1. SBIDZ STRATEGIC SKILLS DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES
Patrick Lakabane
Associate: Skills Development
17th March 2015

2. 1. INTRODUCTION

3. Introduction
Government has recognized the impact of Special Economic Zones / Industrial Development Zones in driving industrial and economic growth and has designated areas to promote targeted economic activities and to provide infrastructure and a platform for the ease of doing business.
The Saldanha Bay IDZ (SBIDZ) has been designated and an operator license issued to the Saldanha Bay Industrial Development Zone Licensing Company (Pty) Ltd (SBIDZC),
with the objectives of the SBIDZC being to create jobs and sustainable economic development

4. Introduction…. With above objectives and responsibilities in mind,
the SBIDZC sought to formulate a Skills Development Strategic Framework that would convey the context of the project, the SBIDZC, the Industry, understanding of the local conditions, and the work being undertaken by others in this field

5. 2. PURPOSE OF THE SKILLS
DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC
FRAMEWORK

6. Purpose of the SDSF
The purpose of the Skills Development Strategic Framework (SDSF) is to lay down the strategic intent and policy position of the SBIDZC with regards to its role in the skills development arena,
in so far as it supports the Vision, Value Proposition and Strategic Objectives and Goals of the SBIDZ.

7. 3. SKILLS DEVELOPMENT POLICY
& LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK

8. Legislative & Regulatory framework
Our SDSF is in line with relevant National and Provincial Skills Development legislature and strategy and comply to various regulations in terms of quality and standards regarding skills development and training.
The dti’s Broadening Participation Division's Skills for the Economy Unit will, and has provided conceptual and programmatic guidance on the alignment of universal skills development to the various SEZ life-cycle phases
The Western Cape Government’s Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT) will, and has provided strategic guidance to the development of the SBIDZ Skills Development Strategic Framework (SDSF) , in line with Strategic Objective 1: Creating Opportunities for Growth and Jobs, which resides under DEDAT

9. 4. VALUE PROPOSITION
TOWARDS SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

10. Our Obligation Towards Skills
An important element of the SBIDZ’s value proposition, and its regulatory mandate, is the opportunity/mandate to:
- foster small business development
- facilitate skills development
- and thereby ultimately facilitating job creation.

11. 3. GEOGRAPHIC FOCUS TOWARDS
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

12. Geographic Focus
SBIDZC recognises the equal importance of the three spheres namely the National sphere, the Provincial sphere and the Local sphere.
However, it is within the Local sphere that relationships and expectations from the local communities will be heightened,
In addition, it is within the Local sphere where investment attractiveness and decision-making lies to investors
Ease of logistics and the importance of time within the Oil and Gas Industry is paramount ( 2-3 hours delay in delivery of a component can cost the rig operator $ or more)

13. 4. PARTNERSHIP WITH CIVIL SOCIETY
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4. PARTNERSHIP WITH CIVIL
SOCIETY

14. SBIDZC & SB Civil Society Partnership
The Community Skills & Training Committee (CSTC)
Purpose: Have a equally responsible, accountable and apolitical partnership to ensure that as many local individuals are up-skilled in order to equip them with the necessary skills to enable them to partake in the opportunities presented by the Saldanha Bay IDZ Development.
The Community Skills & Training Committee (CSTC) was established between the SBIDZ Licensing Company (SBIDZC) and the Saldanha Bay civil society, to address issues around the accessibility of local and qualified labour.
CSTC consists of 2 ward committee members from each ward, who meet monthly with SBIDZC Skills Coordinator and Stakeholder Relations Manager.
The CSTC will decide on how to engage with communities, what programmes are required & how to identify candidates.

15. Partnership With Stakeholders
South African Oil & Gas Alliance
Skills Development & Innovation Unit (DEDAT)
West Coast Economic Development Partnership
Provincial Artisan Development Workgroup
SEZ Skills for the Economy Unit (DTI)
SIP’s Skills Co-ordinators (IDC)
Operation Phakisa Offshore Oil & Gas exploration Skills Workgroup
Operation Phakisa Manufacturing Delivery Unit
Department of Higher Education & Training
United Kingdom Trade Investment

16. 5. SBIDZ STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES

17. Strategic Objectives on Skills
SO3: Provide a single point of contact for investors to address their concerns and queries.
SO6: Up-skill the local community in order to equip them with the necessary skills to participate in opportunities related to IDZ development
SO8: Secure public funding to foster economic development and job creation.

18. 6. CHALLENGES TO SKILLS
DEVELOPMENT

19. Limitations of the SBIDZ’s Scope
The Oil & Gas and Marine Repair and Engineering Services Industry
The SBIDZC is not the employer at-large nor is SBIDZC a training provider.
Bureaucratic administrative processes that pertain to skills development.
The SBIDZ can only, on a case-by-case basis apply for skills
development funding

20. The Skills “Pipeline” Challenge
School
Theory
Practical
Workplace
Assesment
Expertise
National Census 2011 revealed an alarming lack of those with higher educational qualifications in Saldanha Bay
Approximately only 6% of the population in possession of post-matric qualifications
Approximately 34% having not completed matric.
Approximately 19% are in possession of Grade 12/St 10
The area is only served with one (1) Maths- and Science-focussed High School (called the Denaledi Schools).
We require more students to feed into the TVET Colleges Platform

21. Challenges in Basic Education
Infrastructure: Is under pressure
Language: Scarcity of Xhosa teachers & English
High attrition rates: There is a high attrition rate of Grade 9-10 learners
Inconsistent pass-rates: 2012 grade 9 pass-rate was 15% - grade 12
pass-rate was 91%
Social ills : Gangsterism, Substance abuse, unforeseen teenage
pregnancies
Lack of sustainable career awareness

22. 7. SCALE OF SKILLS DEMAND
FROM THE INDUSTRY

23. Industry Demands on Skills
The SBIDZ Workforce Study and seek to:
Investigate the workforce requirement of the SBIDZ
Identify the available skills levels in the area
Determine whether the output of training providers could meet industry demands

24. Industry Demand on Skills
Average Workforce Demand, based upon future scenario

25. 5 Year Skills Development Plan
Train 520 individuals per annum in various skills and occupations with the focus on Oil & Gas and Marine Repair Engineering & Fabrication

26. 8. CORE PILLORS OF THE SKILLS
DEVELOPMENT SRATEGIC
FRAMEWORK

27. Core Pillars
To enable us to build Human Capital in the Oil & Gas & Marine Repair Engineering Services Industries , we require the 3 pillars of;
The 3 pillars sits at the heart of the SDSF

28. Core Pillars Places & Programmes
- accredited and recognised programmes & institutions to
deliver initiatives and programmes in support of the “Skills Demand
Value Chain” of the SBIDZ.
People
whose skills must be developed, accredited and offered to the Industry.
Funding
- as the capital that unlocks all intended initiatives and
programmes

29. 9. SHORT-MEDUIM TERM
STRATEGIC GOALS & TARGETS

30. Strategic Goals & Targets
Goal 1: Establish internal competencies for the SBIDZ
Goal 2: Develop a 1st order Skills Development Plan
Goal 3: Develop strategic stakeholder relationships with key players in the skills arena
Goal 4: Implement an effective community skills and training forum

31. Strategic Goals & Targets
Goal 5: Develop an effective management system
Goal 6: 520 candidates identified and undertaking training initiatives from the local community annually
Goal 7: Establish small business forums to facilitate local business readiness
Goal 8: Seek and secure funding, in line with SDP targets

32. 10. Conclusion

33. Conclusion
SBIDZ, through its Strategic skills Development Objectives, will ensure that skills development in the IDZ:
- Is not regulated to philosophic sincerity
- Implemented to the benefit of the people of SBM area
- Our investors
- The industry
- The SBIDZ

34. THANK YOU !