THE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN Presentation to the Portfolio Committee by Dr. Phil Mjwara 13 March 2013

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. Vision To create a prosperous society that derives enduring and equitable benefits from science and technology. Vision and Mission 2

Five Strategic-Oriented Goals  To develop appropriate science, technology and innovation human capital to meet the needs of society.  To enhance South Africa’s knowledge-generation capacity. Goals (1) 3

Five Strategic-Oriented Goals  To develop the innovation capacity of the NSI.  To build world-class STI infrastructure.  To position South Africa as a strategic international RDI partner and destination. Goals (2) 4

Strategic Overview (1) S&T White Paper R&D Strategy Strategic Management Model 10 Year Innovation Plan Policy Implementation Developing the NSI New Public S&T missions  Biotechnology  ICT  Advanced Mnfg  Astronomy New Public S&T missions  Biotechnology  ICT  Advanced Mnfg  Astronomy Creation of DST Creation of DST S&T Missions S&T Missions Knowledge-based economy  Grand challenges  Human capital development Knowledge-based economy  Grand challenges  Human capital development OECD Review of SA NSI OECD Review of SA NSI  TIA  SANSA  IPR  TIA  SANSA  IPR 5

1996 White Paper on Science &Technology  Introduced the concept of a National System of Innovation (NSI).  Shifting focus from science to science, technology and innovation.  Meeting the national imperatives, enhance quality of life and economic growth and competitiveness. Strategic Overview (2) 6

1996 White Paper on Science and Technology  Importance of leadership, coordination and cooperation in making NSI effective.  Government’s role was expected to see to it that different components of NSI are in place, interact, and that there is an agreed set of goals and objectives. Strategic Overview (3) 7

2002 National Research and Development Strategy (NRDS)  NRDS rests on 3 pillars:  Innovation.  Human capital development.  Governance and coordination. Strategic Overview (4) 8

2002 National Research and Development Strategy (NRDS  A target of 1% GERD.  Technology missions.  Science missions. Strategic Overview (5) 9

Strategic Overview (6) RESOURCE-BASED ECONOMY KNOWLEDGE-BASED ECONOMY 10

Innovation Information Infrastructure Education Economic and Institutional Regime Interconnected Interdependent Four Pillars of Knowledge- Based Economy 11

Ten-Year Innovation Plan ( ) Enablers Bio- Economy Human & Social Dynamics Global Change Energy Space Science Technology Development and Innovation Human Capital: Centres of Excellence, South African Research Chairs Initiative, Professional Development Programme, etc. Human Capital: Centres of Excellence, South African Research Chairs Initiative, Professional Development Programme, etc. Cross- cutting enablers Grand Challenges Grand Challenges International Cooperation: Regional and Continental Partnerships International Cooperation: Regional and Continental Partnerships Knowledge Infrastructure: Science Councils, State-Owned Enterprises, Global Projects Knowledge Infrastructure: Science Councils, State-Owned Enterprises, Global Projects Investment plan based on strategic priorities 12

Recent Achievements  Increased human capital development (HCD) support from in 2009/10 to postgraduate in 2011/12.  Increased research support from in 2009/10 to researchers in 2011/12. Strategic Overview (7) 13

Recent Achievements  Increased publications by NRF funded researchers from in 2009/10 to in 2011/12.  More than 20 new research chairs awarded. Strategic Overview (8) 14

Recent Achievements  About SMMEs supported through the Technology Stations Programme in 2011/12 compared to in 2009/10.  About 632 livelihood job opportunities created, sustained or improved compared to 396 in 2009/10. Strategic Overview (9) 15

Recent Achievements  Multipurpose Fluorination Pilot Plant was established in June  The development of local manufacturing capability of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) for ARVs through the Ketlaphela project. Strategic Overview (11) 16

17 Fluorochemical Expansion Initiative (FEI)

 To increase beneficiation from 5% to 25% of fluorspar.  Potential direct jobs.  Envisaged R1 billion increase in value of exports.  Supported about 103 students.  133 publications and conference papers and 7 patents. FEI Benefits 18

Rationale for Ketlaphela Project 19

Economic Benefits 20

GERD (SA, 1991 – 2009) 21

SELECTED TARGETS (1) ObjectiveIndicatorAnnual Target Support ongoing research and development and demonstration of technology- based solutions with the intention of promoting the commercialisation and use thereof. Number of MeerKAT antennae designed and installed. 4 MeerKAT antennae designed and installed by 31 March

SELECTED TARGETS (2) ObjectiveIndicatorAnnual Target To support ongoing research and development and demonstration of technology based solutions with the intention of promoting the commercialisation and use thereof. Number of technology solutions that are either commercialised or used by the community in the areas of space science, energy or bioscience. 15 technology solutions by 31 March

SELECTED TARGETS (3) ObjectiveIndicatorAnnual Target To provide system based leadership, including regulatory and compliance functions, and support that seek to optimize the commercialisation and use of technology based solutions. Number of guidelines and practice note to the IPR PFRD Act approved by the Minister and gazetted. 3 Guidelines and 1 Dispute Practice Note to the IPR- PFRD Act approved by the Minister and gazetted by 31 March

SELECTED TARGETS (4) 25 ObjectiveIndicatorAnnual Target To secure South African and foreign funds for knowledge production, technology transfer, enhanced innovation, and STI human capital development in Africa. Amount (expressed in Rand millions) of foreign STI funds secured for knowledge production, technology transfer, enhanced innovation, and STI HCD. R300m by 31 March

SELECTED TARGETS (5) 26 ObjectiveIndicatorAnnual target To increase the number of South African postgraduate students participating in international knowledge production, technology transfer and STI human capital development to support the NSI. Number of South African postgraduate students participating in international knowledge production, technology transfer and STI HCD. 855 postgraduate students by 31 March

SELECTED TARGETS (6) 27 ObjectiveIndicatorAnnual Target To contribute to the development of representative, high-level human capital able to pursue locally relevant and globally competitive research and innovation activities. Total number of postgraduate students awarded bursaries postgraduate students awarded bursaries by 31 March 2014.

SELECTED TARGETS (7) 28 ObjectiveIndicatorAnnual Target To support and promote research that develops basic sciences. Number of Institute for Scientific Information (ISI)-accredited research articles published by NRF-funded researchers ISI- accredited research articles by 31 March 2014.

SELECTED TARGETS (8) 29 ObjectiveIndicatorAnnual Target To promote public engagement on science, technology and innovation. Total number of participants in science awareness and engagement programmes as reflected in the NRF project reports and those of other service providers people participated in science awareness and engagement programmes by 31 March

SELECTED TARGETS (9) 30 ObjectiveIndicatorAnnual Target To strategically develop priority science areas in which South Africa enjoys a competitive advantage, by promoting internationally- competitive research and training activities and outputs. Number of Indigenous knowledge -based technological innovations (such as cosmeceuticals, nutraceuticals, functional foods, indigenous teas and coffees) developed and registered as intellectual property. 3 Indigenous knowledge- based technological innovations developed and registered as intellectual property by 31 March

SELECTED TARGETS (10) ObjectiveIndicatorAnnual Target To identify, grow and sustain a niche of high- potential STI capabilities for sustainable development and for the greening of society and the economy. Number of knowledge and innovation products. 2 knowledge and innovation products by 31 March

SELECTED TARGETS (11) ObjectiveIndicatorAnnual Target To inform and influence how science and technology can be used to transform rural and socio-economic development, government planning and service delivery, and the building of sustainable human settlements. Number of livelihoods created sustained or improved. 400 livelihood opportunities created, sustained or improved by 31 March

SELECTED TARGETS (12) 33 Strategic objectiveIndicatorAnnual Target To identify, grow and sustain niche high-potential R&D capabilities that improve the competitiveness of existing and emerging economic sectors and that facilitate the development of new targeted industries with growth potential in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, chemicals, mining, advanced metals and ICTs. Number of small and medium enterprises provided with technology support SMMEs receiving technology support by 31 March

SELECTED TARGETS (13) 34 Strategic objectiveIndicatorAnnual Target To identify, grow and sustain niche high-potential R&D capabilities that improve the competitiveness of existing and emerging economic sectors and facilitate the development of new targeted industries with growth potential in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, chemicals, mining, advanced metals and ICTs. Number of Master's and PhD students fully funded or co- funded in designated niche areas (advanced manufacturing, aerospace, chemicals, mining, advanced metals and ICTs). 245 Master's and PhD students fully funded or co-funded in designated niche areas by 31 March

SELECTED TARGETS (14) 35 Strategic objectiveIndicatorAnnual Target To identify, grow and sustain niche high-potential R&D capabilities that improve the competitiveness of existing and emerging economic sectors and facilitate the development of new targeted industries with growth potential in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, chemicals, mining, advanced metals and ICTs. Number of companies on a register receiving technology assistance packages (TAPs). 72 companies on a register receiving TAPs by 31 March 2014.

SELECTED TARGETS (15) ObjectiveIndicatorAnnual Target To facilitate the development of a competent, productive and representative workforce within the Department. vacancy rate reduced to a set rate. Vacancy rate reduced to 7% by 31 March

SELECTED TARGETS (16) ObjectiveIndicatorAnnual Target To proactively partner with the Department in optimising organisational performance and improving levels of compliance with relevant policies, frameworks and legislative requirements. Number of enterprise architecture development lifecycle steps developed and implemented. 2 enterprise architecture development lifecycle steps developed and implemented by 31 March

DST Medium Term Budget (1) R’ thousand 2013/142014/ /16 Programmes Administration Research Development and Innovation International Cooperation and Resources Human Capital and Knowledge Systems Socio Economic Partnerships Total Compensation of employees Goods and services Transfers and subsidies Payments for capital assets Payments for financial assets --- Total

DST Medium Term Budget (2) 39

DST Public Entities budget (1) 40 DST Public Entity Annual DST Allocation (R’000) Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) R Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) R Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) R20 744

DST Public Entities Budget (2) DST public entity Annual DST allocation (R’000) National Research Foundation (NRF) R Technology Innovation Agency (TIA)R

DST Public Entities Budget (3) 42 DST public entity Annual DST allocation (R’000) Africa Institute of South Africa (AISA) R South Africa National Space Agency (SANSA) R

DST Public Entities Budget (4) 43

Director General, COO and DDGs Director General Chief Operating Officer DDG: Corporate Services and Governance DDG: Research, Development and Innovation DDG: International Cooperation and Resources DDG: Human Capital And Knowledge Systems DDG: Socio- Economic Partnerships DST Organogram 44 Programme 1 Programme 4Programme 3Programme 2Programme 5

Implementing Agencies  Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).  National Research Foundation (NRF).  Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC).  Africa institute of South Africa (AISA). DST Public Entities (1) 45

Implementing Agencies  Technology Innovation Agency (TIA).  Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf).  South African National Space Agency (SANSA).  National Advisory Council on Innovation (NACI). DST Public Entities (2) 46

Conclusion (1)  Medium term outputs driven by MTSF, NRDS and TYIP.  Performance satisfactory.  Steady growth in resources but more is required.  Establishment of innovation instruments. 47

Conclusion (2)  Continued focus on HCD, R&D and infrastructure.  Public entities aligned to implement government priorities.  Robust Monitoring and Evaluation System is being put in place. 48

Dankie Enkosi Ha khensa Re a leboga Ro livhuwa Siyabonga Siyathokoza Thank You 49