Presentation to the Portfolio committee on Finance Statistics South Africa Annual report 2005/06

Aims of presentation To highlight progress made in strategic priorities To report on the performance of Stats SA against stated targets To highlight challenges and future plans

Contents Strategic overview Organisational performance Programme performance Financial performance The future

Strategic overview

Vision and Mission Vision To be the preferred supplier of quality statistics Mission Provide a relevant and accurate body of statistics to inform users on the dynamics in the economy and society through the application of internationally acclaimed practices Vision - “Preferred” : responds to lack of credibility and increasing competition; Has the ambition of being the first point of reference Quality statistics is what we strive for, is the basis of being preferred Mission: What we do - Provide a relevant and accurate body of statistics Why we do it - to inform users on the dynamics in the economy and society How we do it - through the application of internationally acclaimed practices

International acclaimed methods Stats SA’s strategy Preferred supplier of quality statistics Vision Information to meet user needs Advocacy and partnerships Quality of Products & services Good governance Building Human capacity Themes Improve accuracy, timeliness & coherence Develop the NSS Compliance Strategic Objectives Mgt risks Improving data governance Plan & execute in budget Needs of users Data governance Corporate image Integrate registers across government Optimise technology Mgt info Employer of choice Admin processes & systems Align to Govt priorities International acclaimed methods Equity in the work place Promote integration amongst producers of statistics Increase accessibility and usage Leadership & mgt Corporate culture and environment Coverage of frames Align to international frameworks Learning organisation BEE Quality mgt

Organisational performance

Progress on strategic priorities Strategic priority Key strategic achievements Quality of products and services 95% of all economic series meet international standards on timeliness according to SDDS Conceptualised and tested moving towards a dwelling unit frame Good governance Unqualified audit Reduction in the number of emphases of matter Improved control environment Building capacity Internship programme going forward

Progress on strategic priorities Strategic priority Key strategic achievements Information to meet user needs Rolled out new collection methodology for CPI Rolled out new collection methodology for IES Initiated LFSR Increased accessibility and usage of statistical products Advocacy and partnership Conceptualised quality framework and technical platform for delivery of official statistics Partnership with departments accessing administrative records

Monthly visitors to Stats Online

Publications downloaded

Programme performance

Economic Statistics Purpose: To produce economic statistics to meet user requirements Measurable objective: To inform economic decision-making by providing accurate, relevant and timely economic statistical information through the application of internationally acclaimed practices Comprises: Industry and Trade Statistics Employment and Price Statistics Financial Statistics

Economic Statistics Output Target Actual output Statistics on primary, secondary and tertiary sectors of the economy Monthly series (9) Quarterly series (3) Large sample surveys (4) 9 Monthly series produced with an average response rate of over 90% according to release schedule 2 Quarterly series produced with an average response rate of 77% 4 Periodic statistical releases with an average response rate of 77% Statistics on the workforce in formal, non-agricultural businesses Quarterly series Quarterly statistical releases published with a response rate of 82% according to the release schedule

Economic Statistics Output Target Actual output Statistics on price changes CPI/CPIX (Headline and smaller cities and towns) CPI (Rural and total country) 75% roll-out of new CPI methodology PPI Building contracts adjustment indices Pilot IES survey and survey conducted 12 statistical releases meeting targeted response rate Methodology rolled-out in all nine provinces 12 statistical releases based on CPI and PPI data Pilot conducted in March 2005 Data collection for main survey commenced in September 2005

Economic Statistics Output Target Actual output Statistics on the financial results of government and the private sector Quarterly series (3) Annual series (9) Quarterly releases published according to the release schedule meeting targeted response rate 9 statistical releases published according to the release schedule

Population and Social Statistics Purpose: To produce population and social statistics to meet user requirements Measurable objective: To inform policy and planning processes by providing relevant and accurate population and social statistics using ethical and internationally acclaimed practices Comprises: Population Census Health and Vital Statistics Social statistics

Population and Social Statistics Output Target Actual Census 2011 Two research documents 2 detailed reports pertaining to Perceptions and attitudes of census respondents Community Survey Conduct pilot survey in Oct 05 Conduct main survey in Oct 06 Pilot survey conducted in Feb 06 Main survey will be conducted in Feb 07

Population and Social Statistics Output Target Actual Statistics on the living conditions of the population General household survey (annual) Labour force survey (bi-annual) Conduct Survey on Employers and Self Employed 1 statistical release published according to release schedule 2 statistical releases published SESE conducted during Oct 05 Statistics on tourism, migration, births, deaths, marriages and divorces 1 monthly series 3 annual series 9 releases published 3 releases published

Quality and Integration Purpose: To provide expertise on quality and methodology for official statistics, build the national statistics system, compile national accounts and analyse statistical data Measurable objective: To provide integrated social, economic and demographic information according to acclaimed best practice, to improve the quality and usage of national statistics Comprises: National Statistics System Methodology and Standards Integrative Analysis National Accounts

Quality and Integration Output Target Actual Statistical advocacy and partnership within the NSS Five MoU’s signed 7 MoUs drafted, none signed Statistical assessments conducted Nine departments Dept of Education, Health and Home Affairs Indicators for the M&E system 25 social indicators Stats SA, together with PCAS, compiled compendium of indicators with 161 main indicators Statistical master plan, framework document and MDG’s country report Master plan NSS framework Annual MDG report Draft proposal compiled Framework compiled Report available on UN website

Quality and Integration Output Target Actual Methodological compliance on statistical series All surveys in economic statistics 85% series in population and Social statistics Compliance on documentation of methodologies SOP developed for Health and Vital Review and assessment of methodology and standards of statistical series Review CPI and LFS Implemented direct collection methodology for CPI Proposal compiled on re-engineering of LFS Thematic reports on South Africa’s demography, society and the economy 3 demographic reports 2 integrative reports 2 reports released 2 drafts compiled and 1 report released

Quality and Integration Output Target Actual Data about the level of economic activity within a coherent system of concepts and definitions Quarterly GDP estimates Annual GDP estimates Social accounting matrix Tourism satellite account Natural resource accounts Annual supply and use tables GDP released on time Annual GDP published SAM (2002) developed Discussion document on Labour accounts for SA published for comment Discussion document on Status of Tourism published 4 Position papers compiled Supply and use tables for 2002 published

Statistical Support and Informatics Purpose: To promote and provide better access to official statistics by optimising the management of information in the production and use of official statistics Measurable objective: To improve service delivery and increase accessibility through the entire statistical production cycle with best practice information management infrastructure Comprises: Geography System of Registers Statistical Information Services Statistical data management Information and Communication Technology Provincial Offices

Statistical Support and Informatics Output Target Actual Maintenance of geographic database and frame 90% coverage of imagery and spatial data 100% alignment with new municipal, ward and provincial boundaries 90% coverage 100% of country updated Dwelling frame 15% allocation of standardised addresses 16% completed Sample frame for the collection of economic statistics Updated sample frame annually produced in July Sample frame provided in August Statistical data warehouse with standardised metadata 30% roll-out Standards infrastructure Detailed system requirements completed Infrastructure developed IT management and user support Disaster recovery system Disaster recovery site was established off-site

Statistical Support and Informatics Output Target Actual Accessible Stats SA statistical information 2 stakeholder workshops per province conducted 10% increase in website visitor sessions 18 workshops conducted 58% increase in website visitor sessions Fieldwork capacity for Stats SA’s data collection 90 000 questionnaires collected 50% regional offices implemented Approximately 100 000 questionnaires collected 75% regional offices operational

Administration and Management Purpose: To provide strategic leadership, management and corporate support services to all activities to ensure optimal performance of the organisation Comprises: Executive management Office of the Statistician-General - Communications - International relations - Strategic planning, reporting and monitoring Administration Finance and Provisioning Management Human Resource Management Human Capacity Development Facilities management, Security and Logistics Internal Audit

Corporate Services Output Target Actual Financial management and administration Expenditure monitoring and reporting Supply chain management implemented (75%) Risk management strategy implemented Monthly reports SCM framework implemented and practitioner trained Strategy implemented including detail risk plans Human resource management 90% vacancies filled 4000 contract staff recruited HIV/Aids peer-group training 83% of vacancies filled More than 4000 recruited 30 people trained

Corporate Services Output Target Actual Facilities management, security and logistics Accommodation needs reviewed Needs analysis conducted informing future accommodation plans Human capacity development Skills audit and career pathing Statistical training (15 students) Management training Skills audit conducted for 16 occupations 15 trained in basic sampling Additional: 205 staff trained in statistical content More than 100 SMS trained on risk management

Financial information

Financial Information 2004/05 2005/06 Appropriation 500 190 717 424 Expenditure 349 117 619 984 Difference 151 073 97 440 Percentage expenditure 69.80 86.41 Commitments n/a 87 298 98.57 Note: Council advice to delay the Community Survey resulted in the scope and spending patterns

The future

The future Building confidence and trust in official statistics Building credibility (users, producers and suppliers) Strong leadership and management Sound foundation and leadership in the science of statistics An effective communication strategy and campaign Capacity building programme to address skills level in Stats SA and broader society

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