1. Chief Executive Officer
2016/17 ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS (PCEA) WEDNESDAY, 04 OCTOBER 2017
Dr Moshibudi Rampedi
Chief Executive Officer

2. SANBI DELEGATION Mrs Nana Magomola, SANBI Board Chairperson
Dr Moshibudi Rampedi, Chief Executive Officer
Ms Carmel Mbizvo, Head of Branch: Biodiversity Research & Policy Advice
Ms Lorato Sithole, Chief Financial Officer
Mr Moeketsi Khoahli, Chief Corporate Officer

3. PRESENTATION OUTLINE
1. SANBI background and policy and legal framework: Slide 5
2. Legislative, policy, mandate and reporting: Slides 6 - 7
3. SANBI’s contribution to national priorities : Slide 8
4. SANBI’s Six Programmes: Slide 9
5. Audited Performance Information 2016/17 & Dashboard: Slides 10-31
6. Audited Financial Statements 2016/17: Slides 32 – 50
7. Major achievements 2016/17 and challenges going forward:
Slides

4. SANBI Vision Biodiversity richness for all South Africans

5. POLICY and LEGAL FRAMEWORK (source of mandate)
National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act NEMBA (Act No 10 of 2004)
Gazetted
SANBI role in NEMBA Regulations on:
Threatened or Protected Species, CITES and Alien and Invasive Species
National Biodiversity Framework (NBF) obligations - the five year plan from Cabinet approved 20 year Vision, National Biodiversity Strategic Action Plan (NBSAP)
Obligations in Minister’s Delivery Agreement – Outcome 10 / in the MTSF targets
Published / Parliamentary approved
The Climate Change Response White Paper – SANBI role in delivering Long Term Adaptation Scenarios for the bio-natural resources / designated National Implementing Entity (NIE) for the Global Adaptation Fund
Published/ Ministerial approved

6. WHAT WE INFLUENCE WHAT WE DO SCIENCE INTO POLICY / ACTION:
human wellbeing
improved service delivery
job creation
harnessing biodiversity value
investment in ecological infrastructure
ecosystem-based adaptation to climate change
streamlined environmental decision-making
FOUNDATIONS OF BIODIVERSITY:
collections| taxonomy | inventory | maps | classification of ecosystems and species
BUILDING BIODIVERSITY KNOWLEDGE:
assessments | status | trends | monitoring | modelling
SCIENCE INTO POLICY / ACTION:
information | planning | policy advice | models | tools
HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT
windows on biodiversity
GARDENS
WHAT WE DO

7. International agreements
SANBI contribution to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), international obligations & national priorities
SDGs
International agreements
NDP
MTSF
DEA Outcomes
SANBI Prog’s

8. SANBI’s contribution to National Priorities
National Development Plan (NDP) desired 2030 outcome
Transition to a society & economy which is internationally competitive, equitable, job creating & sustainable
Medium Term Strategic Framework (MTSF) Sub-outcomes
ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTION OPTIMISED Facilitate sustainable Socio- economic Growth & Development by catalysing, optimising & scaling up the contribution of the environmental sector to economic prosperity
ECOLOGICAL INTEGRITY
SAFEGUARDED & ENHANCED
Provide leadership in promoting & ensuring environmental sustainability through the management, utilisation, conservation, protection & valuing of our natural resources
SOCIALLY TRANSFORMED & TRANSITIONED COMMUNITIES
Drive socio-economic transformation & transition by optimising the fair & equitable sharing of benefits & enabling Social Development
GLOBAL AGENDA INFLUENCED & GLOBAL/LOCAL OBLIGATIONS MET
Enhanced international cooperation supportive of SA environmental /Social Development priorities
DEA Outcomes
GARDENS AS WINDOWS ON BIODIVERSITY
FOUNDATIONS OF BIODIVERSITY SCIENCE
BUILDING BIODIVERSITY KNOWLEDGE
SCIENCE INTO POLICY/ ACTION
HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT
SANBI’s Contribution

9. SANBI’s Programmes
1: Render effective and efficient corporate services
2: Manage and unlock benefits of the network of National Botanical
Gardens as windows into South Africa’s biodiversity
3: Build the foundational biodiversity science
4: Assess, monitor and report on the state of biodiversity and increase knowledge for decision making including adaptation to climate change
5: Provide biodiversity policy advice and access to biodiversity information, and support for climate change adaptation
6: Provide human capital development, education and awareness in response to SANBI’s mandate

10. PROGRAMME 1 : Render effective & efficient Corporate Services
1.1: SANBI is positioned as an employer of choice in the biodiversity sector
Performance indicator
Baseline
Annual Target
2016/17
Annual Progress; Analysis &
Corrective Measures
Percentage of payroll allocated and spent on staff development
1% of payroll allocated and spent on staff development.
2% of payroll allocated and spent on staff development .
100% Achieved
2% of payroll allocated and was spent on staff development.
Transformed Institute that reflects the demography of the South African population
Employment Equity Plan:
- 57% permanent and contract male staff
- 43% permanent and contract female staff
- 2% people with disabilities including both permanent and contract staff
57% male staff on permanent and contract employment.
Exceeded Target
56.6% male staff are on permanent and contract employment. The annual target was to reduce the male staff on permanent and contract employment to 57%. The target has slightly been exceeded.
43% female staff on permanent and contract employment.
43.4% female staff on permanent and contract employment. The annual target was to increase the female staff on permanent and contract employment to 43%. The target has slightly been exceeded.
3% People with disabilities on permanent and contract employment.
3% of people with disabilities were on permanent and contract employment at the end of March 2017.
= Achieved
= Partially Achieved
= Off target

11. Annual Progress; Analysis &
PROGRAMME 1 : Render effective & efficient Corporate Services (continued)
1.2: Implement an effective, efficient and transparent supply chain and financial management system as regulated by PFMA
Performance indicator
Baseline
Annual Target
(2016/17)
Annual Progress; Analysis &
Corrective Measures
GRAP and PFMA compliant annual financial statements.
AFS produced for submission to Parliament.
Unqualified AFS produced to comply with PFMA and GRAP requirements.
100% Achieved
Unqualified AFS were produced to comply with PFMA and GRAP requirements at the end of the financial year.
1.3: Improved financial sustainability of the Institute
Percentage increase of income generated on rental, admission sales and other income
New indicator.
Plant sales, rental, admissions and other income of R was generated on 2014/15 financial year.
2% increase on own income
Exceeded Target
22% Increase over the previous year and 41% increase over corresponding period in the prior year.
= Achieved
= Partially Achieved
= Off target

12. Annual Progress; Analysis &
PROGRAMME 1 : Render effective & efficient Corporate Services …(continued)
1.4: Effective corporate services rendered to achieve the mandate of SANBI
Performance indicator
Baseline
Annual Target
(2016/17)
Annual Progress; Analysis &
Corrective Measures
Percentage availability of SANBI network and business services
SANBI ICT network and business services reports are available.
90% of ICT network and business Services are available
100% Achieved
The systems uptime of 90% was fully achieved. The Networks and Business Applications are running consistently and were available to the users above the uptime threshold set.
All identified risks managed through an annual risk assessment and implementation of the risk management plan according to the Risk Management Framework and Policy
Annual Risk Assessment completed.
Updated, mitigated and monitored risks.
All risks identified during the risk assessment workshops and included in the risk register were mitigated, constantly monitored in line with the Combined Assurance Model and reported to the Audit and Risk Committee for progress.
Compliance with all relevant Acts and SANBI/DEA protocol through implementation of Compliance Framework
SANBI is compliant with all relevant Acts including SANBI/DEA Protocol
and regulations.
Quarterly Performance report is monitored against the approved APP including PFMA, Cash and ENE reports on a quarterly basis by DEA according to specified time frames set out by the Department.
100% Achieved.
All Quarterly Reports were compiled reported to various Board Committees and duly submitted on due date to DEA and National Treasury.
= Achieved
= Partially Achieved
= Off target

13. Annual Progress; Analysis &
PROGRAMME 1 : Render effective & efficient Corporate Services …(continued)
1.5: Building a compelling brand for all stakeholders
Performance indicator
Baseline
Annual Target
(2016/17)
Annual Progress; Analysis &
Corrective Measures
Number of marketing initiatives identified and utilised for SANBI promotion, profiling and external communication to stakeholders.
New corporate identity applied to approximately100% of SANBI collateral,
SANBI attends exhibitions, shows and activations/ campaigns, secures
concerts and events to continue profiling the Institute and its offerings
4 Shows, 4 Exhibitions, 12 Concerts, 12 Events and 4 Campaigns /Activations
100% Achieved
All shows, exhibitions, concerts, events and campaigns/activations were carried out as planned at the end of March 2017.
Number of appropriate platforms utilised for internal communication.
- Competitions: 4
- CEOs Letters: 3
- Staff Newsletters: 3
4 internal communication platforms
All the CEOs letters and staff newsletter produced, and staff competition were coordinated at the end of March 2017.
= Achieved
= Partially Achieved
= Off target

14. Annual Progress; Analysis &
PROGRAMME 2 : MANAGE AND UNLOCK BENEFITS OF THE NETWORK OF NATIONAL BOTANICAL GARDENS AS WINDOWS INTO SOUTH AFRICA'S BIODIVERSITY …(continued)
Performance indicator
Baseline
Annual Target
(2016/17)
Annual Progress; Analysis &
Corrective Measures
Number of new National Botanical Gardens established and operational
Gardens Expansion Strategy approved by the SANBI Board in November 2010 and submitted to DEA
Implementation of the MoA between SANBI and LEDET for the management of the new national botanical garden in the Limpopo Province
Partially Achieved
Draft SLA developed between SANBI and LEDET. Combined Task Team comprising DEA, SANBI, LEDET, Provincial and National Departments of Public Works established. Four posts for the new NBG were advertised by SANBI.
Implementation of the Kwelera Nature Reserve Management Plan between SANBI and ECPTA for the management of the Kwelera National Botanical Garden in the Eastern Cape
SANBI and ECPTA Steering Comm
established and functional. Management Plan implemented for the new Garden. DEA Minister requested to proclaim the 10ha SANBI land as part of the Kwelera NBG.
Number of maintenance, development and capital infrastructure projects completed across SANBI’s National Botanical Gardens.
Nine National Botanical Gardens with associated SANBI estates, infrastructure and living collections (biological assets), located in six provinces.
45 maintenance/ development projects and two (2) SANBI capital infrastructure projects completed.
100% Achieved
45 maintenance/development projects and two (2) SANBI capital infrastructure projects were 100% completed by the end of March 2017.
= Achieved
= Partially Achieved
= Off target

15. Annual Progress; Analysis &
PROGRAMME 2 : MANAGE AND UNLOCK BENEFITS OF THE NETWORK OF NATIONAL BOTANICAL GARDENS AS WINDOWS INTO SOUTH AFRICA'S BIODIVERSITY
2.1: A network of National Botanical Gardens are managed and maintained in order to realize benefits to SANBI, civil society and other relevant stakeholders
Performance indicator
Baseline
Annual Target
(2016/17)
Annual Progress; Analysis &
Corrective Measures
Increased representation and display of indigenous plants in the living collections of SANBI’s National Botanical Gardens or the Millennium Seed Bank Partnership.
Through involvement in implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), SANBI is contributing towards two international plant conservation initiatives (International Agenda for Botanic Gardens in Conservation (through Botanic Gardens Conservation International or BGCI) and the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation (GSPC), 2010 to 2020)
20 new indigenous plant species added to the living collections of the combined network of National Botanical Gardens and/or Millennium Seed Bank Partnership.
100% Achieved
20 indigenous species were added to the living collections of the network of national botanical gardens and/or Millennium Seed Bank Partnership.
= Achieved
= Partially Achieved
= Off target

16. Annual Progress; Analysis &
PROGRAMME 2 : MANAGE AND UNLOCK BENEFITS OF THE NETWORK OF NATIONAL BOTANICAL GARDENS AS WINDOWS INTO SOUTH AFRICA'S BIODIVERSITY…(continued)
2.2: Nature-based tourism and recreational activities are strengthened in all National Botanical Gardens in order to contribute to and support SANBI’s sustainability
Performance indicator
Baseline
Annual Target
(2016/17)
Annual Progress; Analysis &
Corrective Measures
Percentage visitor numbers increased through expanded tourism-related activities and events in National Botanical Gardens
1,813,019 visitors received by all National Botanical Gardens combined in 2014/15.
Minimum of two per cent (2%) annual increase in visitor numbers
Exceeded Target
9% increase. 2,084,814 visitors received (compared with 1,915,799 in 2015/16); representing a 9% annual increase in visitor numbers.
This was due to tourism sector growth and increased number and popularity of events hosted in various gardens.
= Achieved
= Partially Achieved
= Off target

17. PROGRAMME 3 : BUILD THE FOUNDATIONAL BIODIVERSITY SCIENCE
3.1: Foundational biodiversity information is developed through describing and classifying species and ecosystems in South Africa
Performance indicator
Baseline
Annual Target
(2016/17)
Annual Progress; Analysis &
Corrective Measures
Number of plant and animal species for which descriptive and classification information has been compiled
SANBI is co-ordinating the compilation of an e-flora and e-fauna which will provide information about South Africa’s species.
Information on 4,200 South African plant and animal species compiled
Exceeded Target
4 916 South African plant compiled and 1014 animal species compiled.
Exceeded target on plant species pages by 716 due to the inclusion of species descriptions from the existing Flora of southern Africa in its entirety (gymnosperms and angiosperms) as it was more sensible to upload all of these descriptions from the series together instead of splitting the information; Exceeded target on animal species pages by 14 because we received 14 more from a partner.
Number of ecosystem classification systems and maps developed for the National Biodiversity Assessment
A classification system for terrestrial ecosystems is in place based on the vegetation map and a classification for wetlands has been published.
Actions and plans to finalise ecosystem classification systems and maps, as approved by the National Committee, completed (for terrestrial, fresh water, estuarine and marine realms)
100% Achieved
The actions and plans approved by National Committee and completed by the end of March 2017.
= Achieved
= Partially Achieved
= Off target

18. PROGRAMME 3 : BUILD THE FOUNDATIONAL BIODIVERSITY SCIENCE
3.1: Foundational biodiversity information is developed through describing and classifying species and ecosystems in South Africa…(continued)
Performance indicator
Baseline
Annual Target
(2016/17)
Annual Progress; Analysis &
Corrective Measures
Number of quality controlled records for plant specimens in SANBI’s herbaria, and for animal specimens in museums or based on observations, added to databases.
A foundational biodiversity information programme has been implemented together with DST/NRF to
generate relevant information.
Comprehensive database for butterflies, spiders and reptiles compiled through the Threatened Species Programme Red Listing projects.
Approximately 1,270,000 quality controlled records for SA plant specimens in SANBI’s herbaria have been databased.
12,000 records added to plant database; 35,000 records added to animal database.
Exceeded Target
records were added -
Exceeded plant database records added with 4743 records (16473 records added for the year) due to extra capacity received from internship and additional allocation of tasks to contract personnel in the Invasive Species Programme. Exceeded animal database records by 54 because data were contributed by many researchers some who delivered more than their allocations.
= Achieved
= Partially Achieved
= Off target

19. Annual Progress; Analysis &
PROGRAMME 4 : ASSESS, MONITOR AND REPORT ON THE STATE OF BIODIVERSITY AND INCREASE KNOWLEDGE FOR DECISION MAKING INCLUDING ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE
4.1: New biodiversity knowledge created for decision making
Performance indicator
Baseline
Annual Target
(2016/17)
Annual Progress; Analysis &
Corrective Measures
Number of research papers published in ISI journals
The output for 2015/2016 was 80 papers but due to loss of key researchers, the output going forward is adjusted downward to an average of 75 papers per year.
75 publications
(20 from Biosystematics & Collections; 55 from Biodiversity Research, Assessment & Monitoring)
Exceeded Target
In total 117 papers in ISI journals
The target was based on a declining trend in ISI publications since 2012 and loss of several senior scientists. The intention is to achieve above the target (based on career ladder requirements) and the high achievement is due to:
early publication of a special issue on biological invasions (9 papers);
changes in the publishing format with an increase in early online publications, and
a substantial increase in papers published with partner organisations.
= Achieved
= Partially Achieved
= Off target

20. Annual Progress; Analysis &
PROGRAMME 4 : ASSESS, MONITOR AND REPORT ON THE STATE OF BIODIVERSITY AND INCREASE KNOWLEDGE FOR DECISION MAKING INCLUDING ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE…(continued)
4.2: Scientific evidence on the status of biodiversity (based on monitoring and assessment including that of biodiversity loss) and the risks and benefits, is produced.
Performance indicator
Baseline
Annual Target
(2016/17)
Annual Progress; Analysis &
Corrective Measures
Number of national scientific synthesis & assessment reports produced
- The National Biodiversity Assessment was
published in 2011
- A framework for GMO monitoring was produced
in 2009
- 12 NDF assessments were completed for the
Scientific Authority, representing ca. 60% of prioritised taxa.
- A list of potentially invasive species (suspect list) was published in 2012/13
NBA 2018 operational plan meeting targets agreed to by the Core Reference Group and Steering Committee
100% Achieved
The NBA 2018 operational plan meeting targets were agreed to by the Core Reference Group and Steering Committee at the end of March 2017.
National Invasive Species Report (NISR) 2017 initiated and data acquisition plan implemented
Partially Achieved
The National Invasive Species Report (NISR) was initiated and the plan partially implemented.
= Achieved
= Partially Achieved
= Off target

21. PROGRAMME 4 : ASSESS, MONITOR AND REPORT ON THE STATE OF BIODIVERSITY AND INCREASE KNOWLEDGE FOR DECISION MAKING INCLUDING ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE…(continued)
4.2: Scientific evidence on the status of biodiversity (based on monitoring and assessment including that of biodiversity loss) and the risks and benefits, is produced.
Performance indicator
Baseline
Annual Target
(2016/17)
Annual Progress; Analysis &
Corrective Measures
Number of national scientific synthesis & assessment reports produced
- The National Biodiversity Assessment was published in 2011
- A framework for GMO monitoring was produced in 2009
- 12 NDF assessments were completed for the Scientific Authority, representing ca. 60% of prioritised taxa.
- A list of potentially invasive species (suspect list) was published in 2012/13
GMO Monitoring Plan submitted
100% Achieved
GMO Monitoring Plan was submitted to the Department of Environmental Affairs by the end of March 2017.
A list of potentially invasive species
(suspect list) was published in 2012/13
One Red List Assessment (spiders) completed and Core Reference Group approved, report workplan approved -Test data analysis for National Invasives Report -Monitoring plan for GMOs
Red List Assessment for line fish completed. Assessments are posted on the official national
Red List website for South Africa Species Status and Information.
= Achieved
= Partially Achieved
= Off target

22. Annual Progress; Analysis &
PROGRAMME 4 : ASSESS, MONITOR AND REPORT ON THE STATE OF BIODIVERSITY AND INCREASE KNOWLEDGE FOR DECISION MAKING INCLUDING ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE…(continued)
4.2: Scientific evidence on the status of biodiversity (based on monitoring and assessment including that of biodiversity loss) and the risks and benefits, is provided…(continued)
Performance indicator
Baseline
Annual Target
(2016/17)
Annual Progress; Analysis &
Corrective Measures
Number of annual updates of non detriment findings for the Scientific Authority to support NEMBA regulations
- The National Biodiversity Assessment was
published in 2011
- a framework for GMO monitoring was produced
in 2009
- 12 NDF assessments were completed for the
Scientific Authority, representing ca. 60% of prioritised taxa.
One update for Non-Detriment Findings for the Scientific Authority
Partially Achieved
The final report will be submitted late due to urgent other matters that arose from the 17th CITES Conference of the Parties (trade in lion bones), leopard monitoring, and applications to export rhino.
Number of large (>R2 million) cooperative research and Assessment programmes that have delivered knowledge and data
Three large research and assessment programmes initiated (SEAKEYS, the Invasive Species Programme, BioGAP)
Three large research and assessment programmes initiated (SEAKEYS, Invasive species Programme, BioGAP)
100% Achieved.
SEAKeys and ISP completed, BioGap on target by the end of March 2017.
= Achieved
= Partially Achieved
= Off target

23. PROGRAMME 5 : PROVIDE BIODIVERSITY POLICY ADVICE AND ACCESS TO BIODIVERSITY INFORMATION; AND SUPPORT FOR CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION
5.1: Tools to support management and conservation of biodiversity developed and applied
Performance indicator
Baseline
Annual Target
(2016/17)
Annual Progress; Analysis &
Corrective Measures
Number of tools and knowledge resources developed to support mainstreaming of biodiversity assets and ecological infrastructure in production sectors and natural resource management.
Tools developed include: Framework for investment in Ecological Infrastructure; Grazing Guidelines for Grasslands Biodiversity, Grassland Ecosystem Guideline; Guidelines for Grassland Management in the forestry sector; Gauteng Biodiversity Toolkit; Mining and Biodiversity Guideline; Wetlands Offsite, Mitigation Guideline; Wetland Offsite Mitigation Banking Institutional Framework; NRM Landuser Decision Support Tool and Wetland Inventory Manual.
Two tools produced. including an Ecosystem Restoration Decision Support Tool and an Online User Tool for accessing biodiversity information.
100% Achieved
Two tools included: A spatial framework for the evaluation of applications for the Land User Incentive (LUI) programme to support DEA Natural Resource Management Programme in determining where to invest resources in ecosystem restoration.
A Data Publishing Tool for Monitoring the Impacts of Energy Infrastructure on Birds and Bats was developed ( TSANBI development the tool as part of the SEA for Electricity
Grid Infrastructure.
Three knowledge resources developed and disseminated.
Three knowledge resource developed including: The Lexicon of Biodiversity Planning in South Africa; factsheet on the uMngeni Ecological Infrastructure Partnership and a factsheet on the Biodiversity Land Use Project.
= Achieved
= Partially Achieved
= Off target

24. PROGRAMME 5 : PROVIDE BIODIVERSITY POLICY ADVICE AND ACCESS TO BIODIVERSITY INFORMATION; AND SUPPORT FOR CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION…(continued)
5.1: Tools to support management and conservation of biodiversity developed and applied…(continued)
Performance indicator
Baseline
Annual Target
(2016/17)
Annual Progress; Analysis &
Corrective Measures
Number of coordination or learning mechanisms convened to share lessons and build capacity among provincial, municipal or other relevant decision makers
The following national events have been convened: Offshore Environmental Forum; National Biodiversity Planning Forum; Land Reform and Biodiversity Stewardship Learning Exchange; Grasslands Partners Forum; CAPE Partners Conference; SKEP Partners Conference; MPAH Forum; Freshwater Ecosystem Network; CAPE Project Developers Forum; CAPE Landscape Initiative Knowledge Exchange; CAPE and SKEP learning exchanges; an average of four training sessions held annually for provincial, municipal or other relevant decision-makers for uptake of tools .
Four learning or coordination events convened.
100% Achieved
Four learning or coordination events hosted including the Biodiversity Planning Forum, the Biodiversity Information Management Forum, the Freshwater Ecosystem Network and the National Management, Research and Planning (MAREP) Forum.
Four training sessions convened.
Four training sessions held including Geo-referencing training, the UEIP-UCPP Learning Exchange to build capacity in catchment management and two training sessions held on Biodiversity GIS (BGIS).
= Achieved
= Partially Achieved
= Off target

25. 5.2: Access to biodiversity data, information and knowledge provided
PROGRAMME 5 : PROVIDE BIODIVERSITY POLICY ADVICE AND ACCESS TO BIODIVERSITY INFORMATION; AND SUPPORT FOR CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION…(continued)
5.2: Access to biodiversity data, information and knowledge provided
Performance indicator
Baseline
Annual Target
(2016/17)
Annual Progress; Analysis &
Corrective Measures
Number of biodiversity records published
records collected.
An increase of 50 000 records published.
Exceeded Target
This target was adjusted at mid-term to an annual target of records published. A total of records were published (Q2 = 25000; Q3 = and Q4 = 75000).
These biodiversity records included botanical records of plant observations made in the field, records of marine species and trawl survey data. These records are published online allowing
users access to this biodiversity data.
An additional 385 (< 0.4% increase) records were published in Q3 as the dataset of biodiversity records
received from SANBI partners was slightly larger than anticipated.
= Achieved
= Partially Achieved
= Off target

26. PROGRAMME 5 : PROVIDE BIODIVERSITY POLICY ADVICE AND ACCESS TO BIODIVERSITY INFORMATION; AND SUPPORT FOR CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION…(continued)
5.3: Scientific advice to support national and international policy processes provided
Performance indicator
Baseline
Annual Target
(2016/17)
Annual Progress; Analysis &
Corrective Measures
Percentage of policy requests from DEA, provinces,
municipalities and other organs of state responded to within timeframe stipulated in the request
Support provided to DEA on: Norms & Standards for Biodiversity Management Plans for Ecosystems,; Regulations and Lists of Threatened or Protected Species; LTAS; Business Case for Biodiversity Stewardship; SIP 10 (Electrical Grid Infrastructure)process; annual reports of the Scientific Authority; NRM Programmes for planning, research and M&E; biodiversity management plans for species; NBSAP process.
100% of written requests from DEA and other organs of state responded to within timeframe stipulated.
100% Achieved
100% of written requests responded to providing scientific advice to support national policy processes including on marine spatial planning, marine protected areas, sustainable land management and management of biodiversity assets.
= Achieved
= Partially Achieved
= Off target

27. PROGRAMME 5 : PROVIDE BIODIVERSITY POLICY ADVICE AND ACCESS TO BIODIVERSITY INFORMATION; AND SUPPORT FOR CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION…(continued)
5.4: Policy support on climate change adaptation provided to inform national and international decision making
Performance indicator
Baseline
Annual Target
(2016/17)
Annual Progress; Analysis &
Corrective Measures
An effective National Implementing Entity to the Global Adaptation Fund shares lessons and experiences on a number of national and/or international platforms to inform climate change adaptation policy
Two Adaptation Fund projects approved by the Adaptation Fund;
NIE lessons and experiences shared at seven NIE Steering Committee meetings, seven international and seven national meetings.
Lessons and experience from NIE projects captured to inform two national and two international platforms on climate change adaptation policy.
100% Achieved
Lessons and experiences from NIE were shared at four fora including: Adaptation Futures 2016, Treasury Innovation Fund Workshop, UNFCCC COP, and ICLEI Local Climate Solutions for Africa: Water and Climate Congress.
Number of biodiversity sector tools into which Climate Change Adaptation has been mainstreamed
Overarching implementation plan for Ecosystem Based Adaptation developed(DEA) Draft Strategic Framework for Ecosystem Based Adaptation developed collaboratively(SANBI)
A biodiversity tool into which Climate Change Adaptation will be incorporated is identified.
The biodiversity tool, a Guideline for Identification and Implementation of Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) Projects in South Africa was completed.
= Achieved
= Partially Achieved
= Off target

28. PROGRAMME 6 : HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT (HCD): DRIVE HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION AND AWARENESS IN RESPONSE TO SANBI’S MANDATE… (continued)
6.1: A transformed and suitably skilled workforce for the biodiversity sector is developed.
Performance indicator
Baseline
Annual Target
(2016/17)
Annual Progress; Analysis &
Corrective Measures
Number of black biodiversity professionals developed through human capital development initiatives including structured internships, post graduate studentships and a fellowship programme for the achievement of a transformed and skilled workforce in the biodiversity sector.
930 black professionals developed through human capital development initiatives including structured internships, post graduate studentship and fellowship programme for the achievement of a transformed and skilled biodiversity workforce.
92 professionals developed through structured internships and post graduate studentships.
Partially Achieved
Annual target was not achieved as only 66 out of the 92 professionals were developed. The targets for WIL, interns, fellows and Honours were met but the target for Masters and PhDs was not met as
degrees have not been completed at the end of the reporting period.
Number of beneficiaries participate in the Biodiversity Careers Programme aimed at attracting young people into the biodiversity sector
3337 beneficiaries have engaged in biodiversity career programme aimed at attracting young people into the biodiversity sector.
1000 beneficiaries participate in Biodiversity Careers Programme
Exceeded Target
The target of 1000 has been exceeded by 338, as a result a total of 1338 beneficiaries participated. The main reason for exceeding the target is because additional funding was secured through WWF. Another factor is the opening of the Kwelera Garden, which created opportunities to work with schools
in that area.
= Achieved
= Partially Achieved
= Off target

29. PROGRAMME 6 : HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT (HCD): DRIVE HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION AND AWARENESS IN RESPONSE TO SANBI’S MANDATE… (continued)
6.2: All national botanical gardens are promoted and used as platforms for biodiversity awareness, education and recreation.
Performance indicator
Baseline
Annual Target
(2016/17)
Annual Progress; Analysis &
Corrective Measures
Number of users and beneficiaries of botanical gardens and school-based programmes for education, awareness, training and recreation have been increased.
beneficiaries reached through
school group activities predominantly
garden based.
beneficiaries of garden and school-based have been reached.
Exceeded Target.
The annual target of has been exceeded as a total of beneficiaries have been reached. The target was exceeded because of the investment to promote the newly developed Biodiversity Education Programme at certain Education Centres. Figures have been particularly high at the Pretoria NBG EE Centre.
= Achieved
= Partially Achieved
= Off target

30. PROGRAMME 6 : HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT (HCD): DRIVE HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION AND AWARENESS IN RESPONSE TO SANBI’S MANDATE… (continued)
6.3: Civil society is engaged to contribute to science, monitoring and biodiversity conservation.
Performance indicator
Baseline
Annual Target
(2016/17)
Annual Progress; Analysis &
Corrective Measures
Number of platforms facilitated for civil society engagement that contribute to biodiversity monitoring and biodiversity conservation.
3 platforms developed and supported for plants (CREW), birds (SABAP) and general biodiversity (iSpot)
Three platforms strengthened and facilitated
100% Achieved
The annual assessment of iSpot records; review of SABAP contract were fully achieved.
= Achieved
= Partially Achieved
= Off target

31. AUDITED RESULTS AS AT 31 MARCH 2017
SUMMARY:
AUDITED RESULTS AS AT 31 MARCH 2017
ANNUAL AUDITED RESULTS
TOTAL NUMBER OF TARGETS PLANNED 38
EXCEEDED TARGETS 9
TOTAL NUMBER OF TARGETS
ACHIEVED & EXCEEDED 33
TARGETS PARTIALLY ACHIEVED/
NOT FULLY ACHIEVED 5
TOTAL ACHIEVEMENT PERCENTAGE FOR 2016/17 : 87%

32. 2016/2017 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Presented by Ms Lorato Sithole Chief Financial Officer

33. AUDIT OUTCOME Unqualified clean audit opinion
Adjusted material misstatements on the annual performance report

34. PERFORMANCE REPORT Programmes 2 to 6 audited
Misstatements were in programmes 2, 4 & 6

35. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW
2016/17
2015/16
% Growth
Total Revenue 6%
Total Expenses
( )
( ) 4%
Surplus

36. REVENUE DEA Grant Other Grants, Sponsorships and Donations
2016/17
2015/16
% Growth
DEA Grant 5%
Other Grants, Sponsorships and Donations 2%
Revenue From Operating Activities:
16%
Admission Fees
14%
Rent Received
13%
Investment income
19%
Other income
62%
Sales
33%
Fair Value & Foreign Exchange Gain
(76)%
Total Revenue 6%

37. TOTAL REVENUE

38. REVENUE FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

39. REVENUE YEAR-ON-YEAR

40. EXPENDITURE 2016/17 2015/16 % Growth Personnel Costs (263 338 406)
( )
(3)%
MTEF
( )
( )
Projects
( )
( )
Operating Expenses
( )
( ) 8%
( )
( )
( )
( )
Repairs and Maintenance
( )
( )
32%
Depreciation of PPE
( )
( )
16%
Deficit on disposal of PPE
( )
( )
1060%
Lease rentals on operating lease
( )
( )
(1)%
Debt Impairment
(66 011)
(34 816)
90%
Total Spending
( )
( ) 4%

41. EXPENDITURE

42. EXPENDITURE YEAR-ON-YEAR

43. SURPLUS
The R47m surplus arises due to various accounting adjustments as required by GRAP.
R36m for acquisition of fixed assets transferred to the statement of financial position;
R41m excess generated through projects, donations and own income; and
R(30)m for disposal, depreciation and amortization of fixed assets.

44. FINANCIAL POSITION 2016/17 2015/16 Non-Current Assets 279 563 101
Current Assets
Total Assets
Non-Current Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Accumulated Surpluses
Total Liabilities Accumulated Surpluses

45. FINANCIAL POSITION

46. FINANCIAL POSITION YEAR-ON-YEAR

47. FINANCIAL POSITION
The SANBI was in a healthy financial position as at the financial year end and was able to meet all it’s short-term financial obligations. Sufficient funds are held in order to meet the financial and contractual obligations arising from donor agreements.

48. RATIOS
2016/17
2015/16
Overall financial indicator evaluation is assessed as:
Green (favourable indicators)
Expenditure Management
56.2 Days Creditor-payment period
74.5 Days Creditor-payment period
Revenue Management
76.7 Days Debtor-collection period (before impairment)
10.2% Debtors impairment provision as a percentage of accounts receivable
59 Days Debtor-collection period (before impairment)
7.9% Debtors impairment provision as a percentage of accounts receivable
Asset and liability Management
No deficit for the year
Total liabilities not exceeding total assets
1.5:1 Liquid assets as a percentage of total current liabilities (acid test percentage)
1.2:1 Liquid assets as a percentage of total current liabilities (acid test percentage)
Cash Management
No overdraft
Negative cash flows
10.7% Creditors as a percentage of cash and cash equivalents
17.9% Creditors as a percentage of cash and cash equivalents

49. CASH FLOW Cash inflow of R77m was paid from existing funds
R295m Cash balance is committed for the following:
Short term liabilities as at 31 March 2017
Ring-fenced project expenditures and commitments in terms of obligations arising from agreements with donors
Liabilities arising from long term contractual obligations

50. INTERNAL CONTROLS DASHBOARD
ANNEXURE A:

51. SANBI Achievements 2016/17 Highly functional Board
Continuous years of unqualified annual audits (i.e past 10 years) - received Clean Audit during the reporting period 2016/17
Continuous high achievement on delivery of performance targets : 87%
Employment Equity and BEE Procurment targets achieved year on year
Leveraged MTEF funding from DEA to obtain funding from other sources (e.g. other departments, private sector, donors)

52. SANBI Achievements 2016/17 cont.
SANBI accredited as a National Implementing Entity for the Green Climate Fund (GCF).
SANBI received three-year funding from DST for the National Natural Science Collections Facility (NSCF). This is a long term funding programme going beyond three-years. Funding is between R15 – R20 million per annum.
Thohoyandou Garden in progress to be declared as and anticipated to be launched during 2017/18.
More visitors to the gardens and more income than any other year, more than 2 million visitors were received during 2016/17.

53. Challenges and opportunities going forward
Establishment of the new Limpopo Garden requires collaborative planning and allocation of human and financial resources. This is being addressed through optimized planning, recruitment and budgeting.
SANBI is also engaging DEA and LEDET regarding other challenges relating to land claims around the Vhembe District Municipality area where there are a number of land claims including part of the Garden.

54. Challenges and opportunities going forward
The transfer of National Zoological Garden (NZG) to SANBI requires more human resources capacity and more funding to cover for the shortfall to ensure smooth transition on 01 April 2018.
SANBI is engaging with DST, DEA and NRF including consulting National Treasury.
A dedicated Project Manager from the Government Technical Advisory Centre (GTAC) was brought on board to assist SANBI with the NZG transfer.
The transition is being managed through the Transfer Agreement signed by DST, DEA, NRF and SANBI effective 01 April 2017.
Various Task Teams/Work Streams have been convened which meet regularly to address issues/risks prior to the transfer on 01 April 2018.
It is anticipated that NZG will be ring-fenced for at least one year before it is fully integrated into SANBI.

55. Thank You

56. LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
African Botanic Gardens Network ABGN
African Plants Initiative API
Applied Biodiversity Research ABR
Biodiversity Information Management BIM
Biodiversity Planning and Mainstreaming BPM
Biosystematics BIOS
Biodiversity Geographic Information System BGIS
Convention on Biological Diversity CBD
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species CITES
Convention of the Parties COP
Committee of Heads of Organisations of Research &
Technology COHORT
Climate Change and Bio-adaptation CCB
Custodians or Rare and Endangered Wildflowers CREW
Department of Science and Technology DST
Department of Water Affairs DWA
Global Biodiversity Information Framework GBIF
Genetically Modified Organism GMO
Global Carbon Project GCP
Global Environment Facility GEF5
Global Taxonomy Initiative GTI
Human Capital Development HCD
International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives ICLEI
Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change IPCC
Invasive Alien Species IAS
Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services IPBES
Learner Teacher Support Material LTSM
Management Committee MANCO
Marine and Coastal Management MCM
Management, Research and Planning Forum MAREP
Master Systems Information Technology Plan MSTP
Medium Term Expenditure Framework MTEF
Medium Term Strategic Framework MTSF
Ministers and Members of the Executive Council MINMEC
Meetings with Technical Officers and Heads of Departments MINTECH
National Biodiversity Framework NBF
National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan NBSAP
National Botanical Garden NBG
National Environmental Management Act NEMA
National Environmental Management Biodiversity Act NEMBA
National Implementing Entity NIE
National Institute of Statistics Rwanda NISR
National Research Foundation NRF
National Treasury NT
New Partnership for Africa’s Development NEPAD
Project Implementation Plan PIP
Public Finance Management Act PFMA
Skills Intelligent System SIS
South African National Biodiversity Institute SANBI
South African National Parks SANParks
Southern African Biodiversity Support Programme SABSP
Southern African Development Community SADC
Succulent Karoo Ecosystem Programme SKEP
Threatened or Protected Species TOPS
Unites Nations Convention to Combat Desertification UNCCD
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
UNFCCC
Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa WESSA
Work Integrated Leadership WIL
World Wildlife Fund WWF