Briefing on the performance information 2011/12 annual report

Briefing on the performance information 2011/12 annual report

10 – 11 October 2012

Portfolio Committee: Water and Environmental Affairs

Contents

• Part 1: Introduction• Part 2: Performance information review• Part 3: Human resources

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PART 1: INTRODUCTION

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Business definition

Item Reference in the annual report

Vision Page 11

Mission

Values

Organisational structure Page 12

Legislative and other mandates Pages 12 – 13

Public entities reporting to the Minister Pages 14 – 16

Ministerial international visits Pages 17 - 18

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Goals and Strategic objectives (pages 27 – 28) No Strategic

priorityOutcomes Strategic objectives

1 Economic growth, rural development, food security and Land Reform

6 (Infrastructure)7 (Rural dev)9 (Local gov)

To ensure the availability of water supply for economic and domestic use through the development of infrastructure

To improve access to water for rural development and productive use

To improve access to water for key growth points

2 To promote Sustainable and Equitable Water Resources Management

10 (Environment)

Setting a strategic framework for water management in the country

To ensure balance of water supply and demand through integrated planning

To improve equity in water allocation through regulatory instruments

To enhance supply of water

To ensure the protection of water resources

To improve water use efficiency

To improve the management of the water resources5

Goals and Strategic objectives (pages 27 – 28)

No Strategic priority

Outcomes Strategic objectives

3 Strengthening the regulation of the water sector

6 (Infrastructure)10 (Environment)

To improve the regulation of the water sector

To improve the water use authorisation

To improve the protection of water resources and ensure sustainability

4 Support local government to deliver water services

9 (Local government)

Ensure the provision of local government support

To broaden access to water services (basic services and eradication of backlog)

Contribute to improved International Relations

11 (International)

Contribute to the advancement of the African agenda in the global system of governance

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To contribute to the water agenda in the global system of governance

To leverage international resources for the SA water sector

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Goals and Strategic objectives (pages 27 – 28)

No Strategic priority

Outcomes Strategic objectives

6 Build capacity to deliver Quality Services

12 (Public service)

To achieve a high performance culture

To ensure availability of the right skills

To ensure sustainable provision of services

To achieve equity in gender and disability

To improve corporate governance

To improve financial management

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PART 2: PERFORMANCE REVIEW

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Part 2A: Main Account

Non-financial performance review per programme

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Programme 1: Administration STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE

PERFORMANCE AGAINST INDICATOR REASONS FOR VARIANCE REFERENCE

To achieve a high performance culture

98% of information technology available

Table 9 (page 39 –

40)68% of employees trained in line with the work skills plan

Unplanned training not reported and cancellations

Automated monitoring and evaluation system developed and implemented

Delays: project initiation

95% alignment of the planning process (i.e. strategic and budget plans)

Planning still follows budgeting

99.8% (i.e. 5919 of 5932) of signed performance agreements aligned to business plans

7 Suspensions , 7 incapacity leaves, 3 absconded (2 subsequent terminations)

0% of informed and engaged employees, citizen and stakeholders

GCIS withdrew and no research was conducted

10Achieved

PartiallyAchieved >50%Not Achieved <50%

On hold

No info provided

LEGEND

Programme 1: Administration STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE

PERFORMANCE AGAINST INDICATOR REASONS FOR VARIANCE REFERENCE

Availability of the right skills

24.88% of annual average vacancy rate

Additional posts created Table 10 (Page 41)

50 graduate trainees developed

50 graduate trainees placed into candidate positions

687 learnerships implemented Funding received from LGSETA resulting in more

27 internships implemented Funding for only technical; no technical unfunded

100% of HIV/AIDS Programme implemented

Rollout in all regions in line with Nat. Health imperatives

42% of women employed Equity stats ignored Table 11(page 42)

0.31% of people with disabilities employed

No focus on disability management

2 projects implemented Delays in consultations

11Achieved

PartiallyAchieved >50%Not Achieved <50%

On hold

No info provided

LEGEND

Programme 1: Administration

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE

PERFORMANCE AGAINST INDICATOR REASONS FOR VARIANCE REFERENCE

To improve corporate governance

Approved Risk management Framework in place and implemented

Table 12(page 43)

96% implementation of the annual Internal Audit coverage Plan

3 projects delayed

To improve financial management

98% reliable asset register Unverified asset and losses under investigation

Table 13(page 43)

83 irregular expenditure cases reported

Forensic audit performed from prior years

R 40 510 000 of irregular expenditure reported

R 58 920 000 has been condoned

Qualified audit

12Achieved

PartiallyAchieved >50%Not Achieved <50%

On hold

No info provided

LEGEND

Programme 2: Water Sector Management STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE

PERFORMANCE AGAINST INDICATOR REASONS FOR VARIANCE

REFERENCE

Setting a strategic framework for water management in the country

Status quo on raw water Pricing Strategy developed

Initiation delayed Table 14 (page 44 - 45)

Water for growth and Development (WfGD) framework finalised

Will be completed when NWRS is finalised

Discussion document s for NWA, WSA and WRA produced

Project plan revised

National Water Resources Strategy (NWRS) version 0.5 produced

Major scope extension

Inception report on Climate Change Strategy Developed

-

Draft report on institutional realignment Delays in consultations

Feasibility study on independent economic water regulator

Change of scope

Desalination : Strategy developed -

Re-use: Strategy developed

13Achieved

PartiallyAchieved >50%Not Achieved <50%

On hold

No info provided

LEGEND

Programme 2: Water Sector Management STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE

PERFORMANCE AGAINST INDICATOR REASONS FOR VARIANCE

REFERENCE

To ensure balance of water supply and demand through integrated planning

Bloemfontein and uMzimkhulu catchment reconciliation strategies

Table 15(Page 47)

Feasibility plans of phase 2 of Mokolo Crocodile West advanced

Pending rollout of energy integrated resource plan

To ensure the protection of water resources

Crocodile west surface water ecological reserves determined

Data discrepancies Table 16(Page 48)

Proposed management classes for Olifants-Doorn river systems to be gazetted

Awaiting RQO for Olifants-Doorn

Number of water management areas with RQOs established in significant water resources

Initiation delayed

2009/10 annual report on status of water quality in dams produced

-

To improve water use efficiency

Draft water consumption targets for 3 irrigation schemes

Initiation delayed Table 17(Page 49)

14Achieved

PartiallyAchieved >50%Not Achieved <50%

On hold

No info provided

LEGEND

Programme 2: Water Sector Management STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE

PERFORMANCE AGAINST INDICATOR REASONS FOR VARIANCE

REFERENCE

To improve the management of the water resources

12 systems (dams and schemes) with established operating rules

Table 18 (Page 50)

5 priority catchments monitored

4 monitoring stations constructed Vaal water level high

2 business cases for existing CMAs established

Awaiting finalisation of inst. realignment

12 water boards, 2CMAs, TCTA and WRC complying with corporate governance principles and legislation

Namakwa was disestablished

2 irrigation boards transformed to WUAs Changes mooted development

To broaden access to water services (basic services and eradication of backlog)

First order asset register and programme Awaiting strategy approval

Table 19(Page 51)40 (WSAs) municipalities supported

1224 councillors inducted in water service authorities (WSAs) covering 45 district municipalities

15Achieved

PartiallyAchieved >50%Not Achieved <50%

On hold

No info provided

LEGEND

Programme 4: Regional implementation & SupportSTRATEGIC OBJECTIVE

PERFORMANCE AGAINST INDICATOR REASONS FOR VARIANCE

REFERENCE

To ensure the availability of water supply for domestic use through the development of infrastructure

5 bulk infrastructure schemes completed Commissioning problems at Jagersfontein BWS

Table 20(Page 52)

Contribution to Economic Growth

4505 cumulative jobs created through regional bulk infrastructure

Addiitional projects started

Table 21(Page 53)

Water supply for domestic use through the development of infrastructure

4174 additional resource poor farmers with access to water

Accelerated progress

Table 22(Page 53)

0 irrigation schemes rehabilitated Delays: IA appointment

Rural Development and Food Security

598 776 additional people provided with access to water per year

Delays in DCoG figures

Table 23(Page 54)

8068 additional rain water harvesting tanks distributed for food production (per year)

Additional funding allocation

16Achieved

PartiallyAchieved >50%Not Achieved <50%

On hold

No info provided

LEGEND

Programme 4: Regional implementation & SupportSTRATEGIC OBJECTIVE PERFORMANCE AGAINST

INDICATORREASONS FOR VARIANCE

REFERENCE

To promote Sustainable and Equitable Water Resources Management

4 major rivers rehabilitated 2 rivers are flagship projects

Table 24(Page 54)

To improve the regulation of water quality through CME

8 catchments where Waste Discharge Charge System is implemented

Delays in the service provider appointments

Table 25(Page 55)

To improve water use efficiency

68 municipalities supported in implementing WCWD measures to reduce water losses

Interventions from ACIP and Donor funding

Table 26

(Page 56)

519 048 335 m3 volume of water saved

To improve the regulation of the water sector

14 water resource Institutions regulated as per business plans

Delays in finalising the institutional reform

Table 27

(Page 57)

17Achieved

PartiallyAchieved >50%

Not Achieved <50%

On hold

No info provided

LEGEND

Programme 4: Regional implementation & SupportSTRATEGIC OBJECTIVE

PERFORMANCE AGAINST INDICATOR REASONS FOR VARIANCE

REFERENCE

To ensure the provision of local government support

76 municipalities supported to improve compliance with Water Quality Standards

Table 28(page 58)

109 municipalities supported to improve compliance with wastewater Quality Standard

Support from the RRU and additional donor funding

52 prioritised municipalities (score < than 30%) with improved Blue Drop scores

59 prioritised municipalities (score < than 30%) with improved Green Drop score

152 municipalities supported to align water services development plans (WSDPs) with integrated development plans (IDPs)

This was coordinated from a central point

22 transferred schemes refurbished Differences in LG & Nat Gov. financial years

18Achieved

PartiallyAchieved >50%

Not Achieved <50%

On hold

No info provided

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Programme 5: Water Sector Regulation STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE

PERFORMANCE AGAINST INDICATOR REASONS FOR VARIANCE

REFERENCE

To improve access to water for key growth points

Inception reports for new water management areas in which Compulsory Licensing has been completed

Delays in project initiation

Table 29(Page 59)

To improve the regulation of water quality through compliance, monitoring and enforcement

931 Blue Drop municipal assessments completed

Complexity in audits

Table 30(Page 60)

821 Green Drop municipal assessments completed

831 waste water supply systems assessed to meet effluent standards per year

86 mines monitored for non-compliance by 2014

19Achieved

PartiallyAchieved >50%Not Achieved <50%

On hold

No info provided

LEGEND

Programme 6: International Water CooperationSTRATEGIC OBJECTIVE

PERFORMANCE AGAINST INDICATOR REFERENCE

African agenda and global engagements

Joint decisions: 1 PoA, 1 agreement, 4 joint studies Table 31(Page 61 - 62)

4 South African positions adopted and incorporated into the SADC water initiatives

2 memoranda of understanding/ Agreements signed in Africa

Draft strategic partnership agreement with the Netherlands

2 memoranda of understanding/ Agreements implemented in Africa

1 existing bilateral instruments realigned or expanded per year

20Achieved

PartiallyAchieved >50%Not Achieved <50%

On hold

No info provided

LEGEND

Programme 6: International Water Cooperation

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE

PERFORMANCE AGAINST INDICATOR REASONS FOR VARIANCE

REFERENCE

African agenda and global engagements

4 water profiles leading to the establishment of country strategies

Further analysis and consultation needs to occur for a consolidated strategy

Table 31(Page 62)

3 AMCOW initiatives supported

2 AMCOW meetings convened

21Achieved

PartiallyAchieved >50%Not Achieved <50%

On hold

No info provided

LEGEND

Overall performance on non financial informationProgramme Achieved Partially

achievedNot Achieved

On hold No info provided

Administration28.57%(6 of 21)

33.33%7 of 21

33.33%(7 of 21)

4.76%(1 of 21)

0(0 of 21)

Water sector management

44%(11 of 25)

28%7 of 25

28%(7 of 25)

0(0 of 25)

0(0 of 25)

Regional implementation and support

58.82%(10 of 17)

17.65%3 of 17

23.53%(4 of 17)

0(0 of 17)

0(0 of 17)

Water sector regulation60%

(3 of 5)20%1 of 5

20%(1 of 5)

0(0 of 5)

0(0 of 5)

International water cooperation

88.89%(8 of 9)

11.11%1 of 9

0(0 of 9)

0(0 of 9)

0(0 of 9)

OVERALL49.35%

(38 of 77)24.68%

(19 of 77)24.68%

(19 of 77)1.30%

(1 of 77)0

(0 of 77)

22Achieved

PartiallyAchieved >50%Not Achieved <50%

On hold

No info provided

LEGEND

Summary of main account performance

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Part 2B: Water Trading Entity

Non-financial performance review per programme

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Programme 1: Administration STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE

PERFORMANCE AGAINST INDICATOR REASONS FOR VARIANCE

REFERENCE

To improve financial management

91% complete and accurate asset register

Table 32(Page 64)

9 irregular expenditure cases reported

Non compliance to SCM procedures, inadequate enforcement of SCM prescripts

R 36 301 256 in irregular expenditure reported

92% billable and registered customers billed accurately

45% cash collected against outstanding debt

Disputes in account balances

95% revenue billed against revenue budget

Qualified audit

25Achieved

PartiallyAchieved >50%

Not Achieved <50%

On hold

No info provided

LEGEND

Programme 3: Water Infrastructure Management STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE

PERFORMANCE AGAINST INDICATOR REASONS FOR VARIANCE

REFERENCE

To ensure the availability of water supply for economic and domestic use through the development of infrastructure

1. Percentage of project completed as per project plan (project details below)

Table 33(Page 65-66)

86% vs target of 90% for De Hoop Dam Labour disputes

5% vs target of 6% ORWRDP phase 2B-I Delays in awarding contract

VRESAP

12% vs target of 13% of Mokolo Site handed to contractor

26% for Komati

10% vs target of 61% for Hazelmere Dam Target was not adjusted

1% for Clanwilliam dam

20% vs 26% for Mooi Mngeni Delay in material delivery

0% vs target of 3% for Nwamitwa and Tzaneen dams

Pending decision: record of implementation

No draft agreement submitted for approval by both governments of South Africa and Lesotho on LHWP

Table 33(Page 67)

26Achieved

PartiallyAchieved >50%Not Achieved <50%

On hold

No info provided

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Programme 3: Water Infrastructure Management STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE

PERFORMANCE AGAINST INDICATOR REASONS FOR VARIANCE

REFERENCE

To ensure the availability of water supply for economic and domestic use through the development of infrastructure

2. Percentage of project completed as per project implementation plan (project details below)

Table 33(Page 68)

58% vs target of 79% for Nandoni water treatment works

GRP replacement started

20% vs target of 27% for Nandoni pipeline Contracts not yet awarded

91% vs target of 98% for Inyaka water treatment works

93% for Hluhluwe water scheme

0% for Great Letaba distribution EIA approval

75% vs target 94% for Middle Letaba Scope extension

27Achieved

PartiallyAchieved >50%Not Achieved <50%

On hold

No info provided

LEGEND

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE

PERFORMANCE AGAINST INDICATOR REASONS FOR VARIANCE

REFERENCE

To ensure the availability of water supply for economic and domestic use through the development of infrastructure

Implementation of the infrastructure maintenance programme

Delays in appointing maintenance contract

Table 33(Page 68)

Total dam rehabilitation projects in progress (design or construction phase) to reduce maintenance backlogs (DSRP)

Targets were incorrectly based on expenditure

Table 33(Page 69)

Number of dam rehabilitation projects completed

Delays in procuring PSP servicesShortage of internal technical skills

Number of Conveyance systems developed

Percentage assurance of supply to water user

28Achieved

PartiallyAchieved >50%Not Achieved <50%

On hold

No info provided

LEGEND

Programme 3: Water Infrastructure Management

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE

PERFORMANCE AGAINST INDICATOR REASONS FOR VARIANCE

REFERENCE

To ensure the availability of water supply for domestic and economic use through the development of infrastructure

Number of dams with a safety risk classified

Table 34(Page 70)

Number of dams identified for safety risk

Number of licences issued to HDIs Demand driven and insufficient info in the applications

Table 35(Page 71)

To improve equity in water allocation through regulatory mechanisms

Volume of water allocated to historically disadvantaged individuals (HDIs)

Table 36(Page 71)

Number of water management areas assessed for compulsory licensing

Budget constraints delayed progress

To Improve water use efficiency

Volume of water loss reduction Properties investigated were using high water volumes

Table 37(Page 72)

29Achieved

PartiallyAchieved >50%

Not Achieved <50%

On hold

No info provided

LEGEND

Programme 4: Regional Implementation & Support

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE

PERFORMANCE AGAINST INDICATOR REASONS FOR VARIANCE

REFERENCE

To improve water use authorisation

Number of water users authorised This is dependent on license applications

Table 39(Page 73)

Number of dams identified per catchment

Number of sampling points monitored

Some points were inaccessible

Table 40(Page 74)

Number of waste discharge points monitored

Dependent on the number of received applications Number of waste discharge points

authorised

Number of mines where pollution inspection is conducted

Dependent on reported pollution incidents

30Achieved

PartiallyAchieved >50%Not Achieved <50%

On hold

No info provided

LEGEND

Programme 4: Regional Implementation & Support

Overall performance on non financial information

Programme Achieved Partially achieved

Not Achieved

On hold No info provided

Administration28.57%(2 of 7)

14.29%(1 of 7)

57.14%(4 of 7)

0(0 of 7)

0(0 of 7)

Water sector management

14.29%(1 of 7)

42.86%(3 of 7)

42.86%(3 of 7)

0(0 of 7)

0(0 of 7)

Regional implementation and support

58.33%

(7 of 12)

33.33%

(4 of 12)

8.33%

(1 of 12)

0

(0 of 12)

0

(0 of 12)

OVERALL38.46%

(10 of 26)

30.77%

(8 of 26)

30.77%

(7 of 26)

0

(0 of 26)

0

(0 of 26)

31Achieved

PartiallyAchieved >50%Not Achieved <50%

On hold

No info provided

LEGEND

Summary of water trading entity performance

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PART 3: HUMAN RESOURCESDetails on pages 338 - 343

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Human resources: Status by end of period

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END

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