The 2016/17 edition of Limpopo Business is the eighth issue of this highly successful publication that, since its launch in 2007, has established itself as the premier business and investment guide to the Limpopo province.
Limpopo is unique in terms of its abundant natural and human resources, and is also one of the key drivers behind the South African economy.
This edition of Limpopo Business is officially endorsed by the Office of the Premier of Limpopo.
PROFILE Gateway Airports
PROFILE Gateway Airports Authority Limited With a vision to be an optimally functioning airports authority and centre of excellence through Airport City Services in the Limpopo region, Gateway Airports Authority Limited is committed to unlocking maximum benefit for its stakeholders. Mandate and success GAAL’s mandate is to manage all non-private airports in Limpopo (including Polokwane International Airport) in compliance with various legislative and administrative ccts such as the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA). GAAL currently manages Polokwane International Airport and has increased its tariffs as a result of benchmarking itself against other peer group industry partners. The agency has contributed to a much-needed injection of cash into the organisation and has contracted Air Traffic Navigation Services to collect approach fees (fees which they had not previously collected). The management of GAAL are confident that this intervention will assist the organisation to further address all the compliance and maintenance issues that the organisation faces. In addition, the airport’s LIMPOPO BUSINESS 2016/17 58
PROFILE Thulani Zulu, CEO of Gateway Airports Authority Limited. maintenance is carried out, along with implementing projects that will lead to the construction of the Fire and Rescue Training facility, construction of a non-public parking management system, in addition to asset acquisitions such as the purchase of X-ray screening machines for passenger security screening. compliance status has been confirmed by the Civil Aviation Authority’s audit inspection during the year under review. As a result of this audit, the airport received International Airport status and has also being recognised as an institution that contributes significantly to economic growth and development throughout Limpopo. Driving revenue The organisation’s financial sustainability will be significantly improved by development and implementation programmes that will result in an increase in aeronautical fees (including landing, passenger, parking and baggage-handling fees) as well as fuel throughput and non-aeronautical revenue streams. These revenue streams include the rental income from office space, car parking fees, water and electricity tariffs, the sale of permits and sale of tender documents. Passenger statistics are the most important figure in terms of the business’ operations as they generate the key performances, and assist with budget target planning in addition to the actual achievements in the business. Infrastructural improvements The airport is in the initial stages of a supply chain process that will ensure that infrastructure Services and products Located within Limpopo’s Capricorn District, Polokwane International Airport offers access to one scheduled domestic airline, namely SA Airlink (connecting to OR Tambo International Airport). Economic opportunities The increase in domestic passenger movement and the introduction of the new scheduled private charter flights – with the corresponding development of new routes – is a breath of fresh air to the local economy. This is an initiative that is aligned with a number of others that are not only aimed at improving the provincial transport landscapes, but also contribute significantly to the socio-economic impact in the province. CONTACT INFO Physical address: Gateway Road, Polokwane 0700 Postal address: PO Box 1309, Polokwane 0700 Tel: +27 15 288 0122 Fax: +27 15 288 0125 Email: info@gaal.co.za Website: www.gaal.co.za 59 LIMPOPO BUSINESS 2016/17
