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04 MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN 05 MESSAGE FROM THE CEO 06 JCSA STRUCTURES 08 HUMAN RESOURCES AT JCSA 08 MEMBERSHIP REPORT 11 STRATEGIC PLAN 11 LEGISLATION 12 SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
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12 2017 ANNUAL ROADSHOW 12 JCSA LEGAL COUNSEL 13 FINANCIAL REPORT 14 PROJECTS 17 COMMUNICATIONS 18 RECIPROCITY AGREEMENTS
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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN CHRIS VAN RENSBURG REFLECTION ON THE STATE OF THE INDUSTRY IN 2017 The state of the industry in 2017 was mainly dictated by political choices that had an adverse effect on the trading environment in South Africa. We saw increases in commodity prices together with deviations in the Rand, which soon stabilised and we started doing business from a new platform. Trading during the winter months was depressed. However, this changed with an increase in sales as spring approached and a better-than-expected Jewellex show. Here’s hoping for a good retail festive season that will carry us into the New Year. Wishing you all good business
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MESSAGE FROM THE CEO LORNA LLOYD The industry has continued to experience challenges
VAT on second-hand gold if those goods are acquired
Ivory advertising agency has been appointed to run the
in 2017 due to changing market conditions, the global
for the sole purpose of being supplied in the same or
campaign on our behalf, with the aim of selling more
economic downturn, the rise in the price of gold and a
substantially the same state to another person.
jewellery and promoting the council and its members to
volatile currency. In addition, jewellery remains a luxury
At the request of the Jewellery Council, and for the
the consumer.
item that is in competition with smartphones, iPads
first time ever, the publishers of SA Jewellery News
Our involvement in the Security Initiative continues to
and travel.
magazine have begun conducting monthly surveys
be crucial. Crime is rife and the crime spree targeting
Despite these conditions, Jewellex Africa 2017
among retailers, wholesalers and diamond traders
jewellery stores appears to be intensifying. The more
proved to be enormously successful. The Sandton
with the aim of tracking what is happening in terms of
informed our jewellers are, the better they can arm
Convention Centre remains the venue of choice and
jewellery and diamond sales, metal consumption and
themselves with information to prevent more robberies.
dates for 2018 have been fixed as Saturday, 6 to Monday,
crime statistics in South Africa.
The Jewellery Manufacturers’ Association of SA
8 October. Our aim in 2018 will once again be to have
The council continues to prioritise the needs of our
a fantastic offering that retailers will not want to miss.
retail members. In this regard, we continue to work
continues to offer the Jewellery Manufacturing Trade
The R100 000 cash prize will again be a tempting
on matters such as the “Standardising of Valuation
In the manufacturing sector, more of our members are
inducement to attendees!
Practices Recommended by the Jewellery Council
participating at Department of Trade & Industry (DTI)-
Certificate (JMTC).
In addition, a decision has been taken to host a
of SA”, favourable banking rates and “Disclaimers
sponsored international exhibitions. We hope to apply
consumer jewellery show in 2018. Further details about
Recommended by the Jewellery Council of SA” for
to exhibit at more international shows in the coming year.
this will be divulged in the appropriate media in due
members to utilise on their receipts/invoices in order to
course.
protect them from legal claims, among other issues.
Chris van Rensburg has been appointed by the
In terms of retail training, the council teamed up with
council’s Board as Chairman for another three-year term
EGL College of Gemology and Paramount Consulting to
and his Vice-Chair is Nthabiseng Xaba.
offer courses on product knowledge and selling skills.
One of the main achievements of the council over
We participated in Times Media’s Wanted Watches,
the past year was its instrumental role in promulgating
Jewellery & Luxury supplement to promote the council
the VAT Act, published on 1 April 2017, in which the
and the importance of consumers purchasing from
amendment to the definition of “second-hand goods”
jewellers who abide by a code of ethics and conduct.
The council has continued to work on its Strategic Plan to help the industry introduce systems that are in line with new legislation. This will be launched in 2018. Any association is only ever as strong as the total sum of its members and we therefore invite you to participate and make use of the opportunities offered by the Jewellery Council. For more information on the council, its activities and how to become a part of a responsible jewellery com-
became effective. In essence, this means that jewellers or
In 2018, the council will be embarking on a social
munity, visit our website: www.jewellery.org.za, contact
second-hand dealers are able to claim the Notional Input
media campaign that will run for one year. Ebony &
us on tel: 011 484 5528 or email: admin@jewellery.org.za.
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JCSA STRUCTURES Executive Committee representation Chairman (Studio C)
Chris van Rensburg
CEO (JCSA)
Lorna Lloyd
Ekurhuleni Jewellery Project
Colin Campbell
Vice Chairperson (Sibahle Jewellery)
Nthabiseng Xaba
Isikhova Publishing
Andrew Meyer
Ben & Co Designs
Bheki Ngema
Regional Structures Committees KZN Chairman
Western Cape Piyuve – Aroon Bhoora
Prins and Prins – Petré Prins
Cherry Design Jewellery – Gary Cherry
David Bolding
Ashok Jewellers – Ashok Shah
Goldmaster – Graham Miller
NWJ – Duncan Crosson
Winhall & De Stadler – Peter Winhall
CPM – Malcolm Jenner
Peter Gilder – Brendon Parr Uwe Koeter – Johan Louw
Eastern Cape Chairman
Chairman
Touchstone – Glenn Williams Ritco – Mathias Schmidt Havilah Gold Creations – Carol Jackson Jenni Collections – Bruce Gault CPM – Renée Sangerhaus
Panda Diamonds – Brian Magid CPM - Sharon Eades
JCSA ANNUAL REPORT 07 Board member representation REPRESENTATION
COMPANY
NAME
Small
Pneuma Jewellers
Michael Pneuma
Medium
Studio C Manufacturing Jewellers (Chairman)
Chris van Rensburg
Large
Natal Wholesale Jewellers
Duncan Crosson
Raffaelle D’Amato Jewellers
Michel Nunes
Ben & Co Designs
Bheki Ngema
Medium
Jack Friedman
Howard Fevrier
Large
TFG
Philip Lumby
JAWDA – Wholesale
Jenni Collections
Bruce Gault
Jewellex Sub-Committee
JCSA CEO
Lorna Lloyd
Mining
Anglo American Platinum
Kleantha Pillay
De Beers
Abel Madonsela
Mineral research
Mintek
Nirdesh Singh
Indian jewellery
Piyuve Jewellers
Aroon Bhoora
HDI jewellers
Sibahle Jewellery (Vice Chair)
Nthabiseng Xaba
Refineries
Metal Concentrators
Neville Crosse
Diamond industry – global
Ernest Blom Diamonds
Ernie Blom
Retail interest group (Chevron)
Debbie Mouton Jewellers
Debbie Mouton
Publishing
Isikhova
Andrew Meyer
Training
Ekurhuleni Jewellery Project
Colin Campbell
JMASA – Manufacturing Division
JASA – Retail Division Small
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Arbitration & Disciplinary Committee The council continues to offer a facility in which we are able
GAUTENG
WESTERN CAPE
Varga
Deon Denysschen
David Bolding
David Bolding
and jewellers as well as members without having to go
Studio C
Chris van Rensburg
Diamonds of Africa
Peter Winhall
through the formal legal system, a procedure that involves
Julian Prior
Precision Setters
Goldmaster
Graham Miller
exorbitant costs. Any complaint received is initially treated
EJP
Colin Campbell
Prins & Prins
Petre Prins
Jewellers Dispute Solutions
Mervyn Malamed
to resolve disputes which may arise between consumers
through the mediation process, after which arbitration is an option. In certain cases, we utilise the services of our Arbitration Sub-Committee, who offer their expertise and advice. In terms of our Memorandum of Incorporation, the Arbitration & Disciplinary Sub-Committee holds office for a period of three years. The committee members are:
KWA-ZULU NATAL NWJ
Butch Fitzgerald
EASTERN CAPE
Vijay Shah
Vijay Shah
Dennis Collins Jewellers
Dennis Collins
Piyuve
Aroon Bhoora
Havilah
Carol Jackson
Shah Jewellers
Shikant Shah
R D'Amato Jewellers
Michel Nunes
Non-profit Company The Jewellery Council of SA is registered as a non-profit company and its NPO number is 067-544-NPO. In terms of Section 18A, taxpayers are able to make a deduction from their taxable income when they make donations to NPOs.
HUMAN RESOURCES AT JCSA
MEMBERSHIP REPORT
The council’s staff complement is as follows:
The Jewellery Council of SA is made up of RECEPTIONIST
Kirsten Lenton
• Jewellery Manufacturers’ Association
ACCOUNTANT Andira Maharaj CEO Lorna Lloyd
the following divisions:
ADMIN ASSISTANT
Bavina Vassan
EXECUTIVE PA Elsa da Silva
OFFICE ASSISTANT
Priviledge Ncube
of SA (JMASA) (manufacturing jewellers).
• Jewellery & Watch Distributors’
Association of SA (wholesalers and
importers, as well as diamond dealers
and mining houses).
• Jewellers’ Association of SA (JASA)
(jewellery retailers and chain stores).
• Service members
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TOTAL NUMBER OF MEMBERS UNDER EACH DIVISION PER MONTH MONTH
JMASA
JCSA
JASA
SERVICE MEMBERS
SECOND HAND DEALERS
EMERGING/ONE MAN BUSINESS
CHAIN STORES
TOTAL
JANUARY
201
153
263
7
67
16
975
1682
FEBRUARY
203
151
246
17
64
25
975
1681
MARCH
201
150
235
14
64
27
975
1666
APRIL
202
151
235
12
64
30
975
1669
MAY
206
152
235
12
64
34
975
1678
JUNE
211
157
234
13
64
39
975
1693
JULY
212
158
234
15
64
40
975
1698
AUGUST
214
157
235
15
65
42
975
1703
SEPTEMBER
215
158
236
16
65
41
925
1656
OCTOBER
216
158
235
16
65
42
925
1657
Note that the Chain Stores consist of the following: - The Foschini Group – TFG (American Swiss, Sterns and Foschini stores with jewellery) - Massmart (Game) - Arthur Kaplan Jewellers - DW Bullion - Galaxy & Co - NWJ Fine Jewellery
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Consumer complaints The JCSA is an Alternative Dispute Resolution Agent which currently functions only in regard to complaints against members in good standing with the council. The members sign a Code of Ethics and Conduct and are subordinate to the mediation and arbitration processes of the council by virtue of its Memorandum of Incorporation. This means that we will not be able to assist consumers with a complaint against a jeweller which is not a member of the JCSA, as we have no jurisdiction over them.
CONSUMER COMPLAINTS MONTH
STATEMENT OF CLAIMS AND ARBITRATIONS RESOLVED
UNRESOLVED
MONTH
RESOLVED
UNRESOLVED
JANUARY
1
1
JANUARY
0
FEBRUARY
2
2
FEBRUARY
5
3
2 cautionary notices circulated
MARCH
1
1
MARCH
6
3
3 cautionary notices circulated
APRIL
2
2
APRIL
0
MAY
1
1
MAY
4
3
1 cautionary notice circulated
JUNE
2
2 JUNE
3
2
1 arbitration
JULY
4
4
AUGUST
1
1
JULY
1
1
SEPTEMBER
2
2
AUGUST
1
1
OCTOBER
1
1
SEPTEMBER
1
1
NOVEMBER
2
OCTOBER
1
2
1
JCSA ANNUAL REPORT 11
Quality assurance
LEGISLATION
The JMASA’s Executive Committee has looked into the feasibility of implement-
Changes in the VAT Act
ing a voluntary quality assurance system
After many meetings and submissions from the council
within the council. Beside the cost fac-
to National Treasury over the past two years, the amend-
tor, the Executive Committee’s decision not to pursue the
ment to the definition of “second-hand goods” in the
system at this time was due to its unwillingness to create
VAT Act became effective on 1 April 2017. Essentially,
more barriers and inhibit growth within our local market.
this means that jewellers/second-hand dealers are able to claim the Notional Input VAT on second-hand gold
Art jewellers
(goods containing gold) if the goods are acquired for
This year the JMASA created a group to look after the in-
the sole purpose of being supplied in the same or sub-
terests of art/contemporary jewellers, the aim of which is
stantially the same state to another person. Note that the
to create opportunities at exhibitions, provide exposure
Notional Input VAT amendment only applies when buy-
VAT refund claims – tourists
and information, and create platforms to share informa-
ing goods from a non-vendor, i.e. a person or company
In terms of current legislation, foreign tourists who visit
tion. Geraldine Fenn from Tinsel represents this group on
not registered for VAT. Second-hand dealers and refin-
SA and who purchase jewellery exceeding R10 000 are re-
the Executive Committee.
ers can claim VAT back on second-hand jewellery sold to
quired to declare proof of where they obtained the cash,
them using the VAT 264 form, provided the requirements
whether it be from an ATM, a bank or a Bureau de Change.
above are satisfied.
Most tourists do not know of this requirement and are
CAD Technicians and Designers Edna de Bruyn from Design @ 50 represents the interests of
therefore unable to provide the proof of cash drawings,
CAD technicians and designers on the Executive Commit-
with the result that our members inevitably lose the sale.
tee of the JMASA. One of our aims is to register a CAD qual-
The JCSA has presented a submission to the SA
ification with the Quality Council for Trades & Occupations.
National Revenue Service (SARS) and the National Treasury to increase the threshold to US$ 10 000.
STRATEGIC PLAN A small committee has been working with various pro-
Provisional VAT payments on temporary imports
fessional bodies such as BEESA and Bravura to develop
Earlier this year, the JCSA was approached by jewellery
a Strategic Plan. This plan will be presented in the form of
companies from our neighbouring countries with a re-
an infographic and will be used to explain to government
quest to assist them by challenging SARS about its re-
where the industry started and where we are now. It will
quirement that on temporary imports to SA, provisional
include a proposal that looks at transformation. The aim is
import VAT is payable for shipments higher than R14 000.
to roll this out in 2018.
Services affected are sending goods for warranty claims,
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repairs, sending gemstones for grading and sending
the formation of a Jewellery Industry Liaison Commit-
sweeps and filings.
tee to liaise with key industry players on a regular basis
The suppliers (or South African wholesalers) are there-
in order to discuss updates within the SADPMR, as well
fore required to effect provisional payments via e-filing
as contentious issues from an operational point of view.
towards their SARS VAT account and supply the courier
A response is still awaited in this regard.
company or the clearing agent with the relevant “proof of payment”, so that the shipment can be released. This “red tape” is doing more harm to intra-border
The council continues to assist members in speaking to the Regulator when experiencing difficulties in applying for their permits.
trade between African countries. We are in the process of discussing the matter with our wholesalers.
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
South African Diamond and Precious Metals Regula-
Chairman’s Fund
tor (SADPMR)
The Chairman’s Fund was established by the Chairman of
Bernard Stern, who is a past owner of Metcon, was ap-
the Jewellery Council of SA, Chris van Rensburg, in No-
2017 Annual Roadshows
pointed to the board of the Regulator. He looks after our
vember 2007. His original idea was to donate his Chair-
The JCSA invited members and – for the first time in many
interests and is our spokesperson to the Regulator.
man’s remuneration to the Chairman’s Fund. In addition,
years – non-members to attend the national roadshows
25% of the board’s unclaimed fees for travel expenses
which were held in July this year. The shows were held in
would go into the fund, even if these members are unable
Durban, Port Elizabeth, Cape Town and Johannesburg,
to attend the meeting.
with an additional one hosted for the first time in Pretoria.
The council has proposed that the SADPMR consider
The purpose of the fund is to contribute to transforma-
We thank our sponsor, the Gemological Institute of
tion and the integration of technology and design in the
America, for its sponsorship of all the roadshows nationally.
jewellery industry by acknowledging excellence in jewellery design. This will support selected training initiatives
JCSA Legal Counsel
focused on developing capacity to utilise technology in
The JCSA employed the services of attorney Hanro
the production of jewellery.
Friedrich, owner of law firm Friedrich Incorporated, on
To date, in addition to the contribution from the board,
a retainer basis in 2017. His input has been particularly
the Chairman’s Fund has received contributions from com-
valuable when we are dealing with mediations and arbi-
panies such as Cape Precious Metals and American Swiss.
trations, whether it be between consumers and member
In 2016, the SAJC’s Chairman’s Fund covered tool costs for students from the Durban University of Technology who were unable to afford them.
jewellers or between members. Friedrich also has assisted the council with important documents, contracts and various submissions to government.
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FINANCIAL REPORT JEWELLERY COUNCIL OF SA Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2016 Statement of Financial Position Figures in Rand
Note(s)
2016
2015
Assets
R
R
Non-Current Assets Property, plant and equipment
2
134 766
174 384
Investments in associates
3
400 00
400 000
Loans to group companies
4
97 295
281 431
632 061
855 815
5
303 481
883 556
Current Assets Trade and other receivables
Prepayments
22 534
181 968
6
6 304 094
5 806 345
6 630 109
6 871 869
Total Assets
7 262 170
7 727 684
6 764 742
6 870 779
7
293 234
773 759
Provisions
204 194
83 146
Cash and cash equivalents
Equity and Liabilities Equity Retained income Liabilities Current Liabilities Trade and other payables
497 428
856 905
Total Equity and Liabilities
7 262 170
7 727 684
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JCSA Debtors Book
GENERAL STATISTICS OVER THE YEARS - JEWELLEX AFRICA
Debtors whose 2016 membership fees were still outstanding this year have been circulated to the industry and were also handed over to Accountability to be blacklisted. Suspension of Members The names of members on the suspension list have been circulated to the industry, due to non-payment of
GENERAL INFORMATION
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Exhibitors – total
155
137
133
119
115
95
79
114
113
100
Space given away (m²)
203
101
24
24
18
59
98
191
75
57
Space sold (m²)
1 975
1 869
1 976
1 709
1 754
1 315
994
1 481
1 419
1 208
Total exhibition space (m²)
2 178
1 994
2 000
1 733
1 772
1 374
1 059
1 672
1 494
1 265
Jewellex function – guests
350
0
163
208
178
0
224
220
165
230
Jewellex breakfast
0
0
119
78
58
65
0
0
0
0
Total visitors
3 527
3 219
3 232
2 771
2 149
1 957
1 725
1 578
1 571
1 487
membership fees and members have been advised to exercise caution when dealing with such members. The said debtors were also handed over to Accountability and will be blacklisted. Lorna Lloyd will ensure that due process is followed in this regard. PROJECTS Jewellex Africa 2017 Despite the economic climate, Jewellex Africa 2017 proved to be enormously successful. Although the show was smaller, in general, of the exhibitors who conducted business, 80% of them will definitely exhibit again and 20% will consider exhibiting again. From the feedback received, exhibitors felt that the Sandton Convention Centre was the
Sponsors
ideal venue and the majority requested the show to once
State Diamond Trader
Diamond Pavilion
again be held in early October, starting on a Saturday.
Metal Concentrators
Coffee Shop
Visitor Feedback
Brinks Lanyards GIA
Carrier bags
objectives in visiting were seeing new brands/products/
BYL Diamonds
Registration
services, networking with the industry and strengthening
CJR Gift Sales
Branded water bottles
The majority of visitors to Jewellex stated that their key
relationships with current suppliers.
Gemfields Wi-Fi
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2017 Speaker’s Corner
JCSA Jewellery Manufacturing Trade Certificate
facture a ring that could be sold commercially. The theme
This year, for the first time, a “Speaker’s Corner” was in-
The JMASA, a division of the council has, over the past
was “Jewellery for Him”, with two categories: Handmade
troduced where talks and discussions took place. The
year, continued to work on the implementation of the
and CAD. We thank our sponsors, CPM, Metal Concentra-
“Speaker’s Corner” was positioned as part of the Metcon
Jewellery Manufacturing Trade Certificate (JMTC), which
tors and Piyuve Jewellers, as well as the Ekurhuleni Jewel-
Coffee Shop and various industry players were also inter-
is a trade test set up by and for the industry. It was initially
lery Project, which sponsored the trophies.
viewed by a Metcon spokesperson.
offered to the JCSA as a service so that members and their
The winner in the CAD Designer Jewellery category
staff could complete the test and obtain this industry-
was Kgomotso Moloto from Keith White Designs and the
Cocktail Function
recognised qualification. This service has been extended
winner in the Handmade Jewellery category was Lumka
The Jewellex cocktail function was proudly sponsored by
to non-members at an additional cost.
Nonku Dhlamini from Keith White Designs.
Cape Precious Metals, De Beers and Gauteng IDZ. It took place on Monday, 9 October in the Bill Gallagher
The JMTC is not in competition with and in no way replaces the sanctioned trade test.
Room at the Sandton Convention Centre. This was also
In 2017, a total number of three candidates successfully
the first time that there was no charge to attend this net-
completed the test, which was held over a two-day period
working event and many complimented the Council on
at the Tshwane University of Technology.
The runner-up in the CAD Designer jewellery category was Zanele Shongwe from Design @ 50 and the runner-up in the Handmade Jewellery category was Lincoln Mokoena from Ekurhuleni Jewellery Project. Retail Training
the more relaxed atmosphere. Skills Qualifications
Training was well received and interest had been shown in
Best Stand of the Year Awards
The JMASA has drawn up specialised qualifications for
offering courses in other major centres around the country.
Winners
skills which are not currently being trade tested. These
Design Stand category: Protea Diamonds
skills include:
Paramount Consulting and EGL
Standard Package category : Real Gold Wholesalers
• Bench Technician
The council continued its partnership with Paramount
& Punto Diamante
• CAD Technician
Consulting to offer management and sales training to re-
• Indian Jewellery Bench Technician
tailers in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
R100 000 Cash Prize Draw
• Jewellery Casting Technician
We also entered a new partnership with EGL to con-
For the first time, the JCSA sponsored a R100 000 cash prize
• Surface Finishing Technician
duct Diamonds and Coloured Gemstones courses to our
draw. It was a competition requirement that the prize mon-
• Refining Technician (work in progress)
retail members in Johannesburg. Members attending
ey be used solely for the purchase of merchandise or ser-
• CAD Production Technician
both courses received discounted rates.
JCSA Collection Awards Design Competition
Design @ 50
aging member(s) and/or shareholder(s) of any business
The JMASA invited all students, apprentices, designers
In 2013, the GGDA appointed the JCSA to project-manage
within the jewellery industry of SA, on the condition that
and manufacturers to enter the JCSA Collection Awards
a unique post-graduate course in commercial jewellery
the entrant was a member in good standing with the JCSA.
Jewellery Design Competition 2017 to design and manu-
design and product development, Design @ 50.
vices from exhibitor(s) that exhibited at the Jewellex show. The promotion was open to business-owners, any man-
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At the beginning of each year, the council assists in
ing the document to all members for input. At present,
Jewellery Council Risk Initiative
the selection of 15 students who are required to have
we are negotiating with the insurance companies to get
The Jewellery Council Risk Initiative has been in operation
jewellery-related qualifications, as well as knowledge of
their support for our recommendations.
for six years and members continue to receive regular
and experience in computer-aided design. The council is
We are also working on creating a membership divi-
updates of crime incidents reported by jewellery stores
involved in the appointment of a product development
sion within the council to represent insurance companies
from the Consumer Goods Council of SA (CGCSA). The
expert who is from the industry to work with students for
CGCSA have been tasked with a set of deliverables
two to three months. An important part of the council’s
JCSA Marketing Campaign 2017 –
relating to crime which it is expected to produce by the
responsibilities is the placement of students and alumni in
Valentine’s Jewellery Week
end of the year.
employment within the industry, as well as placing them in
The council invested R750 000 in a Valentine’s advertising
An exciting development is our collaboration with
incubation facilities.
campaign in February this year. The campaign proved to
the Council of Shopping Centres (CSC), which represents
be a huge success.
most of the shopping centres in the country. Together
Ekurhuleni Jewellery Project (EJP)
Ebony & Ivory Advertising Agency ran the campaign
with the CSC, we have drawn up a list of recommen-
The CEO of the Council, Lorna Lloyd, continues to serve
on social media and the council’s website, as well as
dations which shopping centres are encouraged to im-
as a Director on the board of the EJP, which is a non-profit
competitions over five days on Radio 5 giving away prizes
plement. These include having permanent on-site armed
organisation offering skills programmes and industry train-
from member jewellers. We have been able to build up a
response vehicles, visible armed guards at all entrances,
ing. It also has incubatees who have access to fully equipped
database of entries from our website.
physical perimeter fences/walls, spiked booms, CCTV,
workshops, production services and technical support. This
The council put together a number of creative ele-
allows them the opportunity to develop their own business
ments on a USB to help our members sell more jewellery
satellite police stations and malls locked down outside
in a secure and enabling environment. The workshops have
over the Valentine’s period. These included posters, ad-
been set up with state-of-the-art equipment.
verts, window decals and pamphlets.
Standardising of Valuation Practices for JCSA
JCSA Recommended Disclaimers
installation of security gates, installation of smoke alarms,
Each year, the Jewellery Council revises its Recommen-
We have been working on disclaimers which members can
not allowing individuals into the store after business hours,
dations for Valuation Practices, which we do by circulat-
utilise on their invoices and valuations to protect them-
reporting suspicious behaviour, distributing high-value
selves, should any unforeseen discrepancies and disputes
items throughout the store in display cabinets, etc.
business hours. The retailers are also encouraged to implement a list of recommendations, such as sufficient CCTV coverage, ensuring that all employees and security are regularly vetted,
arise with the consumer. This has not been a simple pro-
It is imperative that our jewellers work together to
cess, as the Consumer Protection Act has radically altered
share as much crime-related information as possible and
the way of conducting business, with specific reference to
that they do this as soon as possible after the incident.
product liability and the weighing up of obligations on the part of the supplier/jeweller compared with the rights of
Certificate of Compliance – Watch Sector
the consumer.
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) has imple-
JCSA ANNUAL REPORT 17
mented regulations, effective as of 1 November this year,
People’s Government of Yantian District, Shenzhen and
which require watch companies/importers, to prescribe
Shenzhen Batar Investment Holding Group Ltd.
national standards for the performance and operation of
This biennial event aimed to provide an international
certain watches and clocks. Such companies are required
platform for artistic, creative and adept designers and
to obtain Certificates of Com-pliance for all such items
students to demonstrate their talents and inventive jew-
and to submit these to the SABS on an annual basis. This
ellery-designing skills. The competition was open to
is an extremely costly and arduous exercise. Watches and
professional jewellery designers at all stages of their ca-
clocks that fall into this category are those which generate
reers, as well as students and graduates of all jewellery
electromagnetic waves, electronic watches, DC products
design disciplines.
and oscillator clocks. COMMUNICATIONS
The JCSA has initiated a process with the SABS in which we will make a submission and motivate why watches and
The Jewellers International Showcase Miami (JIS) – APRIL
clocks should be excluded from this legislation.
The council’s CEO attended the JIS exhibition with 19
SA Jewellery News
DTI-sponsored South African jewellery manufacturers. It
Isikhova Publishing publishes the SA Jewellery News mag-
Promoting Locally Manufactured Jewellery
was the first time that a South African pavilion had been
azine for the industry. Members are continually encour-
For many years, the Chairman of the council, Chris van
showcased in the USA.
aged to be more interactive with the magazine by sending
Rensburg, has taken every opportunity to promote local
news and announcements, as this is their mouthpiece to
content and import replacement. We continue to pursue
Jewellex Africa 2017 – OCTOBER
this policy and will make further efforts to ensure that
The DTI sponsored 14 SMME companies to exhibit at Jew-
Earlier this year, the JCSA approached SA Jewellery
importers have a better understanding of the potential
ellex. Nine of them were jewellery companies, four were
News to conduct a monthly survey, with results to be
benefits of employment and beneficiation.
diamond companies and one was a clock manufacturer.
published in the magazine each month. The aim of the
The diamond companies formed part of the Diamond Pa-
survey is to gain an indication of what is happening in
vilion, which was sponsored by the State Diamond Trader.
terms of jewellery and diamond sales, metal consumption
International Trade Shows The JCSA once again worked closely with the DTI to offer
the industry.
and crime statistics in SA.
jewellery manufacturers an opportunity to exhibit at var-
The Xifu International Gold Wedding
ious international fairs by providing financial support. In
Jewellery Design Competition
among retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers and diamond
the past year, we participated at the following exhibitions:
The JMASA invited all manufacturers to enter the Xifu In-
traders. Each receives a few questions to complete.
ternational Gold Wedding Jewellery Design Competition
There are no actual figures requested. Questions refer to
in March 2017.
percentage increases or decreases. SA Jewellery News then
International Jewellery Show Tokyo (IJT) – JANUARY Nineteen companies exhibited at the IJT and the feedback was positive.
The survey has commenced and is being conducted
The competition was jointly organised by JNA and
combines all these results and publishes a monthly page
CJNA of UBM Asia, the World Gold Council and the
entitled Business Barometer. We have requested members
18 JCSA ANNUAL REPORT
Website and Facebook
members of the council. In so doing, they will be able to
If everyone, who has committed to participate provides
We have become extremely active in ensuring that the
benefit from the Jewellery Council Risk Initiative with the
their monthly information, we will be able to gauge quite
image of the council and that of our members are out
Consumer Goods Council.
accurately in percentage terms the growth or decline of
there. Our website is updated constantly and we com-
the various sectors in the industry.
municate with consumers on our Facebook page. The
Diamond Dealers Club of SA (DDCSA)
council also created a “closed” Facebook page which
The council recently entered into a reciprocity agreement
African Odyssey
is slowly growing. We hope that this will be a platform
with the DDCSA. These organisations have acknowl-
This year, Isikhova Publishing published African Odyssey,
used by our members to create opportunities and de-
edged that their respective members share a common
featuring the Born in Africa listing of all manufacturing
velop ideas.
market which relates to diamonds and jewellery. They
to commit their company information for a 12-month period.
members, sponsored by the publishing house. The DTI has informed the JCSA that it will no longer fund the project on behalf of the council.
have agreed as follows: Publicity
1. To share information relating to the identities of those
The council utilises any opportunity to publicise itself
parties who have been placed on their respective
and its members, whether in print or on radio. Being a
Wanted and Shine Skitter
non-profit company, we plan our publicity budgets well
2. To follow due processes as prescribed by their respec-
For many years, the council and our members participat-
in advance.
tive Articles of Association, constitutions and by-laws,
ed in the Shine Skitter books, namely True Love, Fairlady,
“cautionary notices” and who are in default.
as the case may be, before any member or other party
Sarie and Grazia. These supplements featured jewellery
Employment-seekers list
is identified as having been placed on the “cautionary
and other luxury items. This was discontinued in 2017 due
The JCSA holds a list of employment-seekers in the in-
notice” list or listed as a defaulter. The respective par-
to financial constraints.
dustry and upon request, we release the list to member
ties can indemnify each other against any legal steps
2017 was the second year in which Times Media pub-
jewellery companies. We do not involve ourselves in the
that may be taken against either of them upon publica-
lished its Wanted Watches & Luxury supplement in Oc-
actual placing of staff. We merely provide a platform to
tion of the identity of the party in the “cautionary notice”.
tober. The Jewellery Council had a competition page in
refer potential employees.
3. To share the information within a reasonable time.
which it offered a prize, the aim of which was to promote its members to the consumer. The publication was distrib-
4. To act with the necessary discretion and highest RECIPROCITY AGREEMENT
uted in Business Day and the Sunday Times.
degree of transparency towards one another.
5. This agreement shall lapse as soon as one of the parties National Antiques & Decorative Arts (NAADA)
becomes inactive, alternatively, either party may with-
D6 Communicator
As there are many synergies between the council and
A decision was taken by the Executive Committee to dis-
NAADA, we have entered into a collaboration with this
6. To invite a member from either the DDCSA or the
continue the use of the D6 Communicator as a commu-
organisation in which we exchange ideas, information and
nication tool for members. Members continue to receive
opportunities.
required during its arbitration proceedings, based on
communications via email.
NAADA members have also been invited to become
draw at its sole discretion. JCSA’s Arbitration Committee to assist it in any manner the invited member’s expertise.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2017 BENEFACTORS AND PARTNERS
NORMAN VAN ROOYEN – JEWELLERY SECURITY CONSULTANTS
JEWELLERY COUNCIL OF SOUTH AFRICA Address: The Hamlet, 27 Ridge Road, Parktown, Johannesburg Tel: (011) 484 5528 • Fax: 086 504 9512 • Email: admin@jewellery.org.za