1. NATIONAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
QUARTERLY REPORTING: PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATION

2. Agenda Quarter 4, 2017 / 2018 financial year
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3. Quarter 4 (2017/2018)

4. Situational Analysis
The Agency worked to ensure the final achievement of the Annual Performance Plan for the 2017 / 2018 financial year.
Overall the Agency achieved 23 out of 24 Key Performance Indicators translating to a 96% achievement and spent 99% of its allocated resources for the final quarter.

5. Detailed QUARTER four (2017/2018) performance report

6. PROGRAMME AREA 1: ECONOMIC PARTICIPATION KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
2017/2018 ANNUAL TARGET
2017/2018 ANNUAL ACHIEVEMENT
REASON FOR VARIANCE
To provide socio-economic empowerment interventions and support for young people in South Africa
Number of youth owned enterprises supported through Grant Programme
800
801
Target was overachieved due to partnership with KZN government Department of Economic Development which provided additional funding that enabled the NYDA to issue more grants to support entrepreneurs
Number of beneficiaries supported with key fundamentals for success offered by the NYDA
18 000
21 808
Target was overachieved due to the high demand of BBBEE and Sales Pitch training that was the bi-product of outreach interventions where NYDA products and services were presented.
Number of jobs created and or sustained through supporting entrepreneurs and enterprises
3200
4071
Target overachieved due to more grants issued from additional funds received from the Economic Department in KZN. This target is linked to the number of jobs that are created by grant funding beneficiaries

7. PROGRAMME AREA 1: ECONOMIC PARTICIPATION KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
2017/2018 ANNUAL TARGET
2017/2018 ANNUAL ACHIEVEMENT
REASON FOR VARIANCE
To provide socio-economic empowerment interventions and support for young people in South Africa
Number of jobs facilitated through placements in job opportunities
5000
8586
Target was over achieved due to the partnership with Lulaway and Catalyx which assisted in job placements
Establishment of the NYDA Youth Fund
NYDA Youth Fund established (conceptualization, design and consultations)
Annual target achieved
Establishment of the NYDA Skills Fund
NYDA Skills Fund established (conceptualization, design and consultations)

8. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
 PROGRAMME AREA 1: ECONOMIC PARTICIPATION
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
2017/2018 ANNUAL TARGET
2017/2018 ANNUAL ACHIEVEMENT
REASON FOR VARIANCE
To provide increased universal access to young people
Number of young people provided with youth development information
87 673
Target was not met as outreach evidence was based on estimates which are not accurate due to the size and nature of events that were covered.
However the achievement on estimated outreach was 1 475 367
Number of new Branches operationalised for young people to access NYDA information 2
Annual target met
Number of new satellite offices operationalised for young people to access NYDA information 20
Number of new outreach vehicles procured for young people to access NYDA information
Number of new information kiosks operationalised for young people to access NYDA information 4 6
Target was overachieved due to high demand by municipalities for NYDA kiosks to provide information to young people

9. PROGRAMME AREA 2: EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
2017/2018 ANNUAL TARGET
2017/2018 ANNUAL ACHIEVEMENT
REASON FOR VARIANCE
To facilitate and implement skills programmes
Number of young people skilled to enter the job market
64 500
74 313
Target was overachieved due to a high demand for the life skills programme by partners like the National Department of Rural Development
To facilitate and implement education opportunities in order to improve the quality education attainment for the youth
Number of youth supported to access higher education
500
504
The target was overachieved because Solomon Mahlangu family had to add people eligible for the scholarship

10. PROGRAMME AREA 2: EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
2017/2018 TARGET
2017/2018 ANNUAL ACHIEVEMENT
REASON FOR VARIANCE
To engage young people in service activities geared towards fostering patriotism, social cohesion and nation building
National Youth Service Unit reconfigured to deliver on its mandate
NYS structure submitted for approval
The NYS structure was approved by NYDA Board
95% of funded vacancies filled.
Target was overachieved as a result of a board decision to elevate the NYS programme and approve the structure to deliver on the mandate
Norms and standards for National Youth Service Programme (NYSP) developed and capacity building interventions provided
Approved norms and standards by NYDA Exco
10 capacity building interventions reports
Norms and standards approved by NYDA Exco
17 capacity building interventions
Target was overachieved due to government departments’ appetite to gain a better understanding of National Youth Service

11. PROGRAMME AREA 2: EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
2017/2018 TARGET
2017/2018 ANNUAL ACHIEVEMENT
REASON FOR VARIANCE
To engage young people in service activities geared towards fostering patriotism, social cohesion and nation building
National Youth Service Programme (NYSP) Central Information Management System developed
Approved concept and functional specification for the management of the Central Information Management System by NYDA Exco
Concept and functional specification for the management of the Central Information Management System approved by NYDA Exco
Annual target met
Annual planning Framework developed and 2018/19 NYSP plans finalised
Developed NYSP Annual Planning Framework and finalization of the 2018/19 plans
NYSP Annual Planning Framework developed and plans finalised
NYSP Communication and Marketing plan developed and implemented
Developed the NYSP Communication and Marketing plan and phase 1 implemented
NYSP Communication and Marketing plan developed and phase 1 implemented
Number of National Youth Service Programme projects registered 55 68
Target overachieved due to an increased appetite for government departments to register projects and align with NYS norms and standards
Number of young people enrolled and participating in the NYS Category 1
500
765
Target overarched due to a concerted effort by the NYDA to engage government departments to implement NYS Category 1
Number of young people enrolled and participating NYSP category 2 and 3 expanded volunteer
10 000
13 778
Target was overachieved due to the introduction of the NPO incubator programme and its alignment to category 2 and 3 expanded volunteer programme

12. PROGRAMME AREA 3: RESEARCH AND POLICY KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
2017/2018 TARGET
2017/2018 ANNUAL ACHIEVEMENT
REASON FOR VARIANCE
To create and produce information and knowledge for better youth development planning and decision making
Number of programme evaluations and stakeholder satisfaction surveys conducted 8
Annual target met
To mobilise and leverage financial resources from key stakeholders
Total value of funds sourced from the public and private sectors to support the youth development programme base
R108 million
R120 million
Target overachieved due to willingness of investors in the NYDA products and services
To lobby key stakeholders to support and implement youth development programmes
Number of public and private key stakeholders lobbied to implement youth development programmes 10 17
Target overachieved due to willingness of stakeholders to partner with the NYDA

13. Financial performance Quarter four 2017 / 2018

14. Quarter four financial performance – Annual budget
Key Programmatic Area
Annual budget
Q4 Actual
Percentage
Budget classification
Economic Participation
R 76,551,615
R 77,504,933
101%
Decent employment through inclusive economic growth
Education and skills development
R 74,267,999
R 73,598,622
99%
Quality basic education & decent employment through inclusive economic growth
National Youth Service
R 33,960,882
R 32,232,033
95%
Nation building and social cohesion
Service Delivery Channel
R 21,654,216
R 21,376,999
An efficient, effective and development orientated public service
Research and Policy
R 5,421,600
R 4,947,931
91%
Administration
R 70,737,670
R70,108,832
Employee costs
R 163,500,000
R 163,967,836
100%
CAPEX
R 11,000,000
R 11,369,791
103%
An efficient, effective and development orientated public service
Total
R 457,093,982
R455,107,017

15. Per economic classification
Key Programmatic Area
Annual budget
Q4 Actual
Percentage
Goods and services
R 282,593,982
R 279,769,390
99%
Employee costs
R 163,500,000
R 163,967,836
100%
CAPEX
R 11,000,000
R 11,369,791
103%
Total
R 457,093,982
R455,107,017

16. Quarter four financial performance – budget chart

17. Quarter one 2018 / 2019

18. Situational analysis
The NYDA hosted the June Month program across the country with an increased level of roll out of products and services during the month and the main event hosted in collaboration with the Department of Arts and Culture and the Gauteng Provincial Government at Orlando Stadium in Soweto.
The Agency further hosted the BRICS Youth Summit as part of the BRICS activities which culminated in BRICS Youth adopting two important policy decisions put forth by South Africa being the establishment of a BRICS Youth Secretariat and representation of youth in the BRICS Business Council.
The Agency received a fourth successive clean audit from the Auditor General of South Africa and a performance achievement of 96%.
We have continued with the rollout of new district centers with five new centers established during quarter one.
Building on the clean audit we are lobbying for funds for youth development and have received R1.5 million from DESTEA and have submitted a proposal to MTEC.
NYDA has achieved 65% of Q1 targets and expended 85% of Q1 budget and 16% of annual budget.

19. Detailed quarter one 2018 / 2019 performance report

20. PROGRAMME AREA 1: ECONOMIC PARTICIPATION KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
QUARTER 1 TARGET
QUARTER ACHIEVEMENT
REASON FOR VARIANCE
To provide socio- economic empowerment interventions and support for young people in South Africa
Number of youth owned enterprises supported through the Grant Programme 50
105
Individuals – 15
Enterprises – 80
Cooperatives – 10
Target was overachieved due to new policy review which allows branches to approve grants up to 100k
Number of beneficiaries supported with business development support services offered by the NYDA
3900
4689
- BMT – 1512
- Governance Training – 347
- Sales Pitch – 689
- BBBEE – 492
- Linkages – 55
- Mentorship – 1307
Vouchers – 287
Target was overachieved because trainers have been assessed and can now fully implement ILO training programme
Number of jobs created and or sustained through supporting entrepreneurs and enterprises
260
806
 MKL - 98
Voucher – 425
Grant - 283
Target was overachieved due to the improvement of Grant, Voucher and MKL performance which are the programmes that contribute to jobs created and sustained.
Number of jobs facilitated through placements in job opportunities
250
1678
This is due to stakeholder relations between NYDA and service providers that facilitated placements

21. PROGRAMME AREA 1: ECONOMIC PARTICIPATION KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
QUARTER 1 TARGET
QUARTER ACHIEVEMENT
REASON FOR VARIANCE
To provide socio- economic empowerment interventions and support for young people in South Africa
Establishment of the NYDA Youth Fund
Develop the project plan
Draft project plan developed but not approved
Target not met due to project plan not approved
Establishment of the NYDA Skills Fund
Approved project plan by NYDA management
To provide increased information and universal access to young people
Number of young people provided with youth development information
48 666
Outreach – 31 359
CRM –
Target not met because evidence for outreach was based on estimates that are not reliably and verifiable
Number of new Service Delivery Channels established and operationalised for young people to access NYDA information
No target 5
Kiosks - 0
Satellites - 5
Branches - 0
Outreach vehicles -0
No target for Quarter 1, but there is achievement of 5 satellites established and operationalized
To lobby key stakeholders to support and implement youth development programmes
Number of public and private key stakeholders lobbied to implement youth development programmes 4
Sasol
Pride factor
Qunu workforce
Moripe PTY, LTD
Quarter 1 target met

22. ESTABLISHMENT OF BRANCHES & DISTRICT OFFICES KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
QUARTER 1 TARGET
QUARTER ACHIEVEMENT
REASON FOR VARIANCE
To provide increased information and universal access to young people
Number of new Service Delivery Channels established and operationalised for young people to access NYDA information
No target
Established
 Groblersdal
Thabazimbi
Tzaneen
Ladysmith
Mahikeng
No target for Quarter 1, but there is achievement of 5 satellites established and operationalized
QUARTER 2 TARGET 6
To be operationalised
 Sedibeng
Ekurhuleni (Branch)
Alfred Nzo
OR Tambo (Branch)
Kuruman
Pietermaritzburg

23. PROGRAMME AREA 2: EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
QUARTER 1 TARGET
QUARTER 1 ACHIEVEMENT
REASON FOR VARIANCE
To facilitate and implement skills programmes for young people
Number of young people trained to enter the job market
18 000
20 615
Life Skills –
Job Preparedness
This target was met due to invites by government departments to train their beneficiaries on their programmes which we supported as NYDA.
To facilitate and implement education opportunities in order to improve the quality education attainment for the youth
Implement the Solomon Mahlangu Scholarship programme
No target
N/A

24. PROGRAMME AREA 3: RESEARCH AND POLICY KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
QUARTER 1 TARGET
QUARTER 1 ACHIEVEMENT
REASON FOR VARIANCE
To create and produce information and knowledge for better youth development planning and decision making
Number of stakeholders satisfaction surveys conducted 1
Quarter 1 target met
Design Corporate Strategy and Planning structure aligned to the Integrated Youth Development Strategy (IYDS)
Reviewed Corporate Strategy and Planning (CS&P) structure and approval by NYDA management
 Target not met
Draft structure referred to HRR committee for recommendation
Review of M&E Framework and aligned to the Integrated Youth Development Strategy (IYDS)
Reviewed M&E Framework and aligned to the Integrated Youth Development Strategy (IYDS)
Reviewed M&E Framework aligned to the Integrated Youth Development Strategy (IYDS)

25. PROGRAMME AREA 4: ENHANCED PARTICIPATION IN NYS
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
QUARTER 1 TARGET
QUARTER 1 ACTUAL
REASON FOR VARIANCE
To engage young people in service activities geared towards fostering patriotism, social cohesion and nation building
Protocols, procedures and coordination tool developed and implemented for National, Provincial and Local Government
Develop protocols, procedures and coordination tool
Protocols, procedures and coordination tool developed
Quarter 1 target met
Facilitate the development of Annual Plans by Government Departments for 2019/2020
Develop a facilitation roll out plan
Facilitation roll out plan for annual roll out developed
Number of National Youth Service programme (NYS) projects registered 10
Number of young people enrolled in the NYS Category 1
500
713
The response on NYS support for category 1 partners continues to yield very good results
Number of young people enrolled in NYS Category 2 and 3 Expanded Volunteer Programme (EVP) implemented
12 500
11 956
Target not met due to late evidence submitted by the NPO’s than expected and these are small NPO’s led by young people and still on the learning curve on how to do youth development work

26. PROGRAMME AREA 5: GOVERNANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
QUARTER 1 TARGET
QUARTER 1 ACTUAL
REASON FOR VARIANCE
To establish a credible, efficient and effective organization
Implement the Human Resource Strategy
Finalise phase 1 of the HR strategy
Phase 1 of the HR strategy finalised and close out report submitted.
Quarter 1 target met
Implement an Integrated Marketing and communications Strategy
Finalise phase 1 of the Integrated Marketing and Communications strategy
Phase 1 of the Marketing and Communications strategy finalised and close out report submitted
Payment of legitimate service provider invoices within the 30-day period
100% of legitimate service providers paid within the 30-day period
100% of legitimate service providers paid within the 30 day period

27. SUMMARY OF PERFORMANCE
More stringent verification measures were applied in 2018/2019 Quarter 1 based on inputs from the External Audit process. Data collection measures have been applied across all programmes.

28. GRANTS BREAKDOWN PER SECTOR
These sectors are as defined in the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system application adopted by the NYDA.
Most grants (62%) were issued for personal services e.g. saloons, spas, car wash and catering,
Manufacturing services, e.g. brick, furniture and clothing manufacturing constitute 15% of grants were issued
Retail services, e.g., shops, exports and imports constituted 11% of grants issued.
The other sectors e.g. Agriculture constitutes 6%, construction 3% and other non-specified business types constituted 3%.

29. GRANTS BREAKDOWN BY AGE
In Quarter 1 grants were highly consumed by young people between the ages of 31 – 35 who constituted 35% of the grants issued, followed by those aged at 32%. There was a lower consumption for young people between the ages of

30. JOBS CREATED AND SUSTAINED
Jobs created and sustained are acquired from three programmes, namely; Market Linkages Programme, Voucher Programme and Grant Programme. Voucher programme contributed more to job creation. The low issuance of grants in Quarter 1 led to fewer jobs being created. Through Market Linkages jobs were created because the programme enabled young entrepreneurs to be linked with business opportunities.

32. Quarter one 2018 / 2019 financial performance

33. Medium Term Strategic Framework outcome
Annual Budget 2018 / 2019
Key Programmatic Area
Budget allocation
16 / 17
17 / 18
18 / 19
Medium Term Strategic Framework outcome
Economic Participation R
R 76,551,615 R
Decent employment through inclusive economic growth
Education and skills development R
R 74,267,999 R
Quality basic education & decent employment through inclusive economic growth
National Youth Service R
R 33,960,882 R
Nation building and social cohesion
Universal access to opportunities R
R 21,654,216 R
An efficient, effective and development orientated public service
Research and Policy R
R 5,421,600 R
Administration R
R 70,737,670 R
Employee costs R
R 163,500,000 R
CAPEX R
R11,000,000 R
Total R R R

34. Quarter one financial performance – Annual budget
Key Programmatic Area
Annual budget
Q1 Actual
Percentage
Budget classification
Economic Participation R R
16%
Decent employment through inclusive economic growth
Education and skills development R R 6%
Quality basic education & decent employment through inclusive economic growth
National Youth Service R R 9%
Nation building and social cohesion
Universal access to opportunities R R
18%
An efficient, effective and development orientated public service
Research and Policy R R 7%
Administration R R
20%
Employee costs R R
21%
CAPEX R R
An efficient, effective and development orientated public service
Total R R

35. Quarter four financial performance – YTD budget
Key Programmatic Area
Q1 budget
Q1 Actual
Percentage
Budget classification
Economic Participation R R
80%
Decent employment through inclusive economic growth
Education and skills development R R
98%
Quality basic education & decent employment through inclusive economic growth
National Youth Service R R
51%
Nation building and social cohesion
Universal access to opportunities R R
81%
An efficient, effective and development orientated public service
Research and Policy R R
50%
Administration R R
Employee costs R R
99%
CAPEX R R
53%
An efficient, effective and development orientated public service
Total R R
85%

36. Budget analysis Description Annual Budget 2018 / 2019 Quarter 1 Actual
Administration R R
Communications R R
Information, Communication and Technology R R
Audits R R
Risk and legal R R
Research costs R R0
Youth development disbursements R R
Training R R
Travel R R
Overheads R R
Grants and vouchers R R
CAPEX R R
Goods / services R R
Compensation budget R R
Total R R

37. Quarter one financial performance – budget chart

38. Jobs landscape

39. Data on jobs
30% of young people who find employment leave job opportunities within the first three months.
Young people who prequalified for interviews, only 50% arrived for the actual interviews.
The above was attributed to the following:
Lack of transport money;
Not remembering the date or venue of the interview;
Lack of appropriate interview etiquette;
Job not being in line with expectations.
Young people founds jobs too overwhelming or they were not formally inducted into the workplace.
Others did not know how to deal with the rules and procedures that governed the institution.
Lack of communication skills was another as they could not thoroughly express their conflicts.
Dismissals for inappropriate conduct, late arrivals, poor quality work.
Lack of motivation, inappropriate training and not taking a job seriously were also factors noted.

40. Reasons for data set
It was noted that many possessed technical skill but work readiness is severely lacking.
Young people, in our view lack social capital. This referred to as the links, shared values and understanding in society that enable individuals and groups to trust each other and be able to work together with each other so that the group and or individuals can thrive.
This is often due to the circumstances of society such as poverty, violence, crime and poor health. They lack credentials, role models and mentors.
Research indicates that having family and friends who are employed increases ones chances of finding and remaining in employment.
High attrition have a knock on effect as they adversely affect ability to find new employment and they increase training and recruitment for employers.
Employers are reluctant to hire entry level employees and then rely on labor brokers which offer little or no long term employment progression.
Job hopping is poorly regarded as it reflects a lack of commitment.
Future employability is then affected by a lack of work experience.

41. Jobs Data
Percentage of Youth Living in Households Without an Employed Member,

42. Recommendations
Young people need mentorship through the job process in order to maintain employment.
Work readiness programs are being rolled out by institutions such as NYDA, Harambee, Lullaway, however post readiness support needs to be developed.
The private sector can assist by potentially paying transport subsidies or paying salaries weekly, providing uniforms, conducting induction sessions and offering logistical support.
Research suggests that once placed in employment for six months, young people gained confidence on their ability to be resilient and endure workplace challenges.
This data should be strongly considered in the Youth Employment Services Training program.
A robust National Youth Service program may also assist in providing real life working experience in a safe learning environment and allow young people to develop the skills they need to succeed in employment. Employers globally are noting the need for real life work experience and the value it adds to employment.

43. questions