Civil Engineering December 2022 | Vol 30 No 11

38 December 2022 Civil Engineering Q Q Coordinate the efforts of government departments and social partners in the implementation of the HRD Strategy. Q Q Monitor and report on the implemen- tation of the HRD Strategy. Q Q Evaluate the impact of the HRD Strategy against agreed indicators. Aim: The HRDC aims to develop institutional synergies for an integrated Human Resource Development Strategy towards 2030 of South Africa, which will stimulate a culture of training and lifelong learning at individual, organisational and national levels to transform South Africa into a knowledge economy. The role of the HRDC and its structure of delivery includes the following: Q Q Monitoring the implementation of the Human Resource Development Strategy towards 2030. Q Q Commissioning research in the field of human resource development. Q Q Encouraging organised business, civil society, government and organised labour to invest in education and training, and to take responsibility for human resource development issues within their areas of competency. Q Q Promoting knowledge management and benchmarking at enterprise and national levels with a view to improving the effectiveness of human resource development. Q Q Leading an effective programme of advocacy and communication to build support and gain buy-in for the Human Resource Development Strategy to- wards 2030 of South Africa objectives, and to ensure effective feedback from and consultation with stakeholders. Five strategic goals that the HRDC has adopted to be achieved by 2030: Q Q Strengthened basic education and foundation programmes in Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths (STEM), Languages and Life Skills Q Q Expanded access to quality post- schooling education and training Q Q Improved research and technological innovation outcome Q Q Production of appropriately skilled people for the economy Q Q A developmental/capable state with effective and efficient planning and implementation capabilities. The HRDC has the following five programmes to achieve its strategic goals: Q Q Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths, Languages and Life skills Q Q TVET and the rest of the college system Q Q Higher education and training, research and innovation Q Q Skills for the transformed society and the economy Q Q Developmental/capable state. HRDC Private Bag X174, Pretoria, 0001 T: +27 12 943 3188 E: ramataboe.l@dhet.gov.za W: www.hrdcsa.org.za 6th Floor, 178 Francis Baard Street, Pretoria, 0001 CSIR (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research) The CSIR is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that re- searches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socioeconomic prosperity in South Africa. The organisa- tion’s work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state. The CSIR was established through an Act of Parliament in 1945 and the organisa- tion’s executive authority is the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology. The organisation plays a key role in supporting public and private sec- tors through directed research that is aligned with the country’s priorities, the organisation’s mandate and its science, engineering and technology competences. Impact is at the core of our business and the following objectives are crafted to ensure that we achieve our mission: Q Q Conduct research, development and innovation of transformative technolo- gies and accelerate their diffusion Q Q Improve the competitiveness of high- impact industries to support South Africa’s re-industrialisation by col- laboratively developing, localising and implementing technology Q Q Drive socioeconomic transformation through RD&I that supports the devel- opment of a capable state Q Q Build and transform human capital and infrastructure Q Q Diversify income and maintain financial sustainability and good governance. Our core values are EPIC and they are the driving force behind our ability to conduct cutting-edge research and technological innovation to improve the quality of life of South Africans. The CSIR pursues Excellence, celebrates People, personifies Integrity, and welcomes Collaboration. CSIR PO Box 395, Pretoria, 0001 T: +27 12 841 2911 E: enquiries@csir.co.za , W: www.csir.co.za Meiring Naudé Road, Brummeria, Pretoria East Agrément South Africa Agrément South Africa is an independent and internationally-recognised technical assessment organisation. It was established in 1969 and operates under a ministerial delegation of authority from the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure. The organisation is managed by and located at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in Pretoria. The organisa- tion establishes performance criteria and assesses the fitness-for-purpose of innovative and non-standard construc- tion products and systems. Agrément certification, which lists uses and condi- tions where necessary, offers assurance to specifiers including engineers, regulators, financial institutions and end users of fitness-for-purpose and quality assurance, thereby facilitating the introduction of new products into the market. Certification is also deemed to satisfy the requirements of the National Building Regulations. The organisation is a founding member of the World Federation of Technical Assessment Organisations. Agrément South Africa PO Box 72381, Lynnwood Ridge, 0040 T: +27 12 841 3708 E: agrement@agrement.co.za, W: www.agrement.co.za Building 17B 2nd Floor CSIR Campus, Meiring Naudé Road, Brummeria, Pretoria IDT (Independent Development Trust) As one of the country’s leading develop- ment agencies, the primary function of the IDT is to add value to the national develop- ment agenda of government. It does this through its business model that is grounded in the delivery of innovative and sustainable development programmes that will make a measurable difference to the levels of poverty and underdevelopment. The IDT works and interfaces with government and communities to alleviate and eradicate