Agriculture:
Farming and Agro-Processing
Fuze has implemented a number of farming and agro-processing projects with an aim to develop sustainable agricultural value chains of the support of co-operatives enterprises that focuses on development of climate resilient and non-genetically modified organisms (GMO) seed cultivars of the high-value crops. We promote viable sustainable and climate resilient technologies (hydroponics, bio-digesters, etc.) that are principally solar and wind powered, and marketing strategies to create decent jobs, improve incomes and inclusive growth, increase productivity and reduce post-harvest and food losses along the agricultural value chain.
Our agricultural services include:
- Farmer Support and Development
- Agricultural Skills Development and Training
- Cooperatives Development and Training
- Food Systems Development
- Food and Essential Oil Processing
- Market Intelligence and Linkages
- Supply of Food Products to Markets
Aviation
We are passionate about aviation and want to see an increasing number of young people from villages and townships of South Africa pursue it as a viable career choice ,not only as cabin attendants but also as pilots, engineers, and more. Institute has established the Fuze Aviation Academy (FAA) at the Pietermaritzburg Airport. The aim of the academy is to promote the transformation of the aviation sector by providing aviation courses and training for suitably qualified young people from aviation biased basic education institutions. They are identified from grade 10 and given additional courses that will assist them to join the aviation sector immediately after grade 12.
- Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL) Theory Training
- PPL Flight Training
- Commercial Pilots Licence (CPL) Theory Training
- CPL Flight Training
- Multi engine theory and flight training
- Instrument rating training
- Crew resource Management
- Instructor Rating Grade 3
- Instructor Rating Grade2
- Night rating
Aerotropolis
Transform the existing smaller airports into a wealth creation agri-business hub and land-mark destination.
This will be done through: summarised thusly:
- Connected economy.
- Integrated community.
- Inclusive opportunity.
- Smart city.
Cooperative Bank
The need for sustainable financial services for the majority of the population in the country and in particular KZN small businesses, co-operatives and farmers for business development have prompted Fuze to embark on the establishment of a Co-operative Bank as per Co-operative Banks Development Agency (CBDA) and National Treasury (NT) regulations and in-line with the South African Co-operative Amendment Act no. 6 of 2013. The main aim of the co-operative bank will be to ensure that its members have access to affordable financial services including savings, credit and insurance products that will enable the members to engage meaningfully in the economy, of whom the majority would not have access to the formal banking sector products.
Training and skills
development
Our educational programmes are designed to meet specific requirements of learners at their point of need such as providing practical training for the unemployed graduates to increase their employability chances. This also includes practical training in the areas of entrepreneurship and financial management for cooperatives. Since inception, more than 100 000 learners have been trained.
Co-operatives Development and Support
Our co-operatives development programme focuses mainly in the development and support of co-operatives in the critical sectors of the economy such as agriculture, financial services, and manufacturing. The support provided in this programme range from pre-incorporation training, management and leadership, input support, mentorship and incubation programmes as well as linking them to markets.
Design of service delivery Programmes And Models
Owing to our many years in research production on strategic issues in the public sector such as land reform, service delivery and others, we have mastered the art of designing programmes that enhance the delivery of strategic legacy projects. This entails identifying key success factors while isolating and addressing those which impact negatively on good governance.
Maritime
Fuze in partnership World Maritime University (Sweden) and TETA is conducting a highly successful Maritime Research Alignment programme for Masters graduates. We have a total of 43 Masters and Post-Graduate Diploma graduates. We also conduct learnership and skills maritime training – commercial diving. We have trained youth as commercial divers and dive masters, after qualifying as divers they were further trained on underwater welding, ship building/repair. Others are now in environment and marine research.
Energy
The energy sector is critical for the sustainability of the South African economy. While our entry into the energy sector was driven primarily by the need to produce energy for our farming operations and lessen our dependence on the national grid, Fuze Energy is now a viable business with potential to supply local municipalities and other industrial clients.
Research production
Research forms the basis of our training interventions and solutions. We produce research papers on various areas such as land reform, education and training, public policy and poverty alleviation.