….. on STRATEGIC IMPERATIVES ROADSHOW 2009 ….. on STRATEGIC IMPERATIVES March 2009

STRATEGIC FOCUS FOR 2009/-10 ….. on the REASONS why? Lack of skills are having an impact on economic growth New skills needed to enable Government initiatives Equity needs to be addressed – access to all Certain geographic areas lack specific skills sets Replacement demand

STRATEGIC FOCUS FOR 2009/-10 (continued) ….. on SCARCE skills General Managers, Farm Managers, Logistics/Distribution - Focus on higher NQF levels Engineers, Manufacturing Process Technicians, Fabrication Technicians - Focus on artisans Agricultural Support Staff - Focus on agricultural economists and extension

STRATEGIC FOCUS FOR 2009/-10 (continued) ….. on CRITICAL skills With focus on export orientation - Focus on horticulture, Hygiene, Export Readiness - Focus on ability to engage in learning Mobile plant operators - Focus on technological advanced equipment Ability of agricultural land reform beneficiaries - Focus on ability to farm and mentorships