1. BRIEFING TO THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON WATER AND SANITATION
ON THE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE OF THE INKOMATI-USUTHU AND BREEDE-GOURITZ CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT AGENCIES IN THE 2015/16 FINANCIAL YEAR
Presented by:
Anil Singh
Deputy Director Water Sector Regulation
19 October 2016
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2. CONTENTS Policy and legislative mandate Overview of CMAs
CMAs functional analysis
Progress in CMA establishment
Summary of IUCMA and BGCMA performance
Highlights
Risks

3. POLICY AND LEGISLATIVE MANDATES
Policy & Legislation
Description
White Paper on Water & Sanitation, 1997
Recognised a need for CMAs .for decentralised water resource management
National Water Act 36 of 1998
Give Minister the powers to establish and disestablish CMAs and outline the procedure for appointing Board members as set out in chapter 8 and schedule 4 of NWA
Public Finance Management Act , Act No.1 of 1999
National Public Entities listed as Schedule 3A under PFMA.
National Water Resource Strategy-2
Chapter 8 on Water Management Institutions including plan to establish 9 CMAs and Regional Water Utilities
Raw Water Pricing Strategy, 2007
Defines Water Resource Management functions to be charged to users and funding framework for CMAs.
National Development Plan, 2012
9 CMAs to be established nationally

4. OVERVIEW OF CMAS
Catchment Management Agencies (CMAs) are established in terms the National Water Act, Act 36 of 108 of 1998 (Chapter 7)
Nine CMAs are to be established nationally
CMAs are subject to the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and related Treasury regulations– categorized as a Schedule 3A entity: “service delivery public entity”
The purpose of the CMA is to delegate water resource management to the catchment level and to involve local communities in the decision-making processes.

5. Water Management Areas
Olifants
Limpopo
Inkomati-
Usuthu
Vaal
Pongola-Mzimkulu
Orange
Mzimvubu-Tsitsikamma
Berg-Olifants
Breede-Gouritz

6. CMA MANDATE AND FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS
Catchment management
strategy
Audit within WMA
RDM*
Business plan
Physical implementation
Water use regulation
WCDM projects
Registration
Authorize water use*
Flood & drought management
Dam safety*
WR rehabilitation
Billing & collection
Enforce compliance
Institutional support
Provide technical support
Coordinate activities
Participatory bodies
Intervene
Build capacity
Information manangement
Information generation
& dissemination
Data storage
and management
Data acquisition
Support for
knowledge products
Assessment
& evaluation

7. CMA ESTABLISHMENT PROGRESS
PHASES
NAME OF THE CMA
STATUS OF CMA
Phase 1:
Inkomati-Usuthu
Gazetted the CMA for establishment, board and CEO appointed
Breede-Gouritz
Gazetted the CMA for establishment, selection panel appointed to recommend board
Pongola-Umzimkulu
Gazetted the CMA for establishment, functions ring fenced, Acting CEO appointed
Phase 2:
Limpopo-North West
Olifants
Vaal
Berg-Olifants
Gazetted the CMA for public comments, functions ring fenced, Acting CEO appointed
Phase 3:
Mzimvubu-Tsitsikamma
Gazetted the CMA for public comments, functions ring fenced, Acting CEO appointed. Submission completed for approval of gazetting for establishment
Orange

8. SUMMARY OF IUCMA AND BGCMA PERFORMANCE

9. IUCMA
Vision: Water for all in the Inkomati-Usuthu water management area
Mission: a pioneering catchment management system that empowers stakeholders to engage in consensual and adaptive decision making, to achieve reform, and to promote persistent social, economic and environmental justice across the Inkomati-Usuthu
Strategic objectives:
 Ensure Effective, Efficient and Sustainable Management of Water Resources;
Ensure Collaborative and Co-ordinated IWRM for Wise Socio-Economic Development;
Promote and Pursue an International Developmental Agenda;
Promote Knowledge Generation and Distribution; and
Ensure Effective and Efficient Management of IUCMA Resources
Social and developmental role initiatives

10. ALIGNMENT AND CONTRIBUTION TO GOVERNMENT & DEPARTMENTAL STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
STRATEGIC OUTCOME ORIENTED GOALS
GOVERNMENT OUTCOMES AND OTHER INITIATIVES
DEPARTMENT OF WATER SANITATION OBJECTIVES
IUCMA PROGRAMMES
An efficient, effective and development oriented sector leader
Outcome 12 (Public service)
Outcome 4 (Employment)
Chapter 13 of the NDP
Building skills pool and competencies
Promote knowledge generation and distribution
Effective and efficient internal control environment
Ensure effective and efficient management of resources
Implement programmes that create job opportunities
Ensure collaborative and coordinated IWRM for wise socio-economic development
Equitable and sustainable water and sanitation services
Outcome 6 (Infrastructure)
Chapter 4 of the NDP
Increased sustainability in water provision
Ensure effective, efficient and sustainable management of water resources
Enhanced provision of basic sanitation
Equitable water allocation
Improved water use efficiency

11. ALIGNMENT AND CONTRIBUTION TO GOVERNMENT & DEPARTMENTAL STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES (Cont.)
STRATEGIC OUTCOME ORIENTED GOALS
GOVERNMENT OUTCOMES AND OTHER INITIATIVES
DEPARTMENT OF WATER SANITATION OBJECTIVES
IUCMA PROGRAMMES
Protection of water across the value chain
Outcome 9 (Local government)
Chapter 13 of the NDP
Outcome 10 (Environment)
Chapter 5 of the NDP
Strategies for water and sanitation management
Enhanced regulatory compliance
Ensure effective, efficient and sustainable management of water resources
Increased water ecosystem health
Management of water and sanitation information

12. IUCMA AREA OF OPERATION

13. THE IUCMA KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Sub-Programme
Indicator
2015/16 Target
Achievements
Water use
Number of water quality related authorisations issued
10 authorisations issued
14 authorisations issued
Percentage of temporary transfers processed in terms of section25(1) of NWA
100% of applications processed
0% as no applications received
Number of General Authorisations confirmed
100%
100% (4) confirmations
Water quality
Number of samples taken to monitor water quality
2712 samples taken
2797 samples taken
Number of water quality inspection reports
292 water quality inspection reports
285 water quality inspection reports
Number of catchments monitored for river health
1 Usuthu catchment
Percentage of reported/identified pollution incidents attended to
100% of all pollution incidents attended to
100% (19) of all reported pollution incidents attended to
Number of water quality status reports disseminated 37

14. THE IUCMA KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Sub-Programme
Indicator
2015/16 Target
Achievements
Water allocation reform
Percentage of water users verified in Inkomati catchment
80%
75% verified
Percentage water users validated in Usuthu catchment
25%
0% validations
Number of decision support system developed 3
1 completed
Compliance and enforcement
Number of water quality and illegal water use inspections
292 inspections
285 inspections conducted
Number of compliance audits 8
9 audits completed
Percentage of notices issued to non-compliant users
100%
100% (55) notices issued
Percentage of directives issued to non-compliant users
100% (34) directives issued
Percentage of criminal cases opened against unlawful users and polluters
100% (2)

15. SUMMARY OF IUCMA PERFORMANCE
SUB-PROGRAMME
INDICATORS
2015/16 TARGETS
Achievements
Stakeholder empowerment and interactions
Number of stakeholder empowerment sessions conducted
28 sessions
39 empowerment sessions held
Number of stakeholder interactions
48 interactions
45 interactions held
Strategic support
Compliance to all planning and reporting prescripts
100% compliance
Governance
Compliance to governance requirements

16. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
2016 (R)
2015 (R)
Revenue
65,336,603
54,116,905
Other income
91,211
114,472
Operating expenses
(65,347,872)
(49,458,304)
Operating surplus (deficit)
79,942
4,773,073
Investment revenue
1,502,405
734,241
Surplus (deficit) for the year
5,452,068

17. EXECUTIVES PERFORMANCE BONUSES
Chief Executive Officer
84 695
Chief Financial Officer

18. HUMAN RESOURCES Total number of staff Male Female Disabled
Staff turnover 62 36 27
Employment Equity
African=31
White=5
Coloured=0
Indian=0
African=25
White=1
Coloured=1
African=0
White=0

19. BGCMA
Vision: quality water for all, forever in the Breede-Gouritz Water Management Area.
Mission: to manage water resources responsibly, through the continuous engagement with all stakeholders, and to devolve decision-making to the lowest level for the benefit of all water users in the Breede-Gouritz Catchment, including the environment
Strategic objectives:
Water resources planning and information
Water use management
Institutional development
Water allocation reform
Resource protection
Strategic support, which includes finance, human resources and administration
Management and governance
Social and developmental role initiatives

20. ALIGNMENT AND CONTRIBUTION TO GOVERNMENT & DEPARTMENTAL STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
STRATEGIC OUTCOME ORIENTED GOALS
GOVERNMENT OUTCOMES AND OTHER INITIATIVES
DEPARTMENT OF WATER SANITATION STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
BREEDE-GOURITZ CMA PROGRAMMES
An efficient, effective and development oriented sector leader
Outcome 12 (Public service)
Outcome 4 (Employment)
Chapter 13 of the NDP
Building skills pool and competencies
Strategic support
Effective and efficient internal control environment
Management and Governance
Implement programmes that create job opportunities
Water Use Management
Equitable and sustainable water and sanitation services
Outcome 6 (Infrastructure)
Chapter 4 of the NDP
Increased sustainability in water provision
Water Resource Planning
Enhanced provision of basic sanitation
Equitable water allocation
Water Allocation Reform
Improved water use efficiency
Protection of water across the value chain
Outcome 9 (Local government)
Outcome 10 (Environment)
Chapter 5 of the NDP
Strategies for water and sanitation management
Water Resource Management
Enhanced regulatory compliance
Increased water ecosystem health
Management of water and sanitation information
Information System

21. BGCMA AREA OF OPERATION

22. THE BGCMA KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Sub-Programme
Indicator
2015/16 Target
Achievements
Water use
Number of water quality related authorisations issued
80% authorisations finalised
80% (6) authorisations finalised
Percentage of water use registrations finalised
70% of registrations finalised
66% (488) registrations finalised
Number of General Authorisations confirmed
100%
100% (41) confirmations
Number of audit reports completed for water use compliance
60 audits
65 audits completed
Water quality
Number of samples taken to monitor water quality
72 samples taken
113 samples taken
Number of water quality objectives reports completed
2 reports
2 water quality reports completed
Number of river rehabilitation projects supported
4 in Breede River
4 projects completed in Breede River

23. THE BGCMA KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Sub-Programme
Indicator
2015/16 Target
Achievements
Water quality
Percentage of reported/identified pollution incidents attended to
100% of all pollution incidents attended to
100% (21) of all reported pollution incidents attended to
Percentage of reported non-compliance cases dealt with
100%
100% (25)
Water allocation reform
Number of validation and verification confirmation letters sent
150 letters
250 letters
Percentage of RPF technically assisted with water use
100% (39) RPF technically assisted
Number of RPF assisted with completing forms for subsidies 30
30 RPF assisted to complete forms

24. SUMMARY OF BGCMA PERFORMANCE
SUB-PROGRAMME
INDICATORS
2015/16 TARGETS
Achievements
Stakeholder empowerment and interactions
Number of stakeholder interactions
18 interactions
39 interactions completed
Number of learners reached during water week campaign
3000 learners
7994 learners reached
Number of social responsibility projects supported
10 project
10 projects completed
Strategic support
Compliance to all planning and reporting prescripts
100% compliance
Governance
Compliance to governance requirements

25. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
2016 (R)
2015 (R)
Revenue
Other income
1 364
Operating expenses
( )
( )
Operating surplus (deficit)
( )
Investment revenue
Surplus (deficit) for the year
( )

26. EXECUTIVES PERFORMANCE BONUSES
Chief Executive Officer
47 259
47 258
Chief Financial Officer
17 388
12 848
Senior Manager Water Resource Management

27. HUMAN RESOURCES Total number of staff Male Female Disabled
Staff turnover 46 14 32 1
Employment Equity
African=7
White=3
Coloured=4
Indian=0
African=23
Coloured=6
African=1
White=0
Coloured=0

28. HIGHLIGHTS Both CMAs received unqualified audit reports
Hydronet water control room went live in March providing IUCMA real time satellite rainfall data
The forum for the CEOs and Acting CEOs of CMAs and Proto-CMAs established and convenes every quarter
Improved cooperation with the municipalities to address water quality issues
Cooperation with neighbouring countries
Participated in REMCO (River and Environmental Management Cooperation) trans-boundary water resource management conference

29. RISKS
The drought impacted negatively on planning and service delivery activities
Revenue management could be impacted if the rollout of SAP is not smooth
Difficult to attract appropriate skills

30. THANK YOU