presentation to portfolio committee on communications 11 march 2008 cape town

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STRATEGIC PLAN 2008 – 2011

Department of Communicationsand the

Presidential National Commission on Information Society and Development

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Presentation to Portfolio Committee on Communications11 March 2008

Cape Town

Making South Africa a Global Leaderin Harnessing ICTs for Socio-economic Development

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LEADERSHIP TEAM

Ms. Lyndall Shope-Mafole Director-General

Ms. Rosey Sekese DDG: ICT Infrastructure Development

Dr. Keith Shongwe DDG: ICT International Affairs & Trade

Mr. Harry Mathabathe DDG: Finance & ICT Enterprise Development

Ms. Gerda Gräbe COO & DDG: Governance & Administration

Mr. Mokwining Nhlapo COO: PNC on ISAD

Mr. Norman Munzhelele Acting DDG: Policy Development


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STRATEGIC SUPPORT TEAM

Dr. Harold Wesso Acting CEO: Meraka e-Skills Institute

Ms. P Linders CD: Gender, Disability, Youth & Children

Ms. M Mphahlele CD: Office of the DG

Ms. Basani Baloyi CD: Human Resources Management

Mr. Farhad Osman

CD: Strategic Planning & Monitoring

Mr. Albi Modise Acting CD: Marketing & Communications


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INTRODUCTION

The DoC 2008-2011 Strategic Plan is presented within the context of “business unusual”.

The period from 2008 to 2011 will see rapid developments in the ICT sector, which will benefit all South Africans in the long-term.

Just like last year, the Plan is based on and aligned to following five Key Focus Areas (KFAs) of the Government Achieving higher rates of investment in the economy Increasing competitiveness of the SA economy Broadening the participation in the economy Improving capacity of the State capacity to deliver Contributing to a better world


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MANDATE OF THE DoC

TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF

ROBUST, RELIABLE AND AFFORDABLE

ICT INFRASTRUCTURE

WHICH ENABLES THE DELIVERY OF

A MULTIPLICITY OF APPLICATIONS AND SERVICES



To advise the President on: The use of ICTs to optimise the pace and the extent of

addressing South Africa’s development challenges and enhancing South Africa’s global competitiveness;

South Africa’s contribution to and benefit from the development of an inclusive Information Society in Africa and the world;

To facilitate the coordinated and integrated development of an inclusive Information Society in South Africa; and

To support efforts aimed at making South Africa and Africa integral and equal members of the Global Information Society.

MANDATE OF PNC

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SO 2.1.2: Contribute to an increase in access to ICTs through contributing to reducing the cost to communicate


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DOC MEDIUM TERM STRATEGY MAP

SG 1.1: Enable the maximization of investment in the ICT sector

SO 1.1.1: Contribute to creating conditions for an accelerated and shared growth of the South African economy through the development and implementation of ICT policies and strategies that positively impacts on the wellbeing of al our people

KFA 1:

ACHIEVING HIGHER RATES

OF INVESTMENT IN THE ECONOMY

KFA 2:

INCREASING COMPETITIVENESS OF THE SA

ECONOMY

SG 2.1: Ensure that ICT infrastructure is robust, reliable, affordable and secured to meet the needs of the country and its people

SO 2.1.1: Support and enable the provision of a multiplicity of ICT applications and services through facilitating the modernization of the infrastructure


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SG 3.1: Accelerate the socio-economic development of South Africans by increasing access to, as well as the uptake and usage of, ICTs through partnerships with business and civil societyKFA 3:

BROADENING THE

PARTICIPATION IN THE

ECONOMY

SO 3.1.1: Contribute to increasing the ICT skills base in South Africa and increase access to, and uptake and usage of ICTs

SO 3.1.2: Facilitate the growth and development of SMMEs as well as improve their sustainability through the use of ICTs


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SG 4.1: Build an effective information-age organisation that contributes to the effective functioning of the FOSAD Cluster and to contribute to building a Single Public Service

KFA 4:

IMPROVING CAPACITY OF THE STATE TO

DELIVER

SO 4.1.1: Ensure the optimal functioning of the DoC through building an efficient and effective leadership cadre for the developmental State and through integrating and aligning operational processes and systems

SO 4.1.2: Ensure compliance with the Employment Act and Cabinet directives

SO 4.1.3: Ensure compliance with Batho Pele

SG 4.2: Enhance the role of ICT SOE’s as the delivery arms of government

SO 4.2.1: Provide efficient and effective oversight support to SOE’s and other entities to ensure sustainability


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SG 5.1: Contribute to the building of an inclusive Information Society globally, prioritising Africa’s development

KFA 5:

CONTRIBUTE TO BUILDING A

BETTER WORLD

SO 5.1.1: Strengthen South-South Cooperation to support economic development

SO 5.1.2: Support the African Agenda through active participation and implementation of African ICT programmes, in order to promote development in Africa

SO 4.1.3: Transform the ICT Institutions of global governance, influence the global agenda and implement outcomes of major Summits as part of the developmental agenda


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PNC MEDIUM TERM STRATEGY MAP

SG 1.1: ISAD Plan finds expression in the NSDP’s, PGDS’s & IDP’s

SO 1.1.1: Leverage political leadership through the ISAD Institutional Mechanism i.e. Inter-Ministerial Mechanism Committee on ISAD & ISAD IGRF

KFA 1:

ACHIEVING HIGHER RATES

OF INVESTMENT IN THE ECONOMY

KFA 2:

INCREASING COMPETITIVE-NESS OF THE SA ECONOMY

SG 2.1: Establish SA as an advanced information Society

SO 2.1.1: Prioritise research & development, innovation and skills development in building a safe, secure and inclusive Information Society

SG 2.2: Information Society enabled youth

SO 2.2.2: Focus on youth, and ensure their active participation in information society Programmes



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SG 3.1: Improved quality of life of the poor by prioritising the second economy interventions in the building of the Information SocietyKFA 3:

BROADENING THE

PARTICIPATION IN THE

ECONOMY

SO 3.1.1: Increased uptake and usage of ICT’s by SMME’s , women, youth, people with disability, the non-formal sector and the development of ICT SMME’s



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SG 4.1: Integrated and coordinated building of the information society and accelerated and improved service deliveryKFA 4:

IMPROVING CAPACITY OF THE STATE TO

DELIVER

SO 4.1.1: Effective functioning of the FOSAD ISAD Cluster and IGRF Technical Committee

SG 4.2: PNC on ISAD – a hub of government machinery for the development of Information SocietySO 4.2.1: PNC on ISAD as a model knowledge driven organization

SG 5.1: Initiate efforts in making South Africa & Africa an integral and equal member of the global information society

KFA 5:

CONTRIBUTE TO BUILDING A

BETTER WORLD

SO 5.1.1: Facilitate the sharing of experience and expertise in achieving an Inclusive Information Society, prioritising the Region, Continent and South Africa

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DoC PRIORITIES FOR 2008/09

1. Implement Phase One (233 Dinaledi Schools) of Wireless Broadband Infrastructure by Sentech (APEX Project),

2. Commence construction of joint UHURUnet/Infraco government supported submarine cable

3. Develop a Programme of Action to benchmark telecommunications costs, quality, availability, accessibility and usage in South Africa with comparator countries (Brazil, Chile, India, Malaysia, South Korea)

4. Complete Phase One (50 % of population coverage) of the roll out of digital-ready transmitters by Sentech

5. Accelerate the building of the Set Top Box manufacturing industry.


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6. Develop Radio Frequency Spectrum Usage Policies in line with World Radio Conference-07 outcomes and taking into account the Frequency Plan developed by ICASA

7. Contribute to combating crime through the provision by SAPO of an address identification system in the areas around the 169 Priority Police Stations

8. Commence the construction process of the second Sentech teleport as part of meeting our FIFA 2010 World Cup guarantees

9. Increase universal access to government information and services through building Thusong Post Offices in 100 communities led by SAPO, using the EPWP

10.Reach employment Equity of 50% female representativity at SMS level and exceed the target of 2% representation of people with disabilities at all levels

…DoC PRIORITIES FOR 2008/09


SUMMARY OF DOC APPROVED STRUCTURE

TOTAL POSITIONS IN

THE APPROVED STRUCTURE

FILLED POSITIONS

VACANT POSITIONS

FUNDED VACANT

POSITIONS TO BE FILLED 2008/09

UNFUNDED POSITIONS

428 287 141 50 91


1. Increase uptake and usage of ICTs by deploying ICT equipment in 233 Dinaledi Schools as well as clinics, libraries, heritage sites and government offices in coverage area of the schools

2. As a national identity and social cohesion contribution:Have young people interview senior citizens over the age of 65 to collect historical account of their lives

3. As our NYS contribution: Deploy e-Cadres to support teaching in schools, assist with data collection in health centres, assist with information gathering in libraries and assist the public to access information and services in Post Office

4. As a youth development and job creation initiative: use e-Cooperatives to develop websites for the National &

Provincial Houses of Traditional leaders and Municipal offices upscale the number of e-Cooperatives from the current 46

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PNC PRIORITIES: APEX PRIORITY PROJECT

Making South Africa a Global Leaderin Harnessing ICTs for Socio-economic DevelopmentLeaders on the Development of an inclusive Information Society

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FURTHER PRIORITIES FOR 2008/09 We request to brief the Committee in the near future on

progress regarding three projects: The details of the APEX Priority Project The Meraka e-Skills Institute

is headed by Dr Harold Wesso, DDG of the DoC was announced at the PIAC last year is planned to be operational by end of the year

The ISAD Youth Village will be located in premises that have been identified with

the DPW and will accommodate among others: The Meraka e-Skills Institute NEMISA The 112 emergency call centre


MTEF BASELINE ALLOCATION 2008/09 - 2010/11

PROGRAMME 2007/08 2008/09 % 2009/10 2010/11

Administration 141 367 146 810 9% 155 504 163 380

ICT InternationalAffairs and Trade

34 190 41 249 2% 46 904 49 932

ICT Policy Dev. 86 832 91 992 5% 95 670 180 124

ICT Enterprise Dev. - ops Transfers

10 308 17 706 1% 19 425 15 919

1 557 878 1 303 760 76% 1 253 859 1 219 229

ICT Infrastructure Development

65 762 90 476 5% 100 620 108 732

PresidentialNational Commission

28 146 31 612 2% 34 660 36 623

TOTAL 1 924 483 1 723 605 100% 1 706 642 1 773 939


ANALYSIS OF ALLOCATION BETWEEN 2007/08 AND 2008/09

PROGRAMME 2007/08 2008/09 INCREASE/DECREASE

Administration 141 367 146 810 5 443 The increase is due to the normal inflation rate

ICT Internat. Affairs and Trade

34 190 41 249 7 059 The increase is due to the normal inflation rate

ICT Policy Dev. 86 832 91 992 5 160 The increase is due to the normal inflation rate

ICT Enterprise Dev. -ops-Transfers

10 308 17 706 7 398 The increase is due to the normal inflation rate

1 557 878 1 303 760 (254 118) The decrease is due to the R500 million to Sentech : NBWN which was received during the adjustment estimates and for the 2008/09 financial year R200 m to Sentech: 2010 and R32 million for DTT.

ICT Infrastructure Development

65 762 90 476 24 714 The significant increase is due to the funding to requisite ICT-related infrastructure projects associated with the hosting of the 2010 FIFA world Cup.

Presidential National Commission

28 146 31 612 3 466 The increase is due to the normal inflation rate.

Total 1 924 483 1 723 605 (200 878)


MTEF BASELINE ALLOCATION – ECONOMIC CLASSIFICATION

ECONOMIC CLASSIFICATION

2008/09 R’000

% 2009/10 R’000

2010/11 R’000

Current Payments 363 814 21.1% 394 299 421 417

Transfers and Subsidies - Public Entities - Other

1 303 760 75.6% 1 253 859 1 219 229

47 873 2.8% 49 401 123 675

Payments for Capital Assets

8 158 .5% 9 083 9 618

TOTAL 1 723 605 100 1 706 642 1 773 939


22,30434,581

247,272

25,303

2,500

34,834

371,600

6,000

150,000

25,000

200,000

12,060

217,866

12,060

USAASA

USF

ICASA

NEMISA

NEPAD eAfrica Commission

SABC: Channel Africa

SAPO

African Advanced Institute for ICT

SENTECH

Programme Production

SENTECH: 2010FIFA WORLDCUPCommunity Radio Stations

SABC: Public Broadcaster

Community Radio Stations

BASELINE ALLOCATION 2008/09TRANSFERS


THANK YOU

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presentation to portfolio committee on communications 11 march 2008 cape town

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