Competition Tribunal Strategic Plan Presentation to the Portfolio Committee 31 August 2010

Enabling Act Enabling legislation - Competition Act 89 of 1998 Established by above statute on 1st September 1999 2

The Competition Tribunal Strategic Plan covers 2010/2011 to 2014/2015 3

Mission Statement We strive for: Fairness, objectivity and independence Timeous decisions of a high calibre Effective communication with public of our work Courteous, efficient, informed interaction with our customers 4

Aligning the Tribunal’s objectives with those of the EDD Tribunal’s Strategic Objectives The EDD’s Performance Outcomes

Outputs We are re- active not pro-active Thus limited ability to set measurable targets which would compromise our independence 6

Because we are adjudicators not prosecutors WHY? Because we are adjudicators not prosecutors 7

Who sets our agenda 1) Competition Commission 2) Firms, Consumers and Trade Unions 8

We do however set targets with respect to Turnaround times We do however set targets with respect to turnaround times 9

Turnaround times - mergers Hearings set down within 10 business days of referral Orders issued within 10 business days of hearing Written reasons for decision provided within 20 business days of order being issued 10

Turnaround times – prohibited practices Prehearings requested of or by parties within 20 business days of close of pleadings Orders and reasons issued within 100 business days of hearing 11

Strategic Focus 2010/2011 – 2014/2015 Respond to amendments of the Act if proclaimed Preparation of practice guidelines Identify partner organizations to facilitate legal representation for parties unable to afford representation in tribunal proceedings or who require advice as to whether to bring proceedings Case Document Management and Performance Information Software (CDM) Upgrade and improve the Tribunal’s website Provide internships 12

The Competition Tribunal 3 Year Budget Grant Anticipated filing fees and interest income Expected shortfall Anticipated balance after shortfall covered Expected opening balance 20.52m 2010/2011 27.41m 13.63m 5.76m 8.02m 12.50m 2011/2012 27.65m 15.18m 6.11m 6.37m 6.13m 2012/2013 28.02m 15.60m 6.47m 5.95m 0.18m Total 83.08m 44.41m 18.34m 20.34m 13

Annual Budget Expenditure % R’m Capital 16.34 4.48 Administration 7.29 2.00 Personnel 51.37 14.08 Training 5.73 1.57 Recruitment 0.40 0.11 Professional Services 16.13 4.42 Appeal Court 2.74 0.75 Total 100 27.41 14

Key issues facing the Tribunal Expediting case hearings Quality of decisions Integrating of CDM Staff development 15

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