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A future opportunity to apply for recognition as a leader in productivity improvement across various sectors. The awards aim to highlight best practices and drive national productivity growth.
- Who it is for:
- businesses, labour organisations, and public sector entities that demonstrate high levels of productivity
- How to act on it:
- Submit an application or nomination through the Productivity SA website for consideration
An annual awards event that recognises outstanding performance in productivity across the business, labour, and public sectors. It serves as both a platform for awareness and a formal recognition of excellence.
- Who it is for:
- businesses, labour organisations, and public sector entities that demonstrate high levels of productivity
- How to act on it:
- Submit an application or nomination through the Productivity SA website for consideration
African countries and businesses are invited to join PAPA to gain access to technical cooperation with the Japan Productivity Centre and participate in Kaizen initiatives supported by NEPAD and JICA under TICAD VI. Membership supports productivity-driven growth and competitiveness across Africa.
- Who it is for:
- African countries, businesses in Africa, national productivity organisations in Africa
- How to act on it:
- Contact Productivity SA to express interest in joining PAPA and inquire about application procedures.
A 24-month programme designed to improve productivity and ensure job sustainability for South African enterprises, particularly SMMEs, in KwaZulu-Natal through targeted support and interventions.
- Who it is for:
- South African enterprises, especially SMMEs in KwaZulu-Natal
- How to act on it:
- Apply through Productivity SA in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (dti) as part of the broader Workplace Challenge Programme framework
A curated collection of video content and real-world case studies from the International Labour Organization (ILO) that highlight productivity improvements, sustainable enterprises, and best practices in the workplace. These resources are designed to support learning and practical application across industries.
- Who it is for:
- businesses, industry professionals, and organisations interested in productivity and decent work
- How to act on it:
- Visit the Productivity SA website and navigate to the ILO Videos & Case Studies section
This report by Productivity SA examines the impact of local content requirements on productivity in the South African automotive industry, comparing South Africa’s approach with those of Brazil, Russia, India, and China. It provides insights into policy effectiveness and implications for achieving the SAAM 2035 goal of 60% local content.
- Who it is for:
- automotive industry stakeholders, government policymakers, researchers, and local suppliers
- How to act on it:
- Visit the Productivity SA website and navigate to the article titled 'Productivity in the South African Automotive Industry 2026' to access and download the full report
The Workplace Challenge Programme supports enterprises to improve productivity, strengthen competitiveness and secure jobs, using Kaizen methodologies, skills development, cluster development and continuous improvement systems. It is funded by the dtic and administered by Productivity SA.
- Who it is for:
- enterprises and entrepreneurs (including SMMEs) seeking productivity improvement, competitiveness strengthening and job security
- How to act on it:
- The document does not describe an application/registration route; it only states that the programme supports enterprises and is administered by Productivity SA.