1. 1st Quarter Performance Report, Audit Matters and
2016 – 2017
1st Quarter Performance Report, Audit Matters and
Financial Position

2. Presentation Content Vision and Mission
Performance Reporting Framework
2016/17 SANParks Strategy Map
Performance Dashboard
2015/16 Financial Performance
Update on IT Governance Model

3. A Sustainable National Park System Connecting Society
SANParks Vision and Mission
Vision
A Sustainable National Park System Connecting Society
Mission
To develop, expand, manage and promote a system of sustainable national parks that represents biodiversity and heritage assets, through innovation and best practice for the just and equitable benefit of current and future generations

4. Performance Reporting Framework
SANParks Performance Reporting Framework is based on both the National Treasury and DPME Framework, expanded to address requirements of the Board.
Although SANParks operates as an independent SOE, its strategic and operational performance are mainly influenced by is legislative and public obligations; Government MTSF priorities and DEA medium strategic goals, in addition to its Board’s corporate governance directives.

5. SANParks Strategy Map

6. 1st Quarters Performance
2016/17
1st Quarters Performance

7. Birds-eye view on performance ytd

8. Key to dashboard % of target achieved Status Traffic-light ≥90%
75% - 89%
Work in Progress
<75%
Off Target
No target

9. PERFORMANCE DASHBOARD

10. Performance Dashboard
SO 1: Improved Representative Conservation Estate
Performance indicators
Baseline
2015/16 Annual Performance
Annual Target
2016/17
Quarterly Target (Q1)
Q1 achievements
Challenges / Corrective measures
Total Area Added to National Parks
Terrestrial = 3715 ha
Terrestrial =
1 387 ha
Valuation Reports for 5 properties completed
Six valuations completed.
Plan approved by EXCO, ARC & CTSED.
Expedite the Land Acquisition Fund in order to purchase as per priority
Marine =0 km2
Marine =
0 km2
Asses implications of published intent to proclaim Marine Protected Areas
Implications assessed
Continued engagement with Oceans and Coasts
State of Biodiversity Rating
New Indicator
State of Biodiversity (SoB) Baseline determined
Identify and finalise SOB parameters and approach
Consolidation and analysis of previous SOB assessment to set baseline for next assessment .
Staff to be up-skilled to do assessment
METT Score
70%
Initial METT assessment report finalised
The METT-SA 3 assessment has been finalised and submitted to DEA. SANParks achieved an average score of 71%
None

11. Performance Dashboard
SO 1: Improved Representative
Conservation Estate
Performance indicators
Baseline
2015/16 Annual Performance
Annual Target
2016/17
Quarterly Target (Q1)
Q1 performance
Challenges / Corrective measures
State of Area Integrity Assessments (SoAIM)
New Indicator
State of Area Integrity Baseline determined
Establish SOIA Parameters and rating system
 Process & scope (Scoring, weighting & risk) in draft
Finalise and submit to EXCO for approval
% Reduction of fossil fuel generated energy consumption
Energy audit completed and baseline established
Scope of SANParks energy audit determined and approved by EXCO
Scope of energy audit determined for KNP and Parks Divisions.
% Reduction of water consumption
Water consumption audit completed and baseline established
Scope of SANParks water audit determined and approved by EXCO
Scope of water audit determined for KNP and Parks Divisions.

12. Performance Dashboard
SO 2: Effectively managed ecosystem,
species and cultural heritage assets
Performance indicators
Baseline
2015/16 Annual Performance
Annual Target
2016/17
Quarterly Target (Q1) Q1
Challenges / Corrective measures
Total Hectares of Land Rehabilitated / Restored
Initial = ha
Initial = ha
Initial = ha
Initial = ha
Funding was delayed and training occurred in April. Catch-up plans are in place
Follow-up = ha
Follow up = ha
Follow up  = ha
Follow up  = ha
Wetlands = m³ (26 sites)
Wetlands =
6 600 m³
(26 sites)
Wetlands = 330 m³
Wetlands = 0 m³
Total Number of Park Management Plans Reviewed and Submitted per annum 2
Desired state and hierarchical objectives for Karoo and Mokala NPs completed
The desired state and hierarchical objectives for Karoo and Mokala NPs have been completed.
None
% Reduction in recorded fatalities of rhinos and elephants poached as a ratio of recorded number of poaching activities in KNP
New Indicator
2% reduction from baseline (YoY)
0.5% reduction (YoY)
16% reduction (YoY)
[April-June 2016 = 204 poached rhino and elephant versus poaching activities] 1:4.52 ratio
[April-June 2015 = 204 poached rhino and elephant versus poaching activities] 1:2.88 ratio

13. Performance Dashboard
SO 2: Effectively managed ecosystem, species and cultural heritage assets
Performance indicators
Baseline 2015/16 Annual Performance
Annual Target
2016/17
Quarterly Target (Q1)
Q1 Achieved
Challenges / Corrective measures
Number of rhinos poached per annum in 6 Rhino Parks (other than KNP)
Continuation of implementing rhino protection plans
None
% Implementation of SANParks Rhino Management Strategy
New Indicator
100% implementation of planned annual activities
100% implementation of planned quarterly activities
Implement as per plan.
% Increase in SANParks EMI fines (J534) for key spp (+total) and arrests for key spp (+total)
No of J534 fines ( key species) : 0
2% increase from baseline (fines key species)
EMI operations and activities implemented as plan. Number recorded
0 arrests made
Joint operations between EMIs, SAPS and SANDF
63 arrests made
No of arrests ( key species): 326
2% increase from baseline (fines - total)
681 J534s issued
No of J534 fines ( total) : 156
2% increase from baseline (arrests – key species)
No of arrests ( total) : 168
2% increase (arrests - total)

14. SO 2: Effectively managed ecosystem,
species and cultural heritage assets
Performance indicators
Baseline 2015/16 Annual Performance
Annual Target
2016/17
Quarterly Target (Q1)
Q1 Achieved
Challenges / Corrective measures
% Variation against sustainability threshold of identified key species managed
New Indicator
Rhino sustainability Threshold determination
Parameters and methodology for sustainability threshold developed and approved
 Rhino monitoring is now integrated
Mortality and population growth calculated
Rhino poaching figures included in determination of thresholds
Elephant sustainability Threshold determination
Survey methodology evaluated
Parameters informed by collation and analysis of elephant poaching data.
Cycad sustainability Threshold determination
Internal report on cycads developed
Monitoring methods to be finalised
Penquin sustainability Threshold determination
Determining penguin sustainability in progress
Q 2 workshop planned

15. Performance Dashboard
SO 2: Effectively managed ecosystem, species and cultural heritage assets
Performance indicators
Baseline 2015 /16
Annual Performance
Annual Target
2016/17
Quarterly Target (Q1)
Q1 Achieved
Challenges / Corrective measures
% Implementation of Wildlife Utilisation Strategy
New Indicator
Complete the Wildlife Utilization Strategy
Framework and Parameters for wildlife utilisation strategy developed and approved
Parameters determined as precursor to consultation determined.
Framework to be presented to EXCO for approval
% Implementation of SANParks Cultural Heritage Management Plan
85% implemented
Finalisation of SANParks Cultural Heritage Management Plan
Framework and Parameters for Cultural Heritage Management Plan developed and approved
Framework and Parameters for plan completed.
Framework to be presented to EXCO for approval

16. Performance Dashboard
SO3: Enhanced Knowledge for decision making
Performance indicators
Baseline Annual Performance
Annual Target
Quarterly Target (Q1)
Q1 Achieved
Challenges / Corrective measures
% of research projects relevant to SANParks key issues
73%
75.0%
80.2 % ( 239 of registered projects )
None
Total Number of Peer Reviewed SANPARKS Research Publications 20 5 8

17. Performance Dashboard
SO4: Enhanced tourism returns
Performance indicators
Baseline Annual Performance
Annual Target
Quarterly Target (Q1)
Q1 Achieved
Challenges / Corrective measures
% growth in Gross Operating Tourism Revenue (YoY)
11,5%
11.0%
11.% (YoY)
10%
Accommodation occupancy to be increased by continued marketing
Total Number of Visitors to National Parks
5, 
Continued marketing
% Growth in Total Number of local Black Visitors
2% (YoY)
15,5%

18. Performance Dashboard
SO4: Enhanced tourism returns
Performance indicators
Baseline 2015/16 Annual Performance
Annual Target
Quarterly Target (Q1) Q1
Achieved
Challenges / Corrective measures
% Growth in Over Night local Black Visitors
40585 4%
4% YoY
14,0%
None
% Accommodation Occupancy
71%
72.5%
70,1%
71,0%
Total Number of Accommodation Unit Nights Sold
Customer Satisfaction Index
76% ‘
78%
82,1%

19. Performance Dashboard
SO5: Diversified and enhanced Tourism Opportunities and experiences
Performance indicators
Baseline 2015/16 Annual Performance
Annual Target
2016/17
Quarterly Target (Q1)
Q1 Achieved
Challenges / Corrective measures
Total Number of Revenue Generating Products Implemented 5 7
1 Skukuza Spa PPP agreement concluded
Agreement not yet concluded,.
Quality of bids from local SMME’s not up to standard
Total Number of Park Visitor Management and Interpretation Plans Implemented 6
*3 Parks – Visitor Plans and 3 Interpretation Plans
Research best practice examples for target Parks in Visitor Management and Interpretation and development of templates for surveys and audits to facilitate planning.
Templates have been developed and research is completed.
Commence the plans for the first three plans

20. Performance Dashboard
SO6: Optimised contribution to the green and blue economy
Performance indicators
Baseline 20145/16 Annual Performance
Annual Target
2016/17
Quarterly Target (Q1)
Q1 Achieved
Challenges / Corrective measures
Total Number of Full-time Equivalent Jobs Created
EPWP: 7942
EPWP = 6 469
970
735 FTE’s
Delay in funding & training in April. Catch –up plan in place
Socio-Economic Development Strategy completed
Draft SED Strategy completed
New Target
Total Number of SMMEs / Enterprises Supported
EPWP: 500
EPWP = 540
435
267 SMME’s
Delay in funding & training in April. Catch- up plan in place
Socio-Economic Development (SED) strategy completed
Draft SED strategy completed
Draft SED strategy has been completed.
Internal Consultation to be completed
Total Number of Green & Blue Economy Project Implemented
New Indicator
Green = 2 (Nkambeni; Bevhula –Gidjani; Khomani San; Awelani; Mdluli; Enon Bersheba)
Blue = 1 (Tsitsikamma)
25% of annual project plan for 5 Green Economy and
1 Blue Economy Projects implemented
- Initial meetings held
Draft profiles developed;
Approval of delivery
of 11 zebras to the
Khomani- San.
DEA in process of
compiling comments
and response report
for Tsitsikamma MPA
Annual plan to be developed
Number of social legacy projects implemented
New indicator  5
(4 Science Labs and 1 e- learning support system
Planning and Procurement processes concluded
Planning &
Procurement concluded

21. Performance Dashboard
SO7: Enhanced awareness and skills
Performance indicators
Baseline Annual Performance
Annual Target
2016/-7
Quarterly Target (Q1)
Q1 Performance
Challenges / Corrective measures
Total Number of Participants in Environmental Education Programme
41 400
56 213
None
Total Number of Free Access Entrants during SANParks week and other planned events
53 500
 Parks week:
Parks Week: 0
stakeholders had free entry.
Register for planned events had been compiled
Established and compile register of Planned Events to be included in Free Access Entrants

22. Performance Dashboard
SO 8: Enhanced Stakeholder engagement
Performance indicators
Baseline Annual Performance
Annual Target
Quarterly Target (Q1) Q1
Achieved
Challenges / Corrective measures
Total Number of Proactive Media Engagements
100 Media Releases
Articles = 125 30
108
TDI to be changed to Media releases
14 Media Events
Media Events = 10 2 27
Media Reputation rating
Positive/ Neutral > 95%
Positive/
Neutral > 95%
> 95%
99%
None
% of PAIA Requests Responded to within time frames
100%

23. Performance Dashboard
SO9: Adequate, appropriately skilled, transformed and diverse human capital
Performance Indicators
Baseline
Annual Performance
Annual Target
Quarterly Target (Q1)
Q1 Achieved
Challenges / Corrective measures
% of Employees from Designated EE Groups Black as % of Management Women as % of Management People with Disabilities Total Male: Female Ratio
Black as % of Management = 55%
Women as % of Management = 36 %
People with Disabilities = 1.2%
Total Male: Female Ratio = 1:0.8
Black = 60%
Women = 50%
PwD = 2%
M:F:1:0.8
Women = 40%
PwD = 1,8%
M:F = 1:08
Black = %
Women: 36,5%
PwD = 1,3%
M:F = 1:06
No vacant positions to fill the gaps.
All vacant position to target the gaps within advertising and recruitment processes.
% of Employees Meeting Minimum Educational Requirements (C and Upper)
94%
95%
62%
33% below the target.
Target to be reworked during the Mid- term review.
% of payroll spent on the Skills Development Programme 1% 3%
100% Implementation of Planned Skills development activities
0.33%
0,33% of allocated budget spent.
Skills Development Activity plan to be developed

24. Performance Dashboard
SO10: Conducive working environment
Performance indicators
Baseline
Annual Performance
Annual Target
Quarterly Target (Q1) Q1
Challenges / Corrective measures
% Staff Turnover
New Indicator
≤ 5%
0.937%
None
% Staff Vacancy Rate
2.94%
Develop Recruitment and Selection Plan for swift and accurate execution.
% Success Rate at CCMA
80%
85%
100%
Effectively and efficiently managed labour litigation
% reduction in average number of sick leave days taken annually per capita
Baseline established: 5.6 days on average
( sick leave days taken: 22668; staff establishment (filled) 4017
2% reduction
100% Implementation of Wellness Programme as per annual plan;
Quarterly leave report
6216 compared to 1903 of the previous quarter.
Wellness programme to be developed and implemented
Disabling Injury Frequency Rate (DIFR)
0.87
< 0.78
0.26

25. Performance Dashboard
SO11: Optimised business processes and knowledge management systems
Performance indicators
Baseline
20145/16 Annual Performance
Annual Target
2016/17
Quarterly Target (Q1)
Q1 Achieved
Challenges / Corrective measures
Total number of business processes reviewed
New Indicator
Mapped = 3
Automated = 3
Mapped: 1
Mapped:2
Contract Management process
Design & documentation of supplier rotation completed
Automate the 2 processes
Number of ICT Strategy projects implemented 1 4
100% implementation of planned activities
100% of planned activities completed
Project Plan with clear milestones to be developed

26. Performance Dashboard
SO12: Accountable corporate governance
Performance indicators
Baseline
Annual Performance
Annual Target
Quarterly Target (Q1)
Q1 achieved
Challenges / Corrective measures
Auditor General Audit Report
Unqualified with no other matters
Unqualified
with no other matters
AG audit
Implementation of agreed Audit Findings and Recommendations
100% implementation of planned Internal Audit Plan (quarterly activities)PFMA and Treasury Regulations Quarterly Compliance report completed
Audit in progress
% Compliance with Governance Requirements
100%
100% for matters relevant to quarter
100% compliance
None

27. Performance Dashboard
SO12:Accountable Corporate governance
Performance indicators
Baseline
20145/16 Annual Performance
Annual Target
2016/17
Quarterly Target (Q1) Q1
Challenges / Corrective measures
% of Legal Opinions on SANParks business needs generated as per requests (provided no more than 80 requests received per annum)
100%
None
% of Litigious Matters Attended

28. Performance Dashboard
SO 13: Financial Sustainability
Performance indicators
Baseline
2015/16
Annual Performance
Annual Target
Quarterly Target (Q1
Q 1 Achieved
Challenges / Corrective measures
Income-to-Cost Ratio
1:1
1 : 1
1.16:1
Continuous budget variance monitoring,
Regular financial forecast
Improve financial controls and management of assets.
% Expenditure Budget Variance
≤ 0%
 - 4%
Concerted efforts to effect savings
Direct HR cost as % of Total Expenditure
57%
≤56%
 58%
Overtime to be managed.
Own revenue generated as % of Total Revenue
70%
 64%
This under achievement could be affected by the economic downturn.
Regular financial forecast to be undertaken to mitigate any financial risks

29. Performance Dashboard
SO 13: Financial Sustainability
Performance indicators
Baseline
2015/16 Annual Performance
Annual Target
2016/17
Quarterly Target (Q1) Q1
Challenges / Corrective measures
Average number of days: Debtor collection 30
≤30
 20 days
Strict Management controls of contractual agreements.
Average number of days: Creditor payment
 42 days
Creditors invoices relies on ineffective postal services.
Total Revenue generated from Fundraising per annum ( change in indicator)
Fundraising strategy completed
R 50 million
100% implementation of fundraising strategy implementation plan
Strategy not implemented
Although R 30 million had been collected, the strategy has not been developed.

30. Financial or Trading Position

31. Statement of Financial Performance

32. Statement of Financial Performance

33. Statement of Financial Performance

34. Statement of Financial Position

35. Statement of Financial Position

36. Audit in progress

37. Thank You