Printing SA Annual Report 2024/2025

Member Confidence Initiatives

Member Support for QCTO Registration Members assisted with registering as SDPs and Trade Test Centres: • KZN Chamber: 14 of 14 target achieved • Western Cape: 15 of 15 target achieved • Central Chamber: 5 of 11 target achieved Discretionary Grants Management Historical Grants (Pre-2023) • 37 historical grants identified totalling R6,232,500 • 10 project grants invoiced and closed: R2,416,000 2023-2024 Grants • 432 Discretionary Grants awarded across 23 skills courses • Total value: R3,990,400 • 14 skills courses utilizing grants at various completion stages 2024-2025 Applications • 184 Discretionary Grants applied across 16 skills programmes • Focus areas include: - - Foundational Learning Programme (30 grants) - - Team Leader Programme (30 grants) - - Colour Management (20 grants) - - Commercial Digital Printing (20 grants)

• Reduced processing time for Trade certificates and course certification from FP&M SETA

• Enhanced technical support for learners accessing online learning platforms

• Comprehensive guidance for companies on Trade Test Centre and Workplace registration

• Proactive outreach ensuring compliance with policy changes regarding apprentice training (effective June 30, 2024) Throughout 2024, Printing SA’s strategic focus on skills development, qualification standardisation, and industry engagement has positioned the printing and packaging sectors for sustainable growth and technological advancement. The organisation’s comprehensive training initiatives and robust industry partnerships underpin a resilient, future-ready workforce poised to meet evolving market demands.

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