PRESENTATION TO THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE
DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS
AND POSTAL SERVICES
FIRST QUARTER PERFORMANCE
2015/16 FINANCIAL YEAR
04 August 2015
INTRODUCTION
Presentation on the Department’s Performance for the period 01 April to 30 June 2015
focusing on:
 Significant Achievements
 Quarter 1 performance against each 2015/16 Target as identified in the 2015/16
Annual Performance Plan;
 Status of progress per quarter 1 target (Achieved, Delayed or No/Minimal Progress)
 Reasons for delays or no/minimal progress;
 Cross-cutting Challenges
 Financial performance as at 30 June 2015
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BACKGROUND
The Department conducts quarterly monitoring and evaluation against the quarterly
targets as committed to in the 2015/16 Annual Performance Plan.
Management conducted an assessment of the Quarter 1 Performance where the
following observations were made in terms of challenges than need urgent attention:
 Prolonged supply chain management processes through the introduction of vetting
requirements.
 Prolonged recruitment processes through the introduction of vetting requirements.
 Dependency on external stakeholders including other Government Departments.
 Human Resource constraints in certain Branches.
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SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS (1)
 In an effort to address the high cost to communicate, the Department developed a
draft Policy Direction on data pricing.
 As part of its Postal Policy Programme, the Department:
 Developed a draft benchmark report on the National Address System;
 Developed a concept paper on the National Address System;
 Developed a draft Philatelic Strategy.
 In order to implement SA Connect, a Project Office has been set up to manage
the Digital Development.
 In terms of Cybersecurity:
 Engagements with SOCs, on development of their Cybersecurity strategies,
has commenced;
 A Cybersecurity Awareness Implementation Plan and Media Strategy has
been developed and approved.
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SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS (2)
 With regards to preparations for WRC-15, a draft SA Position and Proposal
have been developed, following benchmarking with SADC Positions.
 As part of its focus on youth and children, the Department:
 Implemented child online protection awareness programmes in 3 Provinces;
 Implemented e-Social Cohesion Programmes in 3 Provinces.
 As part of its SOC Oversight functions, the Department:
 Developed the Terms of Reference to review the mandates and funding
models of both SITA and Sentech;
 Secured the consent of both the Minister of Finance and the Minister of
DPSA with regards to the establishment of iNeSI as a legal entity;
 Facilitated the finalization and Cabinet approval of the SAPO Strategic
Turnaround Plan and monitored its implementation.
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SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS (3)
 As part of its Bilateral engagements, the Department developed e-Government
Exchange Programmes and engaged with China, Russia and India in this
regard.
 In an effort to upgrade the IT infrastructure, the Department revised its IT and
Knowledge Management Strategy.
 In a move towards achieving clean administration, the Department has
developed a revised Internal Control Framework.
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PROGRAMME 1: ADMINISTRATION
FIRST QUARTER PERFORMANCE
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Administration
2015/16 TARGET: IT & KIM Strategic Plan and Enterprise Architecture, aligned to the
strategic objectives of the Department, approved and Phase one implemented
Q1 TARGET: Draft IT & KIM strategy approved
Achieved
 Revised IT&KIM Strategy was developed and approved
Q1 TARGET: Phase 1: Business Architecture developed
Delayed
 Enterprise Architecture (EA) Business Case as well as TOR and Memo for the EA as
developed.
Reasons: Delays in the appointment of a Service provider
2015/16 TARGET: Internal Control Framework developed, approved and implemented
Q1 TARGET: Internal Control Framework approved
Achieved
 Internal Control Framework was developed and approved by the Director-General
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PROGRAMME 2:INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
FIRST QUARTER PERFORMANCE
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International Affairs (1)
2015/16 TARGET: Bilateral exchange programmes, focused on e-Government facilitated
with identified countries
Q1 TARGET: Draft e.gov Exchange Programme finalised and presented for
stakeholder consultation
Achieved
 Draft e-Government Exchange Programme was developed and engaged with China,
Russia and India
2015/16 TARGET: Bilateral Agreement(s) facilitated with neighbouring countries and
harmonization of frequency spectrum coordinated in the region
Q1 TARGET: Propose Bilateral Agreements with neighbouring memberstates developed and facilitated
Achieved
 Proposed Bilateral Agreements developed, with input and comments from DTPS Legal
Unit.
 The draft Bilateral Agreements incorporate SADC MOU guidelines on Cross Border
Coordination.
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International Affairs (2)
2015/16 TARGET: Collaboration with the ITU and UPU to develop models to improve
connectivity and financial services in rural and underserviced areas through the postal
network facilitated
Q1 TARGET: Framework for cooperation agreed upon and developed in
conjunction with SAPO, ITU and UPU
Delayed
 Draft Framework for Cooperation developed.
 ITU and UPU have agreed with DTPS on the way forward with an amendment to the
proposed implementation of the project.
Reason: Extension of scope of the project
Work in progress: Finalisation of agreement between the parties
2015/16 TARGET: Implementation of UPU Quality of Service Fund projects to improve
sub- regional postal services facilitated
Q1 TARGET: Implementation of Postbus project, by SAPO and UPU facilitated
Delayed
 Project terms of reference for the appointment of the consultant was approved by UPU
Quality of Service Fund Trust.
Reason: Challenges at SAPO.
Work in progress: Appointment of the Project Manager and consultation with relevant
government department on the operationalisation of the Postbus in Quarter 2.
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PROGRAMME 3: POLICY, RESEARCH AND CAPACITY
DEVELOPMENT
THIRD QUARTER PERFORMANCE
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Policy, Research and Capacity Development (1)
2015/16 TARGET: Rapid Deployment policy developed and approved
Q1 TARGET:
Rapid Deployment Policy developed
Delayed
 Service Provider appointed to assist DTPS in developing the Rapid Deployment Policy.
 Inception Report and Project Plan developed
Reason: Delays in appointment of the Service Provider delayed the initiation of the project
Work in progress: Stakeholder engagement underway to finalise draft Policy by Quarter 2
2015/16 TARGET: Roaming Policy/Policy Direction developed and approved
Q1 TARGET: Draft Roaming Policy direction developed
Minimal
Progress
Reason: Delays in the appointment progress prevented the timely appointment of Service
Provider
Work in progress: process of appointment of Service provider to draft the Roaming Policy
has been concluded and draft Policy direction to be developed by October
2015/16 TARGET: Policy Direction on data costs developed
Q1 TARGET: Draft policy direction on data pricing developed
Achieved
 Draft policy direction on data pricing has been developed
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Policy, Research and Capacity Development (2)
2015/16 TARGET: Monitoring and evaluation framework developed and implemented to
assess implementation of interventions to reduce the cost to communicate
Q1 TARGET: Concept document for the Framework for Monitoring and
Evaluation of policy implementation developed
Achieved
 The Department developed the Concept document for the Framework for Monitoring and
Evaluation of policy Implementation
2015/16 TARGET: White Paper on National Integrated ICT Policy finalized and gazetted
Q1 TARGET: Final White Paper on National Integrated ICT Policy approved and
gazetted




Delayed
ICT Policy Recommendations Report completed.
Extended PMO Research and Analysis team has been established
Additional areas of research have been identified, scoped and coordinated.
Approval obtained by the Accounting Officer in respect of sourcing external capacity to
develop the SEIAs and the policy writer for the White Paper.
Reason: Further research required on certain areas which the Panel could not make policy
recommendations without detailed research.
Work in progress: Major additional research is being undertaken to inform the policy provisions
that will be incorporated in the White Paper in Quarter 2.
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Policy, Research and Capacity Development (3)
2015/16 TARGET: Dispute Resolution Regulations Amended to include additional
second level domains (Phase1)
Q1TARGET:Alternative Dispute Resolution Regulations finalized

Achieved
Alternative Dispute Resolution Regulations have been developed and finalised.
2015/16 TARGET: ICT B-BBEE Charter Council established and operationalised
Q1 TARGET: ICT B-BBEE Charter Council established and resourced
Delayed
 Recommendation made on nominees to sit on the Council
Reason: Consultation on the criteria and sectorial representation of the Council members.
Work in progress: Finalisation and appointment of Council members.
2015/16 TARGET: ICT B-BBEE Sector Code reviewed and aligned to the Generic Codes
of Good Practice
Q1 TARGET: The ICT B-BBEE Sector Code Series 000 – 300 aligned to the
Generic Code of Good Practice
Delayed
 The aligned B-BBEE Sector Codes 000 - 300 was drafted for the consideration of the BBBEE Council when established.
Reason: The delays in the establishment of the Charter Council is impacting on the alignment
of the ICT B-BBEE code.
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Policy, Research and Capacity Development (4)
2015/16 TARGET: National Address System Policy developed and approved
Q1 TARGET: Benchmark report developed
 Benchmark research was conducted and a draft benchmark report was
developed on the National address System
Achieved
Q1 TARGET: Concept paper on National Address System developed
Achieved
 Concept paper on National Address System was developed and approved by the Social
Protection, Community and Human Development Cluster
2015/16 TARGET: Philatelic Strategy and Annual and Commemorative Stamp Programme
developed and approved
Q1 TARGET: Research conducted and Draft Philatelic Strategy developed
Achieved
 Draft Philatelic Strategy was developed and being internally consulted.
2015/16 TARGET: Policy directive on the regulation of ETOEs and Re- mailing, developed
and approved
Q1 TARGET: International Benchmark report developed
Delayed
 Benchmark research was conducted and a draft benchmark report developed
Work in progress: Benchmark report being in Quarter 2.
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Policy, Research and Capacity Development (5)
2015/16 TARGET: ICT Capacity building programmes developed and implemented
focused on supporting community development, health and education sectors
Q1 TARGET: ICT capacity building needs analysis conducted through
consultation with the relevant stakeholders
Achieved
 Consultation with stakeholders; namely the NHI sites was conducted in April 2015.
 Consultations with NEMISA & ISSA have taken place, to identify their areas of intervention
in conducting skills development programmes for the NHI sites.
2015/16 TARGET: Information Ethics Programme implemented in NHI sites prioritising
schools and health centers
Q1 TARGET: Information Ethics Programme implemented in EC, FS & MPL
Minimal
Progress
 In April 2015, consultative meetings were held with EC, FS, MP Provinces to present the
Digital Opportunities Programme.
Reason: Delays in the finalisation of the MOU
Work in progress: Legal section is reviewing MOU
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Policy, Research and Capacity Development (6)
2015/16 TARGET: ICT and Children mainstreaming promoted through the
implementation of Child Online Protection programmes across all Provinces
Q1 TARGET: Child Online Protection Awareness Projects implemented in 3
provinces namely Eastern Cape, Free State and North West
Achieved
 The Child Online Protection Awareness Workshop:
 Eastern Cape (Nongeke High School), March 2015
 Free State (Steynrus High School) , April 2015.
 Western Cape (Desmond Mpilo Tutu Senior Secondary School), April 2015.
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Policy, Research and Capacity Development (7)
2015/16: TARGET: ICT and Youth mainstreaming promoted through the implementation
of e-Social Cohesion Programme across all Provinces
Q1 TARGET: e-Social Cohesion Programme focusing on youth implemented
in NHI sites in 3 provinces (Eastern Cape, Free State and North West)
Achieved
 Concept on the e-Social Cohesion Program was developed and approved.
 The cities within the NHI Sites were identified and the e-Social Cohesion Programme
focusing on youth in NHI sites was implemented in 3 provinces.
2015/16 TARGET: ICT and Gender mainstreaming promoted through the implementation
of the Mobinet and Techno Girl projects
Q1 TARGET: Mobinet website updated and Mobinet Project reviewed
Achieved
 Mobinet website updated and projects under Phase 2 reviewed with in collaboration with
Women’s Net.
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Policy, Research and Capacity Development (8)
2015/16 TARGET: Digital entrepreneurship programme to enhance ICT adoption and
usage by SMMEs developed
Q1 TARGET: Digital entrepreneurship capacity development Framework
developed focusing on e-commerce and ICT applications, prioritizing NHI
sites
Minimal
Progress
 Consultative sessions were conducted with NHI Sites in April 2015 wherein the Digital
Opportunities framework was presented.
Reason: Digital entrepreneurship capacity development Framework has not as yet been
developed as a structured governance structure needs to be established in the form of a
Broadband Provincial Steering Committee.
2015/16 TARGET: Annual South African ICT Statistical Compendium produced
Q1 TARGET: Data availability to support the ICT Indicators Compendium
assessed and data gap determined

Achieved
Data to support the ICT indicators Compendium was sourced and assessed with relevant
stakeholders where the data gaps were determined a report developed in this regard.
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Policy, Research and Capacity Development (9)
2015/16 TARGET: ICT Research Framework developed focusing on competitiveness and
innovation
Q1 TARGET: Research Experts Reference Group established
Delayed
 ICT Research Group nominees finalised and Terms of Reference developed.
Work in progress: finalisation and operationalisation of ICT Research Group underway.
2015/16 TARGET: National e-Strategy developed and approved
Q1TARGET: Consultation with stakeholders conducted on the Draft
National e-strategy
No
Progress
 None
Reason: Delay in the appointment of the Service Provider as proposals received were above
R500 000 threshold.
Work in progress: Department currently developing a consultation document, to be finalised
August 2015
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PROGRAMME 4: ICT ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AND
SOE OVERSIGHT
FIRST QUARTER PERFORMANCE
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ICT Enterprise Development and SOE
Oversight (1)
2015/16 TARGET: Develop and implement the ICT SMME Support Programme
Q1 TARGET: Draft the ICT SMME Support Programme developed and gazetted
for public comments
Delayed
 Draft support programme developed.
 International benchmarks with comparator countries has been completed.
 Proposal for an international Benchmarking Tour to the selected countries was developed.
Reason: Capacity constraints delayed the finalisation of the baseline report and support
programme.
Work in progress: Finalisation of the ICT SMME Support Programme, including international
study tour to be concluded in Quarter 2.
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ICT Enterprise Development and SOE
Oversight (2)
2015/16 TARGET: Licensing of Postbank facilitated and coordinated
Q1 TARGET: 1st Quarter progress report developed on licensing of Postbank
Achieved
 Monthly corporatization meetings held.
 Corporatisation action plan developed and progress updated.
2015/16 TARGET: Appointment of Postbank Board members facilitated
Q1 TARGET: Secure the concurrence of Minister of Finance
Delayed
 List of approved candidates for fit and proper assessment approved by Minister and
forwarded to the external auditors for the completion of the fit and proper assessments.
Reason: The background checks of the participating candidates took longer than anticipated to
complete as only 94% of the interviews and 78% of the background checks on all participating
candidates have been completed.
Work in progress: submit list of completed assessment to the South African Reserve Bank
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ICT Enterprise Development and SOE
Oversight (3)
2015/16 TARGET: Establishment of the Postbank Holding Company facilitated
Q1 TARGET: Base Document developed on the establishment of the Postbank
Controlling
Minimal
Progress
 Engagements held with the SARB and NT on the Bank Controlling Company structure
Reason: The decision on the Bank Controlling Company is still to be resolved.
Work in progress: Working with NT on options for the BCC. In addition, the department in
studying the exemptions provided in the Banks Act, will make recommendations on statutory
clauses for the establishment of the Postbank Holding Company
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ICT Enterprise Development and SOE
Oversight (4)
2015/16 TARGET: Incorporation of the Postbank Company facilitated
Q1 TARGET: Adoption and lodging of MOI facilitated
Delayed
 Draft MOI was reviewed but not finalized as the actual lodging is depended on obtaining
SARB’s decision on the request for authorization to establish the Bank and the Postbank
Board appointments
Reason: SARB’s decision on the request for authorization to establish the Bank is still awaited
as it is dependant on the conclusion of the fit and proper assessment of the Postbank Board
designates
2015/16 TARGET: Deployment of Post Offices/ Points of Presence (PoPs) infrastructure
monitored
Q1 TARGET: Quarter 1 progress report developed on roll-out of Post
Offices/Points of Presence (PoPs) in line with SAPO roll-out plan
Delayed
 The Department engaged with SAPO requesting the submission of their Quarter 1 Progress
report. (covering the period 01 April to 30 June 2015).
Reason: Awaiting Quarter 1 performance report due 31 July 2015
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ICT Enterprise Development and SOE
Oversight (5)
2015/16 TARGET: Mandates and funding models for state owned companies reviewed (in
line with the ICT Policy Review and SA Connect)
Q1 TARGET: Terms of Reference developed for the review of Sentech’s
mandate and funding model
Achieved
 TOR for the review of Sentech’s mandate and funding model developed
Q1 TARGET: Terms of reference for reviewing SITA mandate finalised and
concurred with key stakeholders

Achieved
Terms of Reference to conduct a review of SITA mandate developed
Q1 TARGET: A SITA review task team established
Delayed
 Task team members proposed
Reason: Delays in the appointment
Work in progress: Task team members have been appointed in July.
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ICT Enterprise Development and SOE
Oversight (6)
Q1 TARGET: A consolidate Report developed on recommendations or
proposal on the repositioning of USAASA
Achieved
 The report on alignment of USAASA projects with SA Connect Specification
finalised.
has been
Q1 TARGET: Relevant stakeholders consulted and consent secured in the
establishment of iNeSI as a legal entity
Achieved
 Minister of Finance Minster of DPSA consulted and consent secured in the establishment of
iNeSI as a legal entity
Q1 TARGET: Establishment of a task team to initiate a process of drafting an
iNeSI Bill
Achieved
 The iNesi task team was established
 The mandate and funding of NEMISA is being reviewed in the Business Case that has been
developed as part of legalising iNeSI.
 Relevant stakeholders and secure consent in the establishment of iNeSI as a legal entity
consulted
 Business Case submitted to the Portfolio Committee by DTPS and NEMISA
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ICT Enterprise Development and SOE
Oversight (7)
Q1 TARGET: Implementation of SAPO’s Strategic Turnaround Plan facilitated
and quarterly report developed
Achieved
 The Strategic Turnaround Plan was completed and finalised.
 Progress report on SAPO’s implementation of short-term turnaround initiatives submitted to
the Minister.
 Strategic Turnaround Plan approved by Cabinet on 10 June 2015.
 Progress report on implementation presented to the FOSAD on 24-27 June 2015 in
preparation for the July Cabinet Lekgotla.
 Engagements with SAPO is ongoing on the implementation plans.
Q1 TARGET: Research on determining the economic value of SAPO commenced
Delayed
 The Department has developed the ToR for the appointment of a service provider.
Reason: Change of approached adopted.
Work in progress: Department pursuing alternative options
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ICT Enterprise Development and SOE
Oversight (8)
2015/16 TARGET: Oversight models for the state owned companies developed and
approved
Q1 TARGET: International and national benchmarking exercise on oversight
models commenced
No
progress
 None
Work in progress: Work has commenced internally
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PROGRAMME 5: ICT INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT
FIRST QUARTER PERFORMANCE
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ICT Infrastructure Support (1)
2015/16 TARGET: Phase 1 of Digital Development plan focused at providing connectivity
to 1296 identified government institutions implemented
Q1 TARGET: Project Management Office established
Achieved
 A Project Office has been established using available internal resources.
Q1 TARGET: Implementing Agent appointed
Delayed
 Due process is being followed in terms of appointing the implementing agency.
Work in progress: Consultation with relevant stakeholders
Q1 TARGET: Procurement Strategy developed
Delayed
 The Department has developed a draft procurement strategy which will form the basis for
the procurement plan
Reason: prolonged process of engagement
Work in progress: Finalisation of the procurement strategy underway
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ICT Infrastructure Support (2)
Q1 TARGET: Project Management Plan developed
Delayed
 A draft Project Management plan has been developed.
Reason: The finalization of the project plan is dependent on the appointment of the
implementing agency.
2015/16 TARGET: Implementation plan for phase 2 of Digital Development developed
Q1 TARGET: Phase 2 business case developed
Delayed
 Gap analysis was completed and a draft business case document has been developed.
Reason: Need to finalise costing based on different technologies.
Work in progress: business cased completed and submitted to NT in July 2015
2015/16 TARGET: Roadmap for the establishment of a wholesale open access network
developed
Q1 TARGET: Transactional Advisor appointed for the establishment of a
wholesale open access network and SOC Rationalisation
Delayed
 SOCs have been requested to evaluate their assets value to inform the rationalisation
process
Reason: A change in approach had to be adopted in terms of appointing TA
Work in progress: Awaiting report due in August
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ICT Infrastructure Support (3)
2015/16 TARGET: Policy direction on spectrum for broadband developed
Q1 TARGET: Draft policy direction on spectrum for broadband developed and
approved
Delayed
 The Draft policy direction on spectrum for broadband has been developed.
Reason: Change of approach, department to develop a the Spectrum Policy
Q1 TARGET: Draft policy direction on spectrum for broadband gazetted for No Progress
public comment
 The Draft policy direction on spectrum for broadband has been developed.
Reason: Dependent on finalisation of Spectrum Policy.
2015/16 TARGET: Virtual Cybersecurity Hub established and operationalised in support
of a secure cyberspace in the interest of citizens, private and public sectors
Q1 TARGET:Virtual Cybersecurity Hub commissioned and launched
Delayed
 Virtual Cybersecurity Hub ICT Infrastructure has been reconfigured and relevant
stakeholders consulted in support of Piloting. Pilot operations have been commissioned.
Reason: Delays in finalising accommodation tender for the Virtual Cybersecurity Hub.
Work in progress: Service provider appointed and refurbishment of building underway.
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ICT Infrastructure Support (4)
Q1 TARGET: Development of SOC’s Cybersecurity strategies on securing
government communications facilitated
Achieved

Framework of Engagement with SOC's has been developed and initial engagement with
stakeholders commenced.
 SITA has developed their Draft Cybersecurity Strategy.
2015/16 TARGET: Cybersecurity Awareness implementation plan approved and
implementation commenced
Q1 TARGET: Cybersecurity Awareness implementation plan approved
Achieved
 A Cybersecurity Awareness Implementation Plan and Media Strategy has been developed
and approved.
2015/16 TARGET: Internet strategy developed and submitted to Cabinet for approval
Q1 TARGET: Stakeholder consultation conducted on draft Internet strategy
Delayed
 Draft strategy developed
Reason: Change in the consultation approach.
Work in progress: Engagement with Government to be conducted.
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ICT Infrastructure Support (5)
2015/16 TARGET:SA Positions and proposals for WRC-15 agenda items finalised and
approved in line with participation plan and framework
Q1 TARGET:Preliminary SA Positions and proposals developed, stemming
from the Conference Preparatory Meeting (CPM) Report
Achieved
 Draft SA position and proposal developed.
 SA Position also benchmarked with SADC positions.
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Addressing Crosscutting Challenges
Over and above project specific challenges that have been identified, the
Department has identified several cross-cutting challenges that need to be
addressed:
 In order to address the delays caused by the introduction of vetting
requirements,
the
Department
is
exploring
alternative
vetting
procedures/service providers which can yield quicker turn-around times. This
will positively impact both the supply chain management as well as the
recruitment processes.
 Management is exploring all avenues to improve engagements and
cooperation
with
external
stakeholders
including
other
Government
Departments, with regards to targets that are dependent on such cooperation.
 The Department is currently prioritizing the filling of key vacancies to address
Human Resource constraints in certain Branches.
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Departmental Appropriation
Compensation of employess,
191,788
Goods and services, 487,863
Total, 1,413,328
Transfers -house holds, 728,616
Paymentof capital assets, 5,061
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Departmental Operational Expenditure
Budget
Expenditure to 30 June 2015
Available to year end
1413328
962 778
728616
487863
191788
45207
374319
438652
450550
354296
146581
Compensation of
employees
49211
Goods and services
1443
0
Transfers
-393
Payment of financial
Assets
Budget
Compensation of employees
Goods and services
Transfers
Payment of financial Assets
Paymentof capital assets
Total
5061
393
191 788
487 863
728 616
0
5 061
1 413 328
3618
Paymentof capital assets
Total
Budget % Expenditure Available to % Spent
to 30 June year end
2015
14%
35%
52%
0%
0.36%
100%
45 207
49 211
354 296
393
1 443
450 550
146 581
438 652
374 319
(393)
3 618
962 778
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24%
10%
49%
29%
32%
40
Departmental Operational Expenditure
Excluding Transfers
Budget
Expenditure to 30 June 2015
Available to year end
684,712
588,459
487,863
438,652
191,788
146 581
49,211
45,207
Compensation of employees
Goods and services
96,254
1,443
-
393
(393)
Payment of financial Assets
5,061
3,618
Paymentof capital assets
Total
Budget Expenditure to 30
June 2015
Compensation of employees
Goods and services
Payment of financial Assets
Paymentof capital assets
Total
191 788
487 863
5 061
684 712
Available to year
end
45 207
49 211
393
1 443
96 254
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146 581
438 652
(393)
3 618
588 458
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EXPENDITURE AS AT 30 JUNE 2015
PROGRAMME
BUDGET
R'000
Administration
BUDGET EXPENDITURE AVAILABLE % Spent
%
R'000
TO YEAR
END R'000
173 650
12%
65 177
108 473
38%
43 447
3%
3 980
39 468
9%
Policy Research and
Capacity Dev
105 578
7%
15 355
90 223
15%
ICT Enterprise Dev & SOC
Oversight
447 889
32%
181 527
266 362
41%
Infrastructure Support
642 764
45%
184 511
458 253
29%
1 413 328
100%
450 550
962 779
32%
ICT International Affairs
TOTAL
A global
leader
in the Africa
development
and use
of Information
and Communication
for socio-economic
development
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South
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Leader
in Harnessing
ICTs forTechnologies
Socio-economic
Development
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1st QUARTER BUDGET vs EXPENDITURE
500,000
450,000
455,606
450,549
400,000
350,000
300,000
250,000
200,000
150,000
100,000
50,000
5,057
Budget to June 2015
Expenditure to 30 June 2015
Variance
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BUDGET vs EXPENDITURE PER PROGRAMME
BUDGET R'000
EXPENDITURE
JUNE 2015
R'000
1,413,328
642,764
450 550
447,889
173 650
65,177
43,447
Administration
3 980
ICT International
Affairs
105,578
15,355
181,527
Policy Researchand ICT Enterprise Dev &
Capacity Dev
SOC Oversight
184,511
Infrastructure
Suppport
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Total
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TRANSFERS AND SUBSIDIES
Appropriation
Actual
Transfers
Available
%
to year Spent
end
Universal Service and Access
Agency of South Africa
262 429
115 080
147 349
44%
Universal Service and Access Fund
233 540
174 504
59 036
75%
SA POST OFFICE
64 852
24 820
40 032
38%
NEMISA
36 601
11 790
24 811
32%
Sentech
109 000
28 000
81 000
26%
22 194
-
22 194
0%
728 616
354 194
374 432
49%
Foreign Government / International
Organisation
TOTAL
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TRANSFERS AND SUBSIDIES
Transfer Payments
Appropriation
Actual Transfer
728,616
354 194
262,429
115,080
233,540
174,504
64,852
24,820
Universal Service Universal Service
and Access Agency and Access Fund
of South Africa
SA POST OFFICE
36,601
11 790
NEMISA
109,000
28,000
Sentech
22,194
-
Foreign
Government /
International
Organisation
Making South Africa a Global Leader in Harnessing ICTs for Socio-economic Development
TOTAL
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THANK YOU
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