Strategic Partnerships

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CSIR Strategic Alliances provides leadership in the structuring of strategic partnerships between the CSIR and R&D stakeholders that draw on the science competencies of multiple CSIR units and centres.
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DPW/CSIR Strategic Partnership, 21 August 2013

1.Old NDW/CSIR Mou (2005) needs to be replaced – no longer appropriate 2.New MoU awaiting signatures 3.Main role-players are BE, CAS & NDPW (see MoU’s addendum) 4.Overview of Program of Work entails CSIR expertise (among others) i.t.o.: •NDPW’s Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) – R4m contract with BE currently underway; •Green Building Programme; •Energy and […]

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DoH/CSIR Strategic Relationship, 21 August 2013

Status:  MOU between BE & DoH in place. –Needs expansion to cover all of CSIR as well as the spectrum of Health Initiatives.  Draft has been prepared, requires expansion of scope for NHI, etc. –Proposal for initial NHI work (Population Register) in negotiation   Strategic Intent:  Build on the good work of BE (IUSS) & […]

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SRSA/CSIR Strategic Partnership, 21 August 2013

The SRSA/CSIR/DST strategic partnership is currently crafting a Research, Development and Implementation Programme in support of the government’s National Sport and Recreation Plan.  A draft business plan and management model have been proposed for consideration (closely aligned to the framework contained in this presentation).  Four themes, linked to five CSIR competency areas, have been identified […]

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DWA/CSIR Strategic Partnership, 21 August 2013

Status The CSIR-DWA strategic partnership convened its second Steering Committee, confirming six identified areas of cooperation.  Subsequently, value propositions and potential project initiatives has been identified for each cooperation area.  Establishment of joint technical task teams have been confirmed, in order to further refine and unpack each value proposition and project initiative, for consideration at […]

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The dti/CSIR Strategic Partnership, 20 August 2013

The dti/CSIR has had a long standing strategic partnership.  However, recent discussions have taken place between the CEO and the DG to put the relationship on a new strategic trajectory.  This includes discussions in the following areas: Establishment of the Titanium Industry (Value Chain approach) Establishment of the Platinum Industry Electronics Industry based on Defence […]

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TNPA&TPT/CSIR Strategic Partnership, 28 August 2013

Overview of Program of Work •Port infrastructure monitoring, maintenance and optimization •Physical and numerical models of port layout, ship motion and breakwaters •Information management systems for data archiving & port control, consolidation and cleansing of data to enhance modelling capabilities Update on TNPA&TPT/CSIR Strategic Partnership 31 July 2013

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Denel/CSIR Strategic Partnership, 26 August 2013

 Overview of Program of Work •Advanced manufacturing  e.g.,  Laser technology, Titanium structures, Aerostructures  (manned & unmanned), Gas Turbines •Systems Engineering •Testing and Evaluation •Sensors (including Optronic and Radar) •Modelling and Simulation •Advanced computational methods •Space Engineering •Human Capital development •Software Engineering •Protected landward mobility and firepower •Collaboration in international markets   Update on Denel/CSIR Strategic […]

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SAPS/CSIR Strategic Partnership, 21 August 2013

•Status:  MOA in final review, completion before end July. •Strategic Intent:  Establish a Safety and Security Evaluation and Research Institute (SSERI) for long term strategic and operational scientific decision support •Delivers support in 6 programmes: –Command, Control & Shared Situational Awareness –ICT –Integration and Interoperability –Science and Technology Capability Development –Strategic and Operational Support     […]

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SITA/CSIR Strategic Partnership, 21 August 2013

The SITA/CSIR Strategic Partnership was signed in May 2013.  This strategic partnership has been a complex relationship to manage due to SITA being in transition; nevertheless, SITA is a key enabler for CSIR to provide ICT services to Government and is a key partner for the CSIR.  The key areas of cooperation are: Network Monitoring, […]

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Presentation to CSIR/Eskom Steering Committee

The Eskom/CSIR Proposals Review Process Feedback Session took place on 20 May 2013. Areas of cooperation are established in the MoA, but are reviewed and amended on an ongoing basis based on national and organizational priorities.  Members of Eskom and the CSIR may propose new areas of cooperation at SteerCom meetings subject to:  •Existing discussions […]

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