Printing SA Annual Report 2024/2025

6. Special Projects IEC Ballot Printing Printing SA was successful in its bid to provide Quality Assurance for the IEC NPE 2024 Elections in South Africa. This project generated much-needed revenue for the organisation and contributed positively to its financial performance. A total of 45 staff members were employed specifically for this project, which was executed over a period of 30 days. The project was concluded successfully, meeting all stipulated requirements and objectives within the defined scope. Printing SA Investments The Board of Printing SA initiated an open tender process to appoint a new investment manager, following a relationship of over a decade with the previous investment managers. Three investment management companies were shortlisted (including the current investment manager) as part of this process. Ultimately, Investec Wealth Management was appointed as the new investment manager, based on their proposal of a “Non-profit Investment Vehicle,” which was deemed to be the most suitable and comprehensive solution for Printing SA’s investment needs. Consolidation of Banking The Board of Printing SA endorsed the consolidation of banking, which was previously represented by three banking institutions. First National Bank was appointed based on product offering and pricing structures, which will also streamline Printing SA’s operational needs that supports our lean structure. 7. International Affiliations FESPA Printing SA continued its international affiliation with FESPA, based in the UK with a global footprint. Printing SA envisages to leverage stronger benefit from membership with FESPA in the coming years, with the Managing Director playing a more intimate role with understanding

the strategic link between Printing SA and FESPA. With the financial position of FESPA strengthening, Printing SA was able to secure funding for strategic initiatives. WORLD PRINT AND COMMUNICATION FORUM (WPCF) Printing SA continued to utilise this body as a global voice for the Print community. The WPCF is a collaborative platform for the world’s major transnational and national printing associations to work together to promote the development and prosperity of the global printing industry. WPCF also facilitates and encourages communication with other parts of the print value chain to further develop the print and communication market through international and cross-industry collaboration and knowledge-sharing. A meeting was recently held at DRUPA 2024 with 9 international associations from India, China, Korea, USA, Nepal, Europe, South Africa, Japan, and Hong Kong, where matters of global importance were tabled. Printing SA’s representations were robustly proffered to review the organisations focus so that the true essence of print in the current economic landscape is addressed. 8. Local Affiliations FP&M SETA Printing SA continues to maintain a strong working relationship with the FP&M SETA for the greater good of the Printing and Packaging Industry training needs. Dr Mahomed - past CEO, continued to serve and represent Printing SA on the FP&M SETA Board, and Dr Felleng Yende – FP&M SETA CEO, serves on the Printing SA Board. Printing SA expanded its partnership with the FP&M SETA to address issues of youth empowerment through skills development, women empowerment through skills development, career exhibitions to promote the industry, and skills development of unemployed to fill the skills gap in the industry among other issues. The FP&M SETA remains a strong alliance of Printing SA to a achieve a myriad of our objectives for the industry.

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