BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//National Business Initiative - ECPv6.15.20//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:20250923T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250923T110000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183857 CREATED:20250908T100817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T102404Z UID:25169-1758618000-1758625200@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Innovation as an enabler to improve water-use efficiency in South Africa DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI)\, through the Just Energy Transition Skilling for Employment Programme (JET SEP)\, together with the Centre for Researching Education and Labour (REAL) at the University of the Witwatersrand and with support of the Just Energy Transition (JET) Project Management Unit (PMU) in the Presidency\, invites you to participate in two collaborative sessions to develop practical and actionable solutions to ensure the skills required to implement agreed JET programmes and projects are in place. \nDebates to date have highlighted systemic challenges in the skills system – challenges that undermine our ability to respond to changing industry needs\, and particularly the demands of the JET. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n These sessions are intended to move beyond diagnosis towards collective action\, asking: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nWhat can we do differently\, within our sphere of influence\, to improve delivery in the short-term?\nHow can we shift from analysis to practical steps that drive implementation?\n\nThe working sessions will focus on mechanisms that can steer the skills ecosystem to ensure we have the right expertise in place as outlined below. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Session 1: Monday\, 29 September 2025\, 13:00 – 15:30 (SAST):Focus: Strengthening skills planning and alignment of resources. \n\n\n\n \n Session 2: Monday\, 6 October 2025\, 13:00 – 15:30 (SAST):Focus: Improved training delivery and workplace learning opportunities. URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/innovation-as-an-enabler-to-improve-water-use-efficiency-in-south-africa/ LOCATION:MS Teams Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Innovation-as-an-enabler-to-improve-water-use-efficiency-in-South-Africa.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250925T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250926T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183857 CREATED:20250909T124021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T134838Z UID:25200-1758790800-1758902400@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Energy Efficiency and Energy Management Seminar DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI)\, through the Just Energy Transition Skilling for Employment Programme (JET SEP)\, together with the Centre for Researching Education and Labour (REAL) at the University of the Witwatersrand and with support of the Just Energy Transition (JET) Project Management Unit (PMU) in the Presidency\, invites you to participate in two collaborative sessions to develop practical and actionable solutions to ensure the skills required to implement agreed JET programmes and projects are in place. \nDebates to date have highlighted systemic challenges in the skills system – challenges that undermine our ability to respond to changing industry needs\, and particularly the demands of the JET. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n These sessions are intended to move beyond diagnosis towards collective action\, asking: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nWhat can we do differently\, within our sphere of influence\, to improve delivery in the short-term?\nHow can we shift from analysis to practical steps that drive implementation?\n\nThe working sessions will focus on mechanisms that can steer the skills ecosystem to ensure we have the right expertise in place as outlined below. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Session 1: Monday\, 29 September 2025\, 13:00 – 15:30 (SAST):Focus: Strengthening skills planning and alignment of resources. \n\n\n\n \n Session 2: Monday\, 6 October 2025\, 13:00 – 15:30 (SAST):Focus: Improved training delivery and workplace learning opportunities. URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/energy-efficiency-and-energy-management-seminar/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Energy-Efficiency-and-Energy-Management-Seminar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251006T130000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251006T153000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183857 CREATED:20250930T052413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T053001Z UID:25388-1759755600-1759764600@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Implementing Solutions to Build Skills for JET Programmes and Projects DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI)\, through the Just Energy Transition Skilling for Employment Programme (JET SEP)\, together with the Centre for Researching Education and Labour (REAL) at the University of the Witwatersrand and with support of the Just Energy Transition (JET) Project Management Unit (PMU) in the Presidency\, invites you to participate in two collaborative sessions to develop practical and actionable solutions to ensure the skills required to implement agreed JET programmes and projects are in place. \nDebates to date have highlighted systemic challenges in the skills system – challenges that undermine our ability to respond to changing industry needs\, and particularly the demands of the JET. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n These sessions are intended to move beyond diagnosis towards collective action\, asking: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nWhat can we do differently\, within our sphere of influence\, to improve delivery in the short-term?\nHow can we shift from analysis to practical steps that drive implementation?\n\nThe working sessions will focus on mechanisms that can steer the skills ecosystem to ensure we have the right expertise in place as outlined below. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Session 1: Monday\, 29 September 2025\, 13:00 – 15:30 (SAST):Focus: Strengthening skills planning and alignment of resources. \n\n\n\n \n Session 2: Monday\, 6 October 2025\, 13:00 – 15:30 (SAST):Focus: Improved training delivery and workplace learning opportunities. URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/implementing-solutions-to-build-skills-for-jet-programmes-and-projects/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Implementing-Solutions-to-Build-Skills-for-JET-Programmes-and-Projects.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251028T100000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251028T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183857 CREATED:20251002T133814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T092831Z UID:25411-1761645600-1761652800@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Local Power\, Local Industry: Breaking Through Barriers DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI)\, through the Just Energy Transition Skilling for Employment Programme (JET SEP)\, together with the Centre for Researching Education and Labour (REAL) at the University of the Witwatersrand and with support of the Just Energy Transition (JET) Project Management Unit (PMU) in the Presidency\, invites you to participate in two collaborative sessions to develop practical and actionable solutions to ensure the skills required to implement agreed JET programmes and projects are in place. \nDebates to date have highlighted systemic challenges in the skills system – challenges that undermine our ability to respond to changing industry needs\, and particularly the demands of the JET. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n These sessions are intended to move beyond diagnosis towards collective action\, asking: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nWhat can we do differently\, within our sphere of influence\, to improve delivery in the short-term?\nHow can we shift from analysis to practical steps that drive implementation?\n\nThe working sessions will focus on mechanisms that can steer the skills ecosystem to ensure we have the right expertise in place as outlined below. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Session 1: Monday\, 29 September 2025\, 13:00 – 15:30 (SAST):Focus: Strengthening skills planning and alignment of resources. \n\n\n\n \n Session 2: Monday\, 6 October 2025\, 13:00 – 15:30 (SAST):Focus: Improved training delivery and workplace learning opportunities. URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/local-power-local-industry-breaking-through-barriers/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/TDP-invite.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251030T103000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251030T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183857 CREATED:20250919T090507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T100821Z UID:25310-1761820200-1761829200@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:MEMBER ONLY EVENT: Carbon Tax in South Africa for Beginners and Seasoned Practitioners DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI)\, through the Just Energy Transition Skilling for Employment Programme (JET SEP)\, together with the Centre for Researching Education and Labour (REAL) at the University of the Witwatersrand and with support of the Just Energy Transition (JET) Project Management Unit (PMU) in the Presidency\, invites you to participate in two collaborative sessions to develop practical and actionable solutions to ensure the skills required to implement agreed JET programmes and projects are in place. \nDebates to date have highlighted systemic challenges in the skills system – challenges that undermine our ability to respond to changing industry needs\, and particularly the demands of the JET. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n These sessions are intended to move beyond diagnosis towards collective action\, asking: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nWhat can we do differently\, within our sphere of influence\, to improve delivery in the short-term?\nHow can we shift from analysis to practical steps that drive implementation?\n\nThe working sessions will focus on mechanisms that can steer the skills ecosystem to ensure we have the right expertise in place as outlined below. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Session 1: Monday\, 29 September 2025\, 13:00 – 15:30 (SAST):Focus: Strengthening skills planning and alignment of resources. \n\n\n\n \n Session 2: Monday\, 6 October 2025\, 13:00 – 15:30 (SAST):Focus: Improved training delivery and workplace learning opportunities. URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/carbon-tax-in-south-africa-for-beginners-and-seasoned-practitioners/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Carbon-Tax-in-South-Africa-for-Beginners-and-Seasoned-Practitioners.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251106T100000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251106T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183857 CREATED:20251029T095524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T100512Z UID:25712-1762423200-1762430400@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Thought Leadership Session: Water Footprint in Action: Strengthening Climate-Resilient Business with Science-Driven Approaches DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI)\, through the Just Energy Transition Skilling for Employment Programme (JET SEP)\, together with the Centre for Researching Education and Labour (REAL) at the University of the Witwatersrand and with support of the Just Energy Transition (JET) Project Management Unit (PMU) in the Presidency\, invites you to participate in two collaborative sessions to develop practical and actionable solutions to ensure the skills required to implement agreed JET programmes and projects are in place. \nDebates to date have highlighted systemic challenges in the skills system – challenges that undermine our ability to respond to changing industry needs\, and particularly the demands of the JET. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n These sessions are intended to move beyond diagnosis towards collective action\, asking: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nWhat can we do differently\, within our sphere of influence\, to improve delivery in the short-term?\nHow can we shift from analysis to practical steps that drive implementation?\n\nThe working sessions will focus on mechanisms that can steer the skills ecosystem to ensure we have the right expertise in place as outlined below. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Session 1: Monday\, 29 September 2025\, 13:00 – 15:30 (SAST):Focus: Strengthening skills planning and alignment of resources. \n\n\n\n \n Session 2: Monday\, 6 October 2025\, 13:00 – 15:30 (SAST):Focus: Improved training delivery and workplace learning opportunities. URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-session-water-footprint-in-action-strengthening-climate-resilient-business-with-science-driven-approaches/ LOCATION:MS Teams Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Water-Footprint-in-Action-Strengthening-Climate-Resilient-Business-with-Science-Driven-Approaches.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251113T100000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251113T123000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183857 CREATED:20251024T094750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T094750Z UID:25662-1763028000-1763037000@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Multi-Stakeholder Roundtable on Strengthening Whistleblowing Mechanisms for SMMEs DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI)\, through the Just Energy Transition Skilling for Employment Programme (JET SEP)\, together with the Centre for Researching Education and Labour (REAL) at the University of the Witwatersrand and with support of the Just Energy Transition (JET) Project Management Unit (PMU) in the Presidency\, invites you to participate in two collaborative sessions to develop practical and actionable solutions to ensure the skills required to implement agreed JET programmes and projects are in place. \nDebates to date have highlighted systemic challenges in the skills system – challenges that undermine our ability to respond to changing industry needs\, and particularly the demands of the JET. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n These sessions are intended to move beyond diagnosis towards collective action\, asking: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nWhat can we do differently\, within our sphere of influence\, to improve delivery in the short-term?\nHow can we shift from analysis to practical steps that drive implementation?\n\nThe working sessions will focus on mechanisms that can steer the skills ecosystem to ensure we have the right expertise in place as outlined below. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Session 1: Monday\, 29 September 2025\, 13:00 – 15:30 (SAST):Focus: Strengthening skills planning and alignment of resources. \n\n\n\n \n Session 2: Monday\, 6 October 2025\, 13:00 – 15:30 (SAST):Focus: Improved training delivery and workplace learning opportunities. URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/multi-stakeholder-roundtable-on-strengthening-whistleblowing-mechanisms-for-smmes/ LOCATION:FutureSpace\, 61 Katherine Street\, Johannesburg\, Gaiuteng\, South Africa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Multi-Stakeholder-Roundtable-on-Strengthening-Whistleblowing-Mechanisms-for-SMMEs.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260224T100000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260224T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183857 CREATED:20251118T052842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T071441Z UID:25920-1771927200-1771934400@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Unpacking the South African Wholesale Electricity Market for Business and Municipalities DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI)\, through the Just Energy Transition Skilling for Employment Programme (JET SEP)\, together with the Centre for Researching Education and Labour (REAL) at the University of the Witwatersrand and with support of the Just Energy Transition (JET) Project Management Unit (PMU) in the Presidency\, invites you to participate in two collaborative sessions to develop practical and actionable solutions to ensure the skills required to implement agreed JET programmes and projects are in place. \nDebates to date have highlighted systemic challenges in the skills system – challenges that undermine our ability to respond to changing industry needs\, and particularly the demands of the JET. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n These sessions are intended to move beyond diagnosis towards collective action\, asking: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nWhat can we do differently\, within our sphere of influence\, to improve delivery in the short-term?\nHow can we shift from analysis to practical steps that drive implementation?\n\nThe working sessions will focus on mechanisms that can steer the skills ecosystem to ensure we have the right expertise in place as outlined below. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Session 1: Monday\, 29 September 2025\, 13:00 – 15:30 (SAST):Focus: Strengthening skills planning and alignment of resources. \n\n\n\n \n Session 2: Monday\, 6 October 2025\, 13:00 – 15:30 (SAST):Focus: Improved training delivery and workplace learning opportunities. URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/join-the-gauteng-water-action-lab-a-focus-on-the-city-of-ekurhuleni-building-water-resilience-together/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Unpacking-the-South-African-Wholesale-Electricity-Market-for-Business-and-Municipalities.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260226T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260226T123000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183857 CREATED:20260209T094747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T113213Z UID:26389-1772096400-1772109000@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:NBI AGM Membership Council 2026 DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI)\, through the Just Energy Transition Skilling for Employment Programme (JET SEP)\, together with the Centre for Researching Education and Labour (REAL) at the University of the Witwatersrand and with support of the Just Energy Transition (JET) Project Management Unit (PMU) in the Presidency\, invites you to participate in two collaborative sessions to develop practical and actionable solutions to ensure the skills required to implement agreed JET programmes and projects are in place. \nDebates to date have highlighted systemic challenges in the skills system – challenges that undermine our ability to respond to changing industry needs\, and particularly the demands of the JET. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n These sessions are intended to move beyond diagnosis towards collective action\, asking: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nWhat can we do differently\, within our sphere of influence\, to improve delivery in the short-term?\nHow can we shift from analysis to practical steps that drive implementation?\n\nThe working sessions will focus on mechanisms that can steer the skills ecosystem to ensure we have the right expertise in place as outlined below. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Session 1: Monday\, 29 September 2025\, 13:00 – 15:30 (SAST):Focus: Strengthening skills planning and alignment of resources. \n\n\n\n \n Session 2: Monday\, 6 October 2025\, 13:00 – 15:30 (SAST):Focus: Improved training delivery and workplace learning opportunities. URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nbi-agm-membership-council-2026/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/NBI-AGM-Membership-Council-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260310T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260310T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183857 CREATED:20260305T091300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T092218Z UID:26594-1773133200-1773147600@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:White Paper Event March 2026 DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI)\, through the Just Energy Transition Skilling for Employment Programme (JET SEP)\, together with the Centre for Researching Education and Labour (REAL) at the University of the Witwatersrand and with support of the Just Energy Transition (JET) Project Management Unit (PMU) in the Presidency\, invites you to participate in two collaborative sessions to develop practical and actionable solutions to ensure the skills required to implement agreed JET programmes and projects are in place. \nDebates to date have highlighted systemic challenges in the skills system – challenges that undermine our ability to respond to changing industry needs\, and particularly the demands of the JET. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n These sessions are intended to move beyond diagnosis towards collective action\, asking: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nWhat can we do differently\, within our sphere of influence\, to improve delivery in the short-term?\nHow can we shift from analysis to practical steps that drive implementation?\n\nThe working sessions will focus on mechanisms that can steer the skills ecosystem to ensure we have the right expertise in place as outlined below. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Session 1: Monday\, 29 September 2025\, 13:00 – 15:30 (SAST):Focus: Strengthening skills planning and alignment of resources. \n\n\n\n \n Session 2: Monday\, 6 October 2025\, 13:00 – 15:30 (SAST):Focus: Improved training delivery and workplace learning opportunities. URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/white-paper-event-march-2026/ LOCATION:Centurion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Minister-Velenkosini-Hlabisa-of-the-Department.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260318T100000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260318T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183857 CREATED:20260305T090244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T122811Z UID:26583-1773828000-1773835200@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:INVITATION Exploring South Africa’s New Energy\, Critical Minerals\, Manufacturing and Logistics Frontier – A Northern Cape Provincial Government Showcase DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI)\, through the Just Energy Transition Skilling for Employment Programme (JET SEP)\, together with the Centre for Researching Education and Labour (REAL) at the University of the Witwatersrand and with support of the Just Energy Transition (JET) Project Management Unit (PMU) in the Presidency\, invites you to participate in two collaborative sessions to develop practical and actionable solutions to ensure the skills required to implement agreed JET programmes and projects are in place. \nDebates to date have highlighted systemic challenges in the skills system – challenges that undermine our ability to respond to changing industry needs\, and particularly the demands of the JET. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n These sessions are intended to move beyond diagnosis towards collective action\, asking: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nWhat can we do differently\, within our sphere of influence\, to improve delivery in the short-term?\nHow can we shift from analysis to practical steps that drive implementation?\n\nThe working sessions will focus on mechanisms that can steer the skills ecosystem to ensure we have the right expertise in place as outlined below. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Session 1: Monday\, 29 September 2025\, 13:00 – 15:30 (SAST):Focus: Strengthening skills planning and alignment of resources. \n\n\n\n \n Session 2: Monday\, 6 October 2025\, 13:00 – 15:30 (SAST):Focus: Improved training delivery and workplace learning opportunities. URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/invitation-exploring-south-africas-new-energy-critical-minerals-manufacturing-and-logistics-frontier-a-northern-cape-provincial-government-showcase/ LOCATION:Sandton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Exploring-South-Africas-New-Energy-Critical-Minerals-Manufacturing-and-Logistics-Frontier-–.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260319T100000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260319T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183857 CREATED:20260209T091154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T071227Z UID:26376-1773914400-1773921600@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:The Road to COP31: Opportunities for Business Collaboration DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI)\, through the Just Energy Transition Skilling for Employment Programme (JET SEP)\, together with the Centre for Researching Education and Labour (REAL) at the University of the Witwatersrand and with support of the Just Energy Transition (JET) Project Management Unit (PMU) in the Presidency\, invites you to participate in two collaborative sessions to develop practical and actionable solutions to ensure the skills required to implement agreed JET programmes and projects are in place. \nDebates to date have highlighted systemic challenges in the skills system – challenges that undermine our ability to respond to changing industry needs\, and particularly the demands of the JET. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n These sessions are intended to move beyond diagnosis towards collective action\, asking: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nWhat can we do differently\, within our sphere of influence\, to improve delivery in the short-term?\nHow can we shift from analysis to practical steps that drive implementation?\n\nThe working sessions will focus on mechanisms that can steer the skills ecosystem to ensure we have the right expertise in place as outlined below. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Session 1: Monday\, 29 September 2025\, 13:00 – 15:30 (SAST):Focus: Strengthening skills planning and alignment of resources. \n\n\n\n \n Session 2: Monday\, 6 October 2025\, 13:00 – 15:30 (SAST):Focus: Improved training delivery and workplace learning opportunities. URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/the-road-to-cop31-opportunities-for-business-collaboration/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/a9e4b6e7-5cca-c5cd-06d9-df85f348b7ae.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260320T120000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260320T143000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183857 CREATED:20260303T093153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T065256Z UID:26506-1774008000-1774017000@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:INVITATION Nature Action Accelerator - A South African Perspective on a Global Shift Toward Nature-Positive Business DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI)\, through the Just Energy Transition Skilling for Employment Programme (JET SEP)\, together with the Centre for Researching Education and Labour (REAL) at the University of the Witwatersrand and with support of the Just Energy Transition (JET) Project Management Unit (PMU) in the Presidency\, invites you to participate in two collaborative sessions to develop practical and actionable solutions to ensure the skills required to implement agreed JET programmes and projects are in place. \nDebates to date have highlighted systemic challenges in the skills system – challenges that undermine our ability to respond to changing industry needs\, and particularly the demands of the JET. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n These sessions are intended to move beyond diagnosis towards collective action\, asking: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nWhat can we do differently\, within our sphere of influence\, to improve delivery in the short-term?\nHow can we shift from analysis to practical steps that drive implementation?\n\nThe working sessions will focus on mechanisms that can steer the skills ecosystem to ensure we have the right expertise in place as outlined below. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Session 1: Monday\, 29 September 2025\, 13:00 – 15:30 (SAST):Focus: Strengthening skills planning and alignment of resources. \n\n\n\n \n Session 2: Monday\, 6 October 2025\, 13:00 – 15:30 (SAST):Focus: Improved training delivery and workplace learning opportunities. URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/invitation-nature-action-accelerator-a-south-african-perspective-on-a-global-shift-toward-nature-positive-business/ LOCATION:MS Teams Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/A-South-African-Perspective-on-a-Global-Shift-Toward-Nature-Positive-Business.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260325T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260325T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183857 CREATED:20260318T060659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T080131Z UID:26662-1774429200-1774454400@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Invitation EEPBIP-ESCo Awareness Raising Match-Making Networking Session DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI)\, through the Just Energy Transition Skilling for Employment Programme (JET SEP)\, together with the Centre for Researching Education and Labour (REAL) at the University of the Witwatersrand and with support of the Just Energy Transition (JET) Project Management Unit (PMU) in the Presidency\, invites you to participate in two collaborative sessions to develop practical and actionable solutions to ensure the skills required to implement agreed JET programmes and projects are in place. \nDebates to date have highlighted systemic challenges in the skills system – challenges that undermine our ability to respond to changing industry needs\, and particularly the demands of the JET. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n These sessions are intended to move beyond diagnosis towards collective action\, asking: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nWhat can we do differently\, within our sphere of influence\, to improve delivery in the short-term?\nHow can we shift from analysis to practical steps that drive implementation?\n\nThe working sessions will focus on mechanisms that can steer the skills ecosystem to ensure we have the right expertise in place as outlined below. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Session 1: Monday\, 29 September 2025\, 13:00 – 15:30 (SAST):Focus: Strengthening skills planning and alignment of resources. \n\n\n\n \n Session 2: Monday\, 6 October 2025\, 13:00 – 15:30 (SAST):Focus: Improved training delivery and workplace learning opportunities. URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/invitation-eepbip-esco-awareness-raising-match-making-networking-session/ LOCATION:FutureSpace\, 61 Katherine Street\, Johannesburg\, Gaiuteng\, South Africa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Invitation-EEPBIP-ESCo-Awareness-Raising-Match-Making-Networking-Session-v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260414T100000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260414T123000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183857 CREATED:20260409T053005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T091920Z UID:26800-1776160800-1776169800@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:INVITATION Nature Action Accelerator: Module 2 - A South African Perspective on a Global Shift Toward Nature DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI)\, through the Just Energy Transition Skilling for Employment Programme (JET SEP)\, together with the Centre for Researching Education and Labour (REAL) at the University of the Witwatersrand and with support of the Just Energy Transition (JET) Project Management Unit (PMU) in the Presidency\, invites you to participate in two collaborative sessions to develop practical and actionable solutions to ensure the skills required to implement agreed JET programmes and projects are in place. \nDebates to date have highlighted systemic challenges in the skills system – challenges that undermine our ability to respond to changing industry needs\, and particularly the demands of the JET. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n These sessions are intended to move beyond diagnosis towards collective action\, asking: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nWhat can we do differently\, within our sphere of influence\, to improve delivery in the short-term?\nHow can we shift from analysis to practical steps that drive implementation?\n\nThe working sessions will focus on mechanisms that can steer the skills ecosystem to ensure we have the right expertise in place as outlined below. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Session 1: Monday\, 29 September 2025\, 13:00 – 15:30 (SAST):Focus: Strengthening skills planning and alignment of resources. \n\n\n\n \n Session 2: Monday\, 6 October 2025\, 13:00 – 15:30 (SAST):Focus: Improved training delivery and workplace learning opportunities. URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nature-action-accelerator-module-2-a-south-african-perspective-on-a-global-shift-toward-nature/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Carbon-Markets-in-Practice-What-Companies-Need-to-Know.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260421T093000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260421T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183857 CREATED:20260331T100342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T122359Z UID:26717-1776763800-1776772800@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:NBI Member Only Event - Carbon Markets in Practice: What Companies Need to Know DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI)\, through the Just Energy Transition Skilling for Employment Programme (JET SEP)\, together with the Centre for Researching Education and Labour (REAL) at the University of the Witwatersrand and with support of the Just Energy Transition (JET) Project Management Unit (PMU) in the Presidency\, invites you to participate in two collaborative sessions to develop practical and actionable solutions to ensure the skills required to implement agreed JET programmes and projects are in place. \nDebates to date have highlighted systemic challenges in the skills system – challenges that undermine our ability to respond to changing industry needs\, and particularly the demands of the JET. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n These sessions are intended to move beyond diagnosis towards collective action\, asking: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nWhat can we do differently\, within our sphere of influence\, to improve delivery in the short-term?\nHow can we shift from analysis to practical steps that drive implementation?\n\nThe working sessions will focus on mechanisms that can steer the skills ecosystem to ensure we have the right expertise in place as outlined below. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Session 1: Monday\, 29 September 2025\, 13:00 – 15:30 (SAST):Focus: Strengthening skills planning and alignment of resources. \n\n\n\n \n Session 2: Monday\, 6 October 2025\, 13:00 – 15:30 (SAST):Focus: Improved training delivery and workplace learning opportunities. URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nbi-member-only-event-carbon-markets-in-practice-what-companies-need-to-know/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Carbon-Markets-in-Practice-What-Companies-Need-to-Know.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR