NATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY INSTITUTE

PRESENTATION 12 OCTOBER 2004

By Dr Y Dladla, Executive Director

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES

SELECT COMMITTEE OF LABOUR

VISIONThe 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.

MISSIONThe 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:

A productivity improvement mindset is internalisedSustainable productivity performance of organisations and sectors is achieved in an inclusive and collaborative manner

To align its strategies with the South

African nation

strategy and priorities.

Who are we?

SECTION 21COMPANY

MINISTER OFLABOUR

SPPAC

BOARD

NPI MIDRAND

NPI KZN

NPI CTN

The NPI has undergone

a major transformation

between 1999 and 2001

To serve the interests of

government,

organised labour

and business

through the enhancement of

the productive capacity

of South Africa

Mandate

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.

EnhancedProductivity

Valueadding

WealthGeneration

SharedEquitability

ImprovedStandard of living

What is the NPI’s approach toproductivity improvement?

The NPI’s unique approach to productivity improvement is:

Customer-focused and people centred;

Promotes collaboration between management and labour;

Encourages a productivity mindset that is internalised;

Is multidisciplinary and integrative;

Promotes social and environmental sustainability;

Sector and cluster based;

Alignment to national priorities; and

Delivery through partnerships/networks/alliances

NPI 2004 TO 2009 PROGRAMME OF NPI 2004 TO 2009 PROGRAMME OF ACTIONACTION

Productivity competencies and

improvement solutions Research, monitor nation’s

productivity performance

Supporting job retention/

Creation and poverty reduction Skill development Workplace collaboration

Focal AreasFocal Areas

SMME and CommunityDevelopment

National Strategic Initiatives Productivity Improvement

Advisory Services

Productive Behaviour and

Competencies Productivity Promotion

Research and Knowledge Management

ProgrammesProgrammes

Sectoral Approach

LargeEnterprises

SMMEsNew ventures

EmergingEntrepreneurs

Governmentand SOEs

Productivity competencies and

improvement solutions Research, monitor nation’s

productivity performance

Supporting Job Retention/

Creation and Poverty Reduction

Skill Development

Workplace Collaboration

Productivity competencies and

improvement solutions Research, monitor nation’s

productivity performance

Productivity Competencies and

Improvement Solutions Research, Monitor Nation’s

Productivity Performance Sector Summits Support

The National Productivity Institute is an organization that provides cutting-edge productivity improvement solutions through:

The NPI works towards ensuring that sustainable productivity performance in sectors and organisations is achieved in an inclusive, collaborative manner.

Understanding the NPI’s strategic focus

Disseminate Knowledge

and Information

Programme Management

FacilitationResearch and Development

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.

1. National Strategic Initiatives Programme

Social Plan - Jobs Secured(previously threatened)

6000

7200

864010368

1244204/05

05/06

06/07

07/08

08/09

44 650 JOBS

NPI/COSATU Job Creation Initiatives(Pilot in the Western Cape)

1200

1800

24003000

360004/05

05/06

06/07

07/08

08/09

12 000 JOBS

Social Plan – Alternate Jobs Created for Workers

(cost is less than R3000/job created)

18003000

4200

6000

840004/05

05/06

06/07

07/08

08/09

23 400 JOBS

Improve Workplace Collaboration and Competitiveness

13950

15000

15900

16950

1800004/05

05/06

06/07

07/08

08/09

Number of workers participating in processes to improve competitiveness

2. SMME and Community Development Programme

Increases the productivity awareness, build the sustainable performance and productive capacity of:

SMMEs,

women

young entrepreneurs

entrepreneurs with disability

community projects,

Develops the productivity competencies of individuals and institutionalising key internal competencies, updates and develops productivity-related learning programmes

3. Productive Behaviour and Competencies Programme

PRODUCTIVITYTRAINING

EDUCATORS

LEARNERS

SKILLS DEVELOPMENTFACILITATORS

BUSINESSMANAGERS

WORKERS

SMMES

PRODUCTIVITYIN QUALIFICATIONS

GET COLLEGEBANDS

FET COLLEGE BANDS

PRODUCTIVITYSPECIFIC

LEARNERSHIPS

Range:

Venture Creation

Research & PR

Sale/MarketingConsultants

Secretarial &Administration

Project Management

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

Creates and maintains awareness and understanding amongst publicand private organisations and the general public of the concepts of productivity, productive capacity building and productivity best practices

and about productivity issues.

4. Positioning and Promoting Productivity

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

5. Knowledge Management and Research and Advocacy 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.

6. Productivity Advisory Services Programme

PROGRAMMESTRUCTURE

ASSESSMENTCENTRE

LEARNING PROCESSES

MARKETINGMANAGEMENT

OPERATIONSMANAGEMENT

TARGET

MARKET

Government DepartmentsState Owned Enterprises and Agencies

Private CompaniesClusters

PUBLIC SECTOR PRIVATE SECTOR

South Africa is signatory to a Productivity Declaration, signed by Presidents of the SADC countries

The NPI helped to establish productivity centres in African countries, including, Kenya, Zambia and Zimbabwe and actedas a key resource organisation for productivity knowledge in Botswana, Mauritius, Zambia, Namibia, Swaziland, Kenya and Lesotho.

The NPI aims to continue to strengthen its linkages with SADC and NEPAD initiatives to promote productivity.

The Secretariat of Pan African Productivity Association is housed at NPI.

NPI in SADC and the African continent

Government Grant over five years

Government Grant over five years

1 9 . 3

5 . 7 0 %

2 0 . 5

6 . 3 5 %

2 0 . 9

2 . 2 5 %

2 1 . 8

4 . 1 6 %

2 3 . 3

6 . 9 0 %0

5

1 0

1 5

2 0

2 5

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