iSimangaliso: “Creating Africa’s greatest conservation-based tourism product driven by community empowerment” Portfolio and Select Committees iSimangaliso Corporate Strategy Presentation 24 March 2015
South Africa in the Region and the World (NDP)
NDP Objectives:Economy and Employment Social Protection Education, Training and Innovation Healthcare Inclusive Rural Economy DEA Objective:EPIP programmes Infrastructure development programmes iSimangaliso Objective:To optimise empowerment in all activities of the Park in a way that will improve livelihoods of historically-disadvantaged individuals and communities living adjacent to the Park through job creation and procurement OutcomeIndicator Baseline FY Target FY 13/1415/1616/1717/1818/1919/20 Improved access to work and income generating opportunities Temporary jobs (direct & indirect) New permanent jobs (direct & indirect) from park related activities Increase # of BEE smme’s BEE procurement ( % of qualifying expenditure) 71
NDPObjective: Economy and Employment Reduce unemployment Young labour market entrants Increased GDP Broaden ownership of assets Objective: Social Protection Provide income support through labour market initiatives such as public works programmes, training and skills development Objective: Inclusive Rural Economy Tourism investments DEAEnvironmental programmes iSimangaliso FY2016Job creation Internship programme Investment in tourism (GDP contribution of iSimangaliso: 6% of KZN and 0.6% of SA’s tourism GDP) Enterprise programme # SMMEs and grants awarded: Revenue-sharing with land claimants Baseline /R3.6m R861k Target /R2.9m R890k
NDPObjective: Improving Education, Training and Innovation: Produce artisans Percentage learners with 80% success at school exit exams Provide learning opportunities Increase enrolments at universities DEAEnvironmental programmes iSimangaliso FY2016 Higher Access to Education Programme Baseline: 10 Target: 30 Introduced early recruitment to improve outcome at school level and increase enrolment success School environmental education programmes Schools awards programme Baseline: 40 Target: 40 Schools visits programme Baseline: 2700 children Target: 2700 children Training programmes Baseline: 1143 people Target: 1530 people
NDPObjective: Health care Prevent and reduce disease burdens through deterring and treating HIV/AIDS, new epidemics and alcohol abuse DEAEnvironmental programmes Climate change and air quality iSimangalisoEcosystems goods and services Refer NDP objective “environmental sustainability and resilience” Conservation of the environment ensures the delivery of ecosystems goods and services which are important for potable water, clean air, etc. HIV/AIDS programme (linked to enterprise development) Baseline: 0 Target: 208 (existing 178 smmes in enterprise programmes & 30 new)
NDP ObjectivesEnvironmental Sustainability and Resilience South Africa in the Region and in the World DEA ObjectiveBiodiversity and conservation Climate change and air quality iSimangaliso Objective To ensure that the World Heritage values are conserved OutcomeIndicator Baseline FY Target FY 13/1415/1616/1717/1818/1919/20 Improved conservation of World Heritage Values based on the ecosystems approach Target for detection of poaching incidents 2 wks Target for detection of illegal developments 48 hrs Target for response to EIA’s & reported developments 100%
NDPObjective: Environmental Sustainability and Resilience: Land and oceans under protection Energy-efficiency Zero emission building standards Climate change Investment in rural livelihoods Regulatory framework for land to ensure conservation and restoration of protected areas Objective: South Africa in the Region and in the World Regional integration strategy identifying and promoting practical opportunities for cooperation based on complementary and national endowments DEABiodiversity conservation iSimangaliso FY2016Environmental audits Land rehabilitation (local contractors) St Lucia hydrology – dredge spoil removal Green building stds in concessions Complete development impacts study with Mozambique for World Heritage Listing Baseline ha 4 wetlands 0 100% Complete study Target FY ha 4 wetlands m 3 100% Complete study
NDP Objectives: Building a capable and developmental state Fighting corruption DEAAdministration iSimangaliso Objectives To ensure that iSimangaliso’s operations are properly funded and cost-effectively managed while maintaining an appropriate system of internal control and reporting of accounting, management and statutory information To optimise the Park’s revenue generation in a commercially- and environmentally- sustainable manner, that fosters job-creation and empowerment of historically- disadvantaged communities OutcomeIndicator Baseline FY Target FY 13/1415/1616/1717/1818/1919/20 Effective financial management Unqualified audit opinion Improved financial sustainability Increase RevenueR11.9mR12.1mR12.4mR12.6mR12.9mR13.1m Increase in visitor numbers
NDPObjective: Building a capable and developmental state Public service immersed in the development agenda Experienced, competent staff Relations between national, provincial and local government Objective: Fighting corruption DEAGovernance iSimangaliso Objective To ensure that iSimangaliso’s operations are properly funded and cost-effectively managed while maintaining an appropriate system of internal control and reporting of accounting, management and statutory information To optimise the Park’s revenue generation in a commercially- and environmentally-sustainable manner, that fosters job-creation and empowerment of historically-disadvantaged communities iSimangaliso FY2016Park revenue: Park visitors Staff retention Audit track record Baseline R11.9m % Unqualified Target R12.1m % Unqualified Actions already implemented (ie included in Financial and HR Policies): Development agenda included in all staff KPIs Cooling off period in tenders for public servants Strong oversight over procurement and rigid application of procurement rules Accountability framework linking liability to position in the organisation Board includes national, provincial and local representation
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