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ANNUAL REPORT 2007

Discover how the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) contributes to the economic growth of South Africa and Africa by providing value-added standardization services. Learn about their transformational interventions and achievements in different sectors.

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ANNUAL REPORT 2007

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  1. ANNUAL REPORT 2007 ... looking out for you

  2. To offer value-added standardisation services on an ethical and principled basis that uplifts the African standard and empowers South African industry to compete vigorously towards increased market access. In so doing, the SABS contributes to the economic growth of South Africa and Africa as a whole within a framework that protects consumers and the environment by promoting uncompromised quality of products and services Our Mission

  3. Transformational interventions to become a world-class, international best-practice organization by 2010 include: business re-engineering process customer relations management programmes management control system performance management competency development job evaluation Highlights: General

  4. Met its principal KPI target of producing standards at a total cost of R1 500 per page Exceeded all other quantitative KPIs as set by the dti Continued to produce standards more quickly than the internationally accepted benchmark Highlights: Standards Division

  5. NUMBER OF DAYS TO PRODUCE A STANDARD Number of days to produce a standard

  6. Implemented a strategic plan aligned with government policy re technical regulations Aligning business model and activities to establish a method to best carry out the regulatory mandate changes in the way regulatory activities are conducted moving towards more effective inspection functions Highlights: Regulatory Division

  7. Implementing a business re-engineering process aimed at improving efficiency, effectiveness and customer service ...to be supportive of clients ...to add value to clients' businesses Highlights: SABS Commercial (Pty) Ltd

  8. 35 standards were published in this sector, including: Revised standards for unleaded petrol, and automotive diesel fuel A new standard for bio-diesel, which was welcomed by the new bio-fuels industry SABS worked closely with DST and DME to build capability for full bio-diesel and bio-ethanol testing A standard on the Globally Harmonized System of classification and labelling of chemicals (GHS) was published and is proposed for regional (SADC) adoption Significant investment has been made in new equipment for chemical laboratories, including training and consultation with the University of Graz, Austria as a strategic partner on quality assurance Highlights: Chemical Industry

  9. 273 standards were published in this sector Through accreditation by SANAS as well as the international IECEE CB Scheme, the laboratories offer exporters the advantage of test results being accepted across most of the developed world The laboratories have positioned themselves to compete in testing products for the telecommunications industry Awareness sessions on regulatory requirements were conducted at ports of entry 100 illegal imports and companies with unpaid levies were identified in this sector, and are being dealt with Highlights : Electrotechnology

  10. 40 standards were published in this sector, including Road transport management systems Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems Managing health and safety at live events (such as concerts and soccer matches) Product consignments are inspected on behalf of purchasing authorities such as SANDF, SAPS, SA Navy, SA Medical Services, SA Air Force, PROMAT, etc. Quality management certification is offered to a wide range of service providers, such as car rental, cleaning/ hygiene, financial, healthcare, security, training, etc Highlights : Services sector

  11. 65 standards were published in this sector, including: Aloe raw material, to assist the aloe industry Management of risks associated with use of medical devices Quantity and marking requirements for cosmetic products A new regulatory fishery forum was established with representation from all major industries A new state-of-the-art chromatographic instrument was commissioned to match SABS capabilities with those of any residue laboratory worldwide Commercial activities achieved a 35% growth in revenue as a result of its focus on service delivery Highlights : Food and health

  12. 519 standards were published in this sector, including a 10 part international standard for lifejackets and personal flotation devices A standard for non-pressure paraffin stoves became compulsory on 1 January 2007 The inspectorate for plastic carrier bags and flat bags was substantially increased and 1350 surveillance inspections conducted. An MoU was signed with the National Housing and Building Regulatory Council (NHBRC) for collaboration in the management of building material quality Highlights : Mechanical and materials

  13. 63 standards were published in this sector, including a nine-part standard on load securement on vehicles to assist law-enforcement authorities in determining "insecure loads" under the National Road Traffic Act Significant capital investment was made in laboratories and the seatbelt testing facility is one of the most modern in the world A certification scheme was launched for the installation of auto glass in motor vehicles The East London automotive testing facility is being upgraded to raise its emission testing capability from the Euro 2 to Euro 3/4 level. Highlights : Transportation

  14. A team of predominantly black designers took top honours at the 2006 Design Excellence Awards for their induction casting machine for platinum jewellery A Design for Development Lekgotla was hosted at the Innovation Hub, including participants from Botswana, Kenya, Nigeria and Uganda This was supported by an exhibition of products designed on the African continent A bi-monthly newsletter has been issued to the Network of African Designers (NAD) to promote greater contact among members Highlights : Design Institute

  15. Revenue increased by 15% compared to the previous financial year Total expenditure increased by 12% Operating profit before taxation and financing increased by R42,9 million Restatement of 2006 results to account for long service leave liability of R17 million after taxation Group capital expenditure totalled R37,2 million (2006:R30,6 million) Unqualified audit opinion Highlights: Financial results

  16. YTD March 2007 results

  17. Revenue – year on year comparison

  18. Revenue – year on year comparison

  19. Expenses – year on year comparison

  20. 1. Support national & regional imperatives Training to 82 SMMEs in clothing, textile, civil & brick making field 50 SMMEs were supported through subsidy scheme to test their products To date 63 standards SADC - harmonised Provided training to standards institutes in Botswana & Lesotho Performance against dti objectives Promoting broader participation, equity and redress in the economy (1)

  21. 2. Preferential procurement 54% of procurement spend from BEE suppliers 3. Employment equity Black professional staff – 47% PDI – 68% Female – 41% Performance against dti objectives Promoting broader participation, equity and redress in the economy (2)

  22. 1. Group sustainable growth Commercial revenue increased with 12% Publication sales of R12,3 million achieved (Target R6 million) Number of days to complete a standard reduced from 185 to 177 days Cost per page of standard of R1440 achieved Performance against dti objectives Promoting co-ordinated implementation of accelerated and shared growth initiative (1)

  23. 2. Increase market access for export of goods 558 new and revised standards produced 100% inspecting & testing of local imports and exports of all fishery products SABS is a full member of ISO, IEC, PASC, OIML, SADCSTAN, SADCMEL 3. Improving market relevance & recognition All commercial accreditation and certification operations retained their accreditation. Performance against dti objectives Promoting co-ordinated implementation of accelerated and shared growth initiative (2)

  24. Human capital development 35 university graduates and technikon students did internships and experiential training with SABS 11 trainees were offered permanent employment after their successful training 118 bursaries including MBA for managers were awarded Performance against dti objectives Contributing towards building skills, technology and infrastructure platforms

  25. Broaden our stakeholder base and secure & maintain interest in standards development Expand services in important markets to support new industrial policy Capacity variances in SADC for success of regional integration IT infrastructure – adequate and reliable functioning Need for major refurbishment of ageing technical infrastructure Recruiting and retaining scarce technical skills Physical security Successful exit of Regulatory division Challenges

  26. THE END ... looking out for you

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