Gauteng Technical Manufacturing Initiative

Education and continuous skills development are the means for increasing productivity, social participation and thus inclusive growth for any society. This is particularly true for countries with deeply entrenched inequality and poverty.

The short supply of skilled personnel is a serious obstacle to the competitiveness of our industry.

In 1998 the Skills Development Act was rolled out in an effort to aid the further development of skills within the South African workforce by encouraging workplaces to become active learning environments and make provisions for ongoing education and skills development.

Workforce Development

Technology advances offer numerous opportunities for the future of workforce development. Even now, employees who used to do repetitive assembly or inspection tasks are advancing their careers into higher-level positions that require problem-solving skills.

Meanwhile, manufacturers still need a large number of skilled workers to fill job openings

The manufacturing industry was being transformed by Industry 4.0 even before the pandemic, with features such as the use of big data and automation creating more efficient systems and processes.

Industry 4.0 is shorthand for the idea we are in the fourth industrial revolution, with advancement of technologies blurring the difference between physical and digital products.

The adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies can be difficult and expensive, but in a world which is increasingly digital, it is imperative for manufacturers to adapt if they are to survive.

Manufacturing Marketing

As a manufacturer, you likely rely heavily on a direct, distribution or dealer sales force for growth. The founders of manufacturing plants and factories were instrumental in building the business from the ground-up through street smarts, sweat, and hustle. However, markets are evolving and there is a need to dust off the old boots and get back to basics – albeit from a much greater vantage point and with more powerful tools to reach new local and global markets.

The good news is that growth in the manufacturing business is quite plausible and you can get into this venture with little or medium investment. Once the business expands, you can then consider going large scale.

If you are still not sure what manufacturing business to venture in, here are 5 easy manufacturing business ideas that you can start with medium investment.

- Kids’ Toys Manufacturing

- Optical frame manufacturing

- Packaging box and cartons

- Disposal cup

- Customized T-Shirt printing

South Africa has developed an established, diversified manufacturing base that has shown its resilience and potential to compete in the global economy.

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GTMI

Gauteng Technical Manufacturing initiative acknowledge the hard work and commitment displayed by Prof. Tshepo Mahanuke during his tenure and we wish him a successful future in his new role as we also look forward to continuing our contribution to society under new leadership.





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