1. DWAF STRATEGIC PLAN AND BUDGET 2008/09
Ms PB Yako
Director-General
20 May 2008
NCOP Building, S26

2. CONTENT Aim of the Department Structure of the Department
Priorities / Strategic Objectives
Priorities / Key outputs
Achievements from 2007 / 08
Planned outputs for 2008 / 09
Budget
Issues raised by the Committee before

3. AIM OF THE DEPARTMENT
To ensure the availability and supply of water at national level;
To ensure the universal and efficient supply of water services at local level;
To promote the sustainable management of forests in order to facilitate equitable and sustainable social and economic development

4. STRUCTURE OF THE DEPT BRANCH PROGRAMME Finance Prog 1: Administration
Corporate Services
National Water Resource Infrastructure
Prog 2: Water Resources Management
Policy and Regulation
Prog 2: Water Resource Management and
Prog 3: Water Services
Regions
Forestry
Prog 4: Forestry

5. DEPARTMENTAL PRIORITIES
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
PRIORITIES
Transformation of the state and society.
Economic growth, social development and poverty eradication.
Governance, organisation and transformation
Water services
Ensuring sustainable use of the natural resource base
Water resource management

6. DEPARTMENTAL PRIORITIES
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
PRIORITIES
Economic growth, social development and poverty eradication.
Forestry
Infrastructure provision and management
Transformation of the state and society.
Improve financial management processes and systems

7. DEPARTMENTAL PRIORITIES
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
PRIORITIES
Transformation of the state and society.
Organisational systems and functioning
International agenda
International co-operation and relations

8. DEPARTMENTAL PRIORITIES
KEY OUTPUTS
Governance, organisation and transformation
Institutional realignment
Organisational Reorganisation
Gender and Youth programme
EPW programmes
Institutional oversight
Water services
Achievement of the targets for water and sanitation
Water sector support (infrastructure provision, capacity and skills support, local government support specifically.
Monitoring and reporting on performance

9. DEPARTMENTAL PRIORITIES
KEY OUTPUTS
Water resource management
Water security
Water allocation reform
Water conservation and Demand Management
Climate change
Water sector regulation (includes taking action on non-compliance with set standards)

10. DEPARTMENTAL PRIORITIES
KEY OUTPUTS
Forestry
National Forestry Action Plan
Forestry Enterprise Development
Implement Forestry BEE Charter
Infrastructure provision and management
Agency establishment and legislation
Implementation of the Infrastructure programme.
Maintenance of the existing infrastructure

11. DEPARTMENTAL PRIORITIES
KEY OUTPUTS
Improve financial management processes and systems
Risk management
Internal control and procedures
Planning and budget
Revenue and expenditure management
Asset and liability and management
Accounting and reporting
Functional audit committee
Functional internal audit

12. DEPARTMENTAL PRIORITIES
KEY OUTPUTS
Organisational systems and functioning
HR systems and management
Human Resources Development (scarce and critical skills)
Communication and Stakeholder relations
Business Performance Monitoring and reporting
IS, IT strategy and Master Systems Plan (MSP) implementation
Performance Management (instilling a culture of performance)

13. DEPARTMENTAL PRIORITIES
KEY OUTPUTS
International co-operation and relations
Ensuring inter-basin transfers and compliance with SADC objectives (share water courses protocol)
Effective participation in multilateral processes and programmes.
Strengthen bilateral relations in terms of the country foreign relations strategy.

14. ACHIEVEMENTS FROM 2007 FORESTRY: Launch of the Forestry BBBEE Charter
President launched Million tree programme in September 2007
fruit and ornamental indigenous trees planted country wide.
State of Forests report published and presented to Parliament
Commercial timber resources and Primary round wood processing report published.

15. ACHIEVEMENTS 07/08 Resource Poor Farmers (RPF) assistance
WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Resource Poor Farmers (RPF) assistance
Water Allocation Reform (WAR)
Validation completed in Mhlathuze, Jan Diesel and Inkomati.
Opportunities for uptake identified in all pilot areas.
Water allocation plans achieved for all 3 pilot areas.
Water demand management
restriction implemented.
R90 million drought relief funds distributed to municipalities
National water-wise campaigns implemented

16. ACHIEVEMENTS 07/08 Working for water (Water conservation programme)
WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Working for water (Water conservation programme)
Hectares Initial clearing
Hectares follow up clearing
Total Area Cleared Hectares
Total beneficiaries ( women, youth and 576 disabled)

17. ACHIEVEMENTS 07/08
WATER SERVICES
Access to Water & Sanitation – millions more people serviced (1, 7 mill for water & 1.12 mill for sanitation)
Bucket Eradication – a total of units removed since the programme started in 2005, removed in 07/08 ( buckets left to be removed by September 2008)
85% of buckets eradicated and 100% Free State being the only province left

18. ACHIEVEMENTS 07/08 WATER SERVICES
Completion of Provincial Water Sector Plans that will support to PGD’S
Finalization of Masibambane III to focus on Water for Growth and Development 2007/08 – 2011/12. EU-SA Country Strategy for agreed to by all stakeholders
Meeting the 2007 clinics backlog
Improvement in rate of delivery and qualitative indicators of service delivery
Support to Local Government Vuna Awards

19. ACHIEVEMENTS 07/08 INFRASTRUCTURE
Major infrastructure projects such as Berg Water and Vaal River Eastern Sub-system Augmentation Project (VRESAP) implemented
Dam safety rehabilitation programme – to address shortcomings of all DWAF dams (e.g.. Klipdrift Dam -North West )
Several construction projects completed (e.g. Berg River Dam, Nandoni Water Treatment Works (Limpopo)- advanced to near completion)

20. PLANNED OUTPUTS FOR 2008/09
PRIORITY No. 1: GOVERNANCE, ORGANISATION AND TRANSFORMATION
Institutional Realignment Model developed and implemented:
Model approved by 30 June 2008
Phase 1 completed by 30 November 2008
Phase 2 completed by March 2009

21. PLANNED OUTPUTS FOR 2008/09
PRIORITY No. 1: GOVERNANCE, ORGANISATION AND TRANSFORMATION
Strengthened Management Arrangements of Water Trading Account
Organizational Structure Revised and Approved by 30th September 2008
Ongoing support to Local government
Youth & Expanded Public Works (EPW) Programmes
Transformation Strategies developed and implemented
Organization for women in water, sanitation and forestry
Support ABET, learnership implementation and skills programmes roll-out
20/20 Schools Education Programme implemented

22. PLANNED OUTPUTS FOR 2008/09
PRIORITY No. 1: GOVERNANCE, ORGANISATION AND TRANSFORMATION
Institutional oversight - Oversight framework
Business plans and quarterly reports submitted by all Water Management Institutions (WMIs) by March 2009
Annual reports and financial statements for the period 2007/08 submitted by all WMIs
Draft report on proposed Institutional model for Water sector by October 08
Institutional Reform Strategy for Water Services (WS) provision finalised and implemented

23. PLANNED OUTPUTS FOR 2008/09 PRIORITY No. 2: WATER SERVICES
Water and sanitation services provided to schools
Regional Bulk Infrastructure (R450 mil allocated in 08/09)
Water Sector Support (infrastructure provision, capacity and skills support; local government support specifically)
Water Services Regulatory support, compliance and enforcement
HIV/AIDS Strategy developed
Water Service Authority (WSA) Performance Report produced

24. PLANNED OUTPUTS FOR 2008/09 PRIORITY No. 3: WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Water Security Plan developed
Revised National Water Resource Strategy by
Water Allocation Reform Implementation
Water Use Efficiency Programme implemented
Water Resource Quality monitored and managed.
Water for Growth and Development Framework developed

25. PLANNED OUTPUTS FOR 2008/09
PRIORITY No. 4: FORESTRY
National Forest Programme (NFP) developed, consulted and implementation initiated
Continued administration of the National Forestry Act (NFA) & National Veld and Forest Fire Act (NVFFA)
Sustainable Forest Management implemented on commercial and indigenous forests

26. PLANNED OUTPUTS FOR 2008/09 PRIORITY No. 4: FORESTRY
Implementation of the Forest Sector BBBEE Charter (including other programmes such as afforestation, refurbishment of category B and C plantations, forest enterprise development
Training at tertiary institutions aligned with Forest Sector
Compliance with international Conventions and Agreements
Regional (SADC) collaboration on Sustainable Forest Management
Negotiations of cross-border MoUs relating to forestry matters finalised and MoUs signed

27. PLANNED OUTPUTS FOR 2008/09
PRIORITY No. 5: INFRASTRUCTURE PROVISION AND MANAGEMENT
Agency Establishment and Legislation in place
Implementation of the Infrastructure Programme:
Nandoni Water Treatment Works
Vaal River Eastern Sub-system Augmentation Project (VRESAP) project
De Hoop – construction of dam advanced to 38% completion
Inyaka Treatment Works – 65% complete
Hluhluwe Regional Water Scheme – 61% complete
Nandoni Bulk Distribution – 54%

28. PLANNED OUTPUTS FOR 2008/09
PRIORITY No. 5: INFRASTRUCTURE PROVISION AND MANAGEMENT
Operation and maintenance of existing infrastructure
Bulk Water Supply Agreements in place
Bulk Water delivery performance to all major water users (ESKOM, SASOL, Agriculture and Municipalities)
Bulk Water Volume Agreed with all major water users (ESKOM, SASOL, Agriculture and Municipalities)
Rehabilitation and Refurbishment of Dams
Improved dam safety – 10 dams (e.g. Taung Dam (North West) and Gamtoos Irrigation Scheme (Eastern Cape)

29. PRIORITY No. 6: IMPROVE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PROCESSES AND SYSTEMS
MAIN EXCHEQUER ACCOUNT
The overall strategy of the Department is to move from being a service provider of forestry and water, to becoming a policy developer and regulator in the industry.

30. PRIORITY No. 6: IMPROVE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PROCESSES AND SYSTEMS
WATER TRADING ENTITY
The service delivery components of the Department will be migrated to Catchment Management Agencies (CMA) and the National Water Infrastructure Resource Agency, which will be establish in In order to facilitate this transition, these activities have been grouped in the trading entity.

31. PLANNED OUTPUTS FOR 2008/09 Risk Management
PRIORITY No. 6: IMPROVE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PROCESSES AND SYSTEMS
Risk Management
Risk Management Unit Established and Operational by October 2008
Completion and approval of a Risk Mitigation Plan by September 2008
Improved Internal Audit Function
Three-year rolling strategic plan in line with prescripts by 30 June 2008
Execute 100% of rolling plan by 31 March 2009
Effective and efficient planning and budgeting processes
Implementation of proper budget and expenditure control processes
Management of MTEF (ENE) process

32. PLANNED OUTPUTS FOR 2008/09
PRIORITY No. 6: IMPROVE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PROCESSES AND SYSTEMS
Revenue, asset, liability and expenditure management enhanced
Policies & procedures developed and implemented in line with business processes by 31 March 2009

33. MAIN ACCOUNT FUNCTIONAL STRUCTURE TO SUPPORT OBJECTIVES:
Financial accounting
Supply Chain Management
Management accounting
PLANNED ACTIVITIES:
Proper establishment of the Trading Entity – designate head for Entity
Proper segregation of functions and staff between Main and Trading Entity
Finalisation of regional structures
Filling of vacancies
Approved policies and procedures

34. WATER TRADING ENTITY FUNCTIONAL STRUCTURE TO SUPPORT OBJECTIVES:
Financial accounting
Supply Chain Management
Management accounting
Revenue Management
PLANNED ACTIVITIES:
Finalisation of cluster financial structures
Filling of vacancies
Finalisation of projects towards a clean audit
Approved policies and procedures

35. WATER TRADING ENTITY PROJECTS
Khanya- Financial Systems development and implementation
Sakhile – Infrastructure assets- verification and valuation
Siyanqoba- Revenue function re-organisation
Movable Assets- Verification and creation of asset registers
SAB&T – Provision of financial resources
Clearing of suspense accounts

36. PLANNED OUTPUTS FOR 2008/09
PRIORITY No. 7: ORGANISATIONAL SYSTEMS AND FUNCTIONING
Human Resources Development Strategic Framework developed and implemented
Effective and aligned HR architecture developed and implemented - Strategies, policies, plans, systems and compliance
Turnaround strategy for HR implemented
Improved public understanding and awareness : on Water and Forestry related issues

37. PLANNED OUTPUTS FOR 2008/09
PRIORITY No. 7: ORGANISATIONAL SYSTEMS AND FUNCTIONING
Business Performance Management System Developed and Implemented
Effective security support plan developed and implemented
Optimised IT Infrastructure
Open Source Strategy developed and implemented
Implementation of Sourcing Strategy
Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) developed and implemented

38. PLANNED OUTPUTS FOR 2008/09 International Relations Strategy
PRIORITY No. 8: INTERNATIONAL CO-OPERATION AND RELATIONS
International Relations Strategy
Compliance with International Conventions and Agreements
Regional (SADC) collaboration on Sustainable Forestry Management (SFM) studies
Bilateral and multilateral agreements that support SFM
Negotiations of cross-border MoUs finalized and MoUs signed (Botswana, Namibia, Swaziland & Mozambique) and implemented (Lesotho)

39. BUDGET VOTED FUNDS: Programme Description Amount R’000 Programme 1
Administration
Programme 2
Water Resources Management
Programme 3
Water Services
Programme 4
Forestry
TOTAL

40. WATER TRADING ENTITY PROJECTIONS:
BUDGET
WATER TRADING ENTITY PROJECTIONS:
Description
Amount R'000
Income
Bulk Water sales
Other income
73 971
Vote 34 Operations of water resources
Vote 34: Infrastructure Development & rehabilitation
Expenditure
Compensation of Employees
Goods and Services
Capital expenses
Transfers and subsidies to Kobwa
NET SURPLUS FOR THE YEAR

41. BUDGET
DONOR FUNDING:
The Department is expected to receive an amount of R383, 4 million in foreign and local donor funding during the 2008/09 financial year

42. ISSUES RAISED BY THE COMMITTEE BEFORE
Hartbeespoort Dam
Eradication of buckets (covered in the presentation)

43. Progress report on Hartebeesport Dam
DWAF appointed Rand Water as an Implementing Agent for the Remediation Programme.
Programme comprises of three streams:
General or overarching projects
Projects dealing with aspects in the dam Basin
Projects dealing with aspects in the catchment.

44. Progress report on Hartebeesport Dam
The Harties Metsi-a-me Steering committee was formed.
It has dealt with the following issues:
Land issues.
Establishment of an intergovernmental forum.
Development of rules for restricted use of certain zones on the dam.

45. Current status Quality of surface water is said to be under control.
Harvesting of invasive alien plants is said to be under control.

46. Thank You