Presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry 26 th July 2012 Presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry 26 th July 2012 “ Y o u r L i n k t o B u s I n e s s O p p o r t u n I t I e s””

1. Ms. Gail Downing – Chairperson of the Board Acorn Group of Companies Telephone: Mobile: Ms. Ruth Masokoane Acting Chief Executive Officer SAWEN Telephone : Delegation Details “ Y o u r L I n k t o B u s I n e s s O p p o r t u n I t I e s ”

 Launched in 2002  Registered as a Section 21 Company in 2004  Patron – Honourable Deputy Minister Thabethe  Board of Directors  Membership-based  Offices in 3 provinces  Provincial Executive Committees Who is SAWEN? “ Y o u r L I n k t o B u s I n e s s O p p o r t u n I t I e s ”

Beijing Action Plan Status quo in South Africa Challenges faced by women entrepreneurs - Gender (credit, contracts, land rights,etc) - Size (capital, markets, regulations,etc) - General (currency, legislation & regulations,info, technology,etc Rationale for establishment of SAWEN “ Y o u r L I n k t o B u s I n e s s O p p o r t u n I t I e s ”

Vision SAWEN will represent and articulate the aspirations of all women entrepreneurs (existing and potential) that operate within the South African SMME sector Mission SAWEN is a South African National Network that facilitates and monitors the socio-economic advancement of women entrepreneurs and their positive impact on the country’s economy. Vision & Mission “ Y o u r L I n k t o B u s I n e s s O p p o r t u n I t I e s ”

 To provide a national vehicle that brings individual women and women’s groups together to address the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs  To lobby government, public and private institutions on such issues, but not limited to policy, legislation, and/or proposed legislation affecting indirectly or directly the trade and commerce activities of women entrepreneurs  To align SAWEN with other bodies or organizations with similar business interests at both national and international level, and to leverage the relationships arising out of these alignments for the benefit of its members  To facilitate access to business resources, information and opportunities for SA women entrepreneurs  To profile and affirm women in business leadership positions Objectives “ Y o u r L I n k t o B u s I n e s s O p p o r t u n I t I e s ”

Women who own and operate, SMMEs; self-employed & formalised Women who engage in income-generating activities that are not formalised Women who have an interest in operating businesses but lack the know-how Target Market “ Y o u r L I n k t o B u s I n e s s O p p o r t u n I t I e s ”

Vision, mission & objectives provide SAWEN with its core functions: i.Unlock business resources ii.Facilitate members’ access to resources iii.Monitoring iv.Lobbying and advocacy v.Lift its profile Strategic Functions “ Y o u r L I n k t o B u s I n e s s O p p o r t u n I t I e s ”

The core functions Raised profile Grow membership Monitoring Lobbying Advocacy Unlock resources Facilitate access to resources

Have given depth and definition to the five strategic objectives by developing 5 programmes: i.Phakama – Elevation of SAWEN i.Farisanani – Achieving through others i.Menyetla – Opportunities i.Zabalaza – Shifting mindsets i.Halala! – Celebrating excellence Five Programmes “ Y o u r L I n k t o B u s I n e s s O p p o r t u n I t I e s ”

Membership details as at 30 th June 2012 “ Y o u r L I n k t o B u s I n e s s O p p o r t u n I t I e s ” ProvinceActive members Ranking Eastern Cape369 Free State428 Gauteng2921 KwaZulu-Natal1613 Limpopo2112 Mpumalanga956 North West537 Northern Cape1055 Western Cape1064 Total1101

Performance to date “ Y o u r L I n k t o B u s I n e s s O p p o r t u n I t I e s ” Apr’11 to March’12Apr’12 to Jun’12 # of events# of delegates# of events# of delegates Networking & Conferences Workshops & courses Trade Fairs & Exhibitions Trade Missions & ITIs Advocacy & Lobbying 1 1--

 Catering & cookery services training – Tiger Brand & Professional Chefs Association  ITC web designing – Google/woza online  Business Process Improvement Workshop – Productivity SA  Basic Business Principles Training – NEF & Running Business Today  Management Training for Women Entrepreneurs in Agriculture – NAMC & Land Bank  Financial Management for Contractors – Public Works  Action My Business Growth – ILO Wedge  Sustaining and Growing your co-op – SANCO  Costing & Marketing – South African Black Entrepreneurs Forum  Taxation: Registrations, filing, submissions compliance - SARS Training & Workshops “ Y o u r L I n k t o B u s I n e s s O p p o r t u n I t I e s ”

 India International Trade Fair  Cameroon International Trade Fair  Zimbabwe International Trade Fair  Elecrama Expo (India)  China (National Pavilion)  USA  Greece Trade Missions & ITI  India  Brazil  Zimbabwe  DRC Access to International Markets “ Y o u r L I n k t o B u s I n e s s O p p o r t u n I t I e s ”

Programme strengthening and strategic outlook Expansion to six provinces – national network & depth Institutionalise advise desk & develop monitoring publications Develop into a powerful, efficient and effective collective voice for women entrepreneurs Implications Need additional funding Need additional staff capacity Future prospects for SAWEN “ Y o u r L I n k t o B u s I n e s s O p p o r t u n I t I e s ”

 KHULA contracted to manage SAWEN up to March 2012(Aug)  SEDA to manage SAWEN up to 2015 Management of SAWEN “ Y o u r L I n k t o B u s I n e s s O p p o r t u n I t I e s ”

 SAWEN’s current funding situation is inadequate  SAWEN does not have a permanent CEO  New agency arrangement requires SAWEN to upscale Risks and Assumptions “ Y o u r L I n k t o B u s I n e s s O p p o r t u n I t I e s ”

2012/13 Budget “ Y o u r L i n k t o B u s I n e s s O p p o r t u n I t I e s””

The dti has allocated a budget of R7.9mil to SAWEN for 2012/13 financial year Total Income = R7.9mil Overview “ Y o u r L I n k t o B u s I n e s s O p p o r t u n I t I e s ”

The budget split between Programmes and Administration is 75/25 Expenditure Budget “ Y o u r L I n k t o B u s I n e s s O p p o r t u n I t I e s ” AreaTotal (R’000) Programme budget5,608 Admin budget2,292 Grand Total7,9mil

The split between Provincial and National budget is 55/45 Expenditure Budget “ Y o u r L I n k t o B u s I n e s s O p p o r t u n I t I e s ” AreaTotal (R'000) EC 380 FS 364 GP 774 HO 2,300 KZN 885 LP 543 MP 444 NC 432 NW 382 WC 957 Grand Total 7,900

Agency fees charged to National Office Pro rata Seda fee based on 5% Pro rata fee for Khula 10% No capex included % of National staff expenses looking after Provinces was passed on to provinces All Provincial functions are programme costs Conversion of 3 temporary positions to permanent Assumptions Made “ Y o u r L I n k t o B u s I n e s s O p p o r t u n I t I e s ”

The following programmes are included in the budget: National AGM TWIB Conference & awards Ligugu Lami awards PEC Induction training (already completed) The cost of running each of the provinces including salaries, rental & overheads 2012/13 Programme Budget “ Y o u r L I n k t o B u s I n e s s O p p o r t u n I t I e s ”

The following items have been included in the administration costs : Management fees Staff costs Office rental Consulting and admin General Office overheads 2012/13 Admin Budget “ Y o u r L I n k t o B u s I n e s s O p p o r t u n I t I e s ”

2012/13 Budget – Proposed Additional Funding “ Y o u r L i n k t o B u s I n e s s O p p o r t u n I t I e s””

In order to meet the strategic goals set out in the SAWEN constitution, additional budget is required for the following: Establish two additional provincial offices Employ 9 additional staff members, 5 of which would be provincial staff Employ permanent CEO Additional training for marginalised provinces Additional networking sessions for marginalised provinces Each province to hold 2 recruitment drives per annum Provide additional National Office support in terms of Research & Development and Finance department Overview “ Y o u r L I n k t o B u s I n e s s O p p o r t u n I t I e s ”

Proposed Additional Budget “ Y o u r L I n k t o B u s I n e s s O p p o r t u n I t I e s ” Area Total (R'000) Programme budget4,319 Admin budget748 Grand Total5,066

The additional provincial admin costs includes the following: Provincial Admin Costs “ Y o u r L I n k t o B u s I n e s s O p p o r t u n I t I e s ” ExpenseTotal (R’000) Computers – Capex355 Furniture - Capex100 Rental21 Promotional Material180 Salaries603 Total1,260

The additional National admin costs includes the following: National Admin Costs “ Y o u r L I n k t o B u s I n e s s O p p o r t u n I t I e s ” ExpenseTotal (R’000) Promotional materials48 Computers – Capex92 Furniture - Capex100 Agency Management Fee182 Staff Costs326 Total 746

SAWEN is alive & back in action Celebrating 10 years Re a leboga!! Siyabulela!! Conclusion “ Y o u r L I n k t o B u s I n e s s O p p o r t u n I t I e s ”