1. PRESENTATION TO THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND POSTAL SERVICES SECOND QUARTER PERFORMANCE 2016/17 FINANCIAL YEAR FEBRUARY 2017

2. INTRODUCTION
The Department conducts monthly monitoring and reporting against the Operational Plans as well as quarterly monitoring, evaluation and reporting against the quarterly targets as committed to in the 2016/17 Annual Performance Plan.
Presentation on the Department’s Performance for the period 01 July to 30 September 2016 focuses on:
Significant Achievements
Quarter 2 performance against each 2016/17 Targets as identified in the 2016/17 Annual Performance Plan;
Status of progress per quarter 2 target (Achieved/Not Achieved)
Reasons for no-achievement
Financial performance as at 30 September 2016
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3. SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS (1)
Following the approval of the National Integrated ICT Policy White Paper, the Road map identifying and prioritising legislative amendments emanating from the National Integrated ICT Policy White Paper was developed.
First drafts of the Postal services Amendment Bill and the SAPO SOC Ltd Amendment Bill was developed as planned.
In line with developing a 3-year e-Services Programme, the draft e-Services Programme was developed and circulated to e-Government subcommittee members for inputs
With regards to developing the National e-Strategy, extensive stakeholder consultations on the National e-Strategy discussion document were undertaken through multiple platforms.
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4. SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS (2)
The Department developed the draft ICT SMME Strategy, in line with ICT B-BBEE Sector Code
With regards to SOC Rationalisation, the SITA SOC assessment report on rationalization was developed.
In terms of promoting the RSA ICT Agenda, South Africa participated at the PAPU Plenipotentiary Conference where the Regional positions were adopted
With regards to preparations for WTSA-16, the RSA position paper for International Standardisation programme was developed.
Despite initial delays, the Department with regards to conducting a Climate and Culture survey, the Department concluded the development of the survey questionnaire and set up all platforms for the conducting of the actual survey.
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5. PROGRAMME 1: ADMINISTRATION SECOND QUARTER PERFORMANCE
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6. Administration (1)
2016/17 TARGET: Organisational structure revised and implemented in line with strategy
Q2 TARGET 1: Revised organizational structure developed, consulted and approved
Partially Achieved
Service Delivery Model (SDM), which informs the development of the Org. Structure, was developed and presented to Special DEC meeting on 07 July 2016 for approval.
Reasons:
The SDM was not approved on the basis that it was not fully aligned to the new mandate of DTPS. Hence the process of developing the structure could not commence.
Current progress:
The SDM is in the process of being finalised in consultation with DPSA
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7. Administration (2)
2016/17 TARGET: Climate & Culture survey conducted and Action Plan developed
Q2 TARGET 2: Climate and culture survey Action Plan developed
Partially Achieved
Engagements were held with identified managers to enhance qualitative data .
Overall themes were extracted from focus group discussions, interviews and Design Team and Project Team in order to inform the development of the survey questionnaire
Reasons:
Project was delayed by the late signing of the climate and culture survey contract which had a knock-on effect on the hosting of the C & C survey that would inform the development of the Action Plan
Current progress:
The Climate and Culture Survey has been concluded and the Department is in the process of developing the Action Plan for immediate implementation
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8. Administration (3)
2016/17 TARGET: Core business processes identified, documented, optimized and mapped so as to enable process automation
Q2 TARGET: Identification, documentation and mapping of identified core business process commenced through the contracted service provider
Partially Achieved
Following engagements with SITA, a letter of advice from SITA was received concerning the return on investment on the project.
A memo and a Contract for the appointment of the service provider was concluded.
Reasons:
Project delayed due to lack of sufficient funds as the actual project cost exceeded the budget which impacted on the appointment of the service provider.
Current progress:
CFO has identified required funds for the project within the Department, hence the project will now proceed accordingly.
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9. Administration (4)
2016/17 TARGET: Enterprise Document Management and workflow system designed and developed
Q2 TARGET: Designing of the Enterprise Document Management and workflow system commenced through appointed service provider
Partially Achieved
Through engagements with SITA, a revised proposal was received. Prepared a submission to CFO for recommendation for approval by Acting DG.
Reasons:
Due to financial constraints, resulting from the project costing more than the budgeted amount, the initial proposal with proprietary solution was rejected and a new proposal was received from SITA
Current progress:
Funds have been identified and the appointment of a service provider via SITA is in the final stages of being secured
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10. PROGRAMME 2: INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS SECOND QUARTER PERFORMANCE
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11. International Affairs (1)
2016/17 TARGET: RSA position for UPU developed towards regulations of ETOEs, promoting postal services as a driver for socio-economic inclusion
Q2 TARGET: RSA position advanced through participation in Regional Postal conferences and outcomes report developed.
Achieved
South Africa participated at the PAPU Plenipotentiary Conference and Regional positions were adopted.
2016/17 TARGET: RSA position for WTSA developed to promote access to technology, manufacturing, conformance and interoperability for ICT SMME development
Q2 TARGET: RSA position paper for International Standardisation programme developed and submitted for approval.
RSA position paper was developed and submitted as planned.
2016/17 TARGET: RSA positon for SADC ICT Ministerial meeting promoting access to affordable ICT infrastructure, services and regional integration
Q2 TARGET: RSA position advanced through participation in Regional SADC forums and outcomes report developed
RSA Position was approved by the Minister and advanced at the SADC ICT Sub-Sector Committee (SCOM) meeting
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12. International Affairs (2)
2016/17 TARGET: RSA position for BRICS developed focusing on skills development, R&D for innovation, and internet governance programmes
Q2 TARGET: Draft RSA POA for implementation of BRICS ICT Agenda consulted with relevant stakeholders and submitted for approval
Partially Achieved
The DTPS BRICS TEAM was established and convened by International on 8 September to discuss and consider the proposed outline for the plan of action.
Further to this, bilateral meetings were held with the Indian and Chinese Embassies to present our thoughts on RSA's plans for BRICS
Reasons:
Due to conflicting meeting schedules, DTPS could not meet with all relevant stakeholders as planned i.e. Brazil and Russia
Current progress:
The scheduled meetings took place in November 2016 in the form of the BRICS Ministers of Telecommunications meeting as well as the meeting of the BRICS Working Group on ICT Cooperation. Following the meetings, an Outcomes Report including recommendations for implementation was developed.
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13. International Affairs (3)
2016/17 TARGET: Country Position for International Internet Public Policy developed
Q2 TARGET: Consultation on draft RSA position concept note on International Internet Public Policy
Achieved
National IGF held from September 2016 and the Draft RSA position concept note on International Internet Public Policy position was advanced.
2016/17 TARGET: 1 South African placement in an identified Global ICT Governance Institution to influence the system of global governance
Q2 TARGET: MoU with DIRCO negotiated for placement of official
MoU with DIRCO was negotiated as planned and a final draft submitted.
2016/17 TARGET: 1 seat in Global ICT Governance Institution maintained
Q2 TARGET: Consultations conducted on draft Strategy for elections in Global ICT Governance Institution
Consultation on the draft strategy were undertaken with DIRCO for South African candidature for the UPU
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14. PROGRAMME 3: POLICY, RESEARCH AND CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT
SECOND QUARTER PERFORMANCE
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15. Policy, Research and Capacity Development (1)
2016/17 TARGET:Draft ICT Legislation developed
Q2 TARGET: Identification and prioritisation of legislative amendments finalised
Achieved
Road map identifying and prioritising legislative amendments emanating from the National Integrated ICT Policy White Paper was developed and approved.
2016/17 TARGET:Postal Services Amendment Bill developed
Q2 TARGET: First Draft Postal Service Amendment Bill developed
First draft Postal services Amendment Bill was developed as planned
2016/17 TARGET: South African Post Office Amendment Bill developed
Q2 TARGET: First Draft South African Post Office Amendment Bill developed
First Draft SAPO SOC Ltd Amendment Bill was developed as planned
2016/17 TARGET: ICT SMME Strategy developed in line with ICT B-BBEE Sector Code
Q2 TARGET: Draft ICT SMME Strategy developed
The Draft ICT SMME Strategy was developed as planned
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16. Policy, Research and Capacity Development (2)
2016/17 TARGET: 3 year e-Service Programme developed
Q2 TARGET: Draft 3-year e-Services Programme developed
Achieved
Collated data for the development of second draft e-services programme.
The draft e-Services Programme was developed and circulated to e-Government subcommittee members for inputs.
2016/17 TARGET: National e-Strategy developed
Q2 TARGET: National consultation on National e-Strategy discussion paper conducted
National e-Strategy Consultative Workshop was held at the Saint George Conference Centre on the 25th and 26th of August 2016.
Academic consultative workshop on the National e-Strategy was held on the 11th of August 2016 at the Hatfield campus of the University of Pretoria.
Consultative sessions on the National e-Strategy discussion document were held all DTPS branches on the 28th of September 2016.
The National e-Strategy Inter-departmental Working Committee workshop was held on the 30th of September 2016 at the DTPS.
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17. PROGRAMME 4: ICT ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AND SOE OVERSIGHT
SECOND QUARTER PERFORMANCE
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18. ICT Enterprise Development and SOE Oversight
2016/17 TARGET: SOC Rationalisation assessment conducted and consolidated report developed (BBI, SITA, SENTECH and SAPO)
Q2 TARGET: Assessment Report on rationalisation of additional SOC developed and submitted
Achieved
SITA SOC assessment report on rationalization was developed. Committees were revived with all SOCs participating.
2016/17 TARGET: Performance and compliance of SOC against strategic plans and relevant prescripts monitored and evaluated
Q2 TARGET: Consolidated State of SOCs report for 2016/17 Quarter 1 developed and submitted
State of SOCs report for 2016/17 Quarter 1 was developed and submitted as planned.
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19. PROGRAMME 5: ICT INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT SECOND QUARTER PERFORMANCE
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20. ICT Infrastructure Support (1)
2016/17 TARGET: Project Manage the roll-out of the Broadband connectivity Implementation Plan (Phase 1) towards connecting 2700 sites
Q2 TARGET: Connectivity to an additional 675 identified sites project managed and monitored
Not Achieved
Progress:
None
Reasons:
The Department has not yet connected the identified government institutions as planned due to challenges related to the finalisation of the appointment of the broadband connectivity service provider.
Current progress:
Following the withdrawal of the SITA tender, the Department is exploring available options to secure the appointment of the broadband connectivity service provider.
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21. ICT Infrastructure Support (2)
2016/17 TARGET: National Radio Frequency Plan (NRFP) reviewed and updated taking into consideration the outcomes of WRC-15 & national policies
Q2 TARGET: Consultation conducted with relevant stakeholders related to NRFP requirements (Government Services)
Partially Achieved
Consultation with Government Security Services has commenced.
Engagements have been held with Department of Defence and SAPS.
Reasons:
Delays with regards to response from relevant stakeholders in the Security Cluster
Current progress:
Following the receipt of relevant responses, the department was able to develop the draft NRFP, inclusive of spectrum for Government services, which was gazetted in December 2016, via ICASA
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22. FINANCIAL INFORMATION PERIOD: 01 JULY TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2016
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23. Appropriation
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24. Appropriation
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25. EXPENDITURE PROGRAMME BUDGET R'000 %
PROJECTED BUDGET TO SEPTEMBER R'000
EXPENDITURE R'000
VARIANCE R'000
AVAILABLE TO YEAR END R'000
% Spent
Administration 8%
98 584
(11 115)
83 638
57%
ICT International Affairs
44 710 2%
35 280
675
9 430
79%
Policy Research and Capacity Dev
95 618 4%
47 390
40 681
6 709
54 937
43%
ICT Enterprise Develop and SOE Oversight
37%
23 915
86%
Infrastructure Suppport
49%
33 122
36%
Total
100%
51 306
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26. Expenditure per Branch
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27. Expenditure per Economic Classification
Budget
Expenditure
Available Budget to year end
% Spent
Compensation of employees
99 639
47%
Goods and services
81 913
17%
Transfers & Subsidies
51%
Payments for Capital Assets
4 968
6 720
(1 752)
135%
Payment for Financial Assets
(32)
100%
Total
57%
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28. Expenditure per Economic Classification
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29. Transfers to entities and International Organisations
Entity / International Organisation
Appropriation
Actual Transfer
Available to Year End
% Spent
Foreign governments and international organisations
23 363
26 136
(2 773)
112%
National Electronic Media Institute of South Africa
77 200
38 100
39 100
49%
Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa
69 045
34 522
34 523
50%
Universal Service and Access Fund
55 156
27 262
27 894
South African Post Office: Broadcasting Digital Migration
Universal Service and Access Fund: Broadcasting Digital Migration
TOTALS
51%
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30. Transfers
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31. THANK YOU
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