STRATEGIC PLAN & ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN Templ ref: PPT-ISO-.001 Doc Ref no: STRAT-APP-PCWEA

APPROACH FOR THE STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT 2 The strategy covers the five-year period 2013/14 – 2017/18 The strategy embodies both compliance and paradigm imperatives of government as well as international obligations The Strategy remains underpinned by SAWS’ line of sight of Government priorities; in particular, Outcome 10 (related to the environment and lead by the Ministry of Water and Environmental Affairs). This provides both alignment as well as elaboration of SAWS’ contribution to the achievement of the national priorities The National Treasury Framework for strategic plans and APP’s was used in determining criteria for performance targets and indicators The APP represents greater detail of the programme of action outlined in the SAWS Strategic Plan

Templ ref: PPT-ISO-.001 Doc Ref no: CEO – QUAR-REP STRATEGIC GOALS & OBJECTIVES 3 STRATEGIC GOALS (Provide the roadmap towards achieving the Organisation’s mandate and mission, and response to the Strategic Drivers) STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES (Elements of the Strategic Goal - An indication of what focus areas contribute to the Strategic Goal) 1.To ensure the continued relevance of the organisation in delivering meteorological and related products and services in compliance with all applicable regulatory frameworks. 1.1 Organisation wide compliance with all applicable national and international regulatory frameworks. 1.2 Develop, implement and improve programmes and applications for weather and climate variability, climate change adaptation and mitigation. 1.3 Develop and deliver products and services. 2. To ensure the effective management of stakeholder, partner and key client relations. 2.1 Maintain and enhance beneficial relationships with key stakeholders and improve programmes that ensure effective communication 2.2 Maintain and promote International Relations and Co- operation

Templ ref: PPT-ISO-.001 Doc Ref no: CEO – QUAR-REP STRATEGIC GOALS & OBJECTIVES 4 STRATEGIC GOALS (Provide the roadmap towards achieving the Organisation’s mandate and mission, and response to the Strategic Drivers) STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES (Elements of the Strategic Goal - An indication of what focus areas contribute to the Strategic Goal) 3. To address the short- term viability and long- term sustainability of SAWS revenue and ensure continued fiscal discipline. 3.1 To grow and optimise the public good revenue. 3.2 To grow and optimise commercial revenue streams. 4. To ensure continuous organisational effectiveness and efficiency. 4.1 An optimal organisational design which supports the organisational strategy. 4.2 An optimal observation network, processing and dissemination platforms. 5. Ensure the availability of strategy-driven human capital capacity for SAWS performance. 5.1 Ensure the availability of strategy-driven human capital capacity for SAWS performance Institute, maintain and enhance an enterprise performance management capability.

Templ ref: PPT-ISO-.001 Doc Ref no: STRAT-APP-PCWEA STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES SUPPORTING DEA PROGRAMMES 5 SAWS strategy supports: Government’s national priorities, particularly Outcome 10 (led by DEA) DEA’s Programme 3: Oceans and Coasts: Promote, manage and provide strategic leadership on oceans and coastal conservation DEA’s Programme 4: Climate Change and Air Quality Management: Improve air and atmospheric quality, lead and support, inform, monitor and report efficient and effective international, national and significant provincial and local responses to climate change SAWS’ contribution to the above programmes is detailed below.

Templ ref: PPT-ISO-.001 Doc Ref no: STRAT-APP-PCWEA STRATEGIC GOAL 1:Ensure continued relevance in delivering meteorological and related products and services in compliance with all applicable regulatory frameworks 6 Strategic Objective 1.1: Organisation wide compliance with all applicable national and international regulatory frameworks. Performance Indicator Target 2013/14Target 2017/18 Integrated marine business case developed, approved and implemented Approval and implementation of business case Full Implementation of business case Quarterly RTH data availability report Quarterly RTH data availability report. Quarterly data availability reports on national climate data Quarterly data availability reports on national climate data.

Templ ref: PPT-ISO-.001 Doc Ref no: STRAT-APP-PCWEA STRATEGIC GOAL 1: Ensure continued relevance in delivering meteorological and related products and services in compliance with all applicable regulatory frameworks 7 Objective 1.2: Develop, implement and improve programmes and applications for weather and climate variability, climate change adaptation and mitigation Performance IndicatorTarget 2013/14Target 2017/18 Number of disaster risk reduction applications implemented One application developed & implemented for Southern Africa Refine Severe Weather warning System for SA Website for SWGS for Southern Africa implemented with 2 new applications supporting SADC countries. Operational Tsunami early warning system for SA Refine Tsunami early warning system for SA by testing receipt of warning messages by Disaster Management Centre, Council for GeoScience and other stakeholders Tsunami early warning system for SA operational and tested in collaboration with National Disaster Management Centre & Council for Geo Science with report on disseminated Tsunami warnings.

Templ ref: PPT-ISO-.001 Doc Ref no: STRAT-APP-PCWEA STRATEGIC GOAL 1: Ensure continued relevance in delivering meteorological and related products and services in compliance with all applicable regulatory frameworks 8 Objective 1.2: Develop, implement and improve programmes and applications for weather and climate variability, climate change adaptation and mitigation Performance IndicatorTarget 2013/14Target 2017/18 Highveld priority area air quality station transferred to SAWS as per project plan (SAAQIS Phase I) and monitored through the SAAQIS website 5 Highveld priority air quality stations operated, managed and maintained by SAWS and monitored through SAAQIS website Air Quality Information is accessible through the SAAQIS web site. SAAQIS Phase II fully developed, implemented, tested, maintained and enhanced SAAQIS Phase II NAEI tested and rolled over nationally SAAQIS Phase II developed and implemented according to plan.

Templ ref: PPT-ISO-.001 Doc Ref no: STRAT-APP-PCWEA STRATEGIC GOAL 1: Ensure continued relevance in delivering meteorological and related products and services in compliance with all applicable regulatory frameworks 9 Objective 1.2: Develop, implement and improve programmes and applications for weather and climate variability, climate change adaptation and mitigation Performance IndicatorTarget 2013/14Target 2017/18 Scoping, development &implementation of SAAQIS Phase III Scoping opportunities for air quality modeling and forecasting products and services Development of SAAQIS Phase III Report on implementation of SAAQIS Phase III. Continuous monitoring and provision of Trace Gas data reports Report on availability of Trace Gas data in the World Data Centers Report on availability of Trace Gas data in the World Data Centers.

Templ ref: PPT-ISO-.001 Doc Ref no: STRAT-APP-PCWEA STRATEGIC GOAL 5: To create a strategy -driven human capital capacity for SAWS performance 10 Strategic Objective 5.1: Ensure the availability of strategy-driven human capital capacity for SAWS performance Performance IndicatorTarget 2013/14Target 2017/18 Percentage availability of requisite skills within employee budget 80% of requisite skills and competencies available Percentage of Bursaries absorbed by SAWS in critical strategic areas. At least 62% uptake of graduates in critical scientific and technological areas At least 62% uptake of graduates in areas of business need

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