The Institute is inspired by the Brazilian National Service for Industrial Apprenticeship, SENAI Institute, whose mission is “To promote vocational and technological education, the innovation and transfer of industrial technologies, contributing to increase the competitiveness of Brazilian industry.” Dr Maponya was introduced to SENAI Institute during his business visit to Brazil, as a member of the delegation of the South African President, Hon. Jacob Zuma. He remained behind in Brazil, and was introduced to the SENAI Model. This trip to Brazil and the discussions he held with the Brazilians gave birth to the idea of establishing the Dr Richard Maponya Institute for Skills and Entrepreneurship Development.

1. DR RICHARD MAPONYA INSTITUTE FOR
SKILLS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
DEVELOPMENT – NPC
(Registration No. 2014/276904/08 )
Registered on the 9th December 2014

2. Background
The Institute is inspired by the Brazilian National Service for
Industrial Apprenticeship, SENAI Institute, whose mission is
“To promote vocational and technological education, the
innovation and transfer of industrial technologies, contributing
to increase the competitiveness of Brazilian industry.”
 Dr Maponya was introduced to SENAI Institute during his
business visit to Brazil, as a member of the delegation of the
South African President, Hon. Jacob Zuma. He remained
behind in Brazil, and was introduced to the SENAI Model.
 This trip to Brazil and the discussions he held with the
Brazilians gave birth to the idea of establishing the Dr Richard
Maponya Institute for Skills and Entrepreneurship
Development.
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3. About Dr Richard Maponya
Richard Maponya is an entrepreneur and property developer
who is best known for having built a highly successful
business empire despite the restrictions of apartheid. From
the 1950s when he started his first business, he has been
determined to see Soweto develop economically. One sign of
his dream’s being realised has been the opening of the huge
shopping precinct called Maponya Mall at the end of 2007. It
is said to have changed the face of Soweto.
In 2005 he was quoted as saying “I cannot retire. Retire and do
what? I believe that for as long as I am alive and healthy, I
must do whatever I can to benefit my community. I will work
until they sing hamba kahle. I will die with my boots on” (Ref:
Mail & Guardian, 17 Aug 2005)
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4. Vision & Goal
Vision: The Vision is to be the premier institute for technical skills,
business administration, and entrepreneurship development
Goal: Its main goal is to develop and support practicing entrepreneurs
in diverse sectors of our economy.
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5. Mission
The Institute strives to provide differentiating and unique value
offerings “THE MAPONYA WAY” to learner entrepreneurs and
future corporate/business practitioners by;
 inculcating entrepreneurship spirit and culture among the South
Africans, especially the youth and women;
 offering real life business administration and technical skills
development interventions for the self-employed, entrepreneurs,
and future corporate business practitioners in both public and
private sectors;
 facilitating practical & real time management and leadership
competencies for the public, private, not for profit, self-employment,
and entrepreneurship applications
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6. Objectives
 Promote the Dr Richard Maponya Institute as a world class
innovation institute, create a differentiated service offering from
existing institutions
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 To contribute to the reduction of unemployment in South Africa,
especially youth unemployment
 Create a culture of trust and inculcate a team ethos, develop a ‘can
do’ work ethic
 Target youth from the immediate surroundings to become role
models,
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7. Objectives (cont.)
 To achieve world class teaching, learning, research &
development, and innovation practices
 To become the institute of choice for technical skills and
entrepreneurship development in South Africa
 To assemble the best curricula developers, facilitators, tutors,
teachers, and infrastructure & support service providers
 To partner with the best and like-minded institutes and
service providers, local and international
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8. Values
 Governance & Compliance
 Highest Ethical Standards
 Accountability & Transparency
 Honesty & Integrity
 Creativity & Innovation
 Determination
 Helping Hand
 Tenacity
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9. IRDAS Model
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I = Identify Potential participants: The Institute will engage experienced talent
identification professionals to identify sources of talent and participants in the
programmes.
R = Recruit & Enroll: The Administration Shared Services of the Institute will engage in
the intensive recruitment process and enroll the successful candidates in the
programmes.
D = Development & Readiness Programme: Each participant will follow his/her own
chosen field and sector development & readiness programme, under the guidance of
experienced facilitators and field supervisors.
A = Access to Markets & Opportunities Programme: Practitioners in the various
sectors and markets will assist the learner entrepreneurs in accessing local and
international markets
S = Support & Growth Management: The MI-SED Alumni will be established to work
with approved Mentors and Coaches to provide continuous support and growth
management interventions.

10. Deliverables
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Entrepreneurs: At the end of the programme learner entrepreneurs
will be able to start and maintain their own enterprises.
Skills: The purpose is to provide access to skills, e.g. Diesel
Mechanic, to learners. They will be trained and developed in such a
way that they can compete globally.
Poverty alleviation: The Institute will train participants in technical
skills that are in demand and make them employable.
Unemployment: The Institute will recruit participants with
entrepreneurial talent, motivated to use their abilities and initiatives
to do something on their own without necessarily wanting to start
their own businesses.

11. Deliverables (cont.)
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Industrialisation: Here we look at the attractiveness of Dr Richard
Maponya Institute in the industry to the learners and the investors who
will support the programme of industrialization. The Institute will not
only focus only on a particular industry but will be a player in multiple
industries.
Global competitiveness: The Institute’s efforts will be devoted to
understanding the needs and skills that are critical to giving them the
edge and awareness of global trends ( critical skill in South Africa might
not be critical globally)
Local Economic Development: The labour market reflects the
availability of particular skills at national and regional levels. This is
affected by training and development. The Institute will impact on
the economy of the county like what the SENAI model did with the
Brazilian Economy.

12. Key
Success Factors
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For the Institute to succeed it must possess sustainable competitive
advantage.
 Market needs – technical skills, business managerial skills and
business leadership.
 Social responsibility - Action to address the country’s economy
with the Institute’s intervention.
 Expectations to deliver – employment opportunities and
entrepreneurial skills.
 Train: Train and Develop Skills & Entrepreneurship
 Incubate: Incubate SMMEs
 Supply: Supply Services to their clients (e.g. Corporate and
Municipalities)

13. Establishment
Phases
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Phase 1: Pre-Launch Preparatory Activities
Phase 2: Partners Identification and Agreements
Phase 3: Facilities Identification; Formulation of Programme Menu
Phase 4: Acquisition of Required Facilities & Equipments
Phase 5: Administrative & Management Human Resources Capacity
Phase 6: Establishment of the National Faculty & Teaching Staff
Development

14. Establishment
Phases (cont.)
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Phase 7: Putting together Educational Structure, Curricula & Courses
Development
Phase 8: Provincial Mobile Units Concept Design & Development
Phase 9: Soweto National Centre of Excellence Concept Design &
Development
Phase 10: Pilot Programme Design & Development
Phase 11: Accreditation of the Institute and Courses

15. Future Leadership
& Management Structure
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 Board of Trustees & Directors
 Chief Executive Officer
 Executive Committee
 Full Time & Adjunct Faculty
 Programme & Course Development
 General Administration

16. Future Operating
& Programme Delivery Model
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 National Head Office (Johannesburg)
 National Centre of Excellence (Soweto)
 National Mobile Unit (Soweto)
 Provincial Management & Satellite Centres (all 9 x
Provinces)
 Provincial Mobile Units (all 9 x Provinces)

17. Targeted Programme
Exit Levels
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Partnership with other Institutions of Learning (Universities,
Colleges, and Academies) to deliver programmes at various
exit levels
 Certificate Level: Technical, Commercial, Entrepreneurial
 Advanced Certificate Level: Technical, Commercial,
Entrepreneurial
 Diploma Level : Technical, Commercial, Entrepreneurial
 Degree Level: Technical, Commercial, Entrepreneurial
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 Post Graduate Level: Technical, Commercial,
Entrepreneurial

18. Strategic
Partnership
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Dr Richard Maponya Institute intends to establish national and
international strategic partnerships; and develop collaboration
models with the South African colleges, academies,
incubators, universities (of technology, traditional, and
comprehensive), public & private companies, business
schools, professional bodies, foundations, local & national
chambers of commerce & industry, bilateral chambers of
commerce & industry, Government agencies (local, provincial
and national level), and institutes with similar objectives.

19. Partnership Initiatives with
University of Johannesburg
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 Dr Richard Maponya Annual Lecture on Entrepreneurship,
which takes place annually during the Global
Entrepreneurship Week
 Archiving the entrepreneurial legacy of Dr Richard Maponya
 Dr Richard Maponya Annual Think Tank on Entrepreneurship
in July
 Dr Richard Maponya Soweto Annual Conference on
Entrepreneurship
 Formal Skills and Entrepreneurship Courses

20. Institute
Networks
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In order to be successful in the implementation of its IRDAS
MODEL, Dr Richard Maponya Institute for Skills and
Entrepreneurship Development, is inviting Professionals
& Specialists to join the Institute Networks.
The Professionals & Specialists subscribed to the Networks
will receive further and relevant communication about the
programmes of the Institute and the role they could play in
partnership with the Institute.
The Institute will run a series of workshops, seminars,
conferences and dialogues to grow the members of the
Institute Networks

21. Institute
Networks (cont.)
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Entrepreneurship Coaches & Mentors Network: This is the network
for the qualified, practicing and independent entrepreneurship
Coaches & Mentors who want to contribute to the achievement of
the objectives of Dr Richard Maponya Institute. They must also be
members and registered with a recognised professional coaching
and mentoring association/organization in South Africa and/or
international.
Intra-Trade Entrepreneurs Network: Dr Richard Maponya Institute
encourages South African entrepreneurs, especially SMMEs, to do
business with each other, and create jobs for our people. The
Institute also encourages trade with other entrepreneurs in the
continent, Africa, and the world. For this to happen we encourage
the entrepreneurs that are already practicing to register with the
Network, so that the Institute can expose them to each other and
facilitate trade.

22. Institute
Networks (cont.)
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Industry Partner Companies (Private, Public & Non-Profit)
Network: For the purpose of practical development of the
students & learner entrepreneurs Dr Richard Maponya
Institute invites all the companies in South Africa (local and
multinationals) to partner with it. These companies have
many roles to play, among others, participation by the
entrepreneurs in their supply chain, enterprise development,
awarding of scholarships, hosting of student industry tours,
workplace for training & development purpose, mentoring of
the students & learner entrepreneurs, financial support for
student & learner entrepreneurs, sponsorship & funding of
programmes (courses, seminars, conferences, lectures,
students industry tours, etc), and international educational
tours.

23. Institute
Networks (cont.)
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Partner Institutions of Higher Learning (Universities,
Colleges & Academies) Network: The Dr Richard Maponya
Institute does not intend to compete with the existing
institutions of learning in South Africa, continent, or the world.
It seeks to partner with any institution that shares similar
objectives. The Institute would like to partner with at least one
Institution of Higher Learning in each Province in South
Africa. These institutions will be crucial when Dr Richard
Maponya Institute starts expanding its programmes nationally
in 2016. It will also explore partnerships with other institutions
in Africa and internationally.

24. Institute
Networks (cont.)
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National Learner Practitioner Entrepreneurs Network: Dr
Richard Maponya Institute will be establishing partnership
with a number of universities, colleges and academies that
are offering entrepreneurship programmes in South Africa.
The Institute would like this Network to continue interacting
with those entrepreneurs who participate in the various
initiatives of the Institute and many other programmes for the
Learner Practitioner Entrepreneurs to ensure that the
entrepreneurs do not stop learning as they grow their
businesses and creating jobs.

25. Institute
Networks (cont.)
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National Students (from Higher Institutions of Learning)
Network: Dr Richard Maponya Institute is launching the
Annual Provincial Students Industry Tours for the final year
students at the Universities to visit the operations facilities of
the Industry Partner Companies (Private, Public & Non-
Profit) and learn about their sectors long before they
graduate. This Network will make sure that the Institute is
able to keep in touch with these students as they continue on
their development and professional journey.

26. Institute
Networks (cont.)
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International Learner Practitioner Entrepreneurs Network:
Dr Richard Maponya has hosted a number of international
learner practitioner entrepreneurs from the countries of the
continent, Africa, and the world. He has found these sessions
valuable as he shared his insights in entrepreneurship and
inspires them to continue advancing the economies of the
world. This Network is to make sure that all the learner
practitioner entrepreneurs that have come into contact with
him and his Institute continue exchanging knowledge with the
learner practitioner entrepreneurs in South Africa.

27. Institute
Networks (cont.)
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International Students (from Higher Institutions of Learning)
Network: Similarly, Dr Richard Maponya hosts a number of
students from a number of Business Schools from around the
world. In fact these visits inspired him to launch the National
Students (from Higher Institutions of Learning) Network
in South Africa. He believes all the students deserve the
attention of the entrepreneurs like him. This Network of
international students will be encouraged to stay in touch with
the Institute and interact with their South African peers.

28. Institute
Networks (cont.)
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Entrepreneurship Trainers, Lecturers & Facilitators
Network: This is the network for the qualified trainers,
lecturers and facilitators that have a desire, to contribute to
the achievement of the objectives of Dr Richard Maponya
Institute. They must be working for the Institution that is a
partner with Dr Richard Maponya Institute. They will be
requested to seek permission from their institutions to
participate in the Programmes of Dr Richard Maponya
Institute as trainers, lecturers, and facilitators.

29. Institute
Networks (cont.)
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Alumni Network: To qualify to be added to the Alumni Network
you must have participated in one of Dr Richard Maponya
Institute’s Annual National Lecture on Entrepreneurship,
Annual Provincial Lectures on Entrepreneurship, Quarterly
Think Tanks on Entrepreneurship, Dr Richard Maponya –
Soweto Annual Conference on Entrepreneurship, Annual
Provincial Student Industry Tours, Skills & Entrepreneurship
Development Courses/Programmes, etc.

30. Milestones
(March 2014 – February 2016)
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1st THINK TANK: Launch of the Dr Richard Maponya – University of Johannesburg
Think Tank on Entrepreneurship (26th July 2014) at the Bunting Campus of the
University of Johannesburg. The guest speakers were the Vice-Chancellor of
the University of Johannesburg, Professor Ihron Rensburg, and Dr Richard
Maponya, the Founder & Chairman of Dr Richard Maponya Institute for Skills
and Entrepreneurship Development
1st ANNUAL LECTURE: Hosted The 1st Dr Richard Maponya Annual
Lecture on Entrepreneurship, in partnership with the University of
Johannesburg on Tuesday, 18 November 2014, at the Turbine Hall in
Newtown, Johannesburg. The theme of the lecture was: Creating
Successful New Enterprises - The Key to Economic Growth of
South Africa. The lecture was delivered by Prof Robert Dale Hisrich,
the then Garvin Professor of Global Entrepreneurship and Director of
the Walker Centre for Global Entrepreneurship at the Thunderbird
School of Global Management, the world's leading school of global
business, based in Arizona, United States of America.

31. Milestones
(March 2014 – February 2016), cont.
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REGISTRATION OF THE INSTITUTE: Confirmation of the registration of
the Dr Richard Maponya Institute for Skills and Entrepreneurship
Development (9th December 2014) by the Commission for Intellectual
Property and Companies (CIPC).
1st MOU: The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
between Dr Richard Maponya Institute and the University of
Johannesburg (4th June 2015) at the Management Executive
Committee Restaurant, Madibeng Building, Auckland Park Campus,
Johannesburg.
2nd THINK TANK: Hosted The 2nd Dr Richard Maponya Institute –
University of Johannesburg Think Tank on Entrepreneurship, (19th
August 2015) at the University of Johannesburg’s Resolution Circle
Building. The guest speaker was the CEO of McDonald’s South Africa,
Mr Greg Solomon, represented by the company’s Corporate Affairs
Director, Mr Sechaba Motsieloa.

32. Milestones
(March 2014 – February 2016), cont.
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CONFERENCE NAMING: The naming of Dr Richard Maponya
Soweto Annual Entrepreneurship Conference, by the
University of Johannesburg, and the first conference taking
place on the 27th – 29th October 2015 at the Soweto Campus
of the University of Johannesburg
2nd ANNUAL LECTURE: Hosting of The 2nd Dr Richard
Maponya Annual Lecture on Entrepreneurship, in
partnership with the University of Johannesburg, on the 19th
November 2015, at Indaba Hotel. The theme of the lecture
was: Entrepreneurship Development – Brazilian and
South African Perspectives, delivered by Mr Adriano
Campolina, CEO, ActionAid International.

33. Milestones
(March 2014 – February 2016), cont.
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MANAGEMENT COMPANY OF THE INSTITUTE: COMETSA GoC
International (Pty) Ltd is officially appointed as the management
company of Dr Richard Maponya Institute for Skills and
Entrepreneurship Development, effective from the 1st January 2016. Mr
Sam Tsima, the Project Management Consultant to date, resumes the
full duties of the CEO of the Institute, while continues as the President
& Chairman of COMETSA GoC International (Pty) Ltd.
FULL TIME OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE INSTITUTE: Ms Palesa
Mabuse resumes the full time duties as the Office Administrator of Dr
Richard Maponya Institute for Skills and Entrepreneurship
Development, assisted by the Project Management Team at COMETSA
GoC International (Pty) Ltd.
INSTITUTE CONTACT DETAILS: We will be communicating the full
contact details of the office of the Institute before the end of January
2016. The offices are located at Illovo, Johannesburg.

34. The 2016
Outlook
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January 2016 - OPENING INSTITUTE OFFICE
January/February 2016 - CONFIRMATION OF THE
INSTITUTE ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMMES MENU
February – November 2016 - INAUGURAL ANNUAL
NATIONAL ROAD SHOW ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP
March 2016 - ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMMES LAUNCH: The Maponya Way
Entrepreneurship Development Programme

35. The 2016
Outlook
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January – December 2016 - SIGNING MORE LOCAL &
INTERNATIONAL MOUs
July 2016 - 3rd THINK TANK ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN
PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG
September 2016 - DR RICHARD MAPONYA ANNUAL
ENTREPRENEURSHIP CHARITY GOLF DAY
October 2016 - 2nd CONFERENCE ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN
PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG
November 2016 - 3rd ANNUAL LECTURE ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG

36. Inaugural National
Road-Show
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THE MAPONYA WAY National Road Show: Dr Richard Maponya
has a desire to go on a national road show, covering all the nine
provinces, in 2016 to introduce the Institute to the public. The draft
schedule was presented, but will only be implemented if manage to
secure a sponsor of the road show:
Content of the National Road-Show:
 Day Programme: THE MAPONYA WAY – Entrepreneurship
Workshop (Proposal attached: Partnership with REGENESYS
Business School)
 Evening Programme: Dr Richard Maponya Institute Annual
Provincial Lecture on Entrepreneurship

37. Inaugural National
Road-Show, cont.
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24th February 2016 - Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal Province
23rd March 2016 – Nelspruit, Mpumalanga Province
20th April 2016 – Cape Town, Western Cape Province
25th May 2016 – Johannesburg, Gauteng Province
22nd June 2016 – Polokwane, Limpopo Province
20th July 2016 – Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape Province
24th August 2016 – Bloemfontein, Free State Province
21st September 2016 - Mafikeng, Northwest Province
26th October 2016 - Kimberley, Northern Cape Province

38. Contacts
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Dr Richard Maponya Institute for Skills and
Entrepreneurship Development - NPC;
Attention: Sam Tsima, Project Management Consultant
32 Fricker Road, Illovo, Johannesburg, 2001, Guateng
Province, South Africa
Tel: +27 11 447 2534; Cell: +27 63 505 4055
Email: sam.tsima@maponya-institute.co.za ;
info@maponya-institute.co.za
Alternative Email: sam.tsima@Cometsa-GoC.com