1. Presentation to the
Portfolio committee on
Finance
Statistics South Africa
Annual report 2005/06

2. Aims of presentation
To highlight progress made in strategic priorities
To report on the performance of Stats SA against stated targets
To highlight challenges and future plans

3. Contents Strategic overview Organisational performance
Programme performance
Financial performance
The future

4. Strategic overview

5. Vision and Mission Vision
To be the preferred supplier of quality statistics
Mission
Provide a relevant and accurate body of statistics to inform users on the dynamics in the economy and society through the application of internationally acclaimed practices
Vision - “Preferred” : responds to lack of credibility and increasing competition;
Has the ambition of being the first point of reference
Quality statistics is what we strive for, is the basis of being preferred
Mission:
What we do - Provide a relevant and accurate body of statistics
Why we do it - to inform users on the dynamics in the economy and society
How we do it - through the application of internationally acclaimed practices

6. International acclaimed methods
Stats SA’s strategy
Preferred supplier of
quality statistics
Vision
Information
to meet
user needs
Advocacy
and
partnerships
Quality of
Products
& services
Good
governance
Building
Human
capacity
Themes
Improve accuracy,
timeliness
& coherence
Develop the NSS
Compliance
Strategic
Objectives
Mgt risks
Improving data governance
Plan & execute in budget
Needs of users
Data governance
Corporate image
Integrate registers across government
Optimise technology
Mgt info
Employer of choice
Admin processes &
systems
Align to Govt priorities
International acclaimed methods
Equity in the work place
Promote integration amongst producers of statistics
Increase accessibility and usage
Leadership & mgt
Corporate culture and environment
Coverage of frames
Align to international frameworks
Learning organisation
BEE
Quality mgt

7. Organisational
performance

8. Progress on strategic priorities
Strategic priority
Key strategic achievements
Quality of products and services
95% of all economic series meet international standards on timeliness according to SDDS
Conceptualised and tested moving towards a dwelling unit frame
Good governance
Unqualified audit
Reduction in the number of emphases of matter
Improved control environment
Building capacity
Internship programme going forward

9. Progress on strategic priorities
Strategic priority
Key strategic achievements
Information to meet user needs
Rolled out new collection methodology for CPI
Rolled out new collection methodology for IES
Initiated LFSR
Increased accessibility and usage of statistical products
Advocacy and partnership
Conceptualised quality framework and technical platform for delivery of official statistics
Partnership with departments accessing administrative records

10. Monthly visitors to Stats Online

11. Publications downloaded

12. Programme performance

13. Economic Statistics
Purpose: To produce economic statistics to meet user requirements
Measurable objective: To inform economic decision-making by providing accurate, relevant and timely economic statistical information through the application of internationally acclaimed practices
Comprises:
Industry and Trade Statistics
Employment and Price Statistics
Financial Statistics

14. Economic Statistics Output Target Actual output
Statistics on primary, secondary and tertiary sectors of the economy
Monthly series (9)
Quarterly series (3)
Large sample surveys (4)
9 Monthly series produced with an average response rate of over 90% according to release schedule
2 Quarterly series produced with an average response rate of 77%
4 Periodic statistical releases with an average response rate of 77%
Statistics on the workforce in formal, non-agricultural businesses
Quarterly series
Quarterly statistical releases published with a response rate of 82% according to the release schedule

15. Economic Statistics Output Target Actual output
Statistics on price changes
CPI/CPIX (Headline and smaller cities and towns)
CPI (Rural and total country)
75% roll-out of new CPI methodology
PPI
Building contracts adjustment indices
Pilot IES survey and survey conducted
12 statistical releases meeting targeted response rate
Methodology rolled-out in all nine provinces
12 statistical releases based on CPI and PPI data
Pilot conducted in March 2005
Data collection for main survey commenced in September 2005

16. Economic Statistics Output Target Actual output
Statistics on the financial results of government and the private sector
Quarterly series (3)
Annual series (9)
Quarterly releases published according to the release schedule meeting targeted response rate
9 statistical releases published according to the release schedule

17. Population and Social Statistics
Purpose: To produce population and social statistics to meet user requirements
Measurable objective: To inform policy and planning processes by providing relevant and accurate population and social statistics using ethical and internationally acclaimed practices
Comprises:
Population Census
Health and Vital Statistics
Social statistics

18. Population and Social Statistics
Output
Target
Actual
Census 2011
Two research documents
2 detailed reports pertaining to Perceptions and attitudes of census respondents
Community Survey
Conduct pilot survey in Oct 05
Conduct main survey in Oct 06
Pilot survey conducted in Feb 06
Main survey will be conducted in Feb 07

19. Population and Social Statistics
Output
Target
Actual
Statistics on the living conditions of the population
General household survey (annual)
Labour force survey (bi-annual)
Conduct Survey on Employers and Self Employed
1 statistical release published according to release schedule
2 statistical releases published
SESE conducted during Oct 05
Statistics on tourism, migration, births, deaths, marriages and divorces
1 monthly series
3 annual series
9 releases published
3 releases published

20. Quality and Integration
Purpose: To provide expertise on quality and methodology for official statistics, build the national statistics system, compile national accounts and analyse statistical data
Measurable objective: To provide integrated social, economic and demographic information according to acclaimed best practice, to improve the quality and usage of national statistics
Comprises:
National Statistics System
Methodology and Standards
Integrative Analysis
National Accounts

21. Quality and Integration
Output
Target
Actual
Statistical advocacy and partnership within the NSS
Five MoU’s signed
7 MoUs drafted, none signed
Statistical assessments conducted
Nine departments
Dept of Education, Health and Home Affairs
Indicators for the M&E system
25 social indicators
Stats SA, together with PCAS, compiled compendium of indicators with 161 main indicators
Statistical master plan, framework document and MDG’s country report
Master plan
NSS framework
Annual MDG report
Draft proposal compiled
Framework compiled
Report available on UN website

22. Quality and Integration
Output
Target
Actual
Methodological compliance on statistical series
All surveys in economic statistics
85% series in population and Social statistics
Compliance on documentation of methodologies
SOP developed for Health and Vital
Review and assessment of methodology and standards of statistical series
Review CPI and LFS
Implemented direct collection methodology for CPI
Proposal compiled on re-engineering of LFS
Thematic reports on South Africa’s demography, society and the economy
3 demographic reports
2 integrative reports
2 reports released
2 drafts compiled and 1 report released

23. Quality and Integration
Output
Target
Actual
Data about the level of economic activity within a coherent system of concepts and definitions
Quarterly GDP estimates
Annual GDP estimates
Social accounting matrix
Tourism satellite account
Natural resource accounts
Annual supply and use tables
GDP released on time
Annual GDP published
SAM (2002) developed
Discussion document on Labour accounts for SA published for comment
Discussion document on Status of Tourism published
4 Position papers compiled
Supply and use tables for 2002 published

24. Statistical Support and Informatics
Purpose: To promote and provide better access to official statistics by optimising the management of information in the production and use of official statistics
Measurable objective: To improve service delivery and increase accessibility through the entire statistical production cycle with best practice information management infrastructure
Comprises:
Geography
System of Registers
Statistical Information Services
Statistical data management
Information and Communication Technology
Provincial Offices

25. Statistical Support and Informatics
Output
Target
Actual
Maintenance of geographic database and frame
90% coverage of imagery and spatial data
100% alignment with new municipal, ward and provincial boundaries
90% coverage
100% of country updated
Dwelling frame
15% allocation of standardised addresses
16% completed
Sample frame for the collection of economic statistics
Updated sample frame annually produced in July
Sample frame provided in August
Statistical data warehouse with standardised metadata
30% roll-out
Standards infrastructure
Detailed system requirements completed
Infrastructure developed
IT management and user support
Disaster recovery system
Disaster recovery site was established off-site

26. Statistical Support and Informatics
Output
Target
Actual
Accessible Stats SA statistical information
2 stakeholder workshops per province conducted
10% increase in website visitor sessions
18 workshops conducted
58% increase in website visitor sessions
Fieldwork capacity for Stats SA’s data collection
questionnaires collected
50% regional offices implemented
Approximately questionnaires collected
75% regional offices operational

27. Administration and Management
Purpose: To provide strategic leadership, management and corporate support services to all activities to ensure optimal performance of the organisation
Comprises:
Executive management
Office of the Statistician-General
- Communications
- International relations
- Strategic planning, reporting and monitoring
Administration
Finance and Provisioning Management
Human Resource Management
Human Capacity Development
Facilities management, Security and Logistics
Internal Audit

28. Corporate Services Output Target Actual
Financial management and administration
Expenditure monitoring and reporting
Supply chain management implemented (75%)
Risk management strategy implemented
Monthly reports
SCM framework implemented and practitioner trained
Strategy implemented including detail risk plans
Human resource management
90% vacancies filled
4000 contract staff recruited
HIV/Aids peer-group training
83% of vacancies filled
More than 4000 recruited
30 people trained

29. Corporate Services Output Target Actual
Facilities management, security and logistics
Accommodation needs reviewed
Needs analysis conducted informing future accommodation plans
Human capacity development
Skills audit and career pathing
Statistical training (15 students)
Management training
Skills audit conducted for 16 occupations
15 trained in basic sampling
Additional: 205 staff trained in statistical content
More than 100 SMS trained on risk management

30. Financial information

31. Financial Information
2004/05
2005/06
Appropriation
Expenditure
Difference
97 440
Percentage expenditure
69.80
86.41
Commitments
n/a
87 298
98.57
Note: Council advice to delay the Community Survey resulted in the scope and spending patterns

32. The future

33. The future Building confidence and trust in official statistics
Building credibility (users, producers and suppliers)
Strong leadership and management
Sound foundation and leadership in the science of statistics
An effective communication strategy and campaign
Capacity building programme to address skills level in Stats SA and broader society

34. Thank you