1. www.csir.co.za Development of a business case for the establishment of a professional body dedicated to RECP practitioners Maxwell Mapako 21 July 2015

2. www.csir.co.za Presentation Outline 2 Introduction to the project Key issues to consider Methodology Questions to stakeholders Way forward

3. www.csir.co.za Introduction 3 NCPC-SA has mandate to promote RECP A key issue: development of RECP skills in SA Relevant systems and infrastructure necessary A body to professionalise RECP-related occupations does not yet exist

4. www.csir.co.za Important considerations 4 Professional body o Could take different forms o Needs stakeholder buy-in and support o Must be relevant to stakeholder needs o Can draw lessons from external experiences

5. www.csir.co.za Methodology 5 Lit: Reports Proceedings Legislation etc. Operational models in SA: SAQA, QCTO, SAITP SAIMechE/ECSA International benchmarks RECP concept: form, location membership.. Stakeholder interactions

6. www.csir.co.za Questions on the RECP Professional Body 6 What roles do you see for the proposed Body? Do you know of good models? What form do you want to see it taking? Do you know of an already existing entity that can play the proposed role? How can the body be financially sustained? Can the body be partnered with another? What do you see as the critical challenges for the body (establishment, operation etc.) What would be a good title for the body?

7. www.csir.co.za Way forward 7 We will be contacting some of you as the concept is formulated If you are prepared to volunteer to work with us on the establishment of this Body, please email: wvdmerwe@csir.co.za Thank you