Annual Report FY 2005/6 Presentation to Portfolio Committee on Science and Technology David Phaho...

Annual Report FY 2005/6

Presentation

to

Portfolio Committee on Science and Technology

David Phaho

Tshumisano Trust

31st 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 2006 - 2010 2006 - 2010

“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 StationSMME’s Assisted

FY 2003/4

SMME’s Assisted

FY 2004/5

SMME’s Assisted

FY 2005/6

Agrifood Technologies (CPUT)* - 5 38

Electronics (TUT) 22 7 65

Materials and Processing Technology (VUT) 19 20 117

Reinforced and Moulded Plastics (DUT)* - 66 65

Automotive Components (NMMU) 68 107 139

Clothing and Textile (CPUT) 34 96 127

Metal Casting (UoJ)* - 10 25

Chemicals (Mangosuthu Technikon) 30 29 80

Product Development (CUT) 42 85 59

Chemicals (TUT) 18 23 72

Black Owned 48 133 355

FemaleOwned N/A 49 155

Total SMME”s 233 448 787

SMME Training and Skills Development

FY 2003/4 – 2005/6

Technology StationSMME

Training Sessions

inFY 2003/4

SMME Training Sessions

inFY 2004/5

SMME Training Sessions

inFY 2005/6

Agrifood Technologies (CPUT) - 18 24

Electronics (TUT) 0 0 3

Materials and Processing Technology (VUT) 4 9 5

Reinforced and Moulded Plastics (DUT) - 0 -

Automotive Components (NMMU) 55 22 4

Clothing and Textile (CPUT) 224 140 39

Metal Casting (UoJ) - 0 3

Chemicals (Mangosuthu Technikon) 0 2 -

Product Development (CUT) 6 12 3

Chemicals (TUT) 19 13 27

Total 308 216 108

DST Sponsored Internship Programme

FY 2005/6

Technology StationNumber of

Interns employed

% black % Female

Agrifood Technologies (CPUT)* - - -

Electronics (TUT) 26 58 8

Materials and Processing Technology

(VUT) 4 50 50

Reinforced and Moulded Plastics (DUT)* 3 100 -

Automotive Components (NMMU) 1 100 -

Clothing and Textile (CPUT) 7 100 71

Metal Casting (UoJ)* 2 50 50

Chemicals (Mangosuthu Technology) - - -

Product Development (CUT) 14 93 21

Chemicals (TUT) 14 100 78

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.

NPINPI

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 !