DST Progress: Implementation of Strategic Plan – 2011/12 financial year Presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Science and Technology 31 August 2011 Dr Phil Mjwara Director- General

22 Table of Contents DST vision, mission and goals Corporate Services and Governance DST Programmes

3 Table of Contents Cont. Implementation of Strategic Plan : -Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) -International Cooperation and Resources (ICR) -Human Capital and Knowledge Systems (HC&KS) -Socio-Economic Partnerships (SEP) Expenditure per programme (July 2011)

4 Vision and Mission Vision –To create a prosperous society that derives enduring and equitable benefits from science and technology. Mission –To develop, coordinate and manage a National System of Innovation (NSI) that will bring about maximum human capital, sustainable economic growth and improved quality of life for all. 4

55 DST Goals To develop the innovation capacity of the NSI. To enhance South Africa’s knowledge- generation capacity. To develop appropriate science, technology and innovation human capital to meet the needs of society

6 DST Goals Cont. To build world-class science, technology and innovation infrastructure. To position South Africa as a strategic international RDI partner and destination.

77 DST Programmes Socio- Economic Partnership Corporate Services & Gov Research Development & Innovation International Cooperation & Resources Human Capital & Knowledge Systems White Paper on S&T, National Research & Development Strategy, Ten-Year Innovation Plan

88 Corporate Services and Governance Responsible for overall management of DST. Provide centralised support services to ensure that funded organisations comply with good governance practices and alignment to strategic focus of NSI.

9 Implementation of Strategic Plan – RDI (1) RDI facilitates knowledge generation and exploitation through research and development in key priority areas such as space science, bio-economy and energy.

10 Implementation of Strategic Plan – RDI (2) Indicators2011/12 Strategic Plan Target Actual progress to dateReason for variance Status Number of undergraduates and postgraduates students funded in space, bioscience, and energy related research supported through SANHARP, 82 undergraduates, 3 Honours, 20 Masters, 4 PhD Awaiting report from HySA Partly achieved MeerKAT antennae and infrastructure layout and construction jobs created Roads, electrical reticulation and MeerKAT construction site camp contracts awarded by 31 March 2012 MeerKAT design specifications under review MeerKAT design specifications not yet finalised Partly achieved

11 Implementation of Strategic – RD (3) Indicators2011/12 Strategic Plan Target Actual progress to date Reason for variance Status Number of new research chairs and CoCs supported in space, bioscience and energy related research 5The research chairs was advertised by the NRF and awaiting applications Awaiting applications Partly achieved SANSA fully operational SANSA foundational operating phase finalised by 31 March 2012 Strategic, Annual performance plans and Shareholder compact have been signed by the Minister and funds were transferred Partly achieved

12 Implementation of Strategic Plan – RDI (4) Indicators2011/12 Strategic Plan Target Actual progress to dateReason for varianceStatus National Intellectual Property Management Office (NIPMO) fully operational NIPMO interim operational phase completed by 31 March 2012 Business case of NIPMO is still under review Awaiting EXCO approval for HR and liaison with DPSA Partly achieved Number of new Offices of Technology Transfer (OTTs) established/recapita lised 4 OTTs established/recap italised by 31 March 2012 Meeting held on 31 May 2011 with the EXCO of University of Limpopo (UL) Awaiting a joint proposal submission from the two institutions Partly achieved Number of candidates trained in intellectual property rights (IP) and technology transfer specialised skills 4038 people were trainedPartly achieved

13 To develop, promote and manage international relationships, opportunities and science and technology agreements that strengthen the NSI. Implementation of Strategic Plan – ICR (1)

14 Implementation of Strategic Plan – ICR (2) Indicators2011/12 Strategic Plan Target Actual progress to dateReason for variance Status Amount of foreign STI funds R285 m foreign STI funds leveraged by 31 March 2012 R41,265 m foreign STI funds leveraged Funds expected by National Treasury and DST Partly achieved Amount of South African and foreign funds spent on science and technology-based socio-economic development in Africa R45 m South African and foreign funds spent on science and technology- based socio- economic development in Africa by 31 March 2012 R12 m South African and foreign funds spent R4,5 m PAERIP project approved by Brussels awaiting transfer of funds from National Treasury to DST. R7,5 m BIOFISA final tranche payment under negotiations. Partly achieved

15 Implementation of Strategic Plan – ICR (3) Indicators2011/12 Strategic Plan Target Actual progress to dateReason for variance Status Number of foreign participants in global knowledge and STI networks foreign participants in global knowledge and STI networks by 31 March foreign participants16 foreign participants on track on BIOFISA projects. Partly achieved

16 To provide leadership in the creation of an innovative and competitive society with highly skilled human capital, cutting- edge knowledge and research infrastructure Implementation of Strategic Plan – HC&KS (1)

17 Implementation of Strategic Plan – HC&KS (2) Indicators2011/12 Strategic Plan Target Actual progress to dateReason for varianceStatus Number of postgraduate research students supported Honours, Master’s and PhD students supported by 31 March Honours/B. Tech, Master’s and PhD students supported Some bursary awards are still pending Partly achieved Number of teaching and training platforms established 1 nanoscience teaching platform established by 31 December 2011 Application for accreditation of the programme was submitted to DHET and CHE, respectively in April Partly achieved Total number of researchers supported researchers supported by 31 March researchers supportedSome research grants are still pending Partly achieved

18 Implementation of Strategic Plan – HC&KS (3) Indicators2011/12 Strategic Plan Target Actual progress to dateReason for variance Status Number of research and innovation outputs (prototypes and publications produced by NICs) 1 prototype and 10 publications resulting from research and innovation by 31 March 2012 Annual performance plans for 2011/12 with targets for prototypes and publications aligned with annual targets have been approved Partly achieved A legislation for the protection and preservation of Indigenous Knowledge (IK) Approved Cabinet Memo by Minister by 31 March 2012 First draft completed by internal committee and submitted to Legal Services for further legal opinion Minister presentation scheduled for 10 and 30 June did not transpire Partly achieved Number of provinces with functional NRS in place A pilot National IKS Management System (NIKMAS) and IKSDC function in two provinces (KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo) by 31 March 2012 Concept of IKS nodes approved by the DST. Inception meeting held 22June at UKZN on the establishment of the IKSDC Establishment of IKS Provincial nodes could not take place before approval of the concept by the DST EXCO. Partly achieved

19 To enhance growth and development priorities of government through targeted science and technology interventions and development of strategic partnerships with other government departments, industry, research institutions and communities. Implementation of Strategic Plan – SEP (1)

20 Implementation of Strategic Plan – SEP (2) Indicators2011/12 Strategic Plan Target Actual progress to dateReason for variance Status Number of new job opportunities created 400 additional job opportunities created by 31 March from CSIR ECD, 187 from ARC and 22 from Stellenbosch University Partly achieved Number of Master’s and PhD students funded or co-funded in designated niche areas annually 200 students funded for research degrees by 31 March 2012 ACCESS is in the process of identifying students registered ACCESS is finalising its research and education programmes Partly achieved Number of high- level research graduates funded or co-funded (Master’s and PhD students) supported in niche areas annually 136 (cumulative) Master’s and PhD students supported in designated niche areas by 31 March Master’s and PhD students currently supported Partly achieved

21 Implementation of Strategic Plan – SEP (3) Indicators2011/12 Strategic Plan Target Actual progress to dateReason for variance Status Number of small and medium- enterprises receiving technology support through the Technology Stations Programme 1753 small and medium- enterprises receiving technology support through the Technology Stations Programme by 31 March small and medium- enterprises receiving technology support through Technology Stations Programme Partly achieved

22 Expenditure per programme (July 2011) Programme/ R'thousands Planned expenditure as at end of July 2011 Actual expenditure as at end of July 2011 Deviation from planned expenditure Amount Planned expenditur e as % of total budgetAmount Actual expenditur e as % of total budgetAmount Deviatio n as % of planned spendin g Administration 58,82431% 57,06330% 1,7613% Research Development and Innovation 338,50140% 231,49527% 107,00632% International Cooperation & Resources 60,95044% 36,95527% 23,99539% Human Capital & Knowledge Systems 1,110,21157% 1,003,49651% 106,71510% Socio-Economic Partnerships 540,86243% 489,96439% 50,8989% Total 2,109,34848% 1,818,97341% 290,375 14%

23 Expenditure trends – Summary

24 Conclusion MTSF, NRDS and TYIP inform our work. Performance satisfactory but can still be improved. Human capital development, knowledge generation and exploitation, infrastructure and Africa collaboration will remain key focus areas. Robust Monitoring and Evaluation System is being put in place.

25 Conclusion Dankie Enkosi Ha khensa Re a leboga Ro livhuwa Siyabonga Siyathokoza Thank you