INKOMATI CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT AGENCY The 2011/12 to 2013/14 Strategic Plan for the Inkomati Catchment Management Agency Presentation to Portfolio Committee 08 June 2010 Chairperson: Patience Nyakane-Maluka Acting CEO: Brian Jackson The Year Inkomati Strategic Plan

The Year Inkomati Strategic Plan INKOMATI CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT AGENCY Contents Key Aspects of the Inkomati Water Management Area New Delegations CMS and its Strategic Action Programmes Government and DWA Strategic Priorities linking to CMS Main Outputs in Strategic Plan Staff Requirements Revised Budget Major Projects Challenges

The Inkomati Catchment Management Strategy INKOMATI CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT AGENCY The Inkomati Water Management Area

The Inkomati Catchment Management Strategy INKOMATI CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT AGENCY

The Inkomati Catchment Management Strategy INKOMATI CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT AGENCY

The Inkomati Catchment Management Strategy INKOMATI CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT AGENCY

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INKOMATI CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT AGENCY Water Availability is highly variable and unpredictable, both in space and time The Catchment is generally ‘Stressed’, or over allocated Important ecologically (Kruger National Park, Sabie Sand Game Reserve) Has International Obligations (Mozambique and Swaziland) Strategic importance (water for power generation) Numerous Large Land Claims Diverse Water Users Priority for Implementation of numerous sections in the NWA Key Aspects of the Inkomati WMA The Year Inkomati Strategic Plan

The Year Inkomati Strategic Plan INKOMATI CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT AGENCY Delegations Initial Functions and Delegations Section 80 of the NWA: (a)to investigate and advise interested persons on the protection, use, development, conservation, management and control of the water resources in its water management area; (b)to develop a catchment management strategy; (c)to co ‑ ordinate the related activities of water users and of the water management institutions within its water management area; (d)to promote the co ‑ ordination of its implementation with the implementation of any applicable development plan established in terms of the Water Services Act, 1997 (Act No. 108 of 1997); and (e)to promote community participation in the protection, use, development, conservation, management and control of the water resources in its water management area. Other Sections of the NWA: Section 19:Prevention and Remedying the Effects of Pollution Section 20:Control of Emergency Incidents regarding Pollution Section 25:Authorisation by WMI to temporarily use water for irrigation for a different purpose or on another property in same vicinity for same or similar purpose Section 124:Appointment of an authorised person by WMI to perform functions in terms of section 125(1) to (3)

The Year Inkomati Strategic Plan INKOMATI CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT AGENCY New Delegations Further Delegations from the minister were received on 17 December The delegations include schedule 3, sections 34(2) & 35(1), of the National Water Act as well as other sections pertaining to the establishment of Water User Associations These new delegations – along with our initial functions have resulted in a much revised and expanded Strategic Plan for the ICMA for this Strategic Period. The key focus of the ICMA for the next 3 year strategic period will thus be to commence the implementation of our newly delegated functions whilst insuring that we continue to perform our initial functions. A key initiative to ensure effective implementation of our delegations will be the employment of new staff and the transfer of existing staff from the Regional office of DWA. The Strategic Plan summarises the staff requirements, the functions they will be linked to and the budget implications of these new staff as well as an organogramme indicating the staffing requirements. The DWA posts will be transferred along with a budget and this budget from the Regional Office for the staff is also indicated in this revised Strategic Plan The tables in chapter 9.3 of the attached Strategic Plan form the core of this Strategic Plan and indicate the outputs of the ICMA for the review period. The delegated functions in the Act they fulfil as well as the staff that the ICMA intends to utilise to implement the outputs have been indicated in the table for each output. The tables also indicate the DWA Strategic Priorities, the Big 5 ICMA Strategic Objectives and the Strategic Action Programmes from our CMS that the outputs deal with. These will all be summarised in this presentation.

3 rd Floor Caltex Building, 32 Bell Street P/Bag X11214, Nelspruit, 1200; Tel: ; Fax: INKOMATI CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT AGENCY The Inkomati Catchment Management Strategy A First Generations Catchment Management Strategy for the Inkomati Water Management Area 3 rd Floor Caltex Building, 32 Bell Street P/Bag X11214, Nelspruit, 1200; Tel: ; Fax: The Inkomati Catchment Strategy was drafted in 2010 and has been presented to DWA. The process of developing the CMS was founded on an adaptive approach to decision making. 6 Strategic Action Programmes were developed in the CMS with the stakeholders to adaptively meet local stakeholder needs, whilst simultaneously supporting/implementing key DWA national priorities. The Strategic Action Programmes were then linked to the 6 Sub Strategies in the CMS as shown in the table over the page, taken directly from the CMS itself. These 6 Strategic Action Programmes were subsequently incorporated into the Strategic Plan. Catchment Management Strategy

The Inkomati Catchment Management Strategy INKOMATI CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT AGENCY OBJECTIVES Practical IWRM to achieve equitable, sustainable, and efficient uses of Inkomati water resources which meet evolving stakeholder needs and legal obligations A sustainable water resource Collaborative and coordinated IWRM for wise socio-economic development Secure financial arrangements for IWRM WRM Sub Strategies Integration Sub Strategies Facilitation Sub Strategies Resource Protection (RDM) Regulating Water Use (SDC) Cooperative Governance & Institutions Stakeholder Engagement Information & Monitoring Finance Achieving equity Managing flow Managing water quality Generating and managing knowledge Achieving compliance and enforcement Generating revenue Chapters of the CMS Strategic Action Programmes from Stakeholders

INKOMATI CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT AGENCY Links to Government Outcomes and DWA Priorities The Year Inkomati Strategic Plan NumberDWA PriorityICMA Input 1 Contribute to Economic Growth, Rural Development, Food Security and Land Reform (Outcome 6; 7 and 9) Yes. Through provision of strategic support and creating an enabling environment. All actions shown under DWA priority 2. 2 To promote Sustainable and Equitable Water Resources Management (Outcome 10). Yes. Most ICMA Strategic Actions fall within this priority. 3 Strengthening the regulation of the water sector (Outcome 6 and 10). Yes (CMS Strategic Action Programme: Achieving Compliance & Enforcement) 4 Support Local Government to deliver services (Outcome 9). Yes. Through involvement in their planning as part of our initial functions (Eg. WSDP’s) 5 Contribute to Improved International Relations (Outcome 11) Yes 6Build capacity to deliver Quality ServicesYes

INKOMATI CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT AGENCY Structured Objectives and Strategic Actions showing the links to the Sub Strategies of the CMS The Year Inkomati Strategic Plan The table below is the first page of the ICMA Strategic Plan tables and and serves as an example of how the CMS Strategic Action Programmes and ICMA objectives link to government outcomes and DWA priorities. The main outputs, projects and budget in the Stragegic plan are summarised in the pages following:

INKOMATI CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT AGENCY The Year Inkomati Strategic Plan Major Outputs OutputDescription Validation and Verification of water use Current Critical next step in WAR Programme. Need network & Server. Need manager: SP&Ops and Ass. Man Plan coord. 2 Projects will commence. Water Allocation Plan Next Critical step in WAR programme after Verification. Develop Scenarios and set up Reference Group in Established Water Users Associations Priority is to remove condition that WUA may not employ staff. Will commence establishment where possible. Coordinated by ICMA/IIF forum. Systems for integrated planning and operations of river systems Continue with CROCOC. Expand into Kaap and White River Systems. Partake in Sabie OR’s and implement when complete. RISKOMAN project. Appoint Man SP& ops. Stakeholder centered implementation of the Reserve Linked to River Systems Operations. Commence in Croc through CROCOC and in Sabie when OR’s completed. Support River Health Programme bio-monitoring. Authorised and Metered Water Use Commence with water Quality authorisation recommendations initially. Install water meters on Middle komati. DWA Transfer staff. Appoint ICMA WQM Manager. Technical assistance contract. Discharge and water resource quality effectively monitored Monitor existing 126 DWA Sites. Develop working procedures and review monitoring sites. Appoint ICMA RP&W Manager and Ass. Manager. Dwa Staff Water resource pollution remedied Respond to 100% of pollution incidents Effective stakeholder (sectors) participation Involve all 18 sectors. Partake in WRC project to review Current Stakeholder Interactions and forums. Operationalise Learning Reflection and Review System Install priority real time river flow loggers to support river operations and control centre software. Support River Health Programme bio-monitoring. Appoint Ass. Manager GIS & Data management. Co-operative governance Comment on WSDP’s, IDP’s. PGDS etc. Support mbombela bulk strategy and DWA All Towns Strategy. Appoint Ass. Manager Plan. Coord. Compliance monitoring effectively implement Conduct 65 Inspections. Review procedures and process with WRC Shard Rivers 2 project. Get law student internship with ICMA operational Provision of informed advice to DWA on international agreements Attend and advise PRIMA Projects. Attend KJOF. Campaign for membership of TPTC. Reviewed Annual Tariff and billing of Users ICMA Plan to derive Tariffs from

INKOMATI CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT AGENCY The Year Inkomati Strategic Plan Blue Text = DWA Regional office Staff to be transferred Red Text = ICMA posts prioritised for appointment in

INKOMATI CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT AGENCY Budget The Year Inkomati Strategic Plan Budget Split per Division Revenue (ICMA):R 34,988,818 Revenue (DWA RO)R 4,458,926 Sub Total Revenue:R 39,447,745 Estimated ICMA funds from :R Expenditure:R 46,107,533 Summary Per Division: Department Salaries Wages Goods & ServicesTotal Governance949,1711,558,972 2,492,1712,661,1392,807,503 Office of the CEO2,137,169509,150 2,606,1692,807,7432,962,170 Corporate & Finance5,366,3142,880,150 8,179,9148,749,4989,230,725 Institutions & Participation4,548,716940,557 5,215,7165,824,1176,144,443 Water Use2,873,0462,560,000 5,433,0465,764,4617,731,507 Water Resource Planning & Programs3,197,8034,075,000 7,272,8037,725,8048,162,602 General expenses-4,074,958 3,809,0004,323,5304,561,326 SUB TOTAL19,072,21816,598,787 34,988,81837,856,29241,600,276 Note: and Budget based on CPIX figures of 6.1% and 5.5%

INKOMATI CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT AGENCY Budget The Year Inkomati Strategic Plan Summary Per Function 2011/ / /14 Budget (R) ICMA COSTS Salary Wages and Allowances19,072,21820,235,62221,348,581 Goods and Services:14,416,60015,296,01317,787,299 General Expenses12,317,60013,068,97415,437,772 Repair and Maintenance307,000325,727343,642 Contribution to Capital Outlay1,792,0001,901,3122,005,885 Board Related Costs1,500,0001,591,5001,679,033 SUB TOTAL34,988,81837,123,13540,814,913 DWA RO FUNDS TO BE TRANSFERED Salary Wages and Allowances3,184,9473,359,8903,544,684 Goods and Services:1,273,9791,351,6921,426,035 SUB TOTAL4,458,9264,711,5824,970,719 GRAND TOTAL39,447,74541,834,71745,785,632 Budget Split per Function Note: and Budget based on CPIX figures of 6.1% and 5.5%

INKOMATI CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT AGENCY The Year Inkomati Strategic Plan Budget comparison to GOODS AND SERVICES GENERAL EXPENCES ADVERTISING AND MARKETING 968, ,300 ATTENDANCE FEES (CONFERENCE, SEMINAR, TRAINING, WORKSHOP) 765, ,000 CELLPHONE CONTRACTS 451, ,600 CELLPHONE CHARGES 343,552 86,000 INSURANCE 444, ,000 FUEL 132,000 50,000 VEHICLE HIRE 446, ,150 TRAVEL & SUBSISTANCE 787, ,972 PRINTING & STATIONERY 254, ,550 RENTAL PREMISES This has increased as our current lease will expire in 2011 and indications are that rental will jump significantly 1,025,200 2,659,720 INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL 255, ,500 CONFERENCE FACILITIES 900, ,000 COMPUTER EXPENSES 2,858,200 1,604,000 This item includes budget to install a network and server room at the new premises A Budget vs Expenditure review was conducted in to reduce our budget in Some of the main budget reductions over are:

INKOMATI CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT AGENCY The Year Inkomati Strategic Plan Project Rollover Completion of CMS 200,000 Cadastral Update 2,000,000 Verification of ELU 1,950,000 3,050,000 Long Term DSS Maintenance 249,888 Short Term DSS Maintenance 709,900 River Flow Data Loggers 1,500,000 River Health Programme Support 500,000 Water Meters in Middle Komati 1,000,000 Technical Assistance Contract 1,000,000 Sabie River Bio-monitoring/RHP 300,000 Acid Mine Drainage Survey 800,000 I&P Consulting Fees (Review existing Stakeholder Engagement) 100,000 C&F Consulting Fees 300,000 Chemical Analysis Budgeted for by DWA Major Projects under General Expenses

INKOMATI CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT AGENCY The Year Inkomati Strategic Plan Challenges Appointment of CEO: The ICMA urgently needs to appoint a new CEO. This process is being hampered by delays in the approval of our new governing board and the letter from DWA requesting the current board not to appoint. Approval to gazette CMS for public comment: The draft CMS has been finalised and presented to DWA for approval by the minister to gazette for public comment. DWA agreed to recommend the CMS to the minister for approval following a meeting held on the 25 th of March This approval is still awaited Funding: It is important that the agreed budget with DWA is timeously transferred to the ICMA to enable us to commence our Business Plan. This has not happened in the past. Tariffs: DWA still determines tariffs with little involvelment from the Inkomati CMA. This must change. A meeting with DWA has been held and a way forward has been drafted Staff Transfer: The transfer of staff from the RO for functions delegated to us is not receiving the priority attention from the Regional Office that it needs to.