DST CORPORATE STRATEGY: GOVERNMENT SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM Overview: Introduction Objectives Governance and Investment Governance Model Developments Expenditure Trends Service Delivery Objectives and Indicators Science Vote Conclusion JUNE 9, 2004 DST CORPORATE STRATEGY: PROGRAMME 4

DST CORPORATE STRATEGY: PROGRAMME 4 Introduction DST to provide an integrated view of public expenditure in R&D. Cabinet approved the new strategic management model to improve the state of affairs in March 2004. From Science Vote to Government S&T Expenditure Plan Cross-cutting science and technology Sector-specific science and technology Critical technology intensive services JUNE 9, 2004 DST CORPORATE STRATEGY: PROGRAMME 4

DST CORPORATE STRATEGY: PROGRAMME 4 Objectives To build, fund and monitor a cohesive national research system. To contribute to technology advancement and service delivery, as determined by the key performance indicators. Coherent, effective and efficient S&T system. Effective and efficient utilisation of public resources. JUNE 9, 2004 DST CORPORATE STRATEGY: PROGRAMME 4

Governance and Investment Increase in national investment in research and development (23% - 2004/5). The OECD average across public and private sectors is 2,15% of GDP. National investment to reach 1% of GDP over the next six years (R5-R10 billion). DST to provide funding and a sound governance framework for SET, and monitor its performance. To provide SET human resources more representative of our nation. To promote excellence in science that is uniquely South African with a global competitive edge. JUNE 9, 2004 DST CORPORATE STRATEGY: PROGRAMME 4

Governance Model Developments The new high-level functional model for governance purposes is divided into three core types: Cross-cutting science and technology Sector specific science and technology Critical Technology Intensive Services To guide clusters and government on the deployment of resources in these 3 critical functions. JUNE 9, 2004 DST CORPORATE STRATEGY: PROGRAMME 4

DST CORPORATE STRATEGY: PROGRAMME 4 Expenditure Trends JUNE 9, 2004 DST CORPORATE STRATEGY: PROGRAMME 4

EXPENDITURE ESTIMATES JUNE 9, 2004 DST CORPORATE STRATEGY: PROGRAMME 4

ECONOMIC CLASSIFICATION JUNE 9, 2004 DST CORPORATE STRATEGY: PROGRAMME 4

Service Delivery Objectives and Indicators Transfer of SANAP from DEAT to DST. Transfer of NZG from DAC to the NRF. Establishment of SACNASP. Re-alignment of the National Laser Centre. Re-positioning of CSIR. Veterinary research in South Africa. JUNE 9, 2004 DST CORPORATE STRATEGY: PROGRAMME 4

MEDIUM TERM OUTPUT TARGETS Measurable Objective: To build, fund & monitor a cohesive national research system that is run efficiently and effectively in order to contribute to technology advancement and service delivery, as determined by the key performance indicators Sub-programme Output Measure/ Indicator Target Internal Governance Effective & efficient utilisation of public resources Prescribed reports & submissions on time Compliance with PFMA, MTEF & MTSF JUNE 9, 2004 DST CORPORATE STRATEGY: PROGRAMME 4

MEDIUM TERM OUTPUT TARGETS Sub-programme Output Measure/ Indicator Target System Investment & Governance Coherent, effective & efficient system Reconfiguration according to new gov. framework New approach to budget in place before 2004/5 budget cycle is complete Alignment of dept and SCs R & D plans with NRDS R & D plans in key line depts in place Institutional performance management & key perf. targets in place Ongoing evaluation of institutions & programmes relative to targets JUNE 9, 2004 DST CORPORATE STRATEGY: PROGRAMME 4

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR FRAMEWORKS Perspective Indicator Stakeholder Alignment to national goals Financial Sustainability Organisational Quality of business processes, products & services Learning & Growth KM, Innovation & human capital to enhance competitiveness Transformation Demographics, gender, disability JUNE 9, 2004 DST CORPORATE STRATEGY: PROGRAMME 4

DST CORPORATE STRATEGY: PROGRAMME 4 Branch profile JUNE 9, 2004 DST CORPORATE STRATEGY: PROGRAMME 4

DST CORPORATE STRATEGY: PROGRAMME 4 Science Vote JUNE 9, 2004 DST CORPORATE STRATEGY: PROGRAMME 4

DST CORPORATE STRATEGY: PROGRAMME 4 Conclusion To change the Science Vote to reflect government S&T overall expenditure. Use of institutional governance frameworks and financial instruments. DST to be responsible for a single Budget Vote (exclude the allocations to institutions not linked directly to DST). DST to consolidate spending plans for sector-specific departments. JUNE 9, 2004 DST CORPORATE STRATEGY: PROGRAMME 4