BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//National Business Initiative - ECPv6.17.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.nbi.org.za X-WR-CALDESC:Events for National Business Initiative REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Africa/Johannesburg BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:SAST DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250519T100000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250519T111500 DTSTAMP:20250515T160816Z CREATED:20250513T160206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T160816Z UID:23444-1747648800-1747653300@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Accelerating The Jet Skilling For Employment Programme (JET SEP) Through Partnership With the African Development Bank (AfDB) DESCRIPTION:  \nWe wish to inform you that the partnership launch will now be held online via Zoom to allow for greater participation. We look forward to the opportunity to connect with you virtually. \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI) in collaboration with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) are pleased to invite you to celebrate the launch of a partnership through the African Development Bank’s Fund for African Private Sector Assistance (FAPA) which will see the acceleration of JET SEP into its next phase. \nBackground and Significance \nThe long-term impact of JET SEP on South Africa’s transition to a low-carbon economy includes the creation of 815\,000 new jobs by 2050\, although 300\,000 jobs are expected to be lost in the process. As the country expands its renewable energy capacity – such as solar\, wind\, and transmission – and activates new green economy sectors\, the demand for skilled workers in these areas will grow. \nThese jobs will span a range of roles\, from construction and installation to the operation and maintenance of renewable energy infrastructure. The transition is also expected to stimulate local economic development by boosting private sector growth and entrepreneurship\, with most of the new jobs anticipated to emerge in the private sector. \nJET SEP is designed to catalyse private sector participation in addressing the country’s energy transition skills needs. Since its launch in April 2024\, JET SEP has onboarded 31 influential CEOs\, conducted 50+ engagements with industry working groups\, and convened 30+ engagements across government\, academia\, and civil society. \nThe support through AfDB’s FAPA grant will accelerate JET SEP’s momentum and impact into the phase. Join us for this multi-stakeholder event to engage on our shared commitment to JET skilling in SA. \nThe Grant Will Support NBI’s JET SEP To: \n• Conduct a needs assessment of the skills ecosystem in South Africa;\n• Develop analytical tools to provide the private sector and government with a common and effective approach towards JET skills development\n• Provide training and capacity building on skills planning & forecasting; and\n• Develop effective communication and advocacy programmes for skills development as a core pillar of the country’s just energy transition. \nPlease click here to register for this Zoom webinar. \n  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n As a valued member of the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, you are invited to attend the next NBI Membership Council Meeting in-person on Friday\, 02 October 2026. This engagement provides members with a strategic opportunity to engage with the NBI’s leadership\, governance\, strategic direction and future impact. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Meet our Keynote Speaker: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Busisiwe Mavuso\, CEO of Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA)\, is a prominent voice on business leadership\, governance and South Africa’s development. She brings extensive experience and a strong track record of advocating for accountability\, ethical leadership and meaningful business action. \nUnder the theme of “The Age of Accountability: Leadership\, Trust and South Africa’s Future”\, Busisiwe will explore the evolving nature of accountability in the South African context and its implications for business and systemic change. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The meeting will also provide an opportunity for the NBI Leadership to reflect on the progress made within the Organisation since the February 2026 Membership Council and outline the NBI’s strategic priorities for 2027\, as endorsed by the NBI Board at its June 2026 meeting. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Meeting Details: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDate: Friday\, 02 October 2026\nRegistration from: 09:30 for 10:00 to 12:00 followed by a networking lunch\nVenue: Auditorium\, SAB-ABinBev Head Office\, 56 Grosvenor Road\, Bryanston\, Johannesburg\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n We look forward to welcoming you and to your participation and engagement in exploring how South African business is co-creating a just\, inclusive and sustainable future through meaningful collaboration; embodying the collective action for systemic change\, impact and shared purpose that defines the NBI. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Click Here to RSVP \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Resources from the Previous Meeting held on 26 February 2026 \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n Minutes - February 2026 \n \n \n \n Presentation - February 2026 URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/accelerating-the-jet-skilling-for-employment-programme-jet-sep-through-partnership-with-the-african-development-bank-afdb/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Economic Inclusion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Environmental-Sustainability-hero-image-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR