1. Competition Tribunal Strategic Plan
Presentation to the
Portfolio Committee
31 August 2010

2. Enabling Act Enabling legislation - Competition Act 89 of 1998
Established by above statute on 1st September 1999 2

3. The Competition Tribunal
Strategic Plan
covers 2010/2011 to 2014/2015 3

4. Mission Statement We strive for:
Fairness, objectivity and independence
Timeous decisions of a high calibre
Effective communication with public of our work
Courteous, efficient, informed interaction with our customers 4

5. Aligning the Tribunal’s objectives with those of the EDD
Tribunal’s Strategic Objectives The EDD’s Performance Outcomes

6. Outputs We are re- active not pro-active
Thus limited ability to set measurable targets which would compromise our independence 6

7. Because we are adjudicators not prosecutors
WHY?
Because we are adjudicators not prosecutors 7

8. Who sets our agenda 1) Competition Commission
2) Firms, Consumers and Trade Unions 8

9. We do however set targets with respect to
Turnaround times
We do however set targets with respect to
turnaround times 9

10. Turnaround times - mergers
Hearings set down within 10 business days of referral
Orders issued within 10 business days of hearing
Written reasons for decision provided within 20 business days of order being issued 10

11. Turnaround times – prohibited practices
Prehearings requested of or by parties within 20 business days of close of pleadings
Orders and reasons issued within 100 business days of hearing 11

12. Strategic Focus 2010/2011 – 2014/2015
Respond to amendments of the Act if proclaimed
Preparation of practice guidelines
Identify partner organizations to facilitate legal representation for parties unable to afford representation in tribunal proceedings or who require advice as to whether to bring proceedings
Case Document Management and Performance Information Software (CDM)
Upgrade and improve the Tribunal’s website
Provide internships 12

13. The Competition Tribunal 3 Year Budget
Grant
Anticipated filing fees and interest income
Expected shortfall
Anticipated balance after shortfall covered
Expected opening balance
20.52m
2010/2011
27.41m
13.63m
5.76m
8.02m
12.50m
2011/2012
27.65m
15.18m
6.11m
6.37m
6.13m
2012/2013
28.02m
15.60m
6.47m
5.95m
0.18m
Total
83.08m
44.41m
18.34m
20.34m 13

14. Annual Budget Expenditure % R’m Capital 16.34 4.48 Administration 7.29
2.00
Personnel
51.37
14.08
Training
5.73
1.57
Recruitment
0.40
0.11
Professional Services
16.13
4.42
Appeal Court
2.74
0.75
Total
100
27.41 14

15. Key issues facing the Tribunal
Expediting case hearings
Quality of decisions
Integrating of CDM
Staff development 15

16. Thank you