SECTION 1: Introduction

Background:

This survey forms part of a study on the impact of designating working waterborne vessels (ships and boats) for local manufacturing in South Africa.

The study examines the impact of the designation policy during the period:

• Pre-designation: before 2014
• Designation period: 2014–2022
• Post-designation: 2023–2025

Information provided will be treated as confidential and will only be reported in aggregated form.

Estimated time to complete: 30 - 40 minutes
Business Profile:

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* 1. Name of Business:

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* 2. Business Address:

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* 3. The relevant contact person:

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* 4. Contact Telephone

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* 6. Industry Segment: (Tick all that apply)

Company Size According to the Definition of MSMEs by size (National Small Enterprise Act):

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* 7. Please select inline with the definition provided:

Citation: While the term “SMME” is commonly used for small enterprises in South Africa, the National Integrated Small Enterprise Development Framework (NISED) adopts the use of the term “MSME” (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise) to align more closely with international practice. The thresholds for the three categories per sector (i.e., micro, small, and medium) were last adjusted in 2025.

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