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

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:  A productivity improvement mindset is internalised  Sustainable 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? 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. Enhanced Productivity Value adding Wealth Generation Shared Equitability Improved Standard of living

What is the NPI’s approach to productivity 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 ACTION  Productivity competencies and improvement solutions  Research, monitor nation’s productivity performance  Supporting job retention/ Creation and poverty reduction  Skill development  Workplace collaboration Focal Areas  SMME and Community Development  National Strategic Initiatives  Productivity Improvement Advisory Services  Productive Behaviour and Competencies  Productivity Promotion  Research and Knowledge Management Programmes Sectoral Approach Large Enterprises SMMEs New ventures Emerging Entrepreneurs Government and 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 Facilitation Research 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) JOBS

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

Social Plan – Alternate Jobs Created for Workers (cost is less than R3000/job created) JOBS

Improve Workplace Collaboration and Competitiveness 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

Skills Development Targets ( ) (To ensure productivity competencies and mindsets) TARGET MARKETINDIVIDUALS SMMEs6447 Productivity Coaches370 Emerging Entrepreneurs4650 Skill Development Facilitators78 ETD Service Providers113 Educators378 Public Sector Workers2100 Private Sector Workers7000 Public Sector Managers/Supervisors879 Private Sector Managers/supervisors549

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. 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 TARGET MARKET  Government Departments  State Owned  Enterprises and Agencies  Private Companies  Clusters PUBLIC SECTORPRIVATE 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 acted as 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