ROAD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT CORPORATION BRIEF TO PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORT 17 MAY 2005

Introduction and Background mDecision by Shareholders Committee (SC) to operationalize the RTMC: November 2004 mDecision by SC to create & transfer functions to RTMC in an incremental approach : February 2005 mMinister mandated to facilitate the operationalization of RTMC: February 2005

Mission of RTMC Mission To provide for cooperative and coordinated strategic planning, regulation, facilitation and law enforcement in respect of road traffic matters by all spheres of government.

Vision of RTMC Improved law compliance and enhanced road safety in South Africa

Strategic Objectives To establish the Road Traffic Management Corporation as a partnership between national, provincial and local spheres of government; To enhance quality of road traffic service provision and to ensure safety, security, order, discipline and mobility on the roads; To phase out, where appropriate public funding and phase in private sector investment in road traffic on a competitive basis;

Strategic Objectives (cont) To introduce commercial management principles to inform and guide road traffic governance and decision-making in the interest of enhanced service provision; To optimize the utilization of public funds; To regulate, strengthen and monitor intergovernmental contact and co-operation in road traffic matters

Strategic Objectives (cont) To improve the exchange and dissemination of information on road traffic matters; To stimulate research in road traffic matters and effectively utilize the resources of existing institutes and research bodies; To develop human resources in the public and private sectors that are involved in road traffic

The objectives of the implementation of a RTMC mEfficient and optimal use of the tax payer's money mLawfulness on the roads mReduction in fatalities mHigh levels of customer service mAccurate data on accidents, drivers and vehicles mFinancial sustainability mUniform standards and operations throughout SA mStandardised procedures mSufficient control of critical functions mProfessionalism of operations.

zTraining of Traffic Personnel zRoad Traffic Information zAccident Investigations & Recording thereof zMarketing & Education zInfrastructure Safety Audits Functions Created and Transferred

Authorities and other Stake Holders involved mDepartment of Transport mProvincial Departments of Transport mLocal Authorities mSAPS mDepartment of Justice,DPP’s and Magistrates mDepartment of Education mDepartment of Health mRAF

RTMC STRUCTURE (interim)

BUSINESS PLAN & BUDGET zSetting up of the RTMC zCorporate Support Service zChief Financial Officer zInformation Systems zRoad Traffic Marketing & Education zEnforcement Coordination zResearch & Development

Setting up of the RTMC ItemBudget Moving to new OfficesR 100,000 Setting up of OfficesR1,800,000 Acquisition of furniture and other equipment R1,300,000 Setting up IT systemsR3,700,000 Financial Modeling & ManagementR5,000,000 Salaries and operations costsR34,843,000 Total BudgetR46,743,000

Corporate Support Services zFinalization of RTMC Board zDevelop a final Structure for RTMC zProvide legal support services Total Budget: R2,2m

Chief Financial Officer zDevelop financial model for RTMC zProvide internal financial control service zProvide financial administrative service zProvide supply chain management service zControl corporate assets zPrepare annual financial report Total Budget: R1m

Information Systems zManage the NaTIS/eNaTIS contract zManage the Credit Card Format Driving Licence Contract zOperate the Fatal Accident Information Centre zDevelop and operate the Accident Bureau zOperate the Traffic Call Centre Total Budget: R82,800,000

Road Traffic Marketing & Education zManage road traffic marketing programmes and projects zManage school, community and adult road safety education projects Total Budget: R 30,477,000

Enforcement Coordination zSet standards and monitor compliance of traffic training institutions zDevelop and monitor training programmes for traffic officials and instructors zFunds for committed project/s from previous year : Academy & Qualifications zManage implementation and monitor the patrol car project : Current Vehicles zDevelop and finalise a Road Traffic Law Enforcement Code Total Budget: R22.480

Research & Development zUndertake special investigations into major fatal road accidents zManage the road traffic offence survey project zArrange road safety audits on the most hazardous sections of roads zManage the development of a National Traffic and Transport Charge Book zManage the development of Project e-Force

Research & Development (cont) zManage the development of an Information Analysis and Reporting System zManage the development of a Road Reference System and Information GIS Total Budget: R10,500,000

SUMMARY OF BUDGET Setting up cost of RTMCR m Corporate Support ServicesR2.2 m Chief Financial OfficerR1 m Information SystemsR82.8 m Road Traffic Marketing and Education R m Enforcement CoordinationR m Research &DevelopmentR10.5 Total BudgetR149,457 m

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