Department of Transport Strategic Plan 2006/07 to 2008/09.

Department of Transport

Strategic Plan

2006/07 to 2008/09

Department

of Transport Content of presentation

1. Overview of the new structure of the Department

2. Strategic overview & important policy developments

3. Service delivery environment & challenges

4. Service delivery & regulation

5. Budget programmes

6. Expenditure trends

7. Department programme strategic plans 1 - 7

Structure Department of Transport

Minister of Transport

Chief Directorate National Strategy

Chief DirectorateWestern Corridor

Chief Directorate Legal Services

Chief Information Officer

Chief Directorate Corporate Support

Transport Ministry

Branch Transport Logistics and

Corridor Development

Branch Management Services

Chief Directorate Eastern Corridor

Director General

Chief Directorate Policy Analysis

Chief Directorate Research and Development

Chief DirectorateEconomic Analysis

Chief Directorate Public Entity

Oversight

Chief DirectorateBorder Operations

and Control

Branch Public Entity Oversight and

Economic Regulation

Chief Directorate Economic Regulation

Chief DirectorateRail Transport

Regulation

Chief Directorate Maritime

Regulation

Chief DirectorateRoad Transport

Regulation

Branch Transport Regulation and

Accident & Incident Investigation

Chief Directorate : IntegratedTransport

Planning

Chief Directorate Integrated Delivery

Programme

Chief DirectorateIntegrated

Infrastructure Network

Development

Branch Integrated Planning and Intersphere

Coordination

Chief Directorate Public Transport

Management

Chief Directorate PT

Business Development

Branch Public Transport

Chief Directorate Taxi Recap

Management

Chief Directorate Public Transport

Strategy & Monitoring

Branch Research Policy &

Economic Analysis

Chief DirectorateLegislation

Chief Directorate Resource

Management

DDG Communication

DDGManagement

Services

Chief Operating Officer

Chief Director Office of the DG

Chief DirectorateAccident & Incident

Investigation

Chief Directorate Civil Aviation

Chief Directorate 2010 Soccer World

Cup

Approved StructureDepartment of Transport

16 May 2006

Chief Financial Officer

Chief Directorate Transactional

Services

Chief DirectorateCommunication

Chief DirectorateCampaigns and

Protocol

Chief Internal Audit

Blue edging New on structure

Legend

DDGFinancial Services

Transport Ministry

D: Parliamentary Services and Stakeholder Management

D: Parliamentary Services and Stakeholder Management

1x Personal Assist

1x Personal Assist

2x Advisor to Minister

1xPA

2x Advisor to Minister

1xPAMinisterMinister

1XDD:Cabinet Services

1x A/Admin Sec2x Receptionist/ Registry Clerk1xDriver/ Mess

1x Mess

1XDD:Cabinet Services

1x A/Admin Sec2x Receptionist/ Registry Clerk1xDriver/ Mess

1x Mess

Chief of StaffChief of Staff

1xDD Parliamentar

y Services

1xDD Parliamentar

y Services

D: PS to Minister

D: PS to Minister

1x Parliamentar

y Services Admin

Assistant

1x Parliamentar

y Services Admin

Assistant

D: Cabinet Services

D: Cabinet Services

D: Media Liaison

D: Media Liaison

1xAssist PS to Minister1xDriver/

Body Guard

1xAssist PS to Minister1xDriver/

Body Guard

1x Secretary1x Secretary

Chief Directorate Communications

CD Communication

PA2x Admin Assistant

CD Communication

PA2x Admin Assistant

D: Campaign &

Protocol Management

1xSec

D: Campaign &

Protocol Management

1xSec

1 x DD Campaigns1x ASD Campaigns1x ASD Campaigns1x Campaigns Officer

1 x DD Campaigns1x ASD Campaigns1x ASD Campaigns1x Campaigns Officer

Intergovernmental Liaison1x DD

Intergovernmental Liaison1x DD

D: Content Development

1xSec

D: Content Development

1xSec

D: Intergovernment

al Liaison & Stakeholder Management

D: Intergovernment

al Liaison & Stakeholder Management

Media Relations1x DD 1x ASD1x Media Officer

Media Relations1x DD 1x ASD1x Media Officer

Event Management1 x DD 1x ASD Events

Event Management1 x DD 1x ASD Events

Audio Visual1x DD Camera Operator1x Photographer

Audio Visual1x DD Camera Operator1x Photographer

Research & Editing1 x DD Speech Writing1x DD Editorial Services

Research & Editing1 x DD Speech Writing1x DD Editorial Services

Design and Layout1 x DD Website Content Management1x Graphic Designer

Design and Layout1 x DD Website Content Management1x Graphic Designer

Internal Communication1 x DD 1x ASD

Internal Communication1 x DD 1x ASD

Stakeholder Liaison1 x DD

Stakeholder Liaison1 x DD

DDG Communication

PA

DDG Communication

PA

Reports to MinisterDirector General

Reports to MinisterDirector General

D: ProtocolManagement

1xSec

1 x DD : Protocol

CD Campaigns and Protocol

PA

Office of the DG

1xDD:ODG1xDD CT

1XASD Fin1xASD1xAO

1x Driver/ Mess1xFS Aid

1xDD:ODG1xDD CT

1XASD Fin1xASD1xAO

1x Driver/ Mess1xFS Aid

Director-GeneralDirector-General

Chief Operations Officer

P.A

Chief Operations Officer

P.A

D: Inter -departmental&Government

Relations1xSec

D: Inter -departmental&Government

Relations1xSec

D:International & RegionalRelations

1xSec

D:International & RegionalRelations

1xSec

Chief Director:Office of the

DGPA

Chief Director:Office of the

DGPA

Director: Admin

Office of the DG

Director: Admin

Office of the DG

D: Investigations

& Forensics1xSec

D: Investigations

& Forensics1xSec

Fraud & Corruption

1xDD2xASD

1xASD3xSAO

Fraud & Corruption

1xDD2xASD

1xASD3xSAO

D: Strategic Planning & Monitoring

1xSec

D: Strategic Planning & Monitoring

1xSec

Inter -departmental&Government

Relations1xDD

Inter -departmental&Government

Relations1xDD

International & RegionalRelations

2xDD

International & RegionalRelations

2xDD

DDG Financial Management


PA


PA

DirectorateBudgeting

1xSec

Supply Chain Management

1xSec2xAdmin Officer

D: Development FinanceInternal1xSec

D: Development FinanceInternal1xSecFinancial

Management1xSec

CD Financial Transactional

Services PA

CD Financial Transactional

Services PA

CD: Internal Audit

PA

CD: Internal Audit

PA

Computer Audit1xDD

Computer Audit1xDD

D: Internal Audit1xSec

D: Internal Audit1xSec

Internal Audit1xDD2xASD

2x SAO

Internal Audit1xDD2xASD

2x SAO

DDG: Financial

ManagementPA

DDG: Financial

ManagementPA

D: Internal Control1xSec

D: Internal Control1xSec

D: Infrastructure Development

Finance1xSec

D: Infrastructure Development

Finance1xSec

DD: Admin/Stakeholder 2xASD1xSAO3xAA

1x Mess/Driver1xFood Services Aid

1xDD Development FinanceInternal

1xDD Development FinanceInternal

1xDDInfrastructure Development

Finance

1xDDInfrastructure Development

Finance

1xDD Travel Claims1xState Account1xDD Tax Advisor1xState Accountant

1xDD Travel Claims1xState Account1xDD Tax Advisor1xState Accountant

Management Services

Chief Information

OfficerPA

Chief Information

OfficerPA

Legal Services

PA

Legal Services

PA

Corporate Support

PA

Corporate Support

PA

DDG: Management

ServicesPA

DDG: Management

ServicesPA

Transactional Legal

Services

D: SecurityManagement

Government Fleet

Government Fleet

Director:Business Systems

SecretariatServices

SecretariatServices

CorporateLegal

Resource Managemen

tPA

Resource Managemen

tPA

Capacity Development

Human Resource

Administration

DirectorInformation

Director Infrastructure

Director Web Development

& Administratio

n

OD &SP

OfficeServices

OfficeServices

TravelServices

TravelServices

Transport Research Policy &Economic Analysis

Transport Research, Policy & Economic Analysis

PA

Transport Research, Policy & Economic Analysis

PA

CD: LegislationPA

CD: LegislationPA

D: Research Studies1x Sec

CD: Transport Economic Analysis

PA

CD: Transport Economic Analysis

PA

D: Micro Economic Sectoral Analysis

1xSec

Admin Support1xDD Admin

&Stakeholder Mngt2xASD

2xAdmin Off4xAA

1xMess/Driver1xFood Services Aid

Admin Support1xDD Admin

&Stakeholder Mngt2xASD

2xAdmin Off4xAA

1xMess/Driver1xFood Services Aid

D:BEE1xSec

D:BEE1xSec

D: Policy Analysis1xSec D: Macro

EconomicAnalysis1xSec

CD: ResearchDevelopment

PA

CD: ResearchDevelopment

PA

D: Impact Monitoring1xSec

D: Economic Modeling

1xSec

D: Global Assessment &Knowledge Management 1x Sec

D: Innovation Strategy1xSec

D: Environmental Impact1xSec

Director:Legislation

1x Sec

CD: Policy Analysis

PA

CD: Policy Analysis

PA

D: Policy Development1xSec

D:Statistical Services1xSec

Director:Implementation1x Sec

Transport Regulation

Transport Regulation and

DD: Systems1xSAO

Transport Regulation and

DD: Systems1xSAO

CD:Road Transport Regulation

PA

CD:Road Transport Regulation

PA

CD: Maritime Regulation

PA

CD: Maritime Regulation

PA

D: Aviation Infrastructure

D: Monitoring and Compliance

Director: Industry

Development & Multilaterals

Director: Bilaterals,Safety & Security

D:EnforcementRegulation

1xSec

Director : IMO

CD: Civil Aviation

PA

CD: Civil Aviation

PA

Director: ICAO

D: SafetyRegulation

1x Sec

1xDD Admin/Stakeholder Mngt1xASD

1xASD1xSAO1xAA3x AA

1x Registry Clerk1x Reproduction

1xMesenger/Driver2x Food Services

D:StandardsRegulation

1xSec

D: Air Transport

(name change)

D: Multilateral Affairs

(Name Change

D:EconomicRegulation

1x Sec

Director: Rail Transport Regulation

1x Sec

Chief Director: Rail Transport

Regulation1xPA1x Sec

Chief Director: Rail Transport

Regulation1xPA1x Sec

CD: Accident and

Incident Investigation

PA

CD: Accident and

Incident Investigation

PA

D: Search and Rescue

D: Rail Accident

D: Rail Accident

D: Road Accident

D: Road Accident

D: Aviation &Maritime

D: Aviation &Maritime

Integrated Planning & Inter Sphere Coordination

Integrated Delivery

ProgrammePA

Integrated Delivery

ProgrammePA

Integrated Transport Planning

PA

Integrated Transport Planning

PA

Integrated Planning &Inter-sphere Coordination

PA

Integrated Planning &Inter-sphere Coordination

PA

Integrated Implementation

Support1xSec

Integrated Implementation

Support1xSec

Integrated Infrastructure

Network Development

PA

Integrated Infrastructure

Network Development

PA


Management1xSec


Management1xSec

Infrastructure Planning 1xSec

Infrastructure Planning 1xSec

1 DD UTF1xDD Adm /Stakeholder

Mngt1 ASD Fin Admin

1xASD2 Accountants3 Admin Ass,

1xAO1 Mess//Driver

1 Food Services Aid

1 DD UTF1xDD Adm /Stakeholder

Mngt1 ASD Fin Admin

1xASD2 Accountants3 Admin Ass,

1xAO1 Mess//Driver

1 Food Services Aid

2010 Soccer WC Coordination

2010 Soccer WC Coordination

2010 WC Transport Projects

Coordination

2010 WC Transport Projects

Coordination

2010 WC Technical Support

2010 WC Technical Support

Rural Transport Development

Rural Transport Development

Land Transport Institutional

Support1xSec

Land Transport Institutional

Support1xSec

Infrastructure Finance and Co-

ordination

Infrastructure Finance and Co-

ordination

D: Transport PlanningGuidelines, Standards

& Monitoring1xSec

D: Transport PlanningGuidelines, Standards

& Monitoring1xSec

D: Planning Coordination &

Evaluation National1xSec

D: Planning Coordination &

Evaluation National1xSec

D: National Transport Master

Plan1xSec

D: National Transport Master

Plan1xSec

D: IRMA Project1xSec

D: IRMA Project1xSec

Infrastructure Planning

Infrastructure Planning

D:Transport Planning Co-ordination Provincial and

Local Plans1xSec

D:Transport Planning Co-ordination Provincial and

Local Plans1xSec

Transport Logistics and Corridor Development


DDGPA


DDGPA

CD: Western Corridor

PA

CD: Western Corridor

PA

CD: National Logistics Strategy

PA1xASD Logistics

&Systems Planning

CD: National Logistics Strategy

PA1xASD Logistics

&Systems Planning

D:Corridor Performance

D: Secondary Networks

Admin Support1xDD Adm/Stakeholder

Mngt2xASD

1xASD Project Admin2xSAO Project Admin

3xAA1xFSA

1xMess/Driver

D: Platform Development

D: Primary Networks

CD: Eastern CorridorPA

CD: Eastern CorridorPA

Director: Airport & Seaports

1xSec

Director: Airport & Seaports

1xSec

Director: Land1xSec

Director: Land1xSec

Public Transport

Public TransportDDGPA

Public TransportDDGPA

CD: Public Transport

ManagementPA

CD: Public Transport

ManagementPA

CD: Public Transport Strategy & Monitoring

PA

CD: Public Transport Strategy & Monitoring

PA

D: Rail Operations

D: Rail Operations

Strategy and Implementation

Monitoring

Strategy and Implementation

Monitoring

D: Taxi Operations

D: Taxi Operations

Admin Support1xDD

Adm/Stakeholder Mngt

2xASD1x Mess/Driver

1x FSA1xSAO4xAA

Admin Support1xDD

Adm/Stakeholder Mngt

2xASD1x Mess/Driver

1x FSA1xSAO4xAA

Public Transport Policy Strategy

Development & Monitoring

1xSec

Public Transport Policy Strategy

Development & Monitoring

1xSec

CD: Public TransportBusiness Development

PA

CD: Public TransportBusiness Development

PA

D: Bus Operations

D: Bus Operations

D: ContractManagemen

t

D: ContractManagemen

t

CD: Taxi RecapManagement

PA

CD: Taxi RecapManagement

PA

D: Provincial Assistance

D: Provincial Assistance

D: PT Development

D: PT Development

2xDD2xASD

2xDD2xASD

D: Communication & Stakeholder Management

D: Communication & Stakeholder Management

D: Financial Management &

Procurement

D: Financial Management &

Procurement

D: MonitoringD: Monitoring D: PT Integrated Systems

1xSec

D: PT Integrated Systems

1xSec

D: Business Case

Development

D: Business Case

Development

Public Entity Oversightand Economic Regulation

Director: Aviation and

Maritime

Director: Road

CD: Economic

RegulationPA

CD: Economic

RegulationPA

Director: Rail

Director: Cross BorderActivity

Director: Finance

Director: Agency

Development & Policy

Advocacy

Director: Performance Management

& Analysis

CD: Oversight

PA

CD: Oversight

PA

Director: Corporate

Governance

Public Entity Oversight and Economic Regulation

1xPA

Public Entity Oversight and Economic Regulation

1xPA

Administration1xDD Admin/Stakeholder Mngt

1xASD Fin1xASD1x AA

1x Mess/Driver1x Food Services

Administration1xDD Admin/Stakeholder Mngt

1xASD Fin1xASD1x AA

1x Mess/Driver1x Food Services

Department

of Transport

2. Strategic overview & key policy developments

Department

of Transport


In the next 3 years the focus will be on:

• Priority delivery areas with the biggest effect being on biggest number of people in shortest time.

• Strategic programmes focusing on needs of internal/ external stakeholders & especially transport users & the general public.

• Building capacity to monitor & oversee public entities reporting to Minister.

• Developing regulatory systems & capacity to ensure operators in the transport sector meet safety & security standards

• Establishing a single economic regulator for the transport sector.

Department

of Transport


Key areas of delivery and strategic objectives include:

• Facilitate the transport sector preparations for the 2010 Soccer World Cup

• Improve the quality of transport operations and broaden access to affordable public transport by:

• Transformation of the taxi industry• Restructuring passenger rail services• Oversee construction of the Gautrain

• Implement the freight logistics strategy• Integrate road networks through the strategic

framework for roads• Operationalisation of the Road Traffic Management

Corporation• Reform the system of compensation to victims of

motor vehicle accidents (Road Accident Fund)

Department

of Transport


Key areas of delivery and strategic objectives (continued):

• Restructuring of public transport subsidies• Develop regulatory systems and capacity to ensure

that operators meet safety and security standards• Curb the number of road accidents by law

enforcement, road safety education and communication programmes

• Release a new road safety strategy• Finalise the Road Infrastructure Strategic Framework• Incorporate a further 3000 km of provincial roads into

the national road system

Department

of Transport


The objectives that we aim to achieve in providing a policy framework and regulation and implementation models are to be guided by the following strategic intentions and their outcomes will be assessed against:

Competitive transport costs Safety improvements Reduced infrastructure backlogs Improved access Reduced time in transit

Department

of Transport

3. Service delivery environment and challenges

Department

of Transport

Transport systems don’t meet needs regarding effective movement of people and goods.

Challenges are biggest regarding:• Access• Safety• Security• Consumer choice

Commonest challenge to commuters - transport is not accessible to all & safety is a concern

Culture of service provision must change

Primary task – transform commuter-based system to public transport system for all


Department

of Transport

Implement freight logistics strategy:

Benefits = sustained economic growth leading to more employment opportunities & social development funding.

Two national projects being rolled out:

1. Freight databank project collects, collates & consolidates available freight statistics on movement of goods & services in SA

2. National freight info systems project integrates information on movement of goods & services across various systems; and generates customised reports


Department

of Transport

Transparent & predictable regulatory frameworks:

Objectives:

The regulatory framework will guide decisions and interventions, limit discretion & avoid unilateral regulatory intervention.

Regulators will be equipped with comprehensive & flexible range of instruments.


Focus areas include:• Road safety and security strategies• Introducing a fraud and corruption investigating unit• Rail safety and security regulations• Develop a civil aviation strategy• Implement maritime policy• Facilitate the provision of search and rescue services• Take over the function of Commissioner for Civil Aviation• Establishing an independent Ports Regulator and Rail

Economic Regulator

Department

of Transport 4. Service delivery & regulation

Service delivery & regulation through public entities:

• SAPRS• SANRAL• RAF• CBRTA• SAMSA• CAA• UTF• RTMC• RSR• Independent Ports Regulator• Interim Rail Economic Regulator• ATNS• ACSA

Department

of Transport 5. Budget programmes

Department

of Transport 5. Budget programmes

The Department aims to realise its objectives through the following programmes:

• Programme 1: Administration• Programme 2: Transport Policy, Research and

Economic Analysis• Programme 3: Transport Regulation and

Accident and Incident investigation• Programme 4: Integrated Planning and Inter-

sphere Co-ordination• Programme 5: Freight Logistics and Corridor

Development• Programme 6: Public Transport• Programme 7: Public Entity Oversight and

Economic Regulation

Department

of Transport 6. Expenditure trends

Department

of Transport 6. Expenditure trends

• Expenditure rising rapidly from R5,7bn in 2002/03 to R15,5bn in 2008/09 at an annual average rate of 18,1%

• Public Transport:– R7, 2bn for Gautrain over the MTEF– R1, 6bn for passenger rail infrastructure over the MTEF.

• Public Transport Infrastructure Fund:– R3,5bn over the MTEF

• National Roads:– Spending on national roads grows by 13, 4% annually from

R1,2bn in 2002/03 to R1,75bn in 2005/06– Additional R1,9bn over the MTEF– Growth increases to 26,1% over the MTEF, reaching R3,5bn in

2008/09

• R94 m (2006/07), R70 m (2007/08) & R75 m (2008/09) allocated for:– developing regional transport infrastructure;– implementing rural transport strategy;– reforming RAF;– transport regulation.

Department

of Transport

7. Department programme strategic plans

Department

of Transport

Programme 1: Administration / Management Services

Overall aim – provide effective strategic support to the entire Department

1. Transport Ministry,

2. Office of the DG,

3. Communication Services,

4. Management Services

5. Financial Services

Department

of Transport Programme 1: Transport Ministry

Facilitates and provides effective support to Minister of Transport

Responsibilities and Outputs include:

• The provision of an effective media liaison service• Organising a Transport Consultative Forum• Packaging transport information for Members of

Parliament• Implementation of a document management system in

cooperation with the office of the DG• Introducing an internal advisory service on Cabinet

Memoranda

Department

of Transport Programme 1: Office of the DG

The Office of the DG provides strategic direction to the department by, amongst others:

• Managing strategic process• Participating in inter-departmental & other govt. strategic

projects• Managing departmental systems and processes for

participation in Govt. Cluster systems• Coordinating Transport’s international relations• Managing departmental and forensic investigations in

keeping with policy imperatives set by Cabinet• Implementing an electronic document management

system• Developing a risk assessment profile for the department• Conducting internal audits• Quarterly performance reviews and evaluations

Department

of Transport

Programme 1: Communication Services

Provides a comprehensive communication system to facilitate participation of South Africans in:

• Governance• Economic development• Nation-building through sound stakeholder and

communication strategies

Department

of Transport


STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES

Enhance & promote the role & operations of transport in the economy by:

• Promoting awareness of economic opportunities • Up-scaling 2nd economy communication on areas like rural

interventions• Build and promote public partnerships• Communicate policies and information

Embark on a national communication campaign to focus on:• Economic opportunities & job creation in transport sector• Building public participation in implementing departmental

programmes• Access to information and services

Department

of Transport


PLAN FOR IMPROVING SERVICE DELIVERY

• Communication important in improving service delivery by communicating with users and suppliers of transport services

• To play an important role in renewed focus on Batho Pele campaign to tackle perceptions of bureaucratic intertia & lack of public responsiveness

• Public communication to be supplemented with major internal communication campaign to sensitise public servants to significance of governance & delivery

Department

of Transport

Inter-governmental stakeholder programme in public transport sector

Road safety campaign

Departmental publications

Website

Call centres for service points

Communications strategies on freight logistics, 2010 action agenda, investments in public transport and non-motorised transport, rail branch line strategy, and road safety

Active public participation programme

Media relations strategy and policy


SHORT-TERM QUICK WIN STRATEGIES

Department

of Transport

Programme 1: Management services

MANDATE

• Co-ordinate and render effective, efficient, strategic management and corporate support and administrative services to the Ministry and Department of Transport

• Business responsibilities: Corporate support Resource management Legal services Management of Information Systems

• Policy priorities

Address low productivity & morale, and high absenteeism & turnover by focusing on:

Strategic management of human capital Providing better work environment Providing information and information technology

capability Ensuring accessible government services

Department

of Transport


DESIRED STRATEGIC OUTCOMES

• Better service delivery• Improved employee health and well-being• Modernisation

STRATEGIES INCLUDE:

• Creation of a service help desk to increase visibility and make information available and accessible

• Creation and distribution of transport career booklets• Development of a contract management system• Implementation of a scarce skills strategy• Retention strategy and team building for the department• Installing a Government Information System for freight, public

transport, and inter-sphere coordination• Review of the transport curriculum for Centres of Development

Department

of Transport

Improve the department’s corporate image through: Service Help Desk New switchboard Identify and review all front line services to the public Update website

Proactive internal and external communication

Distribution of transport career booklets

Complete a new Master Systems Plan

Establish a corporate advisory service

Develop a contract management system

Implement a scarce skills strategy: Scarce skills database Recruitment of learners and disabled persons Women empowerment programme Coaching programme for senior managers

Fast track filling of posts

SHORT-TERM QUICK WIN STRATEGIES INCLUDE:


Department

of Transport

Improve IT infrastructure: Upgrade servers, network and the computer room

Develop a staff retention strategy

Streamlined team building for the whole department

Information sessions for all employees

All employees vetted for security requirements

Office automation through electronic availability of documents and forms

Re-designed functional intranet

Installing a GIS system for freight transport, public transport and inter-sphere co-ordination

Electronic mobile offices for management

SHORT-TERM QUICK WIN STRATEGIES INCLUDE: (continued)


Department

of Transport Programme 1: Financial services

OBJECTIVES

Ensuring the department has & maintains systems of:• financial management,• risk management,• internal control as well as a• procurement system that is fair, equitable, transparent,

competitive and cost-effective

Core deliverable – comply with legislation in rendering supportto line functions, facilitating & enhancing accountability cycle& entrenching principles of good governance

Over the medium term, financial services will be expanded toinclude financial transactional services, which will includeinternal and infrastructure development financial services

Department

of Transport Programme 1: Financial services

POLICY PRIORITIES

• Develop and implement financial controls for management of new conditional grants

• Implement regulations issued regarding information technology procurement

• Assist internal audit in implementing risk management system

• Maintain and improve system of internal control• Compile financial records for credit card format driver’s

license facility, consolidate into financial statements, and cede the contract to the RTMC.

• Facilitate constant monitoring of expenditure against budget

Department

of Transport

Monthly workshops on expenditure and budget management

Create a Budget and Planning Committee for proactive planning and reprioritisation

Publish a procedure manual for procurement procedures on the intranet

Update and communicate the internal control manual

Re-appoint Programme and Responsibility Managers in the new structure

Create a package restructuring section to assist employees with their financial planning

Contract management - develop a more robust system for approving payments

SHORT-TERM QUICK WIN STRATEGIES INCLUDE:

Programme 1: Financial services

Department

of Transport

Credit card format driver’s license manufacturing facility:

Compile financial records from 1998 to 2006

Consolidate the financial records into the financial statements of the department and restate comparative figures

Cede the contract for the credit card format manufacturing facility to the Road Traffic Management Corporation

Programme 1: Financial services

SHORT-TERM QUICK WIN STRATEGIES INCLUDE: (continued)

Department

of Transport

Programme 2: Transport Policy, Research & Economic Analysis

Department

of Transport


AIM

Effectively manage a national innovative research and development programme, analyse strategic policies, develop appropriate legislation, and provide economic advice and analysis for all modes of transport

The transport policies, strategies, guidelines and research products will be aimed at providing safe, reliable, efficient and integrated transport operations

RESULT: Promote internal and external economic growth and global competitiveness of South Africa’s transport and logistics industries

Department

of Transport


MANDATE

• Effectively manage innovative R&D programme• Ensure analysis and development of integrated strategic

policies• Develop appropriate legislation• Economic advice and analysis• Administrative and stakeholder management services to

the Branch

KEY OBJECTIVES

• Develop, review and update transport policies• Develop, monitor and evaluate BEE Charter in the

Transport industry• Monitor impact of transport policies• Advice across the Departmental Units and all modes• Provide and co-ordinate research, innovation and

statistics to the Department and stakeholders

Department

of Transport


KEY POLICY PRIORITY - BEE STRATEGY

• Developing the integrated Transport Sector BEE Charter• Taxi Recapitalisation Project:

• New institutional arrangements – increase in black participation

• Registering taxi operators with SARS:• Formalise industry to access other passenger transport

services• Bus Sector BEE Charter:

• One of the criteria for award of tenders for subsidisation in the Model Tender Contract Document

• Freight Logistics Strategy:• Addressing institutional and regulatory frameworks,

infrastructure, ownership, management, skills, etc.• Creation of public infrastructure with socio-economic

obligations

Department

of Transport


Development of Regulatory Institutions – towards a single Transport Regulator

Increasing Access to social and public amenities – Scholar Bus Transport Strategy

The Integration of the Non - Motorized Transport (NMT) as a mode of transport

Continuous review and update of existing policies – update White Paper

Development of guidelines for the successful implementation of existing policies

Development of new policies Maritime International Rail Gauge Width Policy Appropriate cargo for appropriate mode Intelligent transport systems


Department

of Transport

Policies in support of other department’s objectives: Transport, Environment and Health Transportation of asbestos Labour intensive approach to transport projects

Regional integration, NEPAD – SADC Protocol

Dissemination of National Household Travel Survey

Research and Innovation Strategy

Transport Sector BEE Strategy



Department

of Transport


Chief Directorate Transport Economic Analysis:

AIM

Generate economic analysis capability within the Department & provide analysis and advisory services on rail, road, maritime and aviation transport.

• Define economic performance indicator framework• Collate & analyse critical supply and demand side data;• Supply economic intelligence (and the opportunity costs)

for priority areas• Analyse critical historical trends in core areas and develop

models for forecasting critical variables(such as costs and revenues for operations and

investment demand for infrastructure)• Benchmark components of transport sector to foster

competitiveness

Department

of Transport



Transport ASGISA

Interventions to reduce transport costs

Economic of public transport

Study on taxi subsidy

Performance Indicators Framework

Transport Sector analysis – impact on other sectors

Database on transport performance indicators

Studies on performance of transport modes

Transport infrastructure funding model and funding scenario’s

MEDIUM TERM STRATEGIES

Department

of Transport

Programme 3: Transport regulation & accident and incident

investigation

Department

of Transport

MANDATE

• Predictable, transparent, better regulatory environment = confident users

• Provide safe and secure, reliable and environmentally sustainable transportation

• Ensure confidence in ability of transport to respond to accidents and incidents; and enhance search and rescue capability.


investigation

Department

of Transport

KEY OBJECTIVES

• Enhance safety & environmental sustainability of road transportation - develop Road Safety Strategy and short-term interventions.

• 151 highly visible traffic patrol vehicles deployed on notorious roads

• Improve safety, security and environmental sustainability of the rail transportation, civil aviation and maritime sectors

• Develop Civil Aviation Strategy for implementation of National Airports Development plan, the Yamoussoukro Decision and Civil Aviation Policy

• Participate in International Civil Aviation Organisation’s Transparency Policy.

• Creation of Independent Port Regulator• Establish and consolidate accident & incident

investigation capacity


investigation

Department

of Transport

Develop Road Safety Strategy

Develop Easter and festive season campaigns

Train instructors on new K53

Set up road side Traffic Courts

Legislative amendments to enable RTMC to implement AARTO legislation

Procure technical evidentiary breathalysers

Restructure the cross border regulatory environment

Strategy to address civil aviation security

Road shows on maritime labour convention

Cooperate with international training institutions

Upgrade search and rescue technology


investigation


Department

of Transport

Roll out the Road Safety Strategy

Implement recommendations of the Special Investigating Unit and Inspectorate at Driving License Testing Centres

Regulations for rail safety and security standards

Port security coordination

Promulgate search and rescue regulations

Remove the Commissioner for Civil Aviation from the Civil Aviation Authority

Effective coordination of road safety

Manage effect of overloading and transportation of dangerous goods

Implement International Civil Aviation Organisation environmental standards

Oversee development of rail accident investigation


investigation

MEDIUM TERM WIN STRATEGIES

Department

of Transport

Programme 4: Integrated planning and inter-sphere co-ordination

Department

of Transport

AIM

Lead integrated transport planning, implementation of key transport projects and provision of transport infrastructure across all spheres of government in support of economic, social and regional development.


Department

of Transport

MANDATES

• Develop transport planning requirements, guidelines and standards

• Co-ordinate development of transport plans by all spheres of government

• Develop national strategic transport infrastructure framework

• Develop & facilitate inter-sphere strategic implementation framework

• Implement NLTTA & related transport legislation • Facilitate establishment of transport-related institutional

structures·• Develop and implement integrated infrastructure

investment plan• Develop & manage transport infrastructure for all modes of

transport to support social and economic development and government strategies


Department

of Transport

POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRESS

• Planning Support Centre Project initiated• Travel Demand Management pilot studies will be

undertaken• Projects were implemented to support the implementation

of a Road Infrastructure Strategic Framework for South Africa

KEY OBJECTIVES

• Support for the 2010 FIFA World Cup• Development of a National Transport Master Plan• Integrated Transport Planning• Land Transport Planning• Development of a Geographic Information System (GIS)

platform• Rural transport development


Department

of Transport

Support for the 2010 Fifa World Cup Non-Motorised Transport Exposition

Land transport promotion

Development of GIS platform and mapping service

Phase 1 and 2 (inventories and analysis) of National Transport Master Plan



Development of a transport planning training programme

Co-ordinate implementation of Part 7 of the NLTTA

Phase 3 (Forward Planning) of National Transport Master Plan

Transfer PTIF money to beneficiaries and monitor implementation

MEDIUM TERM STRATEGIES INCLUDE:

Department

of Transport

Call for 2006 priority statements

Engage relevant stakeholders in transport operations

Integrate the Action Agenda with the GEF initiatives

Rural Transport Strategy approval & implementation

Implementation of Integrated Rural Mobility Access programme’s demonstration projects

Roll out of other non-motorised transport initiatives

Assess capacity to manage Transport Appeal Tribunal Act

Conduct second leg of NLTTA capacity-building programme

Develop integrated implementation framework

Investigate status of EPWP maintenance programmes in Integrated Rural Mobility Access nodes.

MEDIUM TERM STRATEGIES INCLUDE (continued):


Department

of Transport

Complete the Road Infrastructure Strategic Framework

Scaling up of EPWP in Roads Sector and coordinate implementation

Revitalisation of Branch line Network and Branch line upgrade projects

Develop a plan for airport infrastructure development

Develop an action agenda for regional development

Embark on regional infrastructure projects

Review transport planning guidelines

Implement transport planning training course

Facilitate implementation of the Integrated Inter-sphere Strategic Implementation Framework

MEDIUM TERM STRATEGIES INCLUDE (continued):


Department

of Transport Programme 5: Public Transport

Department

of Transport

AIMS

Develop and lead implementation of public transport strategy through targeted programmes, partnerships, and effective participation by transport users and operators.

OVERALL GOAL

• Create environment where integrated, safe, reliable & affordable public transport services are delivered

• Contribute to the well being of all South Africans• Implement strategies to realise indicators (reduced travel

times and travel costs, comfort, safety and better access to public transport)

Programme 5: Public Transport

Department

of Transport

KEY OBJECTIVES

CURRENT STRATEGY:

Transition to more comprehensive passenger transport system by 2014 through:

• Taxi recapitalisation programme• Consolidation of passenger rail entities• Transformation of bus industry• Co-ordination & support of public transport strategies at

lower level


Department

of Transport

PUBLIC TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE FUND

Opportunity to work with local government to:

• Ensure integrated planning in land use and transport,• Integrated transport plans• Effective licensing strategies• Determination of strategic corridors that respond to

growing passenger demands


Department

of Transport

MEDIUM- TO LONG-TERM STRATEGY

• Breaking away from existing commuter transport system by:

• Introducing integrated ticketing system• Developing information systems• Travel demand management interventions• Better transport indicators• Integrated infrastructure• Vision that ensures equitable and universal access to

public transport

• Review of the public transport subsidy system• Transformation and rationalisation of bus subsidies• Continue the restructuring of passenger rail services• Implementation of the rail plan to ensure that rail operations

become financially viable• Establish an interim Rail Economic Regulator


Department

of Transport

Regional business plans that gives effect to the strategic objectives of the Interim National Rail Plan

Focused and accelerated investment strategy for priority rail corridors

Investment in rail security related infrastructure

Business plan for merged / new commuter rail entity

Roll out of new taxi vehicles: Compliant with safety requirements Visibility (branding)

Scrapping of 10 000 old taxi vehicles

Establish an effective Scrapping and Administration Agency

Implement regulated competition for bus subsidies



Department

of Transport

Finalise 5 negotiated contracts totalling 800 buses and 250 tender compliant vehicles

Study on optimisation of bus services

Facilitate entry of smaller bus and taxi operators in subsidised contracts

Implementation plan for passenger transport for the next 5 years

Facilitate enforcement and implementation of bus and taxi priority lanes

Develop a stakeholder management strategy

Interactions with commuter, organised labour and community based organisations

Initiate a National Commuter Hotline

SHORT-TERM QUICK WIN STRATEGIES (continued)


Department

of Transport

Complete the consolidation of passenger rail entities

Finalise conversion of operating licenses

Implement regulations for safety of taxi vehicles

Amendments to NLTTA to regulate the taxi industry

Electronic fare collection and information system

Travel Demand Management Framework

Reform of public transport subsidies

Public transport corridor and network programme

Model for devolution and funding of passenger transport functions

Accelerated implementation of Public Transport Infrastructure Fund projects



Department

of Transport

Programme 6: Transport Logistics and Corridor Development

Department

of Transport

FOCUS OVER THE MTEF

• Finalising policies & strategies in freight transport• Starting implementation of such strategies• Developing & implementing corridor optimisation strategies• Establishing firm base of info resources & research• Establishing centre for coordinating freight industry info,

resources & training

PRIORITY AREAS

• Air, rail, road, port & inland terminals• Priority corridors for intervention: Gauteng – KZN Corridor &

Cape Town – Harare Corridor

PRIORITY AREAS IN INFORMATION

• Establishing National Freight Information System• Populating the data base with nationally relevant information


Department

of Transport

OBJECTIVES

To concentrate on policies, strategy, and implementation that deliver:

• Transit, storage & processing time reduction• Reduced environmental impacts• Reduced costs• Greater integration of 2nd & 1st economy transport systems• Increases in system dynamic & static capacity


Department

of Transport

Gauteng – Durban Corridor:

Develop integration plan for City Deep and its supply chains

Feasibility study on integration of Harrismith hub Freight integration approach for Dube trade Port Special Purpose Vehicle for the joint ownership of King

Shaka International Airport Communication roll out for Dube Trade port and King

Shaka International Airport



Department

of Transport

ACSA capital restructuring plan and model

Develop Branch Line competition introduction model

Centralised Freight Information Platform: Implement platform Establish data sets Commence data acquisition and integration

Establish National Logistics Centre



Department

of Transport

Integrated City Deep Strategy

Corridor Optimisation Strategies

Commissioning of King Shaka International Airport and decommissioning of Durban International Airport

Master Plan for Durban International Airport redevelopment

Branch Line Strategy implemented and new institutional structure effected

National Freight Information System established

National Corridor performance measurement platform

Develop freight models and scenario planning



Department

of Transport

Programme 7: Public Entity Oversight and Economic Regulation

Department

of Transport

MANDATE

• Transparent & predictable regulatory frameworks. • Shaping our institutions to optimise service delivery.

KEY STRATEGIES

• Institutional appropriateness for economic growth & better service delivery

• Strengthen governance of entities to improve service delivery:

• institutional arrangements• mandating, monitoring, and constant improvement

• Achieve growth of the transport sector by developing transparent, predictable regulatory frameworks:

• Rail Economic Regulator• Ports Economic Regulator• Air transportation regulations for regulating committee


Department

of Transport



Board Recruitment Policy

Develop regulations for the Road Accident Fund Amendment Act

Performance agreements with public entities

Implement Civil Aviation Policy

Develop National Aviation Strategy

Develop Airlift Strategy

Public entity institutional analysis

Public entity mandate setting

Legislation to align oversight processes

Department

of Transport



Model for restructuring Cross Border Road Transport Agency

Develop institutional design model for Transport Safety Regulator

Set up the Ports Regulator

Develop Maritime Regulations for the Ports Regulator

Department

of Transport



Strategy for positioning and restructuring public entities

Interim rail economic regulatory capacity

Implement Airlift Strategy

Review civil aviation legislation – new airports

Develop a comprehensive civil aviation database system

Review and strengthen existing and develop new economic regulations for civil aviation

Thank you

Department of Transport

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