Presentation by Head: Transport PRESENTATION TO THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE: MONITORING OF JOB CREATION PROJECTS Presentation by Head: Transport Mr. Chris Hlabisa 02 August 2011

Overview Introduction Road Infrastructure Programmes Zibambele Road maintenance programme Vukuzakhe emerging contractor development programme Pothole programme strategy Departmental monitoring processes Expanded Public Works programme(EPWP) Institutional Arrangements Monitoring structures Monitoring Processes Conclusion

STATS 2001 RSA KZN Gini Coefficient 0.69 0.71 Poverty Index 49.8% 54.3% Rural population 44% 55% Unemployment rate 26.4% 27.9% StatsSA RSA KZN % Area (km2) 1,219,207 92,307 7.6 Population 49,991,300 10,645,400 21

1. Introduction The Kwazulu-Natal Department of Transport has been the pioneer in various developmental and labour absorptive programmes that has lead to job creation and poverty eradication.

2.Road Infrastructure Programme The development and management of the road network is now implemented under the Sihambasonke Programme The key focus areas among others being: Development and management of key arterial routes Efficient use of labour absorptive methods Know your network Safe road environment through eradication of potholes etc.

3. Construction Projects are undertaken through the following programmes: African Renaissance Road Upgrading Programme (ARRUP) Operation Kushunquthuli Community Access Roads Police Station Clinics Schools Areas with high potential for agriculture activities Pedestrian Bridges Roads of National Importance (RNI)

4. Maintenance Maintenance activities undertaken on the road network: Conserving the higher order roads Rehabilitation and Reseals Preventative Maintenance Re-gravelling Routine Maintenance Blading, drain cleaning Safety Maintenance Potholes, guardrails Special Maintenance Bridge handrails

5. Zibambele Road maintenance programme It was launched 1998 , modelled around the Kenyan lengthman system It is a labour intensive road maintenance programme It is a poverty alleviation programme targeting women headed household Permanent contracts for routine maintenance are allocated to the poorest of the poor

6. Zibambele Investments   FINANCIAL YEAR 1999/00 2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 2007'08 2008/09 2009/10 2010'11 Total investments to Zibambele Contractors (R Millions) R 10.0 R 8.1 R 42.0 R 54.6 R 66.6 R 87.0 R 122.4 R 143.9 R 187.2 R 204.0 R 225.6 R 231.39 No. of Zibambele contractors (Person years) 1,031 6,031 9,856 14,910 17,104 23,451 27,531 32,076 36,366 39,930 39,997 39,049 Length of roads maintained by contractors 1,186 3,920 6,406 9,692 11,118 15,423 17,895 20,148 23,638 27,863 27,998 24,405 Zibambele training projects (R millions) R 1 R 3 R 3 R 4 R 2 R 4 R 3.5 Monthly salary paid to Zibambele contractors R 250 R 334 R 350 R 370 R 390 R 410 R 450 R 470 R 510 Total investments to date of R1.383 billion and contractors have saved R12 million

7. Vukuzakhe emerging contractor development programme It is an economic empowerment programme targeting the previously disadvantaged groups. It is aimed at addressing anormalities within the construction sector by addressing the economic inequalities of the past Contractors are graded in line with the CIDB grading Contractors receive targeted training and mentorship support

8. Vukuzakhe Investments Number of contracts FINANCIAL YEAR (Millions) 1998/99 1999/00 2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 2007/08 2008/09 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 - Grade 1 126 232 295 488 563 549 521 496 430 535 458 427 452  520 - Grade 2 54 142 106 138 222 210 229 172 149 61 99 115  140 - Grade 3 8 17 101 82 78 131 155 151 125 130  150 - Grade 4 18 40 47 39 60 45 26 3 3  20 - Grade 5 6 1 1  7 - Grade 6 2 5 ALL STAGES 188 391 502 726 891 912 920 895 804 884 705 657 704 842

9. Vukuzakhe Investments Value of contracts FINANCIAL YEAR (Millions) 1998/99 1999/00 2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 2007/08 2008/09 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 - Grade 1 12 21 24 41 44 61 39 97 45 66 52 65 95 - Grade 2 9 15 17 18 49 73 55 79 58 27 33 48 60 - Grade 3 6 54 63 67 42 70 74 98 105 112 231 96 102 155 - Grade 4 40 153 163 250 172 - Grade 5 31 35 29 - Grade 6 32 46 43 All stages 90 104 171 340 286 378 517 387 461 267 308 434 All of these empowerment programmes (Zibambele and Vukuzakhe enjoy more than 75% of the CAPEX budget from our baseline allocation

10. Pothole Programme Strategy The Department has implemented a 2 year Pothole Repair Contract commencing in the 2011/2012 financial year to address the backlog of pothole repairs. A database comprising of 134 contractors ranging from Grade 1 to Grade 2, has been created per the following regions. EMPANGENI LADYSMITH PIETERMARITZBURG DURBAN

11. Pothole Programme Strategy This programme will have the following benefits of : A safe road network for the road user; Reduced road accidents; Reduced and minimized the road maintenance backlog; Improved average road network condition; Reduced pressure on routine maintenance resources due to improved road conditions; Reduced vehicle operating costs for road users; Reduced claims against government.

12. Monitoring process (dept.) A departmental Monitoring and Evaluation (M & E) unit exists All budget allocations are supported by approved business plans Regional staff(field support officers, technicians, and engineers) implement business plans; Monthly progress reports are sent to M & E for monitoring outcomes and reporting progress to management, National Treasury and Cabinet clusters Site inspections are performed by M & E staff to verify reported outputs as well as the outcomes of projects .

EXPANDED PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAMME (EPWP) COORDINATION

13. Institutional arrangements The department of Transport is the overall coordinator of the EPWP in the province of KwaZulu-Natal The following structures were established for proper ratification of input: Provincial Steering Committee convened by the Department of Transport Sector coordinating committees convened by Sector Lead Departments M&E Provincial structure convened by coordinating department

14. Institutional Arrangements Sector Provincial Lead Sector Departments Provincial Sector Departments Infrastructure Department of Transport Department of Public Works Department of Human Settlements Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Department of Health Department of Education Municipalities 10 DM + METRO Social Sector Department of Social Development -Department of Social Development -Department of Health -Department of Education - Department of Community Safety and Liaison -Municipalities 10 DM + METRO Environmental & Cultural Sector Department of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs -Department of Agriculture & Environmental Affairs and Rural Development -Department of Arts, Culture & Tourism -Department of Sports & Recreation - KZN Wildlife

15. Monitoring structures Provincial Steering Committee(PSC) PSC meetings are convened by DOT on a quarterly basis All sector lead departments are represented at the PSC meetings by senior managers with decision-making powers PSC deals with transversal issues relating to policy changes to the EPWP as well as challenges relating to implementation across all sectors

16. Monitoring structure cont.. Monitoring and Evaluation committee: This structure is responsible for monitoring progress on reporting by public bodies, deploying data capturing capacity where required, Responds to reporting challenges and review data from past quarter as well as verifying data before it is captured on WBS. Ensure data integrity before it is submitted to NDPW

17. Monitoring process Regular site visits are conducted by the coordinating department Regular reporting on labour Intensive methods and EPWP is done to the following high level structures Cabinet Premiers Coordinating forum(PCF) Committee of Heads of Departments (COHOD)

18. CONCLUSION These programmes are supporting job creation and poverty eradication while stimulating economic growth in the Province of KwaZulu- Natal These programmes are very key to the transformation of our society for the better. Collaborative efforts by all levels of government as well as civil society are also key to the success and sustainability of these initiatives.

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