1. PRESENTED BY DG: Mr T.E MOTUMI
PRESENTATION TO PCD&MV
BRIEFING ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MOUs/ SLAs AND CHALLENGES THAT IMPEDE DELIVERY ON SERVICES TO MILITARY VETERANS
PRESENTED BY DG: Mr T.E MOTUMI
10th June 2015
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Presentation outline
Purpose
DMV Mandate
Overview: Benefits Provision Partners
MoUs & SLAs: Benefits Provision Challenges & Interventions
Programme 2: SES
Programme 3: ESM
Pending MoUs
Conclusion
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3. The Rationale of the Presentation
The purpose of this presentation is to familiarise the PCD&MV with:
The Department’s Benefits provisioning partners in line with Section 5 (3) of the Military Veterans Act 18 (2011);
Challenges inherent in service delivery partnerships and to;
Solicit where applicable, the intervention of the PCD&MV for the advancement of access by military veterans to legislated Benefits; and
Some challenges are continuously addressed by the DMV and relevant service delivery partners.
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DMV Mandate
The mandate of the Department of Military Veterans is to:
Implement the provisions of the Military Veterans Act No. 18 of (2011) for the benefit of those who sacrificed personal and family livelihoods for attainment of the democracy enjoyed by all in this country today.
Facilitate protection of the human dignity of military veterans by invoking where applicable, relevant Sections of Act 18 for the benefit of military veterans and their dependants. e.g. Section 5 (3) advocating for intra-Government cooperation, the Military Veterans Appeals Board and so on.
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5. OVERVIEW: COOPERATION AGREEMENTS
Section 5 (3) stipulates that all organs of state ……
Against this background, the new DMV activated in February 2010, established as of the same year, partnerships with sister Departments, Government Agencies and relevant organs of civil society for the provision of socio-economic support services to military veterans;
Cooperation agreements have been formalised through MoUs, SLAs and Contracts; and
While service delivery partners have been generally committed to deliver services to military veterans, there has been difficulties and slow progression towards cooperation in some instances.
The following is progress to date on service delivery partnerships established by the DMV:
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6. DMV MOUs and SLAs Programme 2 (SES)
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7. MOUs/ SLAs with National Departments or Agencies Programme 2: SES (1)
Benefit
National Department/ Agency
MOUs/ SLAs/ Contracts
Agreement
Progress Up to Date
Challenges
Healthcare and Wellness
Dept. of Defence (SAMHS)
MoU
Cooperation in the provision of Healthcare services to Military Veterans.
13,973 MilVets registered in the DMV & SAMHS healthcare systems.
SAMHS forwards invoices periodically to DMV for payment of services rendered
Inadequate capacity in SAMHS to serve soldiers and military veterans.
Hence the MoU with service provider.
Lack of H&W Center for MV.
Zeal Health Innovations
Contract
Cooperation in the provision of healthcare services to Military Veterans
Access by military veterans to healthcare services at a community level.
This is a new partnership and challenges have not surfaced yet.
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8. MOUs/ SLAs with National Departments or Agencies Programme 2: SES (2)
Benefit
National Department/ Agency
MOUs/ SLAs/ Contracts
Agreement
Progress Up to Date
Challenges
Educational Support
National Student Financial Aid Scheme
MoU
Cooperation in administration of bursaries to students in tertiary education institutions.
1144 students are currently in the NSFAS DMV database
Late submission to NSFAS of bursars in the New Year. Improvements have been put in place for 2016 intake.
Dept. of Basic Education
Exemption from payment of fees or reasonable payment when DMV compensates schools for fee exemptions.
1,255 learners are currently accessing education support
Many milvets do not want to complete fee exemption forms
Paramount Group
Bursaries for Engineering students
6 students granted bursaries and 4 Milvets are interns at Paramount.
Small numbers of applicants studying Engineering
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9. MOUs/ SLAs with National Departments or Agencies Programme 2: SES (3)
Benefit
National Department/ Agency
MOUs/ SLAs/ Contracts
Agreement
Progress Up to Date
Challenges
Housing
Department of Human Settlement
MoU
Provision of housing for Military Veterans
Top up R78m has been transferred to Provinces for & 2014 houses.
Minimal sense of urgency in Provinces for construction of houses for military veterans.
Provincial Dept. of Human Settlements
SLAs (9)
Building of Houses for eligible Military Veterans
Constructions of houses in progress.
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10. MOUs/SLAs & Contracts:
Programme 3 (ESM)
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11. MOUs/ SLAs with National Departments or Agencies Programme 3: ESM (1)
Benefit
National Department/ Agency
MOUs/ SLAs/ Contracts
Agreement
Progress Up to Date
Challenges
Reducing unemployment in the Military Veterans Community
Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
MoU
Employment opportunities and enterprise development for military veterans and dependants
63 military veterans and dependants initially employed on the project as anti-poaching officials.
Status of employment has been changed to that of service providers.
A co-operative has been registered and the new status is being entrenched through the assistance of a business mentor.
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12. MoUs/ SLAs with National Departments or Agencies Programme 3: ESM (2)
Benefit
National Department/ Agency
MOUs/SLAs/Contracts
Agreement
Progress Up to Date
Challenges
Reducing unemployment in the Military Veterans Community
PiLog
MoU
Employment opportunities and enterprise development for military veterans and dependants
PiLog & TransNet are committted to employ military 40 and 3 respectively. The interviews process is underway.
None
Department of Rural Development and Land Reforms
64 military veterans and dependants were employed on contract in the Poultry Value Chain project (PVC) in Silverton
Currently programme is employing 29 military veterans and dependants on contract.
Next Project phase is being explored. Late notification of project opportunities.
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13. MoUs/ SLAs with National Departments or Agencies Programme 3: ESM (2)
Benefit
National Department/ Agency
MOUs/SLAs/Contracts
Agreement
Progress Up to Date
Challenges
Reducing unemployment in the Military Veterans Community
Department of Rural Development and Land Reforms
MoU
Employment opportunities and enterprise development for military veterans and dependants
64 military veterans and dependants were employed on contract in the Poultry Value Chain project (PVC) in Silverton
Currently programme is employing 29 military veterans and dependants on contract
Military Veterans employed under the project with Agricultural Research Council experiences Human Resources related problems – Basic conditions of employment. .
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14. MoUs/ SLAs with National Departments or Agencies Programme 3: ESM (3)
Benefits
National Department/ Agency
MOUs/SLAs/Contracts
Agreements
Progress Up to Date
Challenges
Business Development and Support
Small Enterprise Finance Agency (SEFA) SOC Limited
MoU
Provision of capital for start up businesses for military veterans
Planning meeting with SEFA has been scheduled.
No significant progress made
Skills Development
merSETA
RPL assessments, Gap Training and Trade Test and Qualification
Established Working Committee and sourcing learners through SANMVA and DMV database
NONE
Reducing unemployment in the Military Veterans Community
Department of Water Affairs and Sanitation
Provide employment opportunities for military veterans and dependants
110 military veterans employed in permanent posts at Jericho Dam, Standerton
Exploring next phase to ramp up project numbers across the country
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15. Financial Implication
PENDING MoUs - ESM
Entity
Purpose
Financial Implication
Current Status
Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development
Provide opportunities for work opportunities and enterprise development for military veterans and dependants
No estimated cash transfers between parties
Document has been approved by legal services on both sides .
Eastern Cape Premier’s Office
Document has been approved by legal services on both sides . New DG in the Eastern Cape is perusing the MOU before signature
Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
DMV has pronounced a legal opinion. Document has been discussed with Ekurhuleni for legal opinion and approval
Sedibeng District Municipality
DMV has pronounced a legal opinion. DG DMV signed off –Sedibeng Municipal Manager still to sign off.
Mogale City Municipality
Provide opportunities for work opportunities and enterprise development for military veterans and dependants.
Provide houses for military veterans
MOU under discussion by legal teams.
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Conclusion
PCD&MV take cognisance of the following:
Progress made in relation to DMVs` endeavour to involve other stakeholders;
Specifically, intervention sought from the PCD&MV is as follows:
DPW – construction of Health &Wellness Centre
DHS – Acceleration of housing for Military Veterans.
Finally, it is important to also indicate that roll out of Benefits has highlighted the need to revise the organizational structure and amend legislation.
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Thank you
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