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PRESENTATION TO THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATIONS

2013/14 FIRST QUARTER ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE

09 October 2013

A global leader in the development and use of Information and Communication Technologies for socio-economic development


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Presentation on the Department’s Performance for the period 01 April to

30 June 2013, focusing on:

•Significant Quarter 1 achievements

•Quarter 1 performance against each 2013/14 Target as identified in the

2013-2014 Annual Performance Plan;

•Status of progress per quarter 3 target (Achieved, Delayed or No

Progress)

•Reasons for delays or no progress;

•Financial performance as at 30 June 2013


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During the 2013/14 Financial year, the Department commenced with the

implementation of the revised Budget Programme Structure which

informed the development of the 2013/14 Annual Performance Plan

(APP).

The revised Budget Programme Structure consists of the following 5

Programmes:

•Programme 1: Administration

•Programme 2: ICT International Affairs

•Programme 3: Policy, Research and Capacity Building

•Programme 4: Broadcasting and Communications Regulation & Support

•Programme 5: ICT Infrastructure Support


CASCADING OUR STRATEGYCASCADING OUR STRATEGY

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2013-20182013-2018StrategicStrategic

PlanPlan

2013/14 APP, 2013/14 APP, BranchBranch

Business PlansBusiness Plans& Budget& Budget

2013/14 Individual Performance Agreements2013/14 Individual Performance Agreements

2013/142013/14Operational / Project Plans Operational / Project Plans

5 year Strategic Goals & Objectives

3 year targets & 2013/14 Quarterly targets

Action steps & deliverables

Quarterly Reportin

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Significant Quarter 1 Achievements (1)Significant Quarter 1 Achievements (1)

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• The Postbank Bill was approved by the Cabinet Committee on 19 June 2013,

and subsequently approved by Cabinet on 26 June 2013. Furthermore a draft

Regulatory Impact Assessment was prepared on the Postbank Amendment

Bill.

• The SAPO SOC LTD Bill was approved by the Cabinet Committee on 19 June

2013 and subsequently approved by Cabinet on 26 June 2013.

• The EC Amendment Bill and the ICASA Amendment Bill have been

introduced in Parliament.

• The e-Skills aggregation monitoring and evaluation mechanism was finalised

and approved.

Significant Quarter 1 Achievements (1)Significant Quarter 1 Achievements (1)


• The submission of unaudited financial statements to the external auditors was

facilitated for all entities. All SOCs have submitted their unaudited 2012/13

Annual Statements to the Auditors.

• Review of National Frequency Plan was conducted in consultation with ICASA,

taking into account all relevant outcomes of the WRC-12 and the outcomes of

the Radio Frequency Spectrum audit

• The spectrum requirements for exclusive allocations for Security Services was

compiled and approved by Minister for incorporation by ICASA in the National

Radio Frequency Plan.

• SA chaired the PAPU Committee on strategy and reported to the Bureau with

respect to work of the Committee, including the development of a 3 year and

one year work-plan, the implementation of the Doha World Postal Strategy, and

the African Regional Strategy, and the development of the new Postal Strategy.

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Policy, Research & Capacity Development (1)



2013/14 TARGET: ICT Policy Review Report and Green paper on Integrated ICT Policy developed

Q1 TARGET: ICT Policy Review Panel operationalised and work streams functional

The ICT Policy Review Panel of Experts is functional. The five committees have met. Appointment of service providers to review Telecommunication, e-Commerce and

Broadcasting policies have been finalised. ICT Policy Framing paper published for public comments.

Delayed

Reason: Finalisation of the appointment of a service provider to review broadcasting policies and Legislations caused delays

2013/14 TARGET: Postbank Bill promulgated and Postbank corporatised

Q1 TARGET: Postbank Bill submitted to Cabinet and tabled in Parliament

Postbank Bill approved by the Cabinet Committee on 19 June 2013, and subsequently approved by Cabinet on 26 June 2013.

Draft RIA on Postbank Amendment bill prepared.

Achieved

2013/14 TARGET: SAPO SOC Ltd Amendment Bill submitted to Cabinet and tabled in Parliament\

Q1 TARGET: SAPO SOC Ltd Amendment bill submitted to Cabinet for approval

SAPO SOC LTD Bill approved by Cabinet Committee on 19 June 2013 and subsequently approved by Cabinet on 26 June 2013.

Achieved

2013/14 TARGET: Electronic Communications Amendment Bill tabled in Parliament

Q1 TARGET: EC Amendment bill submitted to Cabinet for approval

The EC Amendment Bill has been introduced to Parliament. Aligning the RIA with the latest ECA bill which was submitted to Parliament.

Achieved

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2013/14 TARGET: ICASA Amendment Bill tabled in Parliament

Q1 TARGET: ICASA Amendment Bill submitted to Cabinet for approval

The ICASA Amendment Bill has been introduced to Parliament. Aligning the RIA with ICASA bill which was submitted to Parliament

Achieved

2013/14 TARGET: Public Broadcasting Policy review completed and Position Paper developed and consulted

Q1 TARGET: Draft Public Broadcasting position paper developed and consultations with stakeholders commenced

Cabinet Memorandum was drafted and discussions were held with the Portfolio Committee, SABC, the ICT Policy Panel Broadcasting Sub-committee Chairperson and Cabinet.

Achieved

2013/14 TARGET: Community Broadcasting Support Strategy approved and implementation commenced

Q1 TARGET: Community Broadcasting Support Strategy finalised and submitted to Cabinet approval

None No achieve-ments

Reason: The Strategy could not be submitted to Cabinet as it had to be re-worked to include financial implications

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2013/14 TARGET: -Strategy Framework, including vision 2020, developed in line with ECT and NDP

Q1 TARGET: e-Strategy concept document developed

The establishment of inter-branch task team was approved. Task team drafted TORs and the proposal to create a National Consultation Committee on

e-Strategy.

Delayed

Reasons: HR capacity constraints

2013/14 TARGET: Relevant interventions implemented to reduce the cost to communicate

Q1 TARGET: Monitor and report the ongoing Research on: Value Chain Framework Analysis and Market Definition

The Inception Report was compiled and finalised in March 2013. The second Value Chain Report was also finalised in April 2013

Delayed

Reasons: The project had to be transferred to ICASA. Collecting the appropriate data from service providers resulted in unexpected challenges and delays

2013/14 TARGET: Implementation of BDM policy monitored, inclusive of STB manufacturing, SOS, Local Digital Content Strategy and Production Advisory Body support

Q1 TARGET: Performance Period for DTT gazetted

None No Achieve-ments

Reasons: Further discussions had to be held around the performance period which are to be

published in the next quarter.

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2013/14 TARGET: Implementation of BDM policy monitored, inclusive of STB manufacturing, SOS, Local Digital Content Strategy and Production Advisory Body support

Q1 TARGET: First meeting of the Production Advisory Body convened

None No Achieve-ment

Reasons: Challenge relates to the convening of the meeting due to non-availability of key principles. First meeting of the Advisory Body will probably take place in the next quarter.

2013/14 TARGET: e-Skills development plan for a single institution for e-skills developed

Q1 TARGET: Senior management for the Single Entity for e-Skills appointed

Post for CEO position was advertised following a decision of the Board for the Integrated Institute.

Delayed

Reasons: Budgetary constraints

Q1 TARGET: e-Readiness Fund established that will allow for collaborative partners to contribute to the capacitating of e-Skills in the country

An outline for the Fund was drafted including recommendation for further actions. Delayed

Reasons: Budgetary constraints thus making it extremely difficult to attract collaboration funding e.g. DPSA (Community Development Workers); USAASA; Industry (DTT).

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Q1 TARGET: Impact Assessment of e-Skills Activities across national departments and state owned companies initiated in collaboration with DoC, National Treasury and HRDCSA

None No achievements

Reasons: The absence of a name for the integrated Institution is impacting the legitimacy for this assessment

Q1 TARGET: Preliminary findings of environmental scan for e-Skills interventions identified.

Discussions were held to plan and host a workshop to determine a common national process to undertake environmental scans across the country.

No/ Minimal

AchievementReasons: Budgetary constraints

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Q1 TARGET: Collaborative partnerships through MoUs formalised including consultations with DHET in establishing the two universities in Mpumalanga and Northern Cape and on the African continent

The Board of the Integrated Institute approved the MOU template to be implementedA workshop is scheduled to take place in quarter 2 with FET Colleges in collaboration with

the Department of Higher Education and Training, Industry and Academia. Current MOUs being finalised with Department of Rural Development and Land Affairs and

USAASA. Discussions are also being held with the World Bank and the Department of Housing.Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the CoLabs was drafted to support the

implementation of the Annual Performance PlanAn action plan for the training of installation technicians and community field support agents for the Digital Migration programme is in draft form.

Delayed

Reasons: Budgetary constraints. The absence of an amount for the e-Readiness Fund makes it difficult to secure partnership funding (e.g. rand-for-rand contributions)

Q1 TARGET: National framework for e-Skills research finalised with a focus on evidence based research and case study methodology

Letter of Engagement was signed with the Institute of Informing Science (ISI) to host a workshop aimed at building evidence base research and to produce the first e-skills publication in South Africa.

No/ Minimal

Achievement

Reasons: Budgetary constraints

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Q1 TARGET: Development of the e-Skills aggregation monitoring and evaluation mechanism commenced with relevant stakeholders to support the NDP 2012 and the HRDCSA strategy

Board approved the aggregation monitoring and evaluation mechanisms. Plans are underway to host the aggregation and monitoring workshop. Formal support was made by the EU Commission to assist in developing a dialogue between the EU and South Africa around e-skills.

Achieved

Q1 TARGET: Local applications developed and exploitation of new technologies facilitated

Meeting with Reach in Motion (Blackberry) was held. Discussions are underway to expand to other local apps factories to other provinces such as KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo. Provincial CoLabs are continuing to promote new job opportunities presented by local applications development

No/ Minimal

Achievement

Reason: Budgetary constraints to enhance the current activities of the CoLabs that supports the Annual Performance Plan of the Integrated Institute.

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Q1 TARGET: Delivery for impact strategy completed and roll-out of e-skills virtual network for knowledge transfer executed (National and Provincial co-labs)

The virtual network to support knowledge production for e-skills was launched by the Minister in early May 2013. The prototype serves as a test-bed for the e-skills development in the country. Smart Community Centres at a provincial level was identified by the provincial CoLabs.

Delayed

Reason: Budgetary constraints to rollout the virtual network for e-skills across the country i.e. CoLabs and the Smart Community Knowledge Centres.

2013/14 TARGET: Research Programme developed and implemented focused on supporting priority policies

Q1 TARGET: Framework to guide research on the WSIS thematic areas aligned to the Government priorities developed

The ICT Research Framework has been developed Achieved

Q1 TARGET: e-Barometer working group established

Proposed working group terms of reference were compiled No/ Minimal

AchievementReason: Staff turnover delayed implementation progress

Q1 TARGET: ITU-D guidelines on green ICTs aligned to the local research agenda

A Framework for Green ICT guidelines was developed in this regard. Achieved

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2013/14 TARGET: Broadband policy, Broadband strategy and Broadband Implementation plan finalised

Q1 TARGET: Draft Broadband Strategy developed

Draft Broadband Strategy has been developed Achieved

2013/14 TARGET: Relevant broadband initiatives of identified stakeholders facilitated, coordinated and monitored

Q1 TARGET: Relevant broadband initiatives coordinated prioritising schools, and other critical public institutions and areas with the worst ICT deprivation index

16 schools were connected as part of both Phase 1 schools connectivity programme and CSI projects

Delayed

Reason: Funding still need to be resolved with Treasury so as to complete Phase 1 project

Q1 TARGET: Refurbishment of the Cybersecurity Hub premises commenced

Project plan developed No/ Minimal progress

Reason: Budgetary Constraints, The Main Contractor to commence with building the Cybersecurity Hub will be appointed in quarter 2

2013/14 TARGET: Cyber security Hub established in support of a secure broadband infrastructure, as per NCPF

Q1 TARGET: Oversee activities of the NCAC and relevant recommendations provided to Minister

NCAC candidate interviewed and successful candidates approved by Minister Delayed

Reason: Delays in nomination process

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Q1 TARGET: Cybersecurity Awareness implementation plan developed

1st draft of Cybersecurity Awareness implementation plan developed Delayed

Reason: HR capacity constraints

2013/14 TARGET: Updating of current Radio Frequency Plan facilitated taking into account all relevant decisions of WRC-12 and the outcomes of the spectrum audit

Q1 TARGET: Review of National Frequency Plan conducted in consultation with ICASA, taking into account all relevant outcomes of the WRC-12 and the outcomes of the Radio Frequency spectrum audit

The National Radio Frequency Plan was approved by Minister and gazetted by the Authority Achieved

2013/14 TARGET: Cyber security Hub established in support of a secure broadband infrastructure, as per NCPF

Q1 TARGET: Virtual Cybersecurity Hub developed

Most of the equipment has been configured in the temporary lab i.e. servers, special racking and cooling system, etc.

Delayed

Reason: The functionality of the Virtual Lab is dependent on the refurbishment of the Cybersecurity Hub..

Q1 TARGET: Consultation with security services to ascertain their spectrum requirements conducted

The spectrum requirements for exclusive allocations for Security Services was compiled and approved by Minister for incorporation by ICASA in the National Radio-Frequency Plan

Achieved

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2013/14 TARGET: Policy Direction issued on exploitation of Digital Dividend to support ICT infrastructure and services

Q1 TARGET: Draft policy direction to optimise Digital Dividend spectrum to achieve socio economic objectives developed

None No Achieve-mentReason: The findings and recommendations of the study on the exploitation of the "Digital

Dividend" are yet to be approved.

2013/14 TARGET: 1.5-million subsidized STBs allocated to subsidy scheme recipients (Funding available for 300 000 STB)

Q1 TARGET: STB manufacturers evaluated and appointed and SABS Conformance Lab operationalised

In June 2013 the Minister made a pronouncement to review the BDM Policy with a view to make STB Control non-mandatory and proceed with the tender evaluation

The SABS Conformance lab has been commissioned and completed. The lab is ready for operations (June 2013).

Delayed

Reason: The evaluation of the STB tender was put on hold pending the resolution of the STB Control matter between the Department and the free to air broadcasters

2013/14 TARGET: 88% national DTT coverage achieved

Q1 TARGET: 81% national DTT coverage achieved

As at March 2013, the overall terrestrial population coverage achieved is 80.4%. The project is well on track to achieve 88% by March 2014.

Achieved

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2013/14 TARGET: Installer training provided to installers in identified Provinces, in line with phased switched of approached

Q1 TARGET: Common installer training curriculum finalised and up-skilling of existing installers conducted

Training curriculum completed and training to commence once funding has been secured Delayed

Reason: Budgetary constraints

2013/14 TARGET: National Call centre established and operationalised to provide technical user support

Q1 TARGET: Call Centre establishment commenced through identified initiatives

The planning and costing for the call centre establishment has been completed and submitted for consideration

Delayed

Reason: Budgetary constraints

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2013/14 TARGET: Africa ICT Infrastructure Programmes developed, facilitated and implemented withinrelevant Forums

Q1 TARGET: Implementation plan of the SADC ICT Infrastructure Master Plan developed in consultation with SADC

A short-term action plan of 18 projects was adopted by SADC Ministers responsible for Communications, ICT and Postal at a Ministerial meeting convened in Maseru, Lesotho in May 2013. These short term projects were presented at the SADC Infrastructure investment summit in Maputo, Mozambique on 27 June 2013.

Of these 18 projects, the SADC regional and national integrated broadband infrastructure is the flagship project.

A detailed business plan is being developed towards achieving SADC integrated infrastructure network to roll out connectivity to postal operations, health points and education institutions.

A proposal was also put forward to establish a Digital Connecting SADC Investment Facility that will provide financing for the projects under the master plan

Achieved

Q1 TARGET: Implementation of the SADC digital broadcasting migration PMO and roadmap facilitated and reported

A suitably qualified candidate was appointed who participated and contributed to proceedings at the SADC Implementation Steering Committee, SADC DTT Forum in April 2013 in Namibia, in the SADC DTT PMO meeting in Botswana and the SADC ICT Ministerial meeting in May 2013 in Lesotho in which a SADC DTT Roadmap was approved.

South Africa further successfully negotiated a Terms of Reference (ToRs) document ensuring that the RSA DTT PMO Manager leads the process.

Achieved

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Q1 TARGET: AU endorsement of dot.Africa domain name, in line with AU decisions lobbied

.ZACR bid to operate DotAfrica was further endorsed by the African Union (AU) Executive Council confirming African Member States support to .ZACR as the only vehicle to operate DotAfrica.

There has also been regular engagement with .ZACR, which included a meeting in April 2013 on DotAfrica and deliberations on the launch awareness strategy of the operationalisation of DotAfrica.

Achieved

Q1 TARGET: AU CIT programmes lobbied and facilitated, including AU Draft Convention on Cybersecurity

The DoC has conducted Regular engagement with the African Union Commission (AUC), the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Department of Justice as well as lobbied national Departments through presentations at the African Renaissance Committee and the ICTS Cluster.

Consequently, letters were drafted and signed for the attention of DIRCO and Justice for facilitation and coordination of a workshop on the AU draft Convention on Cyber Security

Achieved

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Q1 TARGET: Two Bilateral Co-operation Programmes focusing on ICT, BDM, business relations & training, developed and implemented

A Technical Team from DoC visited Mozambique for discussion & agreement on Modalities for Ministerial visit and was completed with satisfaction.

SA – Nigeria MoU Negotiated and finalized. MoU was signed in May 2013. SA – Lesotho MoU Negotiated & Finalized at Senior Officials level. The MoU is now

undergoing legal scrutiny. SA – Ethiopia MoU Negotiated & finalized, the MoU is now undergoing legal scrutiny at

Justice Department. Prepared and implemented a Programme to host the Zambian delegation on a BDM & DTT

benchmarking visit.

Achieved

Q1 TARGET: Implementation of the outcomes of the UPU Congress 2012 and the ITU World Conference on International Telecommunications 2012 (WCIT) initiated to facilitate alignment with relevant SA legislation, policies and regulations

South Africa Chairs the UPU Council of Administration Committee on Strategy. Workplans have been developed for the three projects that were established by the Committee to look at Monitoring and evaluation of the Doha Postal Strategy, Programme and budgets prioritisation and allocation, and the development of Future Postal Strategy.

South Africa chaired PAPU committee on strategy and reported to Bureau with respect to work of the Committee, including the development of a 3 year and one year workplan.

Hosted WCIT outcomes workshop with ATU and ITU to consider way forward for Africa, including imperatives for African countries to ratify given global political and legal environment.

Achieved

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2013/14 TARGET: RSA ICT position further advanced through increasing SA’s influence in ICT Multilateral Forums, facilitating strategic multilateral partnerships, contributing to international agreements and coordinating the implementation of decisions of major summits

Q1 TARGET: Implementation of major conferences facilitated and preparations for future summits commenced (WTSA-12; ITU – PP 2014; WTDC 2014; World Radio Conference, ITU Council)

South Africa successfully hosted a meeting of the Global Standards Initiative of Study Group 16 (South Africa is vice-chair), to address IPTV and e-health. The meeting is important as CSIR has promising technology in IPTV.

South Africa continues its role as Chair of the Africa group for ITU in both WTSA and WCIT Africa report back meetings.

An ATU Workshop for African members of the ITU Council was held in Tanzania, in preparation for the ITU Council, which addressed some key issues, such as the Budgetary challenges for the ITU, and the debate around the possible development of a stable constitution which could reduce the burden for ratification on Member States of every PP conference.

The budgetary issues were successfully debated in ITU Council, resulting in a favourable outcome for the ITU Secretariat, enabling the hosting of WRC-15.

Achieved

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2013/14 TARGET: RSA ICT position further advanced through increasing SA’s influence in ICT Multilateral Forums, facilitating strategic multilateral partnerships, contributing to international agreements and coordinating the implementation of decisions of major summits

Q1 TARGET: ICT development agenda promoted and Internet Governance improved through international cooperation and decision making forums

The Department participated in ICANN meetings in Beijing and South Africa. The application by a private Company for the dot Zulu domain was withdrawn before the Durban meeting following opposition from the DoC both through ICANN procedures and in the Government Advisory Committee.

In addition the African Union position on Dot Africa was supported. This top level domain name will be administered by the ZA Central Registry in South Africa

South Africa did not give political support for the hosting of ICANN in South Africa. This was communicated by letter from the Minister to the President of ICANN. South Africa had not been consulted on hosting ICANN in South Africa, for the second time. However the DoC is working with .zaDNA to ensure the comfort and safety of delegates.

Achieved

2013/14 TARGET: Relations with South-South countries further strengthened to promote the national ICT Agenda

Q1 TARGET: Adoption of SA position for BRICS ICT Programmes promoted at the Summit

South Africa drafted position paper on the operationalisation of Cooperation on the BRICS Cybersecurity, and this position paper was adopted with comments in the recent Ministerial meeting in Russia.

Achieved

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2013/14 TARGET: Relations with South-South countries further strengthened to promote the national ICT Agenda

Q1 TARGET: Two Bilateral programmes with countries of the South negotiated and developed

The Memorandum of Understanding between South Africa and Brazil was negotiated and agreed with the Brazil counterparts.

As per the International Law, the MOU was forwarded to the Department of Justice, Office of the Chief State Law Advisors followed by the International Law Advisors at DIRCO who advised on the next step which is the preparation of the Presidential Minute.

The MOU with India has been discussed with our counterparts and agreed to. It has been forwarded to the Office of the Chief State Law Advisors at the Department of Justice

Achieved

2013/14 TARGET: Trade and investment opportunities identified and exploited for the ICT sector and additional programmes developed and implemented

Q1 TARGET: Implementation plan for ICT Trade and investment strategy developed and suitable ICT trade and investment programmes identified and consulted with stakeholders for endorsement

The Strategy together with the implementation plan was consulted with the Economic Cluster.

During the World Economic Forum the meeting with the President BT Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa and Turkey discussed co-operation with the DoC in telecommunication areas and assisting Telkom with their copper-wire.

A Workshop on Electronic Commerce was held under the auspices of the Council for Trade in Services (ICTS) on 17 and 18 June 2013. The objective of the Workshop was to enrich Members' discussions on e-commerce in the ICTS.

Delayed

Reason: Securing the economic cluster members attendance at workshops and obtaining input from other stakeholders is proving to be a challenge.

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2013/14 TARGET: Implementation of ICT SMME Programmes facilitated focusing on e-Commerce, export readiness and the BDM value chain

Q1 TARGET : e-Commerce platform operationalised in various economic sectors (including agriculture, tourism, arts and craft sector)

A hosting company has been appointed to host the e-Commerce platform. The team has continued to add content on the platform, covering agriculture, tourism, arts and craft sector.

Achieved

Q1 TARGET: Service provider appointed to deliver on the export readiness project

The Terms of Reference for the appointment of a Service provider were advertised during the month of May.

Delayed

Reason: Delays were due to a change in the approach to the appointment of a Service provider from a threequotation approach to an open tender so as to attract relevant potential service providers.

Q1 TARGET: Draft developmental plan to build the capacity of SMMEs to participate in BDM value chain developed

The Draft Developmental Plan has been timeously developed Achieved

Q1 TARGET: Departmental Quarterly report developed on job creation through implementation of relevant ICT Projects

The report was developed - 174 employees were employed, based on statistics submitted by Datacentrix. 63 employees are employed on a temporary basis.

The scope of the project has been extended to include all other ICT companies, in addition to the SOCs in future

Achieved

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2013/14 TARGET: Submission of entities facilitated, reviews and assessments of all mandatory legislative reports and plans undertaken and recommendations provided to the Executive Authority within 30 days of receipt

Q1 TARGET : MTEF requests from SOCs coordinated in line with priorities within timeframes as prescribed by Treasury Guidelines.

MTEF requests of all SOCs were timeously facilitated as and when received Achieved

Q1 TARGET : Analysis of quarterly reports against corporate/ strategic plans, conducted and recommendations provided within 30 of receipt thereof

The 4th quarter performance reports of entities were analyzed and letters of feedback/recommendations sent to the Chairpersons

Achieved

Q1 TARGET : Preparations and submissions of SOCs Financial Statements to the External Auditors in terms of the PFMA mandated timelines monitored

The submission of unaudited financial statements to the external auditors was facilitated for all entities. All SOCs have submitted their unaudited 2012/13 Annual Statements to the Auditors

Achieved

Q1 TARGET : Monitoring of adherence to good Governance practices undertaken on a quarterly basis

All SOEs completed King 3 compliance scorecard. Assessments were conducted based on the evidence documents submitted. An independent reivew of corporate governance was also conducted and alignment with King III was considered.

Board vacancies were advertised for .ZADNA on radio stations, newspapers and DoC website

Delayed

Reason: Company Secretaries Forum was not hosted during the quarter due to unavailability of certain members and will therefore be hosted in quarter 2.

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2013/14 TARGET: Submission of entities facilitated, reviews and assessments of all mandatory legislative reports and plans undertaken and recommendations provided to the Executive Authority within 30 days of receipt

Q1 TARGET : Finalisation of drawdown schedules and transfer of funds facilitated and expenditure monitored

Drawdown schedules of all entities were finalized. First tranches were paid to entities and expenditure monitored.

Achieved

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2013/14 TARGET: Public Awareness programmes implemented to reach 75% population

Q1 TARGET: Appointed agency Supported and its functions monitored

In terms of the Memorandum of Understanding between the parties, Media Corner, who was appointed in October 2012, was tasked to submit a Media Plan for DTT Awareness campaign.

Delayed

Reason: A six month Media plan was developed but could not be fully implemented due to lack of budget.

2013/14 TARGET: Organisational change and transformation interventions implemented and monitored to promote organisational excellence

Q1 TARGET: 360 degree assessment conducted, leadership charter developed and gap analysis conducted

None No achieve-ments Reason: HR capacity constraints

Q1 TARGET: Implementation of approved migration plan commenced focusing on placement of staff from current to new organisational structure and recruitment in priority positions conducted

The migration implementation plan and time schedule were presented and approved by EXCO. Migration of staff to the new structure will commence in Quarter 2.

Delayed

Reason: Budgetary constraints to recruit staff in all vacant positions

Addressing Quarterly Targets where there are delays or no/minimal progress

Addressing Quarterly Targets where there are delays or no/minimal progress


The Department views targets where there is no to minimal progress in a very serious light

and has in place several measures to address them accordingly:

•The Department has in place a fully functional Organisational Performance Assessment

Board to evaluate performance. Specific attention is given to addressing such quarterly

targets where specific recommendations are made for urgent actioning by the relevant

DDG.

•Such targets also inform the agenda of management meetings and are specifically

focused on for performance reporting.

•In the second quarter, the Department has identified specific priority projects/programmes

for which it has established dedicated projects teams and has developed detailed projects

plans which are monitored on a monthly basis.

•Evidence against all reported achievements are collected and analysed on a quarterly

basis and submitted accordingly to the AG during during their audit

•Over and above-project specific challenges, cross-cutting issues such as HR capacity

constraints and budgetary constraints are being addressed.


2013/14

Economic Classification Annual Appropriation

Actual Expenditure as at 30/06/2013

% spent

Available to Year End

Current payments 484 795 131 283 27% 353 512

Transfers and subsidies 1 553 960 246 286 16 % 1 307 674

Interest and rent on land - - - -

Payment of capital assets 5 162 749 15 % 4 413

Payment of financial assets - 427 - -

TOTAL 2 043 917 378 745 18,5% 1 665 172

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PROGRAMME Annual

Appropriation

Actual Expenditure

as at 30/06/2013

%

spent

Available to Year End

Administration 216 066 80 654 37% 135 412

ICT International Affairs and Trade

33 271 4 686 14% 28 585

ICT Policy Development 84 398 20 728 25% 63 670

Broadcasting And Communications Regulations And Support

1 129 298 146 719 13.0% 982 579

ICT Infrastructure Development 580 884 125 958 21.7% 454 926

Total 2 043 917 378 745 18,5% 1 665 172

EXPENDITURE AS AT 30 JUNE 2013EXPENDITURE AS AT 30 JUNE 2013


PROGRAMME QTR 1

Budgeted Actual Variance

ADMINISTRATION 72 750 80 654 (7 904)

ICT INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND TRADE 20 176 4 686 15 490

ICT POLICY DEVELOPMENT 26 891 20 728 6 163 BROADCASTING AND COMMUNICATIONS REGULATIONS AND SUPPORT 162 295 146 719 15 576

ICT INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT 118 838 125 958 (7 120)

TOTAL 400,950 378 745 22 205 As a Percentage of Annual Appropriation 19,6% 18,5% 1,1%

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TRANSFERS AND SUBSIDIES(Millions)



AVAILABLE FUNDS 2013/14

SPENDING TO DATE

% SPENT

AVAILABLE TO YEAR END

ICASA 391 80 20% 311

NEMISA 36 12 33% 24

USAASA 60 15 25% 45

USAF 45 - 0% 45

SABC: Channel Africa 45 - 0% 45

SABC: Public broadcaster 89 20 22% 69

SABC: Channel Africa 45 11 24% 34

USAF :Set-To-Boxes 240 - 0% 240

SABC: Digital migration project 76 - 0% 76

SABC: Community radio stations 9 - 0% 9

SABC: Programme productions 10 - 0% 10

.za Domain Name Authority 2 - 0% 2 Foreign Governments and international institutions

16 - 0% 16

Skills Development Levy 0 - 0% 0

Sentech:Digitisation 408 108 26% 300

Sentech:Africa Cup of Nations 6 - 0% 6

Sentech:Dual Illuminaton 121 - 0% 121

TOTAL 1 554 246 16% 1 308

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