technology Stations. • DIT – Moulded and Re-enforced PlasticsFinancial – Efficient and effective usage of resources in order to fulfill the trust’s core mandate. • University of Johhanesburg – Metal casting and Foundry Technologies

30. Summary of Key Deliverables FY 2006/2007

31. Strategic Initiatives FY 06/07 • Technology Stations Continuous Improvement: Value adding projects, SMME development, Cost Recovery, University Management involvement. • Official launch and successful roll out of IAT’s. • Intern placement and Skills Development at Stations and SMME. • Establishment of Database for Tech based BEE Companies • Strategic Alliances – Provincial SEDA’s, IDC, TASA, GEP, National Laser Center and CSIR (Tooling).

32. Strategic Initiatives (Continued) • Satellite Technology Stations:Agrifood processing (Limpopo and Mpumalanga) • Other possible opportunities in: Chemicals and Clothing and Textiles sectors • International Technology Transfer/Diffusion Conference 2006 • International Technology Transfer benchmarking exercise in BRIC countries with specific emphasis on Brazil and India.

33. Thank You!!!!