NATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY INSTITUTE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES SELECT

NATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY INSTITUTE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES SELECT COMMITTEE OF LABOUR PRESENTATION 12 OCTOBER 2004 By Dr Y Dladla, Executive Director 1

VISION The irrefutable champion of the holistic, innovative and sustained development of South Africa’s productive capacity for the equitable benefit of all in a socially responsible manner. MISSION The NPI is a tripartite body dedicated to the development and enhancement of South Africa’s productive capacity by articulating the spirit of tripartism through research, information dissemination, training, facilitation, consultation, auditing and monitoring on all productivity issues and challenges in order to improve the quality of life of all South Africans. Our aim is to contribute to an improved standard of living of all South Africans by ensuring that: v. A productivity improvement mindset is internalised v. Sustainable productivity performance of organisations and sectors is achieved in an inclusive and collaborative manner 2

Who are we? SECTION 21 COMPANY The NPI has undergone a major transformation between 1999 and 2001 MINISTER OF LABOUR SPPAC BOARD NPI MIDRAND NPI KZN To align its strategies with the South African nation strategy and priorities. NPI CTN 3

Mandate To serve the interests of government, organised labour and business through the enhancement of the productive capacity of South Africa 4

What is productivity? Previously, the concept of productivity was about the efficiency ratio. The concept has evolved to include the element of human endeavour and development. The NPI’s definition of productivity as converting resources (inputs) into products and services (outputs) efficiently, effectively and with optimum utilisation of human capital and physical resources for the benefit of society, the economy and the environment. Enhanced Productivity Value adding Wealth Generation Shared Equitability Improved Standard of living 5

What is the NPI’s approach to productivity improvement? The NPI’s unique approach to productivity improvement is: v. Customer-focused and people centred; v. Promotes collaboration between management and labour; v. Encourages a productivity mindset that is internalised; v. Is multidisciplinary and integrative; v. Promotes social and environmental sustainability; v. Sector and cluster based; v. Alignment to national priorities; and v. Delivery through partnerships/networks/alliances 6

NPI 2004 TO 2009 PROGRAMME OF ACTION Focal Areas Ø Productivitycompetencies Competencies and Ø Ø Productivity competenciesand Ø Supporting Job Retention/ job retention/ Ø Ø Creation and Poverty poverty Reduction reduction Creation Skill development Skill Development Workplace collaboration Workplace Collaboration Large Enterprises Ø Ø Improvement Solutions improvementsolutions Research, Monitor Nation’s Research, monitornation’s Productivity Performance productivityperformance Sector Summits Support New ventures Emerging Entrepreneurs SMMEs Government and SOEs Sectoral Approach Programmes Ø Productive Behaviour and Competencies Ø Productivity Promotion Ø Research and Knowledge Management Ø SMME and Community Development Ø National Strategic Initiatives Ø Productivity Improvement Advisory Services 7

Understanding the NPI’s strategic focus The National Productivity Institute is an organization that provides cutting-edge productivity improvement solutions through: Research and Development Facilitation Programme Management Disseminate Knowledge and Information The NPI works towards ensuring that sustainable productivity performance in sectors and organisations is achieved in an inclusive, collaborative manner. 8

1. National Strategic Initiatives Programme Focal Area Supports government-led strategic initiatives that improve productivity and competitiveness and impact on jobs; the interventions promote social dialogue and collaboration between our social partners. 9

Social Plan - Jobs Secured (previously threatened) 44 650 JOBS 10

NPI/COSATU Job Creation Initiatives (Pilot in the Western Cape) 12 000 JOBS 11

Social Plan – Alternate Jobs Created for Workers (cost is less than R 3000/job created) 23 400 JOBS 12

Improve Workplace Collaboration and Competitiveness Number of workers participating in processes to improve competitiveness 13

2. SMME and Community Development Programme Increases the productivity awareness, build the sustainable performance and productive capacity of: v. SMMEs, v women v young entrepreneurs v entrepreneurs with disability vcommunity projects, 14

3. Productive Behaviour and Competencies Programme Develops the productivity competencies of individuals and institutionalising key internal competencies, updates and develops productivity-related learning programmes PRODUCTIVITY IN QUALIFICATIONS PRODUCTIVITY TRAINING LEARNERSHIPS GET COLLEGE BANDS Range: Secretarial & Administration EDUCATORS SKILLS DEVELOPMENT FACILITATORS Sale/Marketing Consultants PRODUCTIVITY SPECIFIC FET COLLEGE BANDS Research & PR LEARNERS BUSINESS MANAGERS Venture Creation WORKERS SMMES Project Management 15

Skills Development Targets (2004 -2009) (To ensure productivity competencies and mindsets) TARGET MARKET INDIVIDUALS SMMEs 6447 Productivity Coaches 370 Emerging Entrepreneurs 4650 Skill Development Facilitators 78 ETD Service Providers 113 Educators 378 Public Sector Workers 2100 Private Sector Workers 7000 Public Sector Managers/Supervisors 879 Private Sector Managers/supervisors 549 16

4. Positioning and Promoting Productivity Creates and maintains awareness and understanding amongst public and private organisations and the general public of the concepts of productivity, productive capacity building and productivity best practices and about productivity issues. 17

5. Knowledge Management and Research and Advocacy Programme Initiates and co-ordinates productivity-related action research and generate information that will allow the NPI to have a positive influence on policy debates and formulation that impact on productivity and competitiveness 18

6. Productivity Advisory Services Programme Applies productivity tools and approaches for the enhancement of productivity of enterprises in South Africa and the SADC region, and promotes productivity-related practices of industrial, commercial, public sector and community-based organisations. PROGRAMME STRUCTURE ASSESSMENT CENTRE LEARNING PROCESSES MARKETING MANAGEMENT PUBLIC SECTOR §Government Departments §State Owned § Enterprises and Agencies OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT PRIVATE SECTOR TARGET MARKET § Private Companies §Clusters 19

NPI in SADC and the African continent v. South Africa is signatory to a Productivity Declaration, signed by Presidents of the SADC countries v. The NPI helped to establish productivity centres in African countries, including, Kenya, Zambia and Zimbabwe and acted as a key resource organisation for productivity knowledge in Botswana, Mauritius, Zambia, Namibia, Swaziland, Kenya and Lesotho. v. The NPI aims to continue to strengthen its linkages with SADC and NEPAD initiatives to promote productivity. v. The Secretariat of Pan African Productivity Association is housed at NPI. 20

Government Grant over five years 21