Business Unity Business Unity South Africa South Africa

BUSABUSA

The Business Case for Business The Business Case for Business UnityUnity

Done properly, business unity will deliver improved:- Domestic investor and business confidence; International investor & business confidence; Effectiveness & efficacy of Transformation & BEE; Savings due to the efficient running of business organisations; Co-operation between Govt. & Business and thus the

narrowing of the gulf of the leadership of these social partners, and consequently; and

Economic Growth and poverty alleviation.

Who is BUSAWho is BUSA

BUSA is the voice of organised business at both national and international levels, and will proactively by means of effective co-ordination, dynamically address different business views.

THE VISION OF BUSATHE VISION OF BUSA

BUSA is a unified and fully representative organisation that contributes to a vibrant, transforming and growing economy in South Africa

THE MISSION OF BUSATHE MISSION OF BUSABUSA aims to ensure that organised

business plays a constructive role, within the context of the country’s economic growth, development and transformation goals, in achieving an environment in which businesses of all sizes and in all sectors can thrive, expand and be competitive both nationally and internationally

OBJECTIVES• Principal representative of business in

South Africa

• Promote broad-based BEE

• Advance job creation and poverty

alleviation

• Play a meaningful role in overall

development in South Africa

BUSA

Business Unity South Africa

CHAMSA UNISECTORALS CORPORATE ASSOCIATIONS

PROFESSIONAL

ASSOCIATIONS

MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES OF THE SAME STANDING

Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CHAMSA)

1. AHI

2. Foundation for African Business and Consumer Services (FABCOS)

3. National African Federated Chambers of Commerce (NAFCOC)

4. South African Chamber of Business (SACOB)

Professional Associations

Association for the Advancement of Black Accountants of South Africa (ABASA)

Association of Black Securities and Investment Professionals (ABSIP) Black Lawyers Association (BLA) Black Management Forum (BMF) South African Black Technical and Allied Careers Organization

(SABTACO) South African Institute of Black Property Practitioners (SAIBPP)

Corporate Associations

Black Business Executive Circle (BBEC) Congress of Business and Economics (CBE) National Black Business Caucus (NBBC) South Africa Foundation

UNISECTORALS Agri SA African Minerals and Energy Forum (AMEF) Banking Council Black Information Technology Forum (BITF) Building Industries Federation of South Africa (BIFSA) Chamber of Mines of South Africa(COM) Chemical and Allied Industries’ Association (CAIA) Insurance Industry Employer Association (IIEA) Life Offices Association (LOA) National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA) Retailers’ Association Road Freight Employers Association (RFEA) South African Communications Forum (SACF) South African Federation of Civil Engineering Contractors (SAFCEC) South African Insurance Association (SAIA) South African Petroleum Industry Association (SAPIA) Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of South Africa (SEIFSA)

AGM

THE GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE OF BUSA

COUNCIL(Gives broad mandateswithin Council’s policyparameters/corporategovernance/strategy

formulation)

ManagementCommittee

(Day-to-day operations/ specific mandates on

urgent matters)

Social Policy Committee(Formulates social

policy recommendations)

Economic Policy Committee(Formulates economic

policy recommendations)

Transformation Policy Committee(Formulates BEE/transformation

policy recommendations)

Task Group Task Group Task Group Task Group Task Group Task Group

Chaired by President

Chaired by President

Chaired by Chairman

LEADERSHIP STRUCTURELEADERSHIP STRUCTUREBUSA is led by:

PRESIDENT :Patrice MotsepeChairman :Attie du PlessisVice President(Professional Orgs): Futhi Mtoba Vice President(Chamsa) :Franklin SonnVice President(Corporate Orgs) :Derek CooperVice President(Unisectorals) :Cas Coovadia

LEADERSHIP STRUCTURELEADERSHIP STRUCTURE

Standing Committee and Committee Chair Persons:-

Economic Policy: Dennis Dykes

Social Policy: Jimmy Manyi

Transformation Policy: Sindi Zilwa

Education & Training : Vusi Mabena

SOME KEY PRINCIPLESSOME KEY PRINCIPLES

Some KEY principles guiding the leadership and operations of BUSA are:-

Mutual trust and respect; Equality of votes for unequal financial contribution; Diligent co-operation with all our Social Partners foremost of

whom are Government and Labour; In general, serious discouragement of block voting; and Thorough and robust deadlock braking mechanisms.

CONCLUDING REMARKSCONCLUDING REMARKS

BUSA is about

Sustainable ECONOMIC GROWTH and BLACK ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT

Thus, it focuses on facilitating the effective implementation of:-

1. the GDS Agreement and other growth and development related initiatives,

2. The BEE Act and other related transformation initiatives,

3. Improved inputs by organised business into Nedlac &

4. Free enterprise friendly macro-economic policies

UNITY IS STRENGTH

Job Creation – The Business Trust

Business Trust Business Trust

Role– To combine the resources of Business and

Government in areas of common interest to enhance the achievement of national objectives.

Business TrustBusiness Trust

Vision– The Trust shares the vision of a nation built

through the process of conciliation, reconstruction, development and growth in which business is a trusted social partner.

Business TrustBusiness Trust

Mission– To develop and support partnerships to build

capacity and reduce unemployment in South Africa.

Focus– Will be on enterprises, the unemployed and

communities in need of rehabilitation.

Business TrustBusiness Trust

Support for unemployed – The Trust will:– Promote private participation;– Provide information to participants in the

programme;– Provide technical support to the Department of

Public Works;– Encourage innovative labour intensive

programmes.

Business TrustBusiness Trust

Community rehabilitation- The trust will:– Facilitate increased financial investment;– Support business development;– Support skills development especially for the

unemployed;– Procure private sector support for social development;– Provide appropriate management support for

programme implementation and help to strengthen local institutions where appropriate.

Business TrustBusiness Trust

Enterprise Development – The Trust will:– Develop a programme to provide concise information

to decision makers on investment & employment;– Expand the transaction support programme for small

business initiated in the tourism sector & extend the work on market development;

– Support the streamlining of regulation where this will have a positive impact on employment.

Employment Equity Employment Equity

DR. ELIZE STRYDOM

WHY DOES BUSA SUPPORT WHY DOES BUSA SUPPORT EMPLOYMENT EQUITY? (1)EMPLOYMENT EQUITY? (1)

- BUSA signed off on EEA at Nedlac

- It makes good business sense

- brings diversity into the workplace

- leads to creative approaches & solutions

- helps to open untapped markets

- a representative business creates opportunities

- draws new customers

- draws investors

WHY DOES BUSA SUPPORT WHY DOES BUSA SUPPORT EMPLOYMENT EQUITY? (2)EMPLOYMENT EQUITY? (2)

- It is crucial for country’s future & success

- creates employment opportunities for previously disenfranchised

- leads to social and economic empowerment

- leads to further job creation

- leads to greater equity and equality in society

- promotes economic growth

WHAT IS BUSA DOING TO WHAT IS BUSA DOING TO PROMOTE EMPLOYMENT PROMOTE EMPLOYMENT

EQUITY? (1)EQUITY? (1)- Creates awareness & provides training

- conducts workshops- participates in National Roadshows by Nedlac partners

- Promotes compliance- urge members to submit EE Reports- remind members of deadlines for EE reports

- Prioritises transformation in business- Transformation Policy Committee

WHAT IS BUSA DOING TO WHAT IS BUSA DOING TO PROMOTE EMPLOYMENT PROMOTE EMPLOYMENT

EQUITY? (2)EQUITY? (2)- Participates actively in CEE

- developed Codes of Good Practice & TAGs on- EE plans- HIV/AIDS in the workplace- persons with disabilities - human resources practices- sexual harassment

- compiles annual reports for Minister- develops awards system for deserving employers

- Recognises deserving employers- BMF awards

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE WHAT ARE SOME OF THE CHALLENGES?CHALLENGES?

- Alignment of policies- Alignment of EE Plans with Sector Charters- Manage EE amidst global events &

international financial markets- Develop strategies to retain younger

designated groups- Promote EE without inducing skills flight- Impact of HIV/AIDS

TrainingTraining

VUSI MABENA

COMMITMENT TO HUMAN COMMITMENT TO HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENTRESOURCES DEVELOPMENT

Human Resources Development (HRD) is the cornerstone of success for economic growth and development.

HRD includes literacy and numeracy training, technical and skills development and leadership and management development.

BUSA supported the GDS agreement in various initiatives.

COMMITMENT TO THE COMMITMENT TO THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

SUMMITSUMMIT

Literacy initiatives: ABET Practitioner learnership grants through ETDP.

Active participation in learnership campaigns for the unemployed.

Sector Charters make provision for learnership programmes.

Use of Labour Centres and/or Employment and Skills Development Agencies.

STRENGTHENING OF SETAsSTRENGTHENING OF SETAs

Platform for Business SETA representatives to support each other in meeting the GDS targets.

Continuous review of the business’ progress relating to the GDS agreement.

Encourage the participation of Senior Management at SETA Boards.

NATIONAL EDUCATION AND NATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING AGENDATRAINING AGENDA

Dedicated Sub-committee on Education and Training (SCET):

- National Skills Authority (NSA)

- National Board for Further Education and Training (NBFET)

- South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)

BROAD CHALLENGESBROAD CHALLENGES

Setting realistic National Skills Development Strategic Objectives with achievable targets.

Implementing a less bureaucratic SETA processes that will encourage SMEs to participate actively in the levy and grant system.

Adequate support for the SAQA Adequate Government funding for the FETs

BEE BEE

JIMMY MANYI

BBBEE ACT OF 2003BBBEE ACT OF 2003

BUSA Supports BBBEEPromote Black Middle Class – Alleviate

Poverty Industry charters gaining momentumR100 bn Financial Services

ChallengesChallenges

Fronting – Overt- Covert

Naked emperor phenomena Late payment of SMEs Potential conflicts – Charter / Charter

Charter / CGP BEE negative perception Risky

Transactions Belowmarket value

Impact of HIV/AIDS

Minister working on BEE

Advisory Council

Codes of GoodPractice

CONCLUSIONCONCLUSION

Fronting to be dealt withBUSA to champion BBBEE and enhance

business confidenceEarly payment of SMEsPPP on support structures for SMEs

(Harmonisation process)

BUSA – NEDLAC & BUSA – NEDLAC & SOCIAL DIALOGUESOCIAL DIALOGUE

KAIZER MOYANI

IntroductionIntroduction

Social dialogue imperative for democracySA’s tripartite model envy of many

countries

Structures of Social DialogueStructures of Social Dialogue

BUSA – voice of Business ECC

- Protection of vulnerable workers / sustainability- Sectoral determinations passed- Current investigations

CEE- Transformation through EE- Job creation / retention / poverty alleviation

NEDLAC- “democracy at work”- Chambers and committees

Labour Market ChamberLabour Market Chamber

BUSA representation and mandating process

Legislation and regulatory instruments considered

GDS agreements

Section 77 Standing CommitteeSection 77 Standing Committee

Socio-economic interests of workers vs. stability and growth

Peace and cooperationExamples (NUM – against job losses due to

strong currency)Win-win position or minimum impact

Opportunities & ChallengesOpportunities & Challenges

Participation – ownership of the lawUnderstanding & compliance enhanced Commitment of Minister of Labour to

NEDLAC

- Other government departments?