Department: Communications The Department of Communications Parliament 27 August 2004 The Department of Communications Presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Communications Parliament 27 August 2004

Department: CommunicationsContext The Mandate of the DoC is informed by the relevant legislation such as, amongst others, the Telecommunications Act No. 103 of 1996, related government policies and National directives. The core functions of the DoC are; To develop ICT policies and legislation that stimulate and enhance the sustainable economic development of the South African 1 st and 2 nd economy and positively impact on the social well being of all our people To evaluate the economic social and political implementation impact, outcomes and processes of the said policies To exercise oversight on SOE’s To fulfill South Africa’s continental and international responsibilities in the ICT field

Department: CommunicationsContext In cascading the mandate from National Government the Department of Communications has developed key performance areas (KPAs) aligned to the national imperatives. Pursuant to the formulation of the KPAs, an organisational structure has been developed to meet delivery objectives.

Department: Communications The new Vision of the DoC A global leader in harnessing Information Communication Technologies for socio economic development

Department: Communications The new Mission of the DoC To enhance the well being of the peoples of South Africa, the African Continent and the world, through the creation of a sustainable and enabling Information Communication Technology environment. We shall through leveraging our world class knowledge, skills and experience, deliver on our social contract to the people, in a professional manner, reflective of our national value system informed by the Batho Pele ethos.

Department: Communications Key Performance Areas N0KPAsPURPOSEFUNCTIONRESPONSIBLE 1Policy Development To develop ICT policies that will: 1. create optimal conditions for investment and roll out of infrastructure and services. 2.Contribute to nation building and social cohesion so as to achieve sustainable economic development Broadcasting Policy Development Telecomms Policy Development Postal Policy Development Director General: Policy Unit

Department: Communications Key Performance Areas N0KPAsPURPOSEFUNCTIONRESPONSIBLE 2Research & Innovative Applications 1.Enhance service delivery through ICT mediums and applications. 2.Provide input towards policy formulation and ensure good governance of frequency spectrum 3.Cooperation and coordination with other government departments on developing policies and programs around space and satellite issues Technology Research Applications & Access Frequency Spectrum Space & Satellite Affairs Director General: Research and Innovative Applications Unit

Department: Communications Key Performance Areas NoKPAsPURPOSEFUNCTIONRESPONSIBLE 3.Chief Strategy Management 1.To give strategic direction to DoC activities. 2.Responsible for: international relations, stakeholder Management, inter-governmental relations, special projects, and empowerment with the aim of advancing and enhancing the delivery mandate of the Department. 3.The Unit will also be responsible for Organisational performance excellence,through coordination of the strategic and business planning process to ensure alignment, linkages and integration to the whole of Government. Strategic Direction Organisational Excellence Empowerment International Relations Stakeholder management Director General: Chief Strategy Management Unit

Department: Communications Key Performance Areas NKPAsPURPOSEFUNCTIONRESPONSIBLE 4Chief Operating Officer 1.To give strategic operational support enabling the organisation to deliver on its mandate 2.To provide professional services and administrative services across the organisation to enable it to function smoothly, efficiently and professionally in service delivery Media, Communications & Marketing Information Technology Human resource Secretariat Knowledge management Security Legal Chief Operating Officer; Chief Operating Officer Unit 5FinanceTo provide support services to stakeholders in pursuance of service delivery by the Department. Formulation of appropriate policies and procedures to ensure implementation and continuous monitoring for statutory compliance Leverage the contribution of State owned enterprises towards achievement of the mandate of Government Accounting and Budgeting Supply Chain Management Shareholder management Chief Financial Officer: Finance Unit

Department: Communications Key Performance Areas NoKPAsPURPOSEFUNCTIONRESPONSIBLE 6Internal Audit & Risk Management To provide guidance and advise on compliance with regulations, such as Treasury Regulations, in order to minimise risk and improve operations. Helps the organisation to achieve its objectives by bringing a systematic approach to evaluate and improve effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes Risk profile Forensic Audit IT Audit Performance Audit Assets & Information Security Compliance & Corporate Governance Director General: Internal Audit & Risk Management Unit

Department: Communications Restructuring Process DoC Strategy developed Business Plans finalised Organisational Structure developed Organisational competency profiles compiled Population of structure/appointments

Department: Communications Staff Compliment NCATEGORYSTATISTICS 1Permanent Staff200 2Contracted Staff75 3Interns36 4Vacancies72 5CURRENT STAFF COMPLIMENT (Excl. Interns) 347

Department: Communications AGEAGE GENDERRACETOTALTOTAL MFBMBM B FW MWFA MA FC MCFCF TOTAL Age, Gender & Race Profile

Department: Communications Conclusion Restructuring in process Market Study completed Convergence Bill Consideration of issues in the broadcasting environment –Regional Broadcasting (regional issues and South African languages) –Public broadcasting –Digitisation in broadcasting ICT Charter Focus on application to improve universal internet access