ABOUT US

AISI is a South African government initiative with a specific aim of improving the competitiveness of the local aerospace, defence, marine, and other advanced manufacturing sectors.

The AISI takes its strategic direction from government’s objectives with a specific emphasis on industrialisation of technology and technology-based supplier development.

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) utilises the CSIR and its position in the National System of Innovation (NSI) as an independent, strategic directed R&D entity to give industry access to national expertise and infrastructure in order to improve its capabilities and offerings.

Sectoral development goals

Since 2006, the AISI has enabled the dtic to achieve the following sectoral development goals:

  • Supplier and small, medium and micro enterprise (SMME) development
  • Job creation and retention
  • Technology development
  • Industrialisation of technology
  • Localisation and import substitution
  • Exports promotion
  • Fostering transformation in the industry with a focus on women and youth empowerment

AISI vision

To position South African aerospace, defence, marine and other advanced manufacturing industries as global leaders, in niche areas.

AISI mission

To enhance the global competitiveness of the South African aerospace, defence, marine and other advanced manufacturing industries by:

  • Developing relevant support to industry focused capabilities and facilitate associated transfer of technology to industry.
  • Identifying, supporting and promoting the interests and capabilities of the South African aerospace, defence, marine, and other advanced manufacturing industries.
  • Implementing industrial policies in support of government strategic objectives including economic growth, exports, localisation, employment, transformation and equity.
  • Contribute towards activities addressing deindustrialisation and increasing manufacturing value addition.

AISI strategic objectives

Reporting by the contracted service providers should reflect the key performance indicators of the AISI and the achievement of Government objectives. Service providers will be contracted to report on specific performance indicators with specific emphasis on achieving the AISI’s strategic objectives of:

  • Industry Transformation
  • Job Creation
  • Industrialisation of technologies

AISI governance

The AISI is guided by an Executive Committee (EXCO) and an Operations Committee (OPCO). Projects are managed by the CSIR and strictly adhere to all Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) principles within the CSIR’s policy and procedural framework.

 

The Aerospace Industry Support Initiative (AISI) is an intervention of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic).

The AISI is designed to foster industrial development and competitiveness in the local South African aerospace, defence, marine, and other advanced manufacturing industries.

CONTACT

  • Address

    CSIR, Building 2A, 627 Meiring Naudé Road, Brummeria, 0184

  • Call

    +27 (0)12 841 2913

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