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CSIR strategic and annual
performance plan for 2017/18
A presentation to the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on
Science and Technology
4 May 2017
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Presentation outline
• Our mandate
• The CSIR at a glance
• Strategic objectives
• Annual plan (2017/18)
• Scientific and industrial research programmes
• Human capital development
• Financial sustainability and governance
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351 / 411
SET base with PhD
R2.7 bn / R2.8 bn491 / 500
The CSIR is a science council, classified as a national government business enterprise
In numbers:~ R2.15 bn
Total operating income
The CSIR at a glance
Cape Town
Stellenbosch
Port Elizabeth
Durban
Pretoria
Johannesburg
72yrs
1945 - 2017
Publication
equivalents
2016/17 actual (unaudited)
2017/18 planned
1 966 / 2 100
Total in SET base
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Conduct high-quality and
relevant research and
technological innovation to
foster scientific and
industrial development
• Conduct R&D aligned to
Research Impact Areas
• Specific focus on industrial
development initiatives2017/1
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Build and transform
human capital
• Transform SET base leadership
• Employ 40 - 50 new PhDs
• Drive growth in (SA) African
principal and chief researchers
• Dedicate programmes for
employee engagement
2017/1
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Maintain financial
sustainability and good
governance
• 8% growth in total income
• Investment in infrastructure
renewal2017/1
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CSIR strategic objectives
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Foster scientific development
Foster industrial development
Human capital development
INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT
INDUSTRY
SUPPORT AND
LOCALISATION
SUPPORT OF
STATE-OWNED
COMPANIES
FLAGSHIP
PROGRAMME
SAFETY AND
SECURITYHEALTH ENERGY
BUILT
ENVIRONMENTINDUSTRY
NATURAL
RESOURCES
TRANSFORMATION, PHDs,
CHIEF RESEARCHERS
Infrastructure investment
CAMPUS MASTER PLAN
CSIR Annual plan – 2017/18
EMPLOYEE ENABLEMENT
AND ENGAGEMENT
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Conduct high-quality and
relevant research and
technological innovation to
foster scientific and
industrial development
• Conduct R&D aligned to
Research Impact Areas
• Specific focus on industrial
development initiatives2017/1
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Build and transform
human capital
• Transform SET base leadership
• Employ 40 – 50 new PhDs
• Drive growth in (SA) African
principal and chief researchers
• Dedicate programmes for
employee engagement
2017/1
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Maintain financial
sustainability and good
governance
• 8% growth in total income
• Investment in infrastructure
renewal2017/1
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CSIR strategic objectives
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CSIR unique value proposition in the South African context
Foster scientific development
Access to unique infrastructure
Provide unique support to government
Well-positioned to partner with HEIs and
private sector
Manage multidisciplinary R&D projects Assemble multidisciplinary teams
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Objective
• Conduct cutting-edge research
• Engage in human capacity development
• Develop R&D translational capability and infrastructure
• Areas of interest include:
⎯ Nanoscience and nanotechnology
⎯ Synthetic biology
⎯ Mobile intelligent autonomous systems
Emerging research areas
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Emerging research areas
1919
journal articles
531
technology
demonstrators
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patents registered trademark
products (nanoclays)
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PhD graduates
57
MSc graduates
The Biomedical Research
Translation Institute with
University of Cape Town
High-end research infrastructure – Centre
for Nanomaterials, Nano-characterisation
Facility, High-resolution Microscopy Facility
OUTPUTS
2
spin-out companies
(Resyn, Persomics)
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Emerging research areas
Investment to date: R450 m (Parliamentary Grant)
2017/18 Budget: R45 m
2017/18 EXPECTED OUTPUTS
Shift from synthetic
biology to bio-
mimetics and
bioengineering
Continued growth of the
nanostructured materials
ERA – addition of nano-micro
manufacturing facility
Reprioritisation of
research programme and
alignment with Robotics
Strategy of SA
Appoint new ERA
leadership - synthetic
biology, mobile intelligent
autonomous systems
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technology
demonstrators
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patents
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journal articles
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Energy research
Objectives
• Responding to global megatrends (efficiency, renewables) while addressing national
research priorities
• Globally recognised as a leader in energy research
• Significant human capital development pipeline with long-term target of 200+ staff
2017/18 PLAN
• Accelerated recruitment in areas of hydrogen generation, energy efficiency and demand
response technologies
• Scoping of hydrogen production facilities with HySA and industry
• Scoping of an energy efficiency and demand response tech lab
Energy
Demand
Energy
Systems
Energy
Supply
Energy
Markets
Energy
Storage
Energy-Autonomous Campus Programme (real-world implementation)
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Energy research
Investment to date: R52 m (Parliamentary Grant)
2016/17 Budget: R50 m
2016/17 OUTPUTS
Strong regional
footprint
established
(SADC region
advisory work)
Significant new energy-research infrastructure
in solar PV testing, wind measurement, real-
time digital simulation of power system opera-
tions with hardware-in-the-loop capabilitiesjournal articles
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SET Staff
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2017/18 Budget: R70 m2017/18 PLAN
publication equivalents
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SET Staff
90
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Foster industrial development
The CSIR, in collaboration with its stakeholders:
Identifies local, national and regional
level problems and needsAddresses these through its SET
capabilities
Achieves demonstrable impact through
transfer of knowledge and technologies
Fosters strong partnerships with the
private sector
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Key objectives
• Enhance industry competitiveness, leverage industry R&D funding, create jobs, support
SMMEs, enterprise development, investment in strategic R&D-led industrial
development programmes
Programmes
• Biomanufacturing Industry Development Centre (BIDC)
• Nanomaterials Industrial Development Facility (NIDF),
• Biorefinery Industry Development Facility (BIDF) – launch: June 2017
• Photonics Prototyping Facility (PPF) – launch: February 2018
• Nano-micro Device Manufacturing Facility
Industry Innovation Programmes
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Industry Innovation Programmes
OUTPUT AND IMPACT TO DATE
1925
products in the
market
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products in
prototyping/market
testing phase
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SMMEs supported, support for
14 established industries
interns supported
113
jobs created
181
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Industry Innovation Programmes
2017/18 Budget: R35 m (R150 m required)
2017/18 PLAN
Launch the Biorefinery
Industry Development
Facility – June 2017
Launch the Photonics
Prototyping Facility -
February 2018
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products in
the market
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jobs to be
created
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SMMEs
supported
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technologies
transferred
interns
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beneficiaries
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prototypes
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Key objectives
• Provide R&D-led solutions to promote local industry competitiveness and
manufacturing efficiency
• Provide technical and business support for the development of sustainable SMMEs
• Support the development of key emerging sectors locally such as aerospace
• Beneficiation of natural resources (titanium, natural products)
• Provide support to established industries
Enterprise Development and Support Programmes
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Enterprise Development and Support Programmes
PROGRAMMES:
Enterprise creation for
development
Laser-based engineering
Transformative Defence
Industry Programme
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Expected outcomes
• Development of new black-owned enterprises in the defence industry supply chain
• Partnerships with multinationals leading to local manufacturing in the aerospace
sector
• Improved manufacturing efficiency and local competiveness
• Improved energy consumption in manufacturing entities
• Local manufacturing for titanium based products
Enterprise Development and Support Programmes
2017/18 PLAN
180
SMMEs
supported
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techno-economic and
energy efficiency
assessments completed
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technology
transfers
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technology
interventions in
established industry
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Challenge
• Lack of black-owned enterprises in defence sector
• Decline in radar and electronic warfare skills
Research and development
• CSIR and DoD partnered to support black-owned enterprises in the defence sector
with technology, enterprise and human capital development
Supporting technology based entrepreneurs in the
defence sector
OUTCOME
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engineering and
management jobs created
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black-owned
SMMEs supported
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over 5 years
R365 m
radar and electronic warfare
technology demonstrators
2017/18 PLAN
3 - 5 new SMMEs (Optronics,
aeronautics and cyber)
3 - 5 new technologies
transferred
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Flagship programmes
Challenge
• Harnessing the multidisciplinary nature of the CSIR to address societal challenges
• Large, short-term (3 – 4 years), integrative projects
Programmes
• Safety and Security Flagship Programme
• Health Flagship Programme
OUTCOMES
> R100 m additional resources
and or direct contract research
funding leveraged as a result of
flagship activities or platforms
developed
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technologies
adopted
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technologies
demonstrated in
relevant environment
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Flagship programmes
Impact
• Anti-rhino poaching operations centre established at Skukuza in Kruger National Park
- SANParks now wants to extend to other parks
• Umbiflow successfully demonstrated during a clinical study involving 2 200 expectant
mothers in Mamelodi. DoH Minister Motsoaledi wants Umbiflow in every SA clinic
• Over 5.5m registered on Health Patient Registry System at more than 1 849 clinics
Roll out of Umbiflow
technology with support of
MRC, DoH and The Gates
Foundation:
• 10 new clinics in SA
• 3 new regions in Africa
• Foetal defect prevalence
study across India
Further support and
establishment of situational
awareness capabilities to
SANParks and SAPS
Commercialisation of
CMore, Umbiflow,
Cellnostics
New technologies:
Cloudnostics,
Cardioflow
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Key partnerships
The CSIR partners with government entities, education institutions, state-owned
companies and the private sector in:
Higher education
institutions
State-owned
companies
Government
Depts. & entitiesPrivate sector
• Developing human capital
• Stimulating scientific and industrial
development
• Creating competitive market
offerings
• Driving community upliftment
• Enabling enterprise development
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2017/18 Creating platforms for stakeholder engagement
• CSIR Conference (5-6 October, 2017)
• Showcasing CSIR work and capabilities
• Engaging with industry to for a better understanding of sector requirements
• Streaming conference proceedings to CSIR regional centres, and expanding foot-print
through science exhibitions in outlying areas
• Infrastructure launches and technology showcases
• Exhibitions of CSIR infrastructure for specific user industries
• Launch of the Biorefinery Industry Development Facility in Durban, and the Photonics
Prototyping Facility in Pretoria
• CSIR Live to demonstrate CSIR technologies to public and private sector
• Host Technology Demonstrator Day in Pretoria to facilitate technology licencing
CSIR Stakeholder Engagement
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2017/18 Engagement initiatives
• Improving public understanding of science
• Partner with community radio stations for more programmes with science content and
profile scientists taking about topical matters in vernacular languages
• Continue with the “Ideas that Work” campaign
• Encouraging youth to take up careers in science
• Profile young African scientists talking about their work in their vernacular languages
• The CSIR Roadshow/Scientist@work initiative to deliver free lectures and
demonstrations on science and engineering topics
• Career days with tailored exhibitions
• Use of CSIR laboratories at universities to educate students in local communities on
specific topics - Cybersecurity at University of Venda, Food and Nutrition at Fort Hare.
CSIR community engagement
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Conduct high-quality and
relevant research and
technological innovation to
foster scientific and
industrial development
• Conduct R&D aligned to
Research Impact Areas
• Specific focus on industrial
development initiatives2017/1
8
Build and transform
human capital
• Transform SET base leadership
• Employ 40 – 50 new PhDs
• Drive growth in (SA) African
principal and chief researchers
• Dedicate programmes for
employee engagement
2017/1
8
Maintain financial
sustainability and good
governance
• 8% growth in total income
• Investment in infrastructure
renewal2017/1
8
CSIR strategic objectives
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Human capital
Challenges
• SET staff transformation
• Low number of SET staff with PhDs
• Declining numbers of chief researchers
• Retention of senior SET staff
Programmes• Pipeline development
• Strategic investments in bursary programmes,
scholarships and intern programmes
• Career ladders
• Structured development pathways for CSIR
researchers
• Young Researchers Establishment Fund
• Targeted funding for early career scientist
development
• Senior Researcher Acceleration Programme
• Targeted support and funding for accelerated
development of leading mid-career scientists
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Human capital
Outcomes (2022)
• Increased transformation in SET leadership
• SET staff with PhDs: at least 30%
• Increase chief researchers to at least 30
• Increased number of (SA) African and female principal
and chief researchers
2017/18 Plans
• Review of SET leadership qualification profiles
• Employ additional 40 - 50 PhDs
• Employ/develop 2-3 chief researchers (ERA leaders,
Energy Centre, current vacancies)
• Accelerated development of (SA) African and female
senior and principal researchers
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Attraction and retention of key skills
• Strategic recruitment programme
• Growth path for leadership and core talent
• Talent and succession management
• Rewards and recognition policies
Employee wellness programmes
• Employee assistance programme
• Sports and recreation programme
• Specialist portfolios e.g. safety, health, environment,
benefits
2017/18 Plan
• Develop comprehensive HR strategy
• Implement/enhance staff engagement platforms (Ethics
hotline, Transformation and Employment Equity
Committee)
• Employee morale survey
• Review and streamline recruitment processes
• Implement women empowerment programme
Maintain top employer status
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Conduct high-quality and
relevant research and
technological innovation to
foster scientific and
industrial development
• Conduct R&D aligned to
Research Impact Areas
• Specific focus on industrial
development initiatives2017/1
8
Build and transform
human capital
• Transform SET base leadership
• Employ 40 – 50 new PhDs
• Drive growth in (SA) African
principal and chief researchers
• Dedicate programmes for
employee engagement
2017/1
8
Maintain financial
sustainability and good
governance
• 8% growth in total income
• Investment in infrastructure
renewal2017/1
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CSIR strategic objectives
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Achieve 8% growth in total income
• 5% growth in parliamentary grant
• 9% growth in public sector contract
income
• 18% growth in private sector income
• 30% growth in royalty income
• R108 m investment in PPE
• Net profit target R64 m
Maintain good governance status
• Continued clean audit status
• Target Level 2 B-BEE status
• Disabling injury frequency rate ≤ 0.2 -
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Total Income Trends
Parliamentary Grant SA Public Sector
SA Private & International Sector Royalty Income
Financial sustainability and good governance
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Vision
Develop a sustainable, smart, modern, forward-looking research
campus that meets the future needs of South Africa and the African
continent
Development principles
• Concentration, conservation, connectivity
• Accessibility, flexibility
• Distinctiveness, sustainability
• Smart, green, accessible, vehicle-free campus
Objectives
• State-of-the-art public science interface/engagements facility,
including a visitors’ centre
• Modern mega shared research laboratories
• Dedicated pre-manufacturing pilot plants
• On-site researcher accommodation
• Lifestyle centre
Renewal and upgrade of CSIR campuses
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Scientia Campus Master Plan
• Ten-year roadmap to guide the development of the Pretoria campus requiring R3 bn -
R5 bn investment to meet the requirements for the desired research campus of the
future
CMP Road Map
Campus Master PlanKey programmes (2017 – 2027)
Phase 1
(2016 – 2021)
• Visitors’ Centre
• Shared laboratory
• Energy-autonomous campus
• Residential block
Phase 2
(2021 – 2031)
• New pilot and pre-manufacture facilities
• New knowledge commons
• Internal transit system
Long Term
• Northwest entrance
• Parkades at all entrances
(vehicle-free campus)
• New research and pilot facilities as required
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Energy-autonomous Campus Programme
Background
• Future energy systems: distributed power sources, with the
emergence of “prosumers” (consumers and producers)
• Technology and systems innovations are required to design,
build and operate such energy systems in an optimal manner
• The business model of utilities will be affected
Response: Energy-autonomous Campus Programme
• Demonstrate how to cost-efficiently design and operate an
energy system based on distributed, fluctuating renewables
• Implementation across all CSIR campuses
• Eskom is a partner in this programme
• First solar PV plants (1 MW) and a fleet of electric vehicles are
operational, wind measurement and biogas environmental
impact assessment ongoing
• Integration of storage in form of batteries, hydrogen, flywheels
being assessed
Key outcomes
• System design/operations, technology demonstration, future
utility business model
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