The objectives of the OEM Forum are to:
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To identify challenges and ambiguities from the relevant prescriptions of the Mining Charter and Implementation Guidelines, in terms of the local content requirements and certification on content for all suppliers to the mines.
- To identify and develop possible holistic solutions to the challenges that will benefit the industry, create employment and enhance investment in the South African mining industry .
- To engage all the relevant stakeholders in finding solutions to the challenges.
- To participate in stakeholder forums and government stakeholder working groups that seek to make the mining industry a reality for investment and growth.
- To train, advise and prepare OEMs as a collective industry focus group, to develop and submit local content, employment creation and value addition reports in terms of measurement, codification and certification.
- To be a repository for OEM local content information, for dissemination to Mining customers of the OEM suppliers.
- To act as a communication channel between the OEM’s, their shareholders, DTI, DMR, industry bodies and stakeholders, MINCOSA, and the Competition Commission.
- To identify common industry threats and business imperatives whilst collectively engaging with stakeholders in the mining industry to develop solutions and create opportunities that impacts on OEM Suppliers, communities and mining customers.
- To respond to legislation, position papers and terms of reference which impact on the OEM mining supply industry and/or when requested by Government, a Forum member or other industry stakeholder.
