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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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