Promote the interests of Members & the sector through advocacy to government & other relevant organisations, at a provincial, national & regional level.
Technology development & acquisition for Members including knowledge partnerships pertaining to the protection of their Intellectual Property.
Skills analysis & development in line with 4IR requirements for Member companies & the sector, through strategic partnerships.
Nurture localised technology development & production, working with a wide range of technology partners and stakeholders.
Transformation in line with applicable Codes of Good Practice in terms of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act 53 of 2003.
Work with stakeholders to build a globally competitive South African mining capital goods cluster.
Develop domestic, regional & other export markets for Members, through collective participation in workshops, exhibitions, webinars & conferences.
Realisation of the regional Southern African Development Community (SADC) mining capital goods market & leverage of the AfCFTA mechanisms.
Provide a framework for collaboration & co-operation on mining technology development & projects, grow the SA mining capital goods & components manufacturing sector.
Promote Members awareness & participation in existing industrial support programs & advocate for targeted support programs and/or schemes.
Develop & implement ‘other’ activities that support local mining equipment manufacturers achieve their objectives and endeavour to source funding for such projects.
Undertake projects that contribute to the socio-economic environment in which the members operate.
OBJECTIVES
OUR CORE VALUES
service
We are dedicated to putting members' needs first and positively impacting our communities.
COLLABORATION
We believe in the power of teamwork, achieving more together than we could alone.
RESPECT
We treat everyone with dignity, embracing diverse perspectives and fostering inclusivity.
ACCOUNTABILITY
We take responsibility for our actions, delivering on our commitments with reliability.
INTEGRITY
We commit to act with honesty and transparency, building trust through our actions.
PROACTIVITY
We anticipate challenges and seize
opportunities with energy and foresight.
VALUE PROPOSITION
COOPERATION
RECOGNITION BY KEY STAKEHOLDERS
MEMSA provides a collective voice of influence in the industry for our members through:
- Remaining informed of mining sector regulatory & market development aspects for the benefit of its members
- Keeping members updated on industry trends and pressures, allowing for informed business decisions
- Advocating for relevant policy development, effectively to lower the cost of doing business
CO-OPERTITION
BETWEEN MEMBERS
MEMSA creates market access opportunities and business development support to members by:
- Seeding local (competitive), regional, and global (cooperative) market opportunities = co-opertition
- Positioning members to access international value chains, partnerships & procurement opportunities
- Representation of members in industry associations and boards with influence
- Positioning members as leaders in technology advancement in less developed markets
CO-CREATION
WITH MEMBERS AND INNOVATION PARTNERS
MEMSA drives technology development and support for innovation.
- Assisting members to remain relevant and competitive by driving technology development and innovation in the sector
- Collaborating with private and public sector stakeholders in support of the development of new IP; including legal, research and technology partners, commercial & financial
- Through partnerships, identifying & developing the necessary skills and talent for the 4IR
COMMUNITY & COLLABORATION
A COALITION OF THE WILLING
MEMSA provides members with information sharing and networking opportunities by:
- Promoting a culture of networking and information sharing amongst members
- Providing an interactive website that promotes communication & member resources
- Participation in cluster organised or supported roadshows, exhibitions, webinars and conferences
