Portfolio Committee on Basic Education 20 March 2018

Portfolio Committee on Basic Education 20 March 2018
DEPARTMENT’S 2nd and 3rd QUARTERLY PERFORMANCE REPORT IN MEETING ITS STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES FOR 2017/18 Portfolio Committee on Basic Education 20 March 2018

PRESENTATION OUTLINE PART A Programme Performance PART B:
Financial Report: Second and Third Quarter Expenditure

PURPOSE To report on the 2nd and 3rd quarter outputs of the Department against the planned targets of the pre-determined objectives in the Annual Performance Plan for the financial year 2017/18. To report on the Department’s expenditure for the 2nd and 3rd quarter of the financial year 2017/18.

PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE
PART A PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE

MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS Q2 Q3 National Senior Certificate (NSC): Total number of candidates registered for November 2017 NSC: Full-Time & Part Time , National total ; Health promotion – Department of Health (DoH) data showed that Grade 4 girls received Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination; The Draft Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill (BELA Bill) is under review: proposes to amend the South African Schools Act, 1996 (SASA) and the Employment of Educators Act, 1998 (EEA) ; National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP): Against target of monitoring 60 schools & 23 districts, 97 schools & 20 districts were visited; Teacher self-diagnostic assessment of teachers National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT); NSC: full-time & part-time candidates wrote the examinations from 23 October - 28 November 2017; achieved which is 75.1% A total of 11,942,747 learners were uploaded to Learner Unit Record Information Tracking System (LURITS) from 25,189 schools with 498,740 educators; School Monitoring Survey (SMS): instrument developed, data collection took place in schools in all provinces; Hosted the 6th National Schools Moot Court Competition at the Constitutional Court, in Johannesburg; World Aids Day Commemoration held in November 2017; learners attended, 180 educators, parents, community members & officials/ stakeholders;

MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS Q2 Q3 Hosted North West Early Grade Reading Study (EGRS) in Setswana, findings release event on August 2017; It is a results based study & intervention approach yielding positive results in literacy levels; The main findings of the study: Of the 3 intervention models, the Coaching intervention shows a substantial positive impact after 2 years of intervention (end of Grade 2). Learners who received 2 years of this Coaching intervention were about 40% of a year of learning ahead of the learners in schools that received no intervention. 2016 Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) results for South Africa were released on 05 December SA Learners scored 320 points at Grade 4 level with no significant difference between 2011 & 2016 scores; EGRS is a proactive measure addressing literacy challenges. Spelling Bee and Reading Clubs Programme: An inter-provincial meeting to review and plan for the 2018 academic year was held in November Programme is designed to also address literacy challenges; 27,806 Early Childhood Development (ECD) participants registered for the on-line training course & 13,545 completed the course;

MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS Q2 Q3 Developed Rural Education Policy aiming to improve access to education, and the quality of education in rural schools; Second Chance Matric Programme provided support to learners writing November examinations with 12 489 candidates achieving subject passes towards the Amended Senior Certificate (ASC); Monitored & supported implementation of Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA) in 25 schools, the Reading Norms in 10 schools & the Incremental Introduction of African Languages (IIAL) in 6 schools; Funza Lushaka bursaries awarded by 30 September 2017. The revised Performance Management and Development System (PMDS) and Job Descriptions for office based educators was signed by all parties at the Education Labour Relations Council (ELRC) & released as Collective Agreements 3 & 4 of 2017; 15,134 Funza Lushaka bursaries awarded by 31 December 2017; Modernisation of South African School Administration and Management system (SA-SAMS) Project will receive funding from donors to the value of R60m over the next 2 years NECT; Schools that Work II Report is in the process of being printed; 2017 Sanlam Kay Motsepe Schools Cup National Championships was held in October 2017 at Vaal University Of Technology (VUT), Gauteng - all provinces represented.

MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS Q2 & Q3 The Director-General monitored the Grade 12 Spring Camps in all provinces in September-October 2017; The Director-General monitored Grade 12 Marking Centres in all provinces in November – December 2017; learners participated in Spring camps across all provinces in preparation for the 2017 National Senior Certificate examinations; Provincial Education Departments (PEDs) continue to prioritise Learner Support Programmes despite severe and persistent budget cuts in the sector; All PEDs prioritised a differentiated approach of Learner Support throughout the year; and Last Push activities involved both performing and underperforming schools and learners.

MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS Q2 & Q3 The Director-General met with CEOs of entities reporting to the Department of Basic Education; The Director-General supported EMASA workshop on their Strategic Planning; The MST Strategy is finalised and it is in the process of being approved by the Sector; The Director-General held monthly meetings with Infrastructure Implementing Agents, ASIDI team and Infrastructure Provincial teams to track progress on ASIDI and EIG projects; The Director-General carried out his second round of provincial engagements with district and provincials officials in all the nine provinces and customised brochures carrying articles, feedback from participants and photographs for each province were circulated through the Thuto and other media platforms; and The Director-General and the Minister attended the 39th Conference on UNESCO.

GR 12 SPRING SCHOOL CAMPS EC 96 39 921 FS 207 19 181 GP 192 66 353 KZN
Provinces No. of Camps / Centres No. of Learners EC 96 39 921 FS 207 19 181 GP 192 66 353 KZN 976 51 292 LP 157 44 181 MP 75 11 692 NC 22 4 043 NW 76 25 763 WC 130 15 371 NATIONAL 1 931

SPRING SCHOOL CAMPS MONITORED BY THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL
Provinces Date Visited No. Visited by DG EC 02/10/17 4 FS 03/10/17 6 GP 11/10/17 7 KZN 06/10/17 5 LP 30/09/17 MP 05/10/17 NC 29/9/17 NW 07/10/17 WC 4 &14/10/17 TOTAL 48

MONITORING OF MARKING CENTRES BY THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL

MONITORING OF MARKING CENTRES BY THE DG
PROVINCES DATES CENTERS MONITORED SUBJECTS MARKED PER CENTRE Eastern Cape 1 December 2017 Collegiate Electrical Technology Physics P2 2 December 2017 Kirkwood High Physical Science P1 Daniel Pienaar English FAL P2 Geography P1 Strelitzia Economics P1 Life Sciences P1 CAT P1 & P2 Khanyisa Economics P2 Accounting P2 Paul Sauer Consumer Studies Tourism P1 English Hl P1 & P2 Free State 6 December 2017e HTS Louis Botha Maths Literacy P1 & P2 Brebner High English P1 & P3 Eunice High English HL P1, P2 & P3 Civil Technology Dramatic Arts Design Mechanical Technology Information Technology Visual Arts Butfontein Economics Welkom Gymnasium Physical Sciences P1 & P2 Unitas History P1 & P2 Brentpark High IsiXhosa P1, P2 & P3 Setswana P1, P2 & P3 Tourism Kroonstad Maths P1 & P2 Sarel Cilliers Business Studies Parys Hospitality Studies Accounting Gauteng 25 November 2017 Allen Glen High Mathematics P1 Krugersdorp High Roodepoort High Isixhosa P1 & P2 Maths Literacy Rand Girls Queens High Economics P1 & P2 Afrikaans Kempton Park High KwaZulu-Natal 8 December 2017 Maritzburg High Pietermaritzburg Girls Afrikaans HL Haythorne High Glenwood High English HL P2 Geography P2 Durban High English HL P3 Design P1 & P2 Religion studies P1 & P2 Agricultural Science Visual Arts P1 & P2 Northwood High Afrikaans SAL P1 & P2 English HL AN Moola Life Sciences Limpopo 21 November 2017 Makhado English FAL Mastec 22 November 2017 Tivumbeni Mpumalanga 9 December 2017 Nelspruit Hoerskool Siswati P1 & P2 IT P1 & P2 Lowveld High Siswati HL P3 Siswati FAL P1, P2 & P3 Agricultural Sciences P2 Sarel Brand Niekerk Ladenburg High Xitsonga FAL P1, P2 & P3 Xitsonga HL P1, P2, & P3 Emakhazeni Boarding English FAL P1 HTS Middleburg Sepedi HL P2 & P3 Hoerskool Middleburg Sepedi P1 Life Sciences P2 Hoerskool Generaal Hertzog Isindebele P1, P2 & P3 Setswana P1 Delmas High Northern Cape 11 December 2017 Diamantveld High Afrikaans HL P3 Business Studies P1 English FAL P3 Afrikaans HL P2 North West 3 December 2017 Hoërskool Ferdinand Postma ( Setswana HL P2 Potch Gymnasium EGD P1 & P2 Setswana HL Pa Setswana P1, P2 & P3 Hoerskool Volkskool Agricultural Science P1 & P2 Afrikaans HL P1, P2 & P3 Isixhosa HL P1 English HL P1 & P2 HTS Potchefstroom Afrikaans FAL P1, P2 & P3 Sesotho HL P1, P2 & P3 10 December 2017 Bethel High Life Science P1 & P2 Lichtenburg High Geography P1 & P2 Sannieshof High Rustenburg High Isixhosa P1, P2 & P3 Wagpos High Brits High Haartebees Hoerskool Vryburg High Physical Sciences Wolmaraanstad Klerksdorp High CAT P1 &P2 HTS Klerskdorp Potch Girls Setswana HL P3 Western Cape 13 December 2017 Cape Teaching Leadership Institute (CTLI) All Subjects DBE 7 December 2017 Watekloof Hoerskool AMP, Dance Studies, Music, English SAL, Isindebele SAL, IsiZulu SAL, Setswana SAL, Sesotho SAL, Sepedi SAL, Tshivenda SAL MONITORING OF MARKING CENTRES BY THE DG PROVINCES DATES CENTERS MONITORED SUBJECTS MARKED PER CENTRE Eastern Cape 1 December 2017 Collegiate Physics P2, Electrical Technology 2 December 2017 Kirkwood High Physical Science P1 Daniel Pienaar Geography P1, English FAL P2 Strelitzia CAT P1 & P2, Life Sciences P1, Economics P1 Khanyisa Accounting P2, Economics P2 Paul Sauer English Hl P1 & P2, Tourism P1, Consumer Studies Free State 6 December 2017 HTS Louis Botha Maths Literacy P1 & P2 Brebner High English P1 & P3 Eunice High English HL P1, P2 & P3, English FAL P2, Civil Technology, Design, Dramatic Arts, Electrical Technology, Information Technology, Mechanical Technology, Visual Arts Butfontein Economics Welkom Gymnasium Physical Sciences P1 & P2 Unitas CAT P1 & P2, History P1 & P2 Brentpark High Tourism, Setswana P1, P2 & P3, IsiXhosa P1, P2 & P3 Kroonstad Maths P1 & P2 Sarel Cilliers Business Studies Parys Accounting, Hospitality Studies

PROVINCE DATES CENTRES MONITORED SUBJECTS PER CENTRE Gauteng 25 November 2017 Allen Glen High Mathematics P1 1 December 2017 Krugersdorp High English Roodepoort High Tourism, Maths Literacy, Isixhosa P1 & P2 Rand Girls Accounting, Geography P1 & P2, Hospitality Studies, IsiZulu FAL P1, P2 & P3 Queens High Economics P1 & P2, Physical Sciences P1 & P2, Afrikaans Kempton Park High Business Studies 12 December 2017 Sepedi, Business Studies Mondeor High English FAL P3, Setswana HL P3 English HL P2 & P3, Afrikaans FAL P3, Afrikaans FAL P3 KwaZulu-Natal 8 December 2017 Maritzburg High English FAL P2 Pietermaritzburg Girls Accounting, Dramatic Arts, Afrikaans HL Haythorne High Tourism Glenwood High Geography P2, English HL P2, Electrical Technology Durban High English HL P3, Agricultural Science, Religion studies P1 & P2, Design P1 & P2, Visual Arts P1 & P2 Northwood High Mechanical Technology, Afrikaans SAL P1 & P2, Civil Technology, Agricultural Science, English HL AN Moola Life Sciences Limpopo 21 November 2017 Makhado English FAL Mastec Economics P1 22 November 2017 Tivumbeni Geography P1 13 December 2017 Business Studies P1 Limpopo University Life Sciences P1 & P2, English FAL P2 & P3

PPROVINCES DATES CENTRES MONITORED SUBJECTS PER CENTRE Mpumalanga 9 December 2017 Nelspruit Hoerskool Siswati P1 & P2, CAT P1 & P2, IT P1 & P2, English HL P1, P2 & P3 Lowveld High Siswati HL P3, Siswati FAL P1, P2 & P3, Consumer Studies, Agricultural Sciences P2, Visual Arts, Design, Afrikaans SAL P1 & P2 Sarel Brand Niekerk Tourism Ladenburg High Xitsonga HL P1, P2, & P3, Xitsonga FAL P1, P2 & P3, English FAL P2 Emakhazeni Boarding English FAL P1, Geography P1 HTS Middleburg Life Sciences P1, Sepedi HL P2 & P3 Hoerskool Middleburg Life Sciences P2, Sepedi P1 Hoerskool Generaal Hertzog Isindebele P1, P2 & P3, Agricultural Science, Setswana P1 Delmas High Geography P2 Northern Cape 11 December 2017 Diamantveld High English FAL P3, Business Studies P1, Afrikaans HL P3, Afrikaans HL P2, English HL P2, English HL P3

PPROVINCES DATES CENTRES MONITORED SUBJECTS PER CENTRE North West 3 December 2017 Hoërskool Ferdinand Postma Setswana HL P2 Potch Gymnasium Civil Technology, Electrical Technology, EGD P1 & P2, Mechanical Technology, Setswana P1, P2 & P3, Setswana HL Pa Hoerskool Volkskool Isixhosa HL P1, Afrikaans HL P1, P2 & P3, Agricultural Science P1 & P2, English HL P1 & P2, Visual Arts P1 & P2 HTS Potchefstroom Afrikaans FAL P1, P2 & P3, Afrikaans SAL P1 & P2, Hospitality Studies, Sesotho HL P1, P2 & P3 10 December 2017 Bethel High Life Science P1 & P2 Lichtenburg High Geography P1 & P2 Sannieshof High History P1 & P2 Rustenburg High Isixhosa P1, P2 & P3, Economics P1 & P2, Consumer Studies Wagpos High Maths Literacy P1 & P2 Brits High Maths P1 & P2 Haartebees Hoerskool Business Studies, Accounting 11 December 2017 Vryburg High Physical Sciences Wolmaraanstad English FAL P3 Klerksdorp High English FAL P2 CAT P1 &P2 IT P1 & P2 HTS Klerskdorp English FAL P1 Potch Girls Setswana HL P3, Tourism Western Cape 13 December 2017 Cape Teaching Leadership Institute (CTLI) English P1, P2, P3, English FAL P2 & P3, History P1 & P2, IT P1 & P2 DBE 7 December 2017 Watekloof Hoerskool AMP, Dance Studies, Music, English SAL, Isindebele SAL, IsiZulu SAL, Setswana SAL, Sesotho SAL, Sepedi SAL, Tshivenda SAL

MAJOR CHALLENGES Q2 & Q3 Alignment of Department of Basic Education (DBE) and PED plans with national priorities (NDP, MTSF); Strengthening the management of performance information for the Education Sector; Strengthening data, capacity, systems & structures for the management of programmes for the sector

PROGRESS ON EDUCATION SECTOR CO-ORDINATION
Alignment has been strengthened between DBE and PEDs in responding to the Medium Term Strategic Framework. This process has improved the synergy in planning and reporting as well as collaboration within the various spheres of government. The Department will continue to strengthen its role through the provision of oversight and monitoring. Effort will be made to fulfil one of the DBE’s mandates of ensuring a credible outcomes-focused planning and accountability system in reaching the set targets.

PROGRAMMES OF THE DBE The ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN summarises the priorities of the DBE as aligned to the Delivery Agreement of OUTCOME 1: Improving the quality of Basic Education and the Action Plan to 2014: Towards the Realisation of Schooling 2025. The activities of the DBE have been structured into five programmes as elaborated in the Annual Performance Plan: PROGRAMME 1: ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMME 2: CURRICULUM POLICY, SUPPORT AND MONITORING PROGRAMME 3: TEACHERS, EDUCATION HUMAN RESOURCES AND INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME 4: PLANNING, INFORMATION AND ASSESSMENT PROGRAMME 5: EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT SERVICES

Q3 COMPARISON 2016/17 AND 2017/18

2017/18 PRELIMINARY Q3 INDICATOR STATUS
Programme No. of indicators per programme Annual Targets Quarterly Targets Bi-annual Targets Quarterly targets achieved in Q3 2017/18 Annual targets Not achieved Partially achieved Achieved One 3 2 1 Two 15 10 Three 8 Four 12 Five 4 Total distribution 44 31 11 0/11 2/11 9/11 6/31 Targets: Only 11 quarterly targets measured as at the end of Q3, bi-annual targets will be measured again in Q4 Percentage distribution 100% 70% 25% 5% 0% 18% 82% 19% All Annual Targets are WHITE unless fully achieved. Where 50% of the target has not been achieved, the status is reflected as RED. Where 50% or more of the target has been realised, the status is reflected as AMBER. Where the target has been fully achieved, the status is reflected as GREEN.

2016/17 Q3 INDICATOR STATUS Programme No. of indicators per programme Annual Targets Quarterly Targets Bi- annual Targets Quarterly targets achieved in Q3 2016/17 Not achieved Partially achieved Achieved One 3 - 2 1 Two 16 12 Three 8 6 Four 13 10 4 Five Total distribution 44 31 1 / 13 6 / 13 7 Percentage distribution 100% 70% 23% 7% 8% 46% All Annual Targets are White unless FULLY ACHIEVED. Where 50% of the THIRD QUARTER target has not been achieved, the status will be reflected as red. Where 50% or more of the THIRD QUARTER target has been realised, the status will be reflected as amber. Where the THIRD QUARTER target has been achieved, the status will be reflected as green.

Q2 COMPARISON 2016/17 AND 2017/18

2017/18 FINAL Q2 INDICATOR STATUS
Programme No. of indicators per programme Annual Targets Quarterly Targets Bi-annual Targets Quarterly and Bi-annual targets achieved in Q2 2017/18 Not achieved Partially achieved Achieved One 3 2 1 Two 15 10 4 Three 8 Four 12 Five Total distribution 44 31 11 0/13 3/13 10/13 Targets: 11 quarterly and 2 bi-annual results in 13 targets measured as at the end of Q2 Percentage distribution 100% 70% 25% 5% 0% 23% 77% All Annual Targets are WHITE unless fully achieved. Where 50% of the target has not been achieved, the status is reflected as RED. Where 50% or more of the target has been realised, the status is reflected as AMBER. Where the target has been fully achieved, the status is reflected as GREEN.

2016/17 Q2 INDICATOR STATUS Programme No. of indicators per programme Annual Targets Quarterly Targets Bi-annual Targets Quarterly targets achieved in Q2 2016/17 Not achieved Partially achieved Achieved One 3 1 Two 16 12 2 - Three 8 6 Four 13 10 Five 4 Total distribution 44 31 2 / 13 9 / 13 Percentage distribution 100% 70% 23% 7% 15% All Annual Targets are White unless FULLY ACHIEVED. Where 50% of the THIRD QUARTER target has not been achieved, the status will be reflected as red. Where 50% or more of the THIRD QUARTER target has been realised, the status will be reflected as amber. Where the THIRD QUARTER target has been achieved, the status will be reflected as green.

PROGRAMME 1: ADMINISTRATION
The purpose of Programme 1 is to manage the Department and provide strategic and administrative support services.

PROGRAMME 1 ... HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
Q2 Q3 Training and Social Responsibility: 12 training programmes conducted,149 officials attended skills development and training, 22 interns appointed under Education and Training Development Practices (ETDP) SETA. 6 posts filled; 6 skills development and training programmes conducted, 65 officials attended; and Labour Relations: 1 grievance received & referred to the line function for attention, 3 arbitration meetings were held.

PROGRAMME 1 ... FINANCIAL SERVICES, SECURITY AND ASSET MANAGEMENT
Q2 Q3 Financial Services: Visited Implementing Agents on ASIDI projects, reduced outstanding invoices; the Department’s Estimate of National Expenditure (ENE) budget for 2018/19 financial year was submitted; Logistical Services: Bid committee meetings: Specifications were scrutinised & tenders evaluated. Financial Services: Claims Recoverable for the Accelerated Schools Infrastructure Delivery Initiative (ASIDI) project cleared; Assets and Security Management: received a clean audit this quarter from the South African Police Service audit & inspection team; and Logistical Services: All suppliers were paid within 30 days.

PROGRAMME 1 ... OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL
Q2 Q3 Represented the DBE at Department of Public Services and Administration (DPSA) in relation to policy for business processes; and Managed the Business Continuity Plan with Internal Audit. Developed Terms of Reference (ToRs) for business processes for the Branches; and Managed & execute special projects: Managed the Information and Communications Technology (ICT)/ Mathematics, Science and Technology (MST) task teams, gave support & guidance to formulation of strategies.

PROGRAMME 1 ... MEDIA LIAISON, NATIONAL AND PROVINCIAL COMMUNICATION
Q2 Q3 Received 53 media enquiries & responded to it; and Distributed the Department’s messages and implemented media plans, distributed media statements & advisories, co-ordinated more than 104 Media interviews, 12 Media Statements & 25 Media Advisories. Received 33 media enquiries & responded to it; and Distributed the Department’s messages & successfully implemented media plans, co-ordinated more than 89 media interviews, 12 Media Statements & 13 Media Advisories.

PROGRAMME 1 ... STRATEGIC PLANNING, RESEARCH AND CO-ORDINATION
Q2 Q3 First draft Annual Performance Plan (APP), Annual Reports & outcome reports submitted in compliance with prescripts for APP & Outcome reporting; and Special Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (PME) Heads of Education Departments Committee (HEDCOM) Sub-committee workshop convened in September 2017 to finalise the 2018/19 Provincial Performance Measures (PPMs). Standardised sector indicators or PPMs were circulated to PEDs for approval. Second draft 2018/19 APP, Outcome 1 report and MPAT submitted in compliance with prescripts for APP & Outcome, Service Delivery Improvement Plan (SDIP) and Management Performance Assessment Tool (MPAT) reporting.

PROGRAMME 1 ... RESEARCH CO-ORDINATION, MONITORING AND EVALUATION (RCME)
Q3 Q2 EGRS II (Mpumalanga English First Additional Language (EFAL) Teacher Interventions) took place from 09 – 11 October 2017, data was collected successfully in all 180 schools; The Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements (CAPS) Implementation Evaluation: Final Report, Management responses and Improvement Plan was approved by Cabinet; and Provided support in building the capacity of district managers & Education Management Information Systems EMIS officials. Early Grade Reading Study (EGRS II) – Mpumalanga: Interventions were implemented as planned with a few complaints raised regarding the disruption of schooling due to union activities.

PROGRAMME 1 ... CO-ORDINATION AND SECRETARIAT SUPPORT Co-ordinating Mechanisms
Q2 Q3

INDICATOR TABLE: PROGRAMME 1
Programme / Sub-Programme / Performance Indicators 2017/18 Annual Target as per Annual Performance Plan (APP) Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Target as per APP Output – Validated Output – Preliminary Reason for Deviation Corrective Action 1.1.1 Percentage of Service providers within the procurement unit paid within 30 days. 100% QUARTERLY 99.99% 9740/9741 99.75% 8 482/8 503 No Deviation Not Required 1.1.2 Percentage of received misconduct cases resolved within 90 days 85% ANNUALLY - Case was postponed to 04 October 2017 No new disciplinary cases were received during this quarter. However, the 2016/17 case was convened on 04 October 2017. Parties to the litigation process could not avail themselves all on the same date (within prescribed period) due to various reasons. Capacity building of internal staff especially Senior Management Services (SMS) members to chair the disciplinary hearings and represent the Department where necessary for resolution 1.1.3 Percentage of received grievances cases resolved within 30 days 80% No grievance was received during this quarter One grievance was received and the matter was referred to the line manager for attention

PROGRAMME 2: CURRICULUM POLICY, SUPPORT AND MONITORING
The purpose of Programme 2 is to develop curriculum and assessment policies and monitor and support their implementation.

PROGRAMME 2… CURRICULUM AND QUALITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMMES
MST Strategy to support provinces in improving learner participation & performance in MST subjects – being finalised; MST Conditional Grant: R85m was transferred to all provinces. Achieved the following: 209 Schools supplied with equipment, tools and machinery to support curriculum and practical teaching in MST Schools. 363 Schools supplied with consumables & subject related apparatus to support curriculum & practical teaching methodology in schools. The MST Strategy Consultation workshops conducted with PEDs to support provinces in improving learner participation and performance in MST subjects; The total allocation for the MST Conditional Grant is R365 million. As at 31 December , 51% (R million) was spent by provinces out of R million transferred to all nine provinces.

PROGRESS REPORT ON THE MST GRANT AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2017
2017/18 FINANCIAL YEAR Province MTEF Budget allocation Actual Funds Transferred at 31 Dec 17 Actual Expenditure against allocation Budget Available Over/Under spending on Transfer % Spent against Transfers as at 31 Dec 2017 % Spent against Transfers as at 31 Dec 2016 R'000 % % EC 46 685 46 214 33 172 13 513 13 042 71,78% 112.62% FS 33 741 16 871 13 819 19 922 3 052 81,91% 95.46% GP 51 270 41 016 14 637 36 633 26 379 35,69% 80.00% KZN 61 660 31 200 12 608 49 052 18 592 40,41% 29.73% LP 42 796 37 507 28 946 13 850 8 561 77,17% 42.93% MP 39 756 30 529 30 073 9 683 456 98,51% 83.05% NC 23 636 18 103 19 986 3 650 -1 883 110,40% 74.51% NW 35 384 28 307 15 476 19 908 12 831 54,67% 76.06% WC 30 217 23 000 17 712 12 505 5 288 77,01% 73.23% TOTAL 86 318 68,35% 71.74% Note: Over/Under spending (a) Three provinces (GP, KZN & NW) underspent on transfers with GP and KZN being the lowest performing provinces. Motivation has been requested from each province (b). NC is overspending, province should ensure that incorrect posting of payment or accruals for 2016/17 is reported

MST CONDITIONAL GRANT REASONS FOR UNDER EXPENDITURE
PEDs REASONS FOR UNDER EXPENDITURE REMEDIAL STEPS GP Delays in the placement of orders which resulted in the increase of 3rd quarter commitments to R28.7 million A meeting was held with Grant Manager and CFO was invited to assist or intervene on delays for procurement and payment process to resolve underspending. The DBE wrote to the HOD to request explanation for under-expenditure and remedial actions In August 2017, the Province developed a strategy to expedite expenditure, and its implementation started in October 2017 e.g. change of implementing agents, the tight timelines given to suppliers to submit invoices, etc. The province has given all the suppliers until 22 March 2018 for submission of invoices KZN Delay in the procurement of training for Subject Advisors and Grade 12 Teachers Delay in the procurement of tools, equipment and machinery as well as laboratory equipment The DBE team had a face to face meeting with the HOD for intervention As a result of the meeting with the HOD the Province expedited the signing of contracts with service providers The DBE approved the deviation of R20m to equip two new technical High Schools 38

MST CONDITIONAL GRANT REASONS FOR UNDER EXPENDITURE
PEDs REASONS FOR UNDER EXPENDITURE REMEDIAL STEPS NW Inefficiencies in the management of invoices A meeting was held with Grant Manager and CFO was invited to assist or intervene on delays for procurement and payment process to resolve underspending. The DBE wrote to the HOD to request explanation for under-expenditure and remedial actions The DBE assisted the province with a plan to manage the process of collecting invoices and processing payments 38

Progress on Grant Outputs during the 3rd Quarter by Provinces
OUTPUTS ACHIEVED Grant Outputs Progress on Grant Outputs during the 3rd Quarter by Provinces Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) Resources 330 schools (20: Eastern Cape, 23: Free State, 103: Gauteng, 24: Limpopo, 11: Mpumalanga, 39: Northern Cape, 100: North West and 10: Western Cape) Workshop Equipment, Machinery and Tools 209 schools (43: Eastern Cape, 18: Free State, 32: Gauteng, 24: Limpopo, 53: Mpumalanga, 10: Northern Cape, 19: North West and 10: Western Cape) Laboratories and Workshop Equipment Apparatus and Consumables 766 schools (130: Eastern Cape, 54: Free State, 103: Gauteng, 107: Limpopo, 136: Mpumalanga, 39: Northern Cape, 100: North West, and 97: Western Cape) Learner Support 48,650 learners (2,695: Eastern Cape, : Free State, 5,525: Gauteng, 3 167: KwaZulu-Natal, 1,613: Limpopo, 4,000: Mpumalanga, 8,130: Northern Cape, 2,280: North West and 6,660: Western Cape) Teacher Support 13,986 teachers (231: Eastern Cape, 751: Free State, 630: Gauteng, 7 518: KwaZulu-Natal, 581: Limpopo, 3,431: Mpumalanga, 400: Northern Cape, 84: North West, 360: Western Cape) were trained during the financial period

MSTCG SCHOOLS SUPPORTED BY THE GRANT
PROVINCES NO. TECHNICAL SCHOOLS NO. MST SCHOOLS NO. PRIMARY SCHOOLS TOTAL EC 31 60 39 130 FS 18 36 23 77 GP 42 103 62 207 KZN 32 56 51 139 LP 24 107 MP 15 53 68 136 NC 10 17 12 NW 19 30 100 WC 22 50 25 97 213 477 342 1032 40

PROPOSED FRAMEWORK 2019/20 ALLOCATIONS OUTPUTS 5% (10% ) ICT Resources including training of ICT integration for educators 40% (20%) Repair/Replacement and maintenance of workshop equipment and machinery 40% (40%) Laboratory and Workshop Apparatus and Consumables 9% (15%) Learner support 5% (15%) Teacher Training 1% Administration TOTAL: 100% It is proposed that funds be ring-fenced within the Education Infrastructure Grant (EIG) for infrastructure (workshops and laboratories)

Learner Support: Learners were funded to participate in Maths and Science Competitions including Coaching and Revision Camps to improve learner preparedness for the trial examinations; and Teacher Support: Teachers were trained in Maths & Sciences content. Nissan Partnership: The agreement was approved for implementation. The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) provided Maths manipulatives as physical equipment to the selected schools as well as teacher and learner support materials. Cuban Co-operative Agreement: A group of ten specialists have been working with DBE colleagues to identify and remediate content and cognitive development gaps in training materials.

Provided 248 schools with Television (TV) Broadcast reception equipment (TV, Decoder, Dish) to access the DBE Channel (OVHD 134); Provided 22 schools with connectivity through the USAO initiative; Developed specification for the learner , teacher and administration App through Mindset; and Development of an ICT strategy in partnership with the NECT 266 schools were provided with connectivity and ICT equipment through Universal Service and Access Obligation (USAO) project; Conducted monitoring on ICT implementation in 4 provinces (NW, WC, NC, EC); and Provided 12 content packs to each of the 9 provinces for distribution to schools

Edu-Innovation Hub held its Investment Committee Meeting where 12 shortlisted Ed-Innovators presented their initiatives to the Investment Committee. 3 projects selected: School-In-A-Box - interactive academic games and curriculum-aligned content on tablets; CRSP Design - low cost educational robotics toys for Grade 4-9; aligned to the CAPS curriculum; Siyafunda - free, offline maths education for any level in Zulu and Xhosa. (NECT).

Multi-grade Toolkits for about 4 000 schools have been printed. In support of Agriculture Education Project, an action plan of the 2018 activities of the Agri Task Team has been compiled and shared with the members; In October 2017, NECT hosted a 2-part dialogue on the effects of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) on how South Africa could use the 4IR to “leapfrog” the usual course of development to benefit rural and poor schools.

PROGRAMME 2… CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING
Q2 Q3 people registered on the on-line in-service PLAY training programme of which 5 308 have completed at least 1 of the 4 courses; 300 academics, researchers, practitioners, and officials took part in the 2017 PLAY Conference; 31 Deaf Teaching Assistants trained on the South African National Curriculum Framework for Children from Birth to 4. Draft DBE ECD Sector Plan has been developed for discussion & approval.

Q2 PROGRAMME 2… CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING Q3 Draft Human Resource Development Strategy finalised for Early Childhood Development (ECD). Draft policy brief on the options for the additional year before Grade R finalised; Baseline study conducted to establish a national baseline on the utilisation of play-based learning in the implementation of the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) and the CAPS for Grades R to 3; and 107 provincial and district officials trained on Monitoring & Evaluation system. The DBE presented the progress report on the Development of a Human Resource Capacity Plan for the ECD sector at the Social Sector Technical Implementation Forum on the 18 October 2017.

Q2 Q3 Learners with Severe to Profound Intellectual Disability (LSPID) Grant achievements: Staff appointed (2 at DBE; 4 Project Co-ordinators & 1 Transversal Itinerant Outreach Team); Details of 320 care centres submitted by PEDs to DBE. Draft survey tool to be used to audit care centres developed; and Draft Toolkits specification to be used to procure toolkits developed. Systems and transversal outreach teams established in 8 Provinces (except Northern Cape) to provide outreach services to LSPID in 320 care centres & selected schools through the LSPID Grant.

EXPENDITURE ON THE LSPID GRANT AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2017
PROVINCE ALLOCATION TOTAL TRANSFERRED: AS AT 31 DEC 2017 ACTUAL EXPENDITURE OF TOTAL TRANSFERRED: AS AT 31 DEC 2017 % SPENT OF TOTAL TRANSFERRED: AS AT 31 DEC 2017 REASONS FOR UNDEREXPENDITURE R'000 % EC 3 537 2 549 28 1.10% Delayed appointment of outreach team members (Specialists). FS 11 368 8 439 12 0.14% Delayed appointment of outreach team members (Specialist) GP 12 632 9 703 2 996 30.88% KZN 5 558 4 803 45 0.94% Objective and responsibility codes not created timeously resulting in misallocation. The matter is being follow up with the Province LP 9 853 8 122 0.0% Delayed appointment of outreach team members (Specialists). MP 12 883 9 954 3 552 35.68%

PROVINCE ALLOCATION TOTAL TRANSFERRED: AS AT 31 DEC 2017 ACTUAL EXPENDITURE OF TOTAL TRANSFERRED: AS AT 31 DEC 2017 % SPENT OF TOTAL TRANSFERRED: AS AT 31 DEC 2017 REASONS FOR UNDEREXPENDITURE R'000 % NC 2 021 1 692 272 16.08% Delayed appointment of outreach team members (Specialists). NW 2 274 2 159 533 24.69% (Specialists) WC 11 874 9 999 4 961 49.61% N/A Total 72 000 57 420 12 399 21.59%

ITEM APPROVED BUDGET (R’000) EXPENDITURE PERCENTAGE SPENT COMMITMENTS TOTAL EXP INCLUDING COMMITMENTS % SPENT INCLUDING COMMITMENTS AVAILABLE BALANCE REASONS FOR UNDER EXPENDITURE LSPID GRANT OVERSIGHT 6 000 3 520 59% 1 414 4 934 82% 1 066 The underspending was as a result of delayed appointments, of officials for the grant which were made and finalized in the second quarter of the financial year for DBE. The allocation in this financial was more on CoE than goods and service. Delays in PED’s recruitment resulted in training less (97 of the 155) outreach team members.

LSPID GRANT CHALLENGES & REMEDIATION
IMPACT STRATEGIES TO MITIGATE CHALLENGES HR Component: Contract nature of posts. Limited pool of highly sought after therapists in the country. Variations in salaries paid to the Teams across PEDs. Delays in recruitment resulting in delays in procurement of Tools of Trade and provision of outreach services; Some Team members resigned due to salary discrepancies. The DBE advised PEDs to convert contract posts to permanent post and fund them through the Equitable Share budget. This has been confirmed with National Treasury as a way forward Human Resource Planning at DBE was brought in to advise HR Planning in PEDs for uniformity. Sequential realization of the Grant outputs. Failure to deliver on any one output has a ripple effect on others and therefore resulting in under- expenditure. Bilateral meetings held between DBE and PEDs to unlock blockages and expedite the appointment of Specialist Professionals such as Therapist ; DBE provided an exemplar/guide on the establishment of inter-branch coordinating team for the grant. Provincial Inter-Branch Grant Coordinating Teams not established. Up to this point PEDs relied only on Grant Coordinators to coordinate activities, thus delaying delivery and resulting in under-expenditure. DBE guided PEDs on how to fast-track the establishment of Inter-Branch Grant Coordination Teams to improve coordination.

Q2 Q3 Online & face to face training programme developed 26 Technical Occupational & 21 Differentiated Subjects for LSPID finalised. Norms and Standards for the Resourcing of Inclusive Education to support the implementation of Implementing Screening, Identification, Assessment and Support (SIAS) Policy costed, finalised & approved as Guidelines. 26 Technical Occupational Subjects and 21 Differentiated Subjects for LSPID are completed & will be piloted in 2018. Draft Home Education Policy published for public comment on 17 November 2017. Guidelines for Resourcing Inclusive Education approved for publication for public comment

Q2 Q3 Conducted Ministerial Roadshows in 8 of the 9 provinces at 12 venues to strengthen advocacy of the Second Chance programme; Provided support on various platforms including face-to-face classes, Learning and Teaching Support Materials (LTSM), broadcasting solutions (radio and television) and digital support for the candidates writing the Amended Senior Certificate (ASC) & modularised learners writing in June. candidates that wrote the (ASC) achieved subject passes towards a ASC. Provision of support for the part-time candidates preparing for the November examinations on various platforms including broadcasting (radio and television, face-to-face classes, digital and LTSM); 5 012 learners attended face-to-face classes. As at 31/12/17 there were Facebook followers; and Planning and preparation for support to candidates writing the supplementary examinations in February/March 2018 including development of support material to expand support for the 11 Home Languages in 2018/19.

Q2 Q3 2017 Preliminary Evidence Based Report (EBR) developed & submitted to Umalusi; Developed Revision Booklets for 11 Home Languages; Conducted a 2 day National Strategy for Learner Attainment (NSLA) oversight visit in 9 provinces; Developed School-Based Assessment (SBA) exemplar tasks for 18 Further Education and Training (FET) subjects (Grade 10 – 12); Developed English Across the Curriculum (EAC) lesson plans for 15 subjects (3 per subject). Final 2017 Sector Evidence-Based Report (EBR) developed and presented to Umalusi; NSC Question Paper Evaluation Reports developed; Developed & recorded English Across the Curriculum (EAC) lessons; Visited 46 marking centres to conduct error and item analysis of learner responses for 24 FET Subjects. Developed the 2017 NSC diagnostic & standardisation reports for the sector; Completed design and layout of 40 of the 60 SBA booklets (Grade R – 12);

PROGRAMME 2 CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING
Q3 Q2 Conducted 9 Provincial EGRA Training workshops. Developed and co-ordinated the use of ICT Solutions for Incremental Introduction of African languages (IIAL): E-Lessons. Monitored the CAPS implementation in Grade R: 9 Provinces; 23 Schools; and 23 Classrooms. Implemented Phase 2 of EGRA. Revised, printed and delivered EGRA Toolkits in schools. Reading Advisory Committee workshop conducted by the Language Committee on Reading norms.

INDICATOR TABLE: PROGRAMME 2 …
Programme / Sub-Programme / Performance Indicators 2017/18 Annual Target as per Annual Performance Plan (APP) Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 2 Target as per APP Quarter 2 Output – Validated Quarter 3 Target as per APP Quarter 3 Output – Preliminary Reason for Deviation Corrective Action 2.1.1 Number of off-line digital content packaged and distributed to provinces 12 ANNUALLY 6 12 packs delivered 2 Annual target achieved in Q2 All 12 digital content packs were delivered to 9 provinces in Q2 Not Required 2.1.2 Number of schools per province monitored for utilisation of ICT resources 27 9 QUARTERLY 12 schools monitored (18 schools in total) 9 schools monitored (27 schools in total) Annual target achieved No Deviation 2.1.3 Number of off-line digital content resources developed annually - 6 draft off-line digital content resources were developed (authored) Quality Assurance workshops for the 6 Digital content materials were held on October 2017 to quality assure the draft off-line digital content resources by subject specialists

Programme / Sub-Programme / Performance Indicators 2017/18 Annual Target as per Annual Performance Plan (APP) Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 2 Target as per APP Quarter 2 Output – Validated Quarter 3 Target as per APP Quarter 3 Output – Preliminary Reason for Deviation Corrective Action 2.2.1 Percentage of public schools with Home Language workbooks for learners in Grades 1-6 100% ANNUALLY - (100%) of Grade 1-6 volume 1 Home Language workbooks have been printed of Grade 1-6 volume 1 Home Language were delivered to all (100%) schools. The delivery percentage is (98.13%) A total number of (100%) volume 2 Grades 1-6 Home Languages workbooks have been printed. The delivery is in progress. A total number of (97.35%) volume 2 Grades 1-6 Home Language workbooks have been delivered to schools (99.38%) out of schools. No Deviation Not Required 2.2.2 Percentage of public schools with Mathematics workbooks for learners in Grades 1-9 (100%) volume 1 Grade 1-9 Mathematics workbooks have been printed. (97.75%) Volume 1 Mathematics have been delivered to all (100%) schools. A total of Grades 1-9 Mathematics volume 2 have been printed. The volume 2 delivery is in progress. A total number of (96.87%) of volume 2 Grades 1-9 Mathematics workbooks have been delivered to (70.3%) out of schools.

Programme / Sub-Programme / Performance Indicators 2017/18 Annual Target as per Annual Performance Plan (APP) Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 2 Target as per APP Quarter 2 Output – Validated Quarter 3 Target as per APP Quarter 3 Output – Preliminary Reason for Deviation Corrective Action 2.2.3 Percentage of public schools with workbooks for Grade R 100% ANNUALLY - (100%) Grade R (terms 1-4) workbooks have been printed. A total number of (93.19%) have been delivered to (100%) Grade R schools. No Deviation Not Required 2.3.1 Number of underperforming schools monitored on the implementation of the Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA) 50 16 schools monitored (to date a total of 25 schools have been monitored through school visits) Desktop monitoring completed in 25 schools nationally (to date a total of 25 schools have been monitored through school visits and 25 schools have been desktop monitored – target of 50 achieved)

Programme / Sub-Programme / Performance Indicators 2017/18 Annual Target as per Annual Performance Plan (APP) Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 2 Target as per APP Quarter 2 Output – Validated Quarter 3 Target as per APP Quarter 3 Output – Preliminary Reason for Deviation Corrective Action 2.3.2 Number of schools monitored on the implementation of the reading norms 20 ANNUALLY - 10 schools were monitored through school visits during quarter 2. Desktop monitoring completed in 10 schools nationally (to date a total of 10 schools have been monitored through school visits and 10 schools have been desktop monitored – target of 20 achieved) No Deviation Not Required 2.3.3 Number of schools monitored on the implementation of the Incremental Introduction of African Languages (IIAL) nationally 3 schools monitored (6 schools monitored to date) 4 school visits conducted and desktop monitoring completed in 10 schools nationally (to date a total of 10 schools have been monitored through school visits and 10 schools have been desktop monitored – target of 20 achieved)

Programme / Sub-Programme / Performance Indicators 2017/18 Annual Target as per Annual Performance Plan (APP) Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 2 Target as per APP Quarter 2 Output – Validated Quarter 3 Target as per APP Quarter 3 Output – Preliminary Reason for Deviation Corrective Action 2.4.1 Mathematics, Science and Technology lesson plans developed for the Intermediate, Senior and FET Phases Mathematics Grade 4-6, Technology Grade 7-9 lesson plans developed, Natural Sciences & Technology Grade 4-6 lesson plans developed and Mathematics Grade lesson plans developed ANNUALLY - Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology for Grade 4-6 lesson plans have been developed Lesson plan frameworks for Technology Grades 7-9 and Maths Grades have been finalised and the target will be achieved in Q4. No Deviation Not Required 2.4.2 Mathematics, Science and Technology teacher guides developed for the Intermediate, Senior and FET Phases Mathematics Grade 4-6 teacher guides, Technology Grade 7-9 teacher plans and Natural Sciences & Technology Grade 4-6 teacher guides developed Mathematics Grade teacher guides developed Teacher Guides for Natural Science and Technology Grades 4-6 for Term 4 completed. Teacher Guides for Mathematics Grades 4-6 developed Teacher guide frameworks for Mathematics FET, and Technology for Grade 7-9 have been developed

Programme / Sub-Programme / Performance Indicators 2017/18 Annual Target as per Annual Performance Plan (APP) Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 2 Target as per APP Quarter 2 Output – Validated Quarter 3 Target as per APP Quarter 3 Output – Preliminary Reason for Deviation Corrective Action 2.4.3 Number of Mathematics training sessions/Workshops monitored 9 5 BI-ANNUALLY No training sessions were monitored (To date 5 training sessions were monitored) - No monitoring was planned for Q3 No Deviation Not Required 2.4.4 Number of training centres of CAPS for Technical subjects visited during a training session 14 Q1: 7 Q2: 7 7 training sessions were conducted in different provinces. (To date a total of 13 centres have been visited) The remaining visits will be conducted in Q4 during the January KZN Training session. Service level for KZN agreements were not signed on time Training session conducted in January 2018 2.4.5 Number of schools visited for monitoring CAPS implementation in technical schools 27 QUARTERLY 13 schools visited for monitoring CAPS implementation in technical schools (To date a total of 18 Technical Schools were visited) No schools were visited during this quarter (To date a total of 18 Technical Schools were visited) Conducting NCS final examinations memo discussions. Schools will be visited in the first quarter of the 2018/19 financial year. 2.5.1 Number of learners obtaining subject passes towards a National Senior Certificate (NSC) or extended Senior Certificate, including upgraded NSC per year 20 000 10 000 candidates obtained subject passes towards extended Senior Certificate Support provided to part time candidates writing the November examinations

Second Quarter Monitoring Visits – Northern Cape

Third Quarter Monitoring Visits - Mpumalanga

PROGRAMME 3: TEACHERS, EDUCATION HUMAN RESOURCES AND INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The purpose of Programme 3 is to promote quality teaching and institutional performance through the effective supply, development and utilisation of human resources.

PROGRAMME 3… EDUCATION HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Q2 Q3 Implementation of IQMS was monitored in GP; 5 Provinces (EC, FS, KZN, NW, NC) issued circulars to schools on the signing of job descriptions; consultations are still taking place with the 4 remaining provinces. Implementation of Integrated Quality Management System (IQMS) was monitored in MP & EC; The signing of job descriptions by school-based educators was approved by the Council of Education Ministers (CEM). 12 principals across a selection of schools were monitored in Kimberley;

Q3 Q2 Onsite monitoring was conducted in NC & KZN to monitor Performance Management and Development System (PMDS) implementation with a focus on the Work Plans, Job descriptions and Quarterly reviews; Monitored skills development processes in NC & KZN; Onsite monitoring was conducted in Gauteng Provincial Office (GPO) and Tshwane North District; Monitored skills development processes in Tshwane North District and GPO;

Q2 Q3 73 schools were externally evaluated; including lesson observations; DBE conducted Whole School Evaluation (WSE) post-evaluation monitoring in MP & KZN. 9 schools were also monitored on School Self-Evaluation (SSE) & School Improvement Plan (SIP) implementation in KZN; Conducted SSE & SIP training in 6 provinces (EC; FS; KZN; LP; MP & NC); 17 newly trained WSE supervisors certified to undertake external evaluations in schools; Post-evaluation monitoring was done at 6 schools in WC, 8 schools were also monitored on SSE;

Q2 Q3 88% (3 733 of 4 237) of Funza Lushaka graduates placed as at mid-September 2017; 2 979 young and qualified educators appointed. 326 appointed in permanent posts while appointed in a temporary capacity; 89% (3 743 of 4 213) Funza Lushaka graduates placed as at end of October 2017; 1618 young and qualified educators appointed (185 in permanent posts, 853 on temporary & 579 as substitutes); 502 new applications to be registered on the National Recruitment database were received. 23 requests for details of applicants were received from Principals of schools.

Q3 Q2 10/13 queries received were finalised & 3 forwarded to relevant PEDs. 2 collective agreements, i.e. PMDS & Job description for office based educators signed, 2 awaiting signatures due to amendments that still need to be done & 2 still in discussion due to financial implications. Workshop to develop a national framework for the collaborative implementation of teaching practice in Initial Teacher Education held in November 2017. 13/21 queries received were finalised & 8 forwarded to relevant PEDs; Collective Bargaining in the ELRC: 3 Collective Agreements have been concluded, 3 not signed due to financial implications & 3 still under discussion in the Council; and Number of first time bursary awards in the Foundation Phase grew from in 2016 to in 2017 & in Intermediate Phase grew from 444 in 2016 to 918 in 2017.

PROGRAMME 3… EDUCATION HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Q2 Q3 600 principals & circuit managers trained on monitoring curriculum in Limpopo; and Curriculum Management monitoring conducted from the September 2017 in the EC covering a total of 460 principals in Port Elizabeth, Umtata and East London. 2 day planning session held with EC, FS & NW Circuit Managers on how to support principals better. Also focused on the admission, induction, School Governing Body (SGB) elections preparations & training for 2018; The 2018 SGB elections readiness monitored in all provinces & 18 districts; and SGB election launches held in EC & FS as part of the advocacy campaign for 2018 elections.

PROGRAMME 3… EDUCATION HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Q2 & Q3 Mediation of the parental Guidelines & its 8 booklets was conducted: With Circuit Managers & School Governance officials & SGB members in the EC in July; With South African Principals Association (SAPA) in August in Pretoria; With School Safety Forum in July in Pretoria; With about 220 school principals during the SAPA conference in FS; and Parents were trained in 12 districts with 5695 parents being trained in August in KZN. In Eastern Cape, 4 districts held parental meeting with over 1000 parents being trained In Northern Cape, 48 officials were trained with 539 parents trained in all districts. In North West, all districts trained 10 parents from 10 schools

Q2 Q3 PROGRAMME 3… NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CURRICULUM AND PROFESSIONAL TEACHER DEVELOPMENT (NICPTD) Training completed for priority areas including Teacher Union Collaboration (TUC) : 2 741, EFAL advocacy: 196 & Professional Learning Communities:65; National Teaching Awards (NTA) Provincial adjudication workshops conducted in all provinces; Concept document & implementation plan for compulsory Grade R completed for approval. NTA adjudication was conducted from 26 November to 03 December Winners in all 10 categories were identified by a panel from different organisations.

Q2 Q3 PROGRAMME 3… NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CURRICULUM AND PROFESSIONAL TEACHER DEVELOPMENT (NICPTD) Professional Development Framework for Digital Learning approved; The 3rd Primary School Reading Improvement Programme (PSRIP) workshop trained 177 Curriculum Advisors to strengthen their support to teachers in EFAL. NECT expanded its materials offering to include English First Additional Language & Physical Science, Natural Science &Technology To implement the Framework, DBE conducted South African Council of Educators (SACE) e-learning evaluators’ workshop on evaluating digital learning activities. teachers trained nationally in EFAL at 2nd round.

Q2 PROGRAMME 3… NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CURRICULUM AND PROFESSIONAL TEACHER DEVELOPMENT (NICPTD) Reading Ambassadors’ programme was launched as part of Read to Lead Campaign. FS: 205 classroom libraries set up; GP: 10 schools assisted in setting up libraries; 2 received resources & 1 a library from partners; MP: 5 schools received container libraries, 1 had a library renovated & 3 received resources from partners; WC: 4 school libraries refurbished, provided with resources to initiate a reading programme; 67 received resources donated by partners.

PROGRAMME 3… PROGRAMME 3… NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CURRICULUM AND PROFESSIONAL TEACHER DEVELOPMENT (NICPTD) Q2 Q3 Trained: 942 FET Maths & Physical Science teachers from under-performing districts; 169 Technical Maths & Science subject advisors; 823 Technical Specialisation teachers; 4 845 Gr 7 MST teachers- KZN; Gr 6 Maths teachers- GP; 646 Gr 8 & 9 Maths HoDs & teachers- FS; 110 Subject advisors on Curriculum differentiation, working with Inclusive Education Training Manuals for Economics & Accounting were developed in preparation for an FET content workshop; Mathematics & Science Pedagogy Manuals by the Cuban tutors were developed for use with subject advisors & teachers in 2018 Sasol Inzalo Mathematics & Natural Science workshops convened in EC & NC in October preparing for district-wide training early in 2018.

PROGRAMME 3 NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CURRICULUM AND PROFESSIONAL TEACHER DEVELOPMENT (NICPTD)
Q2 Q3 94% rate attained for the University of Johannesburg (UJ) course in curriculum research; 91 Teacher centres received Video conference facilities & training; Upgrading of internet connectivity & furnisher to 10 Vodacom Teacher Centres; Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) pilot completed the instrument at 20 schools; 82 Teacher Centres received e-Libraries. Provinces were trained on data collection for the upcoming survey on professional teacher development scheduled for Quarter 4.

Programme / Sub-Programme / Performance Indicators 2017/18 Annual Target as per Annual Performance Plan (APP) Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 2 Target as per APP Quarter 2 Output – Validated Quarter 3 Target as per APP Quarter 3 Output – Preliminary Reason for Deviation Corrective Action 3.1.1 Percentage of SGBs that meet minimum criteria in terms of effectiveness (in sampled schools) 70% of 2000 sampled SGBs ANNUALLY - Provinces were reminded of the annual targets and requested to ensure meeting these. The survey commenced in all provinces. It will be completed during the fourth term No Deviation Not Required 3.1.2 Percentage of schools producing the minimum set of management documents at a required standard 70% of 2000 sampled schools Reminded provinces during the interprovincial meeting as well as during monitoring visits on SGB election readiness about targets and submission dates of tools.

Programme / Sub-Programme / Performance Indicators 2017/18 Annual Target as per Annual Performance Plan (APP) Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 2 Target as per APP Quarter 2 Output – Validated Quarter 3 Target as per APP Quarter 3 Output – Preliminary Reason for Deviation Corrective Action 3.2.1 Number of Funza Lushaka bursaries awarded to students enrolled for initial teacher education 13 500 ANNUALLY - 15 127 15 134 The Fees Must Fall Campaign resulted in a moratorium on fee increases at universities. The period after the Fees Must Fall Campaign resulted in lower fee increases than expected at universities. The target for the number of Funza Lushaka bursaries awarded in the 2017/2018 Annual Performance Plan was based on the trends before the Fees Must Fall Campaign and was therefore lower than the actual number of Funza Lushaka awards the DBE was able to make. In addition R100 million was transferred to National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) at the beginning of January 2017 to fund students for the January to March period. The funds were included in the 2017/18 Funza Lushaka allocation to be awarded as bursaries to students, which increased the number of bursaries awarded. The 3rd Quarter Report from NSFAS will be analysed once received. Adjustments will be done following the analysis of the NSFAS 3rd Quarter Report.

Programme / Sub-Programme / Performance Indicators 2017/18 Annual Target as per Annual Performance Plan (APP) Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 2 Target as per APP Quarter 2 Output – Validated Quarter 3 Target as per APP Quarter 3 Output – Preliminary Reason for Deviation Corrective Action 3.3.1 Number of teachers participating in the EFAL diagnostic tests 10 000 ANNUALLY - Computer-based and paper-based Testing to be conducted in Quarter 4 Computer-based and paper based Testing to be conducted in Quarter 4 Conducting of tests is an annual target, and can only be evaluated at the end of the financial year Processes for the development of computer based assessments are underway 3.3.2 Number of teachers participating in the Physical Science diagnostic tests 2 000 232 paper based tests conducted in Gauteng and Eastern Cape. Further paper based and computer based tests to be conducted in the 4th quarter

Programme / Sub-Programme / Performance Indicators 2017/18 Annual Target as per Annual Performance Plan (APP) Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 2 Target as per APP Quarter 2 Output – Validated Quarter 3 Target as per APP Quarter 3 Output – Preliminary Reason for Deviation Corrective Action 3.3.3 Number of teachers participating in the Accounting diagnostic tests 2 000 ANNUALLY - Procurement processes for computer based tests are in progress 69 paper based tests conducted in Gauteng only Further paper based tests to be conducted in the 4th Quarter. Procurement processes for computer based tests currently under way. Conducting of tests is an annual target, and can only be evaluated at the end of the financial year Processes for the development of computer based assessments are underway 3.3.4 Number of teachers participating in the Mathematics diagnostic tests 10 000 Computer-based tests to be conducted in Quarter 4 Paper based tests to be conducted in the 3rd and 4th Quarter respectively 4 776 paper based tests conducted in 7 Provinces, with the exception of Northern Cape and Free State Further paper based tests and computer based tests to be conducted in the 4th Quarter

Programme / Sub-Programme / Performance Indicators 2017/18 Annual Target as per Annual Performance Plan (APP) Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 2 Target as per APP Quarter 2 Output – Validated Quarter 3 Target as per APP Quarter 3 Output – Preliminary Reason for Deviation Corrective Action 3.4.1 Number of schools per PEDs monitored on the implementation of IQMS 6 PEDs monitored 2 PEDs monitored QUARTERLY 2 PEDs monitored (Eastern Cape and Mpumalanga) 1 PED monitored 1 PED monitored (Gauteng) No Deviation Not Required 3.4.2 Number of PEDs monitored on the implementation of PMDS 6 PEDs monitored 2 PEDs monitored (Northern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal) 3.5.1 Number of PEDs that had their post provisioning process assessed for compliance with the post provisioning norms and standards All nine (9) PEDs ANNUALLY - All nine PEDs submitted their post provisioning plans for 2018 PEDs post provisioning plans will be assessed in Q4 and a report on findings will be prepared

PROGRAMME 4: PLANNING, INFORMATION AND ASSESSMENT
The purpose of Programme 4 is to promote quality and effective service delivery in the basic education system through planning, implementation and assessment.

PROGRAMME 4… NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND PUBLIC EXAMINATION
Q2 Q3 Diagnostic test items and the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) diagnostic reports are being distributed to provinces & districts via service providers. Process was finalised in January The TIMSS reports were uploaded on the DBE website; Results of 2016 PIRLS study was released on 05 December 2017; The agreement with Teacher Union to implement Systemic Evaluation was signed in November 2017; Administered the writing of the 2017 NSC November examination; and 258 NSC question papers were written. The Southern and Eastern Africa Consortium for Monitoring Educational Quality (SACMEQ IV) Study Report was launched on 18 August 2017; 258 Grade 12 NSC question papers were set, moderated, quality assured & approved by Umalusi; 40 papers were adapted for deaf learners released to PEDs & 57 Braille papers were submitted to braille houses for printing; and 2017 NSC Examinations commenced on 23 October 2017.

PROGRAMME 4… FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL PLANNING, INFORMATION AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Q2 Hosted a workshop in September 2017 to deal with quality assurance and control sheets for database management; Modernisation of SA-SAMS Project by supporting and participating in workshops/meetings with the National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT), PEDs, DBE & Project Executive on the RFP for the Project; Published School Realities 2017 report;

Q2 Q3 A quarterly report for European Union Primary Education Sector Policy Support Programme (EU PRIMED SPSP) was submitted to National Treasury for inputs; 8 Proposals were submitted to National Treasury (NT) for consideration; Preparation was done for closure of the EU PRIMED SPSP; General Budget Support Proposals: Out of 8 proposals submitted to the NT for funding, 1 proposal was funded to the value of R87.5 m over the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) period;

Q2 Q3 Ensured approval of conditional grants framework and MTEF allocations for all conditional grants; Provided support to LSPID, MST, NSNP during the inter-provincial workshops including presentation on compliance with the Division of Revenue Act; Co-ordinated compliance with requirements of grant frameworks; 4 grants with business plans from all PEDs were approved; Submitted 1st Quarter conditional grants performance reports to National Treasury (NT);

Q2 Q3 Co-ordinated 10X10 held in July 2017 where the following bids were discussed: Early Childhood Development (ECD); Library Services and Reading; Norms and standards for School Funding; ICT in education/ Operation Phakisa; and 3 Stream Model. Evaluated 2018 MTEF Budget Allocations in the Budget Standard Exercise (BSE) Meetings; Conducted a survey with 50 schools nationally to monitor the implementation of the National Norms and Standards for Funding;

Q2 Q3 Conducted Provincial Budget monitoring meetings with all PEDs; Workshop conducted with PEDs on matters affecting the funding of independent schools; Conducted monitoring and support meetings with regards to the rationalisation of small and non-viable schools in EC, KZN & LP in July and September; Determined the national table of targets for the school allocation for ; Published the 2017 no fee schools list;

Q2 Q3 15 schools were monitored for audit purposes in EC & GP; 1 audit monitoring report was done for KZN; A circular on management of school finances was developed and uploaded on the national website; and Terms of reference for the modification of the SA-SAMS Financial Assistant module was approved. Approval was received for sector audit outcomes webpage to be published on the DBE’s website; and Developed action plans to be implemented by the Department to address findings raised in the KZN Education Department audit monitoring and support report.

PROGRAMME 4… Quality Learning and Teaching Campaign (QLTC)…
Workshop conducted in LP on roles and responsibilities in July 2017 (76 Principals, 18 Deputy Principals & 91 Teachers); QLTC strategic framework was approved; Collaborated with NECT in ensuring parents are involved in the education of their children; Minister instructed QLTC roll-out in early 2018 to focus on: Social Cohesion & Nation Building; 3 Stream Model, i.e. Technical, Vocational & Academic; Training & empowerment of QLTC functional structures in schools around Tembisa in Gauteng; Adoption of schools in line with National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC) Accord: 11 schools adopted in North West (8 Primary & 3 secondary schools); Social Mobilisation and Advocacy: the DBE with the Eastern Cape Province organised an Induction session for the District Education Fora (DEF).

PROGRAMME 4… Quality Learning and Teaching Campaign (QLTC)…
Matric Second Chance & Funza Lushaka; 2018 National Elections of SGB advocacy; Read to Lead; ASIDI Schools and merger of small schools; National Celebratory Days; School Sports and Arts and Culture; and Education Emergencies & the protection of Quality Learning and Teaching (QLT) time & spaces. Collaboration and Partnership: 7 districts in EC & LP were visited in order to conduct monitoring of 2017 NSC from 30 October to 17 November 2017; 5 Provinces (EC, GP, KZN, LP & NW) were visited to conduct monitoring visits for pre-closure readiness for 2017.

PROGRAMME 4… DISTRICT-LEVEL PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT
Q2 Q3 School Improvement Support Coordinators (SISCOs) worked with 135 Circuit Managers in 30 districts to strengthen utilisation of data to improve learner performance in schools; The proposed 2019 School Calendar was approved. The draft 2020 School calendar has been distributed to PEDs and stakeholders for comments. SISCOs, led by provincially-based Project Managers, worked with 119 out of 135 Circuit Managers in 30 districts to strengthen the utilisation of data to improve learner performance in schools.

Q2 Q3 CEM approved the amended Districts Policy on the 9th of November. The amendments focus on district sizes, delegations and the minimum staffing norms for education districts. The amended policy has now been published for implementation through Government Gazette No on 16 February 2018. Districts have started utilizing the District Standard Routines and Operations Guideline document to guide their work periodically. Conducted report back sessions on the FOPs Self-Assessment for districts in 17 of the 18 pilot districts for District Development Planning. A total of 101 participants completed the last phase of the Induction and Orientation programme and will be awarded certificates of completion. 15 Master Trainers completed the facilitator course and conducted all the Peer Learning Exchange (PLE) sessions. A national report and 66 district report cards on school principals’ rating survey of support they received from district offices have been finalised for processing through to HEDCOM The amended Policy on the Organisation, Roles and Responsibilities of Education Districts was approved by the Socio-Economic Impact Assessment System (SEIAS) unit of the DPME. Distributed copies of the District Standard Routines and Operations Guideline document to all provinces, districts & stakeholders. The Guideline document seeks to standardise routines & operations across all districts and further clarifies functions expected of district offices per quarter. The Fundamentals of Performance (FOPs) Self-Assessment for districts was conducted in 16 out of the 18 pilot districts targeted for 2017/18 . The main purpose of the FOPs is to facilitate a discussion and assessment of districts functionality and performance for district development. The 2nd phase of the Induction and Orientation programme involving the write up of the case study reports has been completed by 60 participants. 13 Master Trainers completed the online course and were trained to sharpen their facilitation skills. The trained Master Trainers will take forward the Induction and Orientation of newly appointed district officials in their respective provinces.

Fundamentals of Performance for districts workshop Data training for evidence-based planning, decision making and interventions District Managers Induction & Orientation programme

PROGRAMME 4… NATIONAL EDUCATION EVALUATION AND DEVELOPMENT UNIT (NEEDU) : CENTRALITY OF TEACHING TIME Q2 Q3 Refined the Schools that Work II report and sent it for printing NEEDU collected data from 158 schools in 24 districts from all provinces incorporating 624 participants to prepare a report on how DBE workbooks are used in the system. Data collection involved: Conducting focussed group discussions (FGDs) with 624 participants including a sample of teachers and HoDs in the Foundation and Intermediate Phases as well a sample of district officials. Collecting learners’ written work and teachers’ plans to triangulate data collected through FGDs. NEEDU findings between 2012 and 2016 show that the amount of time teachers & learners spend at school deviates substantially from allocated time in the schools calendar; Fora where findings were presented at: South African Principals’ Association (SAPA), the consultative forum of National SGB Associations, District Directors of all 75 districts, Provincial officials, HEDCOM, and CEM

Programme / Sub-Programme / Performance Indicators 2017/18 Annual Target as per Annual Performance Plan (APP) Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 2 Target as per APP Quarter 2 Output – Validated Quarter 3 Target as per APP Quarter 3 Output – Preliminary Reason for Deviation Corrective Action 4.1.2 A bank of Language and Mathematics test items for Grade 3,6 and 9 developed 150 ANNUALLY - 450 diagnostic assessment items developed for both subjects systematic assessment items developed Total: 1850 items Over-achievement is due to preparations for Systemic Evaluation, Diagnostic and Summative Assessment. Not Required 4.2.1Number of NSC and SC reports produced 4 The examinations were written and results released in January Reports will be provided in the fourth quarter The reports will be provided in the fourth quarter The reports are produced after the exams are written and results are analysed

Programme / Sub-Programme / Performance Indicators 2017/18 Annual Target as per Annual Performance Plan (APP) Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 2 Target as per APP Quarter 2 Output – Validated Quarter 3 Target as per APP Quarter 3 Output – Preliminary Reason for Deviation Corrective Action 4.2.2 Number of question papers set annually for NSC and SC 348 ANNUALLY - A total of 388 question papers were required for November 2017 (132), June 2017 (128) and Supplementary 2018 (128). In 2017 Umalusi external moderators approved 375 of 388 required question papers. Thirteen (13) question papers that were not used in November 2016 were banked and therefore used in the 2017/2018 examinations. The final uploads of question papers will be after March 2018 Exam. A total of 388 question papers were required for November 2017 (132), June 2017 (128) and Supplementary 2018 (128). In 2017, Umalusi external moderators approved 375 of 388 required question papers. Thirteen (13) question papers that were not used in November 2016 were banked and therefore used in the 2017/2018 examinations. The final uploads of question papers will be after March 2018 Exam. No Deviation Not Required

Programme / Sub-Programme / Performance Indicators 2017/18 Annual Target as per Annual Performance Plan (APP) Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 2 Target as per APP Quarter 2 Output – Validated Quarter 3 Target as per APP Quarter 3 Output – Preliminary Reason for Deviation Corrective Action 4.3.1 Number of new schools built and completed through ASIDI 115 ANNUALLY - 4 practical completion certificates received in Q2 2017/18, 184 completed of 370 allocated schools 187 completed (up to date delivery) of 370 allocated schools (since inception). 199 are at various stages of planning, procurement of contractors and construction. The rationalisation and merger of 216 small schools in the Eastern Cape has been finalised bringing the total of schools to be implemented by the programme to 386. 3 practical completion certificates received in Q3 2017/18 Tenders for 7 clusters for modular construction affecting 47 isolated schools were re-advertised. 10 conventional structures of isolated schools went out on tender. Bids for construction of 32 medium to large schools went out on tender. Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA): Slow completion of projects. Contractors experiencing quality and cash flow issues, but have been placed on terms. CDC: In Andrieskraal, contractor behind schedule and Amafengu/Clarkson behind schedule due to inclement weather. Delays in procurement processes for five batch 2 schools. Free State Department of Education (FSDoE): Contractor had capacity and cashflow challenges; IDT: Delays in procurement processes; Lack of Technical Registered Professional Resources to monitor and manage projects leading to poor supervision and project management Modular construction tenders for the 47 isolated closed. Tenders for the 10 conventional structures closed this quarter. Tenders for the 27 of the 32 medium to large schools closed this quarter. Evaluations of the closed tenders have commenced and the Unit is working diligently with Supply Chain Management to finalise the process and issue out appointment letters. DBSA: Slow contractors placed on terms and some served with notice to terminate; CDC: Meetings held with CDC on five schools to accelerate procurement processes FSDoE: Contractor added additional teams, equipment and labour to accelerate. IDT: Concurrence and appointment of contractors to 25 projects granted; DG’s intervention on challenges with IDT performance. All IA’s have been instructed to submit acceleration plans to ensure improved performance and expenditure.

Programme / Sub-Programme / Performance Indicators 2017/18 Annual Target as per Annual Performance Plan (APP) Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 2 Target as per APP Quarter 2 Output – Validated Quarter 3 Target as per APP Quarter 3 Output – Preliminary Reason for Deviation Corrective Action 4.3.2 Number of schools provided with sanitation facilities through ASIDI 257 ANNUALLY - 4 practical completion certificates received in Q2 2017/18, 450 completed of 585 allocated schools 453 completed of 585 allocated schools (since inception). 392 projects are in planning and design stages. 147 projects are in construction. Due to scope changes a total of 992 projects are being implemented. [ ]. 3 practical completion certificates received in Q3 2017/18. Tenders for appointment of 232 water and sanitation projects in Limpopo and 343 in EC have closed. Tenders for the Limpopo Projects appointed end of Q3, and the Eastern Cape projects appointed in Q4. 4.3.3 Number of schools provided with water through ASIDI 344 636 completed of 959 allocated schools. 0 practical completion certificates received in Q2 2017/18 636 completed of 959 allocated schools (since inception). 367 projects are in planning and design stages. 239 projects are in construction. Due to scope changes a total of projects are being implemented. [ ] 0 practical completion certificates received in Q3 2017/18.

Programme / Sub-Programme / Performance Indicators 2017/18 Annual Target as per Annual Performance Plan (APP) Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 2 Target as per APP Quarter 2 Output – Validated Quarter 3 Target as per APP Quarter 3 Output – Preliminary Reason for Deviation Corrective Action 4.3.4 Number of schools provided with electricity through ASIDI 134 ANNUALLY - 370 completed of 535 allocated schools 30 practical completion certificates received in Q2 2017/18. 372 completed out of 535 allocated schools (since inception). The remainder of the projects were removed from the list due to various reasons. 2 certificates of compliance were received in Q3 2017/18. Close out and reconciliation of the electricity programme is currently underway, involving all the affected implementing agents. Of the schools allocated to the electricity programme at the beginning of ASIDI, 372 have been completed. The other schools have already been electrified by Provinces. 4.4.1 Percentage of public schools using the standardised school administration system, SA-SAMS for reporting 98% QUARTERLY 98.4% /21 966 No Deviation Not Required

Programme / Sub-Programme / Performance Indicators 2017/18 Annual Target as per Annual Performance Plan (APP) Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 2 Target as per APP Quarter 2 Output – Validated Quarter 3 Target as per APP Quarter 3 Output – Preliminary Reason for Deviation Corrective Action 4.4.2 Percentage of learners from public schools that are successfully uploaded on to LURITS 98% QUARTERLY 92.9 % / 94.9% / The 3.1% deviation between the target and performance is due to learners in the provincial warehouses rejected in LURITS during uploading process. The rejection is caused by validation rules in LURITS. When finalising the data for National Treasury DBE performed further tests in provinces on rejected learners and requested provinces to fix the errors and re-upload to LURITS. DBE is currently rolling out training of Provinces on LURITS to avoid the rejections of learners. 4.5.1 Number of officials from districts that achieved below the national benchmark in the NSC participating in a mentoring programme 30 ANNUALLY - The indicator will be achieved in the 4th quarter Support to districts is offered on an ongoing basis during the quarter Districts are visited on a regular basis and district officials are mentored and supported. Continued mentoring and supporting of district officials from identified districts.

Programme / Sub-Programme / Performance Indicators 2017/18 Annual Target as per Annual Performance Plan (APP) Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 2 Target as per APP Quarter 2 Output – Validated Quarter 3 Target as per APP Quarter 3 Output – Preliminary Reason for Deviation Corrective Action 4.5.2 An improvement plan for district offices to improve on areas that were rated unsatisfactory by school principals during the school survey An improvement plan BI-ANNIAL - Draft report has been produced and slide presentation has been developed on the findings. It will be used to disseminate information to the districts National report and 66 district report cards. Final reports to serve at DBE management structures (Senior Management and HEDCOM) Preparation to disseminate the report. Improvement plans to be developed by provinces and individual districts on the basis of the report findings. 4.5.3 Percentage of district managers assessed against developed criteria 85% ANNUALLY 6/9 provinces have assessed district directors using competency assessments for SMS. Due to no new permanent appointments FS, GP and LP have not conducted the competency assessments for district directors Continue monitoring quarterly towards final reporting by all provinces in the 4th quarter.

PROGRAMME 5: EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT SERVICES
The purpose of Programme 5 is to develop policies and programmes to improve the quality of learning in schools.

PROGRAMME 5… PARTNERSHIPS IN EDUCATION
Q2 Q3 Monitoring National School Safety Framework (NSSF) implementation in hot spot schools (EC & KZN); Learners, teachers, etc participated in: iNkosi Albert Luthuli Oral History Provincial Rounds ; Moot Court Provincial Rounds – 335; Commemoration of 50th Anniversary of Chief Albert Luthuli – 283; 12 Schools were monitored for the NSSF implementation in hot spot schools. 6 Schools in Western Cape & 6 Schools in Mpumalanga were monitored; DBE, Freedom Park and Luthuli Museum hosted the 2017 national iNkosi Albert Luthuli Oral History Programme national finals.

Q2 Engagements on Rights and Responsibilities focusing on NDP– 203; Truth Reconciliation Commission – 216; Youth Citizenship Action Programme (YCAP) – 186; Commemoration of Historical and Significant events – 197; Ministerial Task Team Projects – 384; and Jamborees for future choices – 262.

Q2 Q3 Hosted the National ABC Motsepe Schools Eisteddfod in July 2017 – learners from all provinces across the country participated. Training in Reading Clubs held in July 2017 in Bloemfontein and Johannesburg. Spelling Bee team monitored and supported provincial Championships. Hosted the 4th National DBE Spelling Bee Championship in Pretoria in October 2017. ABC Motsepe Schools Choral Eisteddfod (SASCE): The 2018 Secondary Schools (A and B) music syllabus was released on 21 November 2017.

PROGRAMME 5 … PARTNERSHIPS IN EDUCATION
Q2 Q3 DBE and Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ & CD) attended the Truth Reconciliation Commission (TRC) roadshows to the community members in EC- assisted applicants with the following: completion of application forms; overview of the TRC education assistance programme; and verifying supporting documents. 216 applications completed The DBE and DoJ & CD officials attended the TRC roadshows to assist community members with the following: completion of application forms; and overview of the TRC education assistance programme

PROGRAMME 5 … PARTNERSHIPS IN EDUCATION
Q3 The DBE in collaboration with the National Heritage Council (NHC) hosted the national finals for the Heritage Education Schools Outreach Programme in Kimberley, Northern Cape. The DBE partnered with the Department of Sport and Recreation (SRSA) on the implementation of the National Youth Camps which took place in all provinces

PROGRAMME 5 … CARE AND SUPPORT IN SCHOOLS
Q2 Q3 PROGRAMME 5 … CARE AND SUPPORT IN SCHOOLS Hosted an exchange visit by Zimbabwe, Malawi and DRC to learn best practice on CSTL Programme. SA also hosted Southern African Development Community (SADC) CSTL Steering Committee and Sharing Meetings; About 4.45 million learners dewormed; Hosted Care and Support for Teaching and Learning (CSTL) Integrated Service Delivery Day for learners in NC; Reached parents through dialogues for Integrated Care and safety & protection activity; 430 learners through HIV, safety & protection activity; & 200 learners through Heritage Day Celebration held in September 2017; TB Advocacy events reached learners; 4.4 million learners dewormed;

PROGRAMME 5 … CARE AND SUPPORT IN SCHOOLS
Q2 Q3 PROGRAMME 5 … CARE AND SUPPORT IN SCHOOLS The National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP) reached a total of quantile 1-3 schools, benefiting an average total of learners in the targeted schools; Celebrated the second Annual World School Milk Day in WC, with partners Parmalat and the Milk Producers Association; Training on Food Safety was conducted in MP and GP; 24 out of target of 20 schools were visited in 5 provinces (GP, KZN, LP, NW and WC); 5 workshops were conducted in WC, LP, EC, NC and FS to focus on DoH’s Regulation 962 & infrastructure designs, layout & compliance with hygienic standards participants reached; National Nutrition Week (NNW) celebrated in collaboration with Nestle SA on October 2017;

PROGRAMME 5 CARE AND SUPPORT IN SCHOOLS
Q2 Q3 PROGRAMME 5 CARE AND SUPPORT IN SCHOOLS 49 officials trained in July 2017 on trauma support to learners; 9 child and youth care workers were identified in Colesberg who are employed by the Child Welfare Kimberley; and Observed the training of child and youth care workers on behaviour management in Pietermaritzburg in July 2017. Visited schools in Bojanala District to monitor implementation of trauma support skills; and Visited schools in Pietermaritzburg in November 2017 to observe the training of Learner Support Agents (LSAs) to improve the skills and practice of LSAs to offer basic counselling.

Programme / Sub-Programme / Performance Indicators 2017/18 Annual Target as per Annual Performance Plan (APP) Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 2 Target as per APP Quarter 2 Output – Validated Quarter 3 Target as per APP Quarter 3 Output – Preliminary Reason for Deviation Corrective Action 5.1.1 Number of schools monitored for the provision of nutritious meals 130 50 QUARTERLY 104 (a total of 109 schools monitored to date) 40 24 (a total of 133 schools monitored to date) The indicator is fully achieved as at the end of Q3 Not Required 5.2.1 Number of adjudicators, data capturers and farm school conductors trained in SASCE programmes 900 ANNUALLY - Training is planned for Q4 Training has commenced No deviation Syllabus on which the training will be based has been sent to provinces. 5.2.2 Number of learners, teachers, officials and SGBs participating in social cohesion and gender equity programmes 6000 2 500 2 698 (a total of participants have been reached through the social cohesion programmes) 792 (a total of participants have been reached through the social cohesion programmes) The implementation of the newly piloted programme of National Youth Camps resulted in the positive deviation 5.3.1 Number of Hot Spot Schools monitored towards Implementation of the NSSF 46 11 12 No Deviation

FINANCIAL REPORT : THIRD QUARTER EXPENDITURE

INTRODUCTION… The total Appropriation budget of the Department for the 2017/18 financial year amounts to R billion 79% of the budget amounting to R billion is allocated to transfer payments as follows: Conditional Grants: R billion Transfers to Public Entities: R1.214 billion Other Transfers: R million The remainder of the budget (R4.905 billion) is allocated to the following: Compensation of Employees: R million Examiners and Moderators: R million Earmarked Funds: R1.123 billion Office Accommodation: R million Specifically and Exclusively Appropriated: R2.595 billion Departmental Operations: R million Departmental Projects: R million (inclusive of Kha Ri Gude and National Assessment)

INTRODUCTION The total actual expenditure of the Department for the 2017/18 financial year third quarter amounts to R billion Expenditure amounting to R billion is made up of transfer payments as follows: Conditional Grants: R billion Transfers to Public Entities: R million Other Transfers: R1.095 billion The remainder of the expenditure R2.481 billion is made up as follows: Compensation of Employees: R million Examiners and Moderators: R million Earmarked Funds: R1.002 billion Office Accommodation : R million Specifically and Exclusively Appropriated: R million Departmental Operations: R million Departmental Projects: R million

Expenditure as % of Appropriation
ALLOCATION AGAINST ACTUAL EXPENDITURE PER PROGRAMME FOR THE 2017/18 FINANCIAL YEAR Programmes 2017/18 Expenditure as % of Appropriation APROPRIATION ACTUAL EXPENDITURE VARIANCE R’000 Administration 92 812 77.70% Curriculum Policy, Support and Monitoring 80.88% Teachers, Education Human Resources Development and Institutional Development 87.40% Planning, Information and Assessment 74.85% Educational Enrichment Services 82.88% Total 78.32%

DEVIATIONS/CHALLENGES AND MITIGATORY MEASURES/PROGRESS
Programme 1: Administration The bulk of the remaining balance on this programme is in respect of the payment for the unitary fees of the Office Building. Programme 2: Curriculum Policy, Support and Monitoring The remaining balance on this programme is mainly on earmarked funds and conditional grants. A payment of R is outstanding for Ministerial Roadshows. The bulk of the allocation on this programme is in respect of face to face classes and payments have been slow due to low class attendance and verification of teacher payments. Unitary fees for the Office Accommodation is made monthly. The fourth quarter fees will be paid as projected. Workbooks 99.96% of Volume 2 workbooks has been delivered to public schools. The balance reflected on workbooks is in respect of outstanding invoices for the delivery of volume 2 workbooks that will be processed once the verification of delivery has been completed. Second Chance programme The invoices are being verified with the service provider. Payments to teachers are made based on verified attendance registers etc. which results in a reduction of payments. The PEDs have been requested to strengthen verification processes to decrease the time between submission and payment. Measures have been put in place to fast track the processes.

Programme 2: Curriculum Policy, Support and Monitoring (Continued) Planning for the 2018/19 financial is conducted in the 3rd quarter and payments effected in the 4th quarter. Second Chance programme (continued) Payments to teachers for supplementary examination commencing on 19 February 2018 to 27 March 2018 for face to face classes will be made in the 4th quarter. R15 million will be paid for printing and distribution of resources for the 2018/19 financial year. The diagnostic reports have been developed in the 3rd quarter for 11 high enrolment subjects and 11 Home Languages. Payments will be made in the 4th quarter. Mathematics, Science and Technology conditional grants The final transfers on the grant was made during February 2018 to all the provinces as scheduled.

Programme 2: Curriculum Policy, Support and Monitoring (Continued) Learners with Severe to Profound Intellectual Disabilities conditional grant 56% on the allocation of the grant is for payments of Itinerant Outreach Teams and Provincial Coordinators. There were delays in the appointment of these personnel which affected the performance of the conditional grant. However, the process was fast tracked and 7 Provincial Coordinators were appointed in November 2017. Provinces are currently procuring toolkits for the learning programme. Provinces were requested to submit action plans to expedite the implementation of the conditional grant. Programme 3: Teachers, Education Human Resources Development and Institutional Development The balance reflected on this programme is mainly for 10% balance for Funza Lushaka Bursaries, UNESCO for membership fees, Annual National Teacher Awards and Personnel budget. Funza Lushaka Bursaries The remaining 10% of the Funza Lushaka Bursaries were transferred to NSFAS during January for the 2018 registration. The remainder of the Funza Lushaka bursary funds were transferred in January to cover the registration fees for the 2018 academic year.

Programme 3: Teachers, Education Human Resources Development and Institutional Development (Continued) UNESCO UNESCO submitted invoices for membership fee, payment of the invoices will be made before the end of the financial year. The Annual National Teacher Awards were hosted on 17 February The invoices for this event will be processed before the end of the financial year. Programme 4: Planning, Information and Assessment The underspending on this programme is due to the ASIDI programme. The process of appointing contractors for water and sanitation has been completed. The construction of these facilities has resumed in the Eastern Cape and Limpopo provinces. The 32 mega schools that were incorrectly reported as having been discontinued are still in a procurement stage and the process of evaluation will be completed in the first quarter of 2018/19. Furthermore, there were delays in the finalisation of the procurement process of the 61 isolated and micro modular structure schools.

Programme 5: Educational Enrichment Services The bulk of the remaining allocation in the programme is in respect of the HIV and Aids conditional grant and National School Nutrition Programme conditional grant. The final transfers on these conditional grants will be made to the provinces as scheduled.

ECONOMIC CLASSIFICATION Expenditure as % of Appropriation
ALLOCATION AGAINST ACTUAL EXPENDITURE PER ECONOMIC CLASSIFICATION FOR THE 2017/18 FINANCIAL YEAR ECONOMIC CLASSIFICATION 2017/18 Expenditure as % of Appropriation APROPRIATION ACTUAL EXPENDITURE VARIANCE R’000 Compensation of Employees 76.80% Goods and Services 72.14% Interest and rent on land 48 637 34 241 14 396 70.40% Transfers and Subsidies 85.68% Payment for Capital Assets 28.27% Total 78.32%

Goods and Services: The deviation on this item is due to the outstanding invoices for the delivery of workbooks, National Assessment and Second Chance Programme. Workbooks The invoices for delivery of Volume 2 workbooks will be processed after verification has been completed. National Assessment The packaging of the 2017 batch of diagnostic assessments per province per district and per school has been finalised. Distribution to PEDs took place in December Seven hundred and fifty test items for Grades 1, 2 and 3 were reviewed and uploaded onto the TARMII system. The systemic evaluation model has been approved for implementation in 2018. Second Chance Programme The Department is awaiting the finalisation of the printing resources for the second chance class of 2018. Teachers will be paid for lessons that will be provided for the March 2018 Grade 12 supplementary examinations.

Transfer and subsidies: The allocation on this item is for conditional grants to provinces, transfers to public entities (Umalusi, SACE and NSFAS), NECT and foreign transfers. The transfers to Public Entities, NECT and Conditional Grants have been made as scheduled expect for Learners with Severe to Profound Intellectual Disabilities Conditional grant to provinces that were withheld for 30 days due to low spending. Invoices for Foreign transfers namely Association of the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) membership fees were received in January and February 2018 respectively and will be processed before the end of the financial year. Payments for Capital Assets: The bulk of the allocation on this item is in respect of the ASIDI project. The process of appointing contractors for water and sanitation has been completed. The construction of these facilities has resumed in the Eastern Cape and Limpopo provinces. Invoices for these projects are expected before the end of March 2018.

ALLOCATION AGAINST ACTUAL EXPENDITURE FOR THE 2017/18 FINANCIAL YEAR
ECONOMIC CLASSIFICATIONS 2017/18 Expenditure as % of Appropriation APPROPRIATION ACTUAL EXPENDITURE VARIANCE R’000 Compensation of Employees 96 778 76.84% Examiners and Moderators 23 148 15 876 7 272 68.58% Transfers to Public Entities 31 153 76.88% Other Transfers 90.14% Conditional Grants 85.43% Office Accommodation 45 396 75.28% Schools Infrastructure Backlogs Indirect Grant 28.95% Earmarked Funds 89.25% Departmental Operations 48.47% Projects 41.36% Total 78.32%

Examiners and Moderators The expenditure on examiners and moderators will reach its peak once all claims have been received and processed. The bulk of outstanding claims were received during February 2018 and this will improve the expenditure on this item. Transfers to Public Entities: These transfers are related to the transfer to UMALUSI, ETDP SETA and SACE. The transfers to the three Entities were made as scheduled. Other transfers: The other transfers include the transfer to NSFAS for Funza Lushaka Bursaries, Foreign transfers and National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT). The transfers to NSFAS, SACMEQ and NECT were made as scheduled. Invoices for Foreign transfers namely ADEA and UNESCO membership fees were received in January and February 2018 respectively and will be processed before the end of the financial year.

Conditional grants: The conditional grants are grants transfers by the Department to provinces, due to slow spending transfers were withheld to some of the provinces. The transfers of conditional grants were made as scheduled except the transfer for the Learners with Severe to Profound Intellectual Disability conditional grant transfers were withheld for 30 days to 7 provinces due to low spending. Schools Infrastructure Backlogs Indirect Grant: The allocation on this grant is mainly appropriated to address backlog on inappropriate school infrastructure, water and sanitation as well as electrification of school. The process of appointing contractors for water and sanitation has been completed. The construction of these facilities has resumed in the Eastern Cape and Limpopo provinces. Invoices for these projects are expected before the end of March 2018. Earmarked Funds: The bulk of the allocation is in respect of workbooks and Second Chance programme. Workbooks The invoices for delivery of Volume 2 workbooks will be processed after verification has been completed. Second chance programme The Department is awaiting the finalisation of the printing resources for the second chance class of 2018 Teachers will be paid for lessons that will be provided for the March 2018 Grade 12 supplementary examinations.

DETAILS OF EARMARKED ALLOCATIONS/ CONDITIONAL GRANT FOR THE 2017/18 FINANCIAL YEAR SERVICE Expenditure as % of Appropriation APPROPRIATION ACTUAL EXPENDITURE VARIANCE R’000 Earmarked Funds: 89.25% Workbooks 79 086 92.45% Matric Second Chance Programme 45 000 17 081 27 919 37.96% MST 5 547 2 655 2 892 47.86% NSNP 18 017 11 961 6 056 66.39% Learners with Severe to Profound Intellectual Disabilities 6 000 1 262 4 738 21.03% Conditional Grants: 85.43% Education Infrastructure Grant 87.50% HIV&AIDS (Life Skills Grant 49 061 80.00% Maths, Science &Technology Grant 92 398 74.70% Nat School Nutrition Programme Grant 83.08% 72 000 57 420 14 580 79.75%

Workbooks 99.96% of Volume 2 workbooks have been delivered to public schools and the expenditure will improve in the fourth quarter of the financial year once the invoices for delivery of Volume 2 workbooks have been processed. Matric Second Chance Programme The programme is currently printing resources for 2018 examinations which is in the process of being finalised. Teachers to be paid for lessons provided for the March 2018 Grade 12 supplementary examinations. The balance of the allocation has been allocated to the development of the 11 Home Language Guidelines and the Mind the Gap Study Guides for Business Studies and Agricultural Science.

DETAILS OF TRANSFERS AGAINST ACTUAL EXPENDITURE FOR THE 2017/18 FINANCIAL YEAR SERVICE Expenditure as % of Appropriation APPROPRIATION ACTUAL EXPENDITURE VARIANCE R’000 Transfers to Public Entities 31 153 76.88% SACE 9 743 - 100.00% ETDP SETA 405 UMALUSI 93 459 75.00% Other Transfers 90.14% NSFAS: Fundza Lushaka Bursaries 90.00% Household 5 027 (5 027) NECT 99 959 UNESCO Membership Fees 14 585 0.00% ADEA 146 Childline South Africa 61 SACMEQ 3 571 3 335 236 93.39% Guidance Counseling & Youth Development Centre: Malawi 170

Transfers to Public Entities: These transfers are related to the transfer to UMALUSI, ETDP SETA and SACE. The transfers to the three Entities were made as scheduled. Other transfers: The other transfers include the transfer to NSFAS for Funza Lushaka bursaries, Foreign transfers and National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT). The transfers to NSFAS, SACMEQ and NECT were made as scheduled. Invoices for Foreign transfers namely ADEA and UNESCO membership fees were received in January and February 2018 respectively and will be processed before the end of the financial year. Households: The expenditure for this item is in respect of leave gratuity for officials who exit Government. The item is not allocated a budget due to resignations of officials that cannot be pre-determined. The household expenditure is normally covered from the savings on the compensation of employees. Funds will be shifted to this item at the end of the financial year.

FINANCIAL REPORT : SECOND QUARTER EXPENDITURE
PART B FINANCIAL REPORT : SECOND QUARTER EXPENDITURE

INTRODUCTION The total Appropriation budget of the Department for the 2017/18 financial year amounts to R billion 79% of the budget amounting to R billion is allocated to transfer payments as follows: Conditional Grants: R billion Transfers to Public Entities: R1.214 billion Other Transfers: R million The remainder of the budget (R4.905 billion) is allocated to the following: Compensation of Employees: R million Examiners and Moderators: R million Earmarked Funds: R1.123 billion Office Accommodation: R million Specifically and Exclusively Appropriated: R2.595 billion Departmental Operations: R million Departmental Projects: R million (inclusive of Kha Ri Gude and National Assessment)

INTRODUCTION The total actual expenditure of the Department for the 2017/18 financial year second quarter amounts to R billion Expenditure amounting to R billion is made up of transfer payments as follows: Conditional Grants: R billion Transfers to Public Entities: R1.058 billion Other Transfers: R million The remainder of the expenditure (R1.149 billion) is made up as follows: Compensation of Employees: R million Examiners and Moderators: R6.972 million Earmarked Funds: R million Office Accommodation : R million Specifically and Exclusively Appropriated: R million Departmental Operations: R million Departmental Projects: R million

ALLOCATION AGAINST ACTUAL EXPENDITURE PER PROGRAMME FOR THE 2017/18 FINANCIAL YEAR Programmes 2017/18 Expenditure as % of Appropriation APROPRIATION ACTUAL EXPENDITURE VARIANCE R’000 Administration 52.62% Curriculum Policy, Support and Monitoring 26.31% Teachers, Education Human Resources Development and Institutional Development 85.39% Planning, Information and Assessment 52.99% Educational Enrichment Services 57.68% Total 53.96%

Programme 2: Curriculum Policy, Support and Monitoring The bulk of the allocation on this programme is in respect to Workbooks and Kha Ri Gude. Workbooks The invoices for the printing of Workbooks volume 1 amounting to R million were received during the period under review. However, due to the service provider submitting new banking details on the Central Supply Database to National Treasury, there was a delay in processing the invoices. These invoices were only paid on 4 October The Department is awaiting the invoices for the delivery of workbook volume 1 that can only be submitted once verification of delivery to schools has been completed. The printing and delivery of Workbooks volume 2 took place during October 2017. Kha Ri Gude The last 3 months stipend payment of all the Volunteers that were withheld have been paid. The Department realised savings on the project due to the reduced number of learners after the investigation were conducted on registered learners. The savings have been reprioritise within the Programme to fund other priorities.

Programme 3:Teachers, Education Human Resources Development and Institutional Development The high expenditure in this programme is due to Funza Lushaka Bursaries. 90% of the Funza Lushaka Bursaries funds to NSFAS were transferred in April The remainder of the Funza Lushaka bursary funds were transferred in January to cover the registration fees for the 2018 academic year. Programme 4: Planning, Information and Assessment The underspending on this programme is due to the ASIDI projects. The low spending is due to discontinuation of 32 large and mega schools as a result of legal challenges and delays in procurement processes for water and sanitation for both Eastern Cape and Limpopo provinces by Mvula Trust. Furthermore, the delay in the approval of Cession Agreement between IDT, Public Works and the Department.

ECONOMIC CLASSIFICATION Expenditure as % of Appropriation
ALLOCATION AGAINST ACTUAL EXPENDITURE PER ECONOMIC CLASSIFICATION FOR THE 2017/18 FINANCIAL YEAR ECONOMIC CLASSIFICATION 2017/18 Expenditure as % of Appropriation APROPRIATION ACTUAL EXPENDITURE VARIANCE R’000 Compensation of Employees 50.81% Goods and Services 22.43% Interest and rent on land 48 637 22 857 25 780 47.00% Transfers and Subsidies 62.05% Payment for Capital Assets 18.43% Total 53.96%

Goods and Services: The under spending on this item is due to workbooks, National Assessment and Second Chance projects. Workbooks The invoices for the printing of Workbooks volume 1 amounting to R million were received and processed on 4 October The invoices for printing of Workbook volume 2 have been received and were processed during October 2017. National Assessment The final SACMEQ IV Study Report has been printed and uploaded onto the Department website. The TIMSS diagnostic reports and diagnostic test have been developed and will be distributed to schools. Second Chance programme The revision booklets for the 11 Home Language were developed and sent for editing and radio lessons are currently underway in preparing of Grade 12 learners for October/ November 2017 examinations as well as the advocacy for the programme.

Transfer and subsidies: The allocation on this item is for conditional grants to provinces, transfer to public entities (Umalusi, SACE and NSFAS), NECT and foreign transfers. The transfers to Public Entities, NECT and Conditional Grants have been made as scheduled. Foreign transfers namely UNESCO membership fees, Guidance Counseling & Youth Development Centre: Malawi and ADEA are only made during January/February when invoices have been received. Payments for Capital Assets: The bulk of the allocation on this item is in respect of the ASIDI project. The low spending is due to discontinuation of 32 large and mega schools as a result of legal challenges and delays in procurement processes for water and sanitation for both Eastern Cape and Limpopo provinces by Mvula Trust. Furthermore, the delay in the approval of Cession Agreement between IDT, Public Works and the Department.

ALLOCATION AGAINST ACTUAL EXPENDITURE FOR THE 2017/18 FINANCIAL YEAR
ECONOMIC CLASSIFICATIONS 2017/18 Expenditure as % of Appropriation APPROPRIATION ACTUAL EXPENDITURE VARIANCE R’000 Compensation of Employees 51.45% Examiners and Moderators 23 148 6 972 16 176 30.12% Transfers to Public Entities 67 582 67 178 50.15% Other Transfers 87.20% Conditional Grants 60.37% Schools Infrastructure Backlogs Indirect Grant 19.11% Earmarked Funds 13.97% Departmental Operations 36.70% Office Accommodation 92 146 91 522 50.17% Projects 80 197 28.13% Total 53.96%

Examiners and Moderators The allocation on this item is related to the payments of examiners and moderators setting and moderating Grade 12 question papers and moderation of answer sheets. The spending on this item is seasonal and will increase once the year-end Grade 12 examinations have taken place. The 2017 Grade examination is scheduled to start on 23 October 2017, therefore, the expenditure on this item will increase substantially after the completion of the October/November 2017 examinations. Transfers to Public Entities: These transfers are related to the transfers to UMALUSI and SACE. The transfers to the two Entities were made as scheduled. Other transfers: The other transfers include the transfer to NSFAS for Funza Lushaka Bursaries, Foreign transfers and National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT). The transfers to NSFAS and NECT were made as scheduled. The foreign transfers take place as and when the invoices are received. These invoices are normally received during January/February of the financial year.

Conditional grants: The conditional grants are transfers by the Department to provinces. The transfers for all the conditional grants were made as scheduled. Schools Infrastructure Backlogs Indirect Grant: The allocation on this grant is mainly appropriated to address backlog on inappropriate school infrastructure, water and sanitation as well as Electrification of school. The low spending is due to discontinuation of 32 large and mega schools as a result of legal challenges, delays in procurement processes for water and sanitation for both Eastern Cape and Limpopo provinces by Mvula Trust. Furthermore, the delay in the approval of Cession Agreement between IDT, Public Works and the Department. Earmarked Funds: The bulk of the allocation is in respect of workbooks. Workbooks The invoices for the printing of Workbooks volume 1 amounting to R million were received during the period under review. These invoices were only paid on 4 October The invoices for workbooks volume 2 have been received in October 2017 and processed end of October 2017.

DETAILS OF EARMARKED ALLOCATIONS/ CONDITIONAL GRANT FOR THE 2017/18 FINANCIAL YEAR SERVICE Expenditure as % of Appropriation APPROPRIATION ACTUAL EXPENDITURE VARIANCE R’000 Earmarked Funds: 13.97% Workbooks 13.00% Matric Second Chance Programme 45 000 10 504 34 496 23.34% MST 5 547 2 283 3 264 41.16% NSNP 18 017 7 209 10 808 40.01% Learners with Severe to Profound Intellectual Disabilities 6 000 643 5 357 10.72% Conditional Grants: 60.37% Education Infrastructure Grant 62.50% HIV&AIDS (Life Skills Grant) 98 124 40.00% Maths, Science &Technology Grant 45.12% Nat School Nutrition Programme Grant 58.46% 72 000 57 420 14 580 79.75%

DETAILS OF TRANSFERS AGAINST ACTUAL EXPENDITURE FOR THE 2017/18 FINANCIAL YEAR SERVICE Expenditure as % of Appropriation APPROPRIATION ACTUAL EXPENDITURE VARIANCE R’000 Transfers to Public Entities 67 582 67 178 50.15% UMALUSI 62 306 50.00% ETDP SETA 405 100.00% SACE 9 743 4 871 4 872 49.99% Other Transfers 87.20% NSFAS: Fundza Lushaka Bursaries 90.00% Household 2 772 (2 772) (100%) UNESCO Membership Fees 14 585 0.00% ADEA 146 Childline South Africa 61 Guidance Counseling & Youth Development Centre: Malawi 170 SACMEQ 3 571 NECT 99 413 69 413 30 000 69.82%

Transfers to Public Entities: These transfers are related to the transfer to UMALUSI and SACE. The transfers to the two Entities were made as scheduled. Other transfers: The other transfers include the transfer to NSFAS for Funza Lushaka Bursaries, Foreign transfers and National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT). The transfers to NSFAS and NECT were made as scheduled. The foreign transfers are effected as and when the invoices are received. These invoices are normally received during January/February of the financial year.

PROGRESS ON FRUITLESS AND WASTEFUL EXPENDITURE ON KHA RI GUDE
As at 1 August in R’000 Opening balance Less: Recovered to date (5 540) Closing balance as at 30 Sept Less possible amount to be deducted (2 130) Projected balance at 31 December

PROGRESS ON IRREGULAR EXPENDITURE
The Committee appointed by the Director-General to investigate cases of irregular expenditure reported progress as follows: First report with recommendations affecting irregular expenditure amounting to R million has been submitted to the DG. A submission has been sent to the National Treasury requesting condonation. Additional cases amounting to R million have been discussed by the Committee and the report will be presented to the DG once it is finalised.

RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that Portfolio Committee discusses:
The report on the second and third quarter outputs of the Department against the planned targets of the pre-determined objectives in the Annual Performance Plan for the financial year 2017/18; and The report on the Department’s expenditure for the second and third quarter of the financial year 2017/18.

Portfolio Committee on Basic Education 20 March 2018

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