1. DST Technology Localisation
Programme-Stakeholder
Engagement
Rhythm Meeting
26 July 2012

2. TLP: Historical Overview
• 2007: CSDP approved by Cabinet
• 2008: TLP strategy developed
– Main emphasis on Eskom and Transnet opportunities (~R450b)
• 2010: Increasing no. of projects
– Acknowledge technology development is also required (UBRD)
– Initiated Foundry TAP programme
• 2011-12: Public procurement & Infrastructure development
increasingly becoming a central pillar in our industrialisation
strategy
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3. TLP Objectives
• Increase the capability and scope of local production
(reduced imports, create and save local jobs)
– Assist local firms to improve their competitiveness (quality,
cost, uniqueness, etc.) through provision of:
• Technology Assistance Packages (TAPs)
• Focussed sector intervention (Foundries)
– Support focussed technology development
• Technology/Product Development Grants
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4. Broad elements of TAP (supply-side measures)
Benchmarking and
Technology Capability
Evaluations
Access to
GAP Analysis Technology
Platforms and
Continuous Improvement Shared Technology
Plan - linked to Strategy of Facilities
Choice Access to
Technical Expertise
(High-end) Technical
Skills Development
Migration to higher level of Design and Tooling
Technology Capability Support

5. TLP Focus Areas
FOCUSSED PUBLIC PROCUREMENT / INFRASTRUCTURE
INTERVENTI PROGRAMMES
ONS
FOUNDRY ENERGY TRANSPORT MEGA DESIGNATED
INDUSTRY SECTOR SECTOR SCIENCE SECTORS
PROJECTS
Coal Fired
Rolling Set-Top
Power MeerKAT
Stock Boxes
Generation
Nuclear
Port
Power
Equipment
Generation
Renewable SAA fleet
energy procurement
• Wind
• Solar
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6. TAP Focus Areas
Product Development Process Chain
research & Modeling & Technology
Design
Development Simulations/ Demonstration
Prototyping
Tooling
Production
Quality Processes &
systems

7. Implementation Model
• Three-tiered integrated approach
• Effective stakeholder participation
• Four Portfolios
DST TECHNOLOGY LOCALISATION STRATEGY
AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT
Localisation Benchmarkin
Technolog Technology
TLIU-CSIR Analysis and g andy Transfer
Supplier Continuous
Assistanc Benefits
Network Improvement
e Package Programm
Development s (TAP) e
Stakehold Programmes Programm
er Technical Advisory Committees (TACs) for targeted
e
industry sectors.
Participati Representatives from Government agencies, technology institutions and industry.
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8. Institutional Arrangements
• UNIDO SPX – Supplier Benchmarking & Training
• Technology Localisation Implementation Unit (TLIU) hosted at
CSIR
• Implementation of DST TAPs
• TLIU - Established with intention to migrate it to most
appropriate agency
• Governance & Operations designed by DST
• Oversight - Management Committee
• TAP delivery processes – designed by DST
• TAP approval – DST ExCo
• MIS - to be integrated into dti’s database
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9. TL Process
Who Outputs
SOCs, UNIDO SPX, Opportunity lists >
Identify SOC Opportunities DST, TLIU stakeholders
Identify potential suppliers
UNIDO SPX, SOCs,
UNIDO Database
DST,TLIU
Benchmark potential
suppliers UNIDO SPX Benchmarking results
Developed (TIA, CSIR - Meraka, DST) Proposed customised
TAPs TLIU TAPs
DST Apprvl
Approved TLIU with service Customised TAPs
(with ringfenced max
TAPs providers financial allocations)
Increased local
Implemented TLIU (CSIR), Mintek production &
TAPs
competitiveness
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10. Foundry TAP Programme summary
Outcomes
• 24 foundry firms received TAPs.
• 14 firms currently have contracts directly or indirectly to SOCs.
• 5 firms secured new contracts during or after TAP programme.
Highlights
• RIFT Human Capital Development – Group composed of all young female engineers are at
Freiberg University in Germany for their Masters Programme (Advanced Foundry
Technologies). CPUT group of students will depart in October 2012 for Rwth Aachen and
Rzeszow University, Poland .Internship Programme through Mintek for foundries.
• Technical Expertise - Lean manufacturing principles implementation.
• Yield estimation tool & Costing tool – Assist firms to cost products efficiently.
• RPT Test Equipment – Is a tool or equipment that determines melt quality prior to pouring.
(Enhanced during the TAP Programme to use compressed air).
Before Test After Test
RPT Test Equipment
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11. Review of TLP strategy
Current TAP Infrastructure
intervention areas expansion
Access to
Technology Platforms and
Shared Technology
Facilities
Access to
Assessment
Technical Expertise
(High-end) Technical Skills Review
Development
Design and Tooling Support Human Capital Development
Technology Grant Expanded
Public Procurement
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12. Conclusion
• TLP focus: longer term competitiveness,
sustainability
• Your inputs are requested for improving TLP
outcomes & impact

13. Dankie
Enkosi
Ha khensa
Re a leboga
Ro livhuwa
Siyabonga
Siyathokoza
Thank you