Printing SA Annual Report 2024/2025

Qualifications Development Submitted to FP&M SETA Learning materials submitted for 36 qualifications across: • Electronic Pre-press (8 qualifications) • Printing (11 qualifications) • Packaging (8 qualifications) • Finishing (9 qualifications) New Qualifications in Development • Roll Machine Minder • Laminator • Commercial Digital Printing • Bag Making (4-day programme piloted for 60 apprentices) • Laminator and Slitter Re-winder Operator Trade Test Development • Partnership with NAMB for developing 11 Trade Test packages • Pilot testing planned before industry-wide approval • Expected project completion: October 2024 Secure Printing Course • 4-day training course framework developed for middle management • Aims to support companies seeking secure printing compliance Accreditation and Registration Training Provider Status • FP&M SETA re-accreditation received in April 2024 • Application submitted for QCTO Skills Development Provider (SDP) registration in December 2023 • Second phase completed January 2024

Strategic Partnerships and Future Priorities Collaborations with government agencies and industry bodies—including FP&M SETA, WESGRO, TIKZN, and the Gauteng Department of Economic Development—will drive expansion of skills programmes, including accredited learnerships and RPL initiatives, with a specific focus on inclusive participation. Upcoming priorities involve launching new courses such as Secure Printing for middle management, developing additional occupational qualifications, and enhancing digital and technical training offerings to align with industry needs. Key Achievements Skills Course Delivery (Q1 2024) • 14 skills courses delivered with 217 learners registered • Achieved above-average pass rates across all courses • Notable success in Adobe software training (85 100% pass rates) • Strong performance in specialized operator courses (Folding, Die Cutting, Guillotine operations) Trade Test Programs • 87 learners registered across various trades (TT1, TT2, TT3) • Multiple trade specializations including Lithography, Flexography, Packaging, and Mechanised Binding • TT1 Semester 1 achieved 100% pass rate with 12 learners completing successfully Strategic Partnership • Service Level Agreement signed with Workplace Skills Development Solutions (WSDP) effective May 1, 2024 • 6-month contract to manage National Office administrative functions for training delivery and development • Option to renew in 6-month increments

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