1. Presented by Mr Fundisile Mketeni: CEO SANParks
2015/16 Annual Report and Financials
Presented by Mr Fundisile Mketeni: CEO SANParks

2. Presentation Content Vision and Mission Scope of SANParks
2015/16 SANParks Strategy Map
2015/16 at a glance – major highlights for the year
Performance Dashboard
2015/16 Financial Performance
Update on audit matters

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. Scope of National Parks
Background Information
South Africa has 509 state owned terrestrial and 25 marine protected areas, and are managed by 13 different states authorities.
Collectively, terrestrial protected areas exceed 8.9 million ha (7.4% of the country), while the marine protected areas comprise over 18,5 million ha;
Nearly 4 million ha (3.2% of SA surface and 67% of state owned terrestrial protected areas) are under SANParks management.
Northern Cluster
Arid Cluster
Frontier Cluster
Cape Cluster
G.Route Cluster

5. 2015/16 Strategy Map
Although this the Strategy as it was tabled by the Honourable Minister Edna Molewa on the 11 March 2015, please note that the Strategy is currently under review so that is closely aligned to:
Government's Radical Socio-Economic Transformation agenda; and
DEA's transitioning Tia Green and inclusive Economic imperatives; and
Government Responsible Tourism Strategy

6. 2015/16 year at a glance – Major Highlights

7. 2015/16 – Major Highlights..cont
R1.497 billion
Tourism Revenue
5.9 million
visitors to National parks
9.5%- increase in black visitors
52 547
People accessed NPs for free
980 -
SMMEs supported (R213 million spent on SMMEs)
73% - average unit occupancy

8. Highlights cont….Jobs in NPs
CATEGORY
NUMBER OF JOBS
Permanent SANParks
Contract and Temps
EPWP (FTE’s)
PPP’s
4 062
989
6 215
1 943
TOTAL
13 209
Over people get up and go to work in a national park everyday.

9. EPWP Social Impact: Women & Youth
Percentage women
55%
Percentage youth
70%

10. Performance against targets
2015/16
Performance against targets

11. Legend Target achieved or exceeded - Good Performance Work in Progress
Target not achieved

12. SO 1: Optimised Economic Contribution Through Tourism and Associated Activities
Performance indicators
Baseline
( Performance)
Annual Target
Annual Performance
Challenges / Corrective measures
Budget Variance (Income)
1:1
01:01
1.11:1
The income to cost ratio was 1.11:1 which means that SANParks’ income was 11% better than the cost i.e. the organisation has enough income to cover its costs.
Gross / Operating Tourism Revenue (YoY)
10.5%
11%
14,7 %
None
Total Number of Revenue Generating Products Implemented 8 7

13. 0% (Draft strategy developed)
SO 1: Optimised Economic Contribution Through Tourism and Associated Activities
Performance indicators
Baseline Annual Performance
Annual Target
Annual Performance
Challenges / Corrective measures
Fundraising Policy & Strategy Developed and Implemented
New Indicator
100%
0% (Draft strategy developed)
The strategy and policy will be finalised and implemented in the 2016/17 financial year.
Accommodation Occupancy
72.1%
72.5%
73%
None
Customer Satisfaction Index
82%
82.1%
Total Number of Visitors to National Parks

14. SO 2: Enhanced Conservation and Ecological Integrity of National Parks System
Performance indicators
Baseline
Annual Performance
Annual Target
Annual Performance
Challenges / Corrective measures
METT Score
60.0%
70.0%
71%
None
Total hectors of land rehabilitated / restored (Initial) (ha)
50 836
33 368 ha
Total hectors of land rehabilitated / restored (Follow-up) (ha)
(ha)
ha,694 ha
Total hectors of land rehabilitated / restored (Wetlands) (m³)
2 603 m³
6 508 m³ m³
Total Area Added to National Parks (Terrestrial) (ha)
6 125 ha
3715 (ha) ha

15. SO 2: Enhanced Conservation and Ecological Integrity of National Parks System
Performance indicators
Baseline
Annual Performance
Annual Target
Annual performance
Challenges / Corrective measures
Total Area Added to National Parks (Marine) (km2)
0 ha
0 ha
No marine protected area was added to the National Park system in 2015/16 and there was no target set during the year. Targets are only set for the outer years of the MTEF
Total Number of Park Management Plans Reviewed and Submitted 2
None
Total Number of Species Protection Interventions Implemented
New Indicator 6

16. SO 2: Enhanced Conservation and Ecological Integrity of National Parks System
Performance indicators
Baseline
Annual Performance
Annual Target
Annual performance
Challenges / Corrective measures
Total Number of Cultural Heritage Interventions Implemented 4 5
None
% of research projects relevant to SANParks key issues
78%
73.0%
76,3%
Total Number of Peer Reviewed Research Publications 15 20 53

17. SO 3:Optimised Socio-economic Beneficiation
Performance indicators
Baseline
Annual Performance
Annual Target
Annual performance
Challenges / Corrective measures
Total Number of Free Access Entrants
53 251
18 200
52 547
None
Total Number of Environmental Education Impact Assessment Tools Developed. 2
Total Number of Participants in Environmental Education
Programme
Total Number of Full-time Equivalent Jobs Created (EPWP)
4 691
EPWP = 7942
EPWP (FTE) :
6 364
Challenges:
Delays in approval of business plans
Funding constraints

18. SO 3:Optimised Socio-economic Beneficiation
Performance indicators
Baseline Annual Performance
Annual Target
Annual performance
Challenges / Corrective measures
Total Number of Full-time Equivalent Jobs Created (Other)
150
196
144
Challenges:
The Groen Sebenza programme ended in December 2015 and the interns got permanent employment hence the target of 196 was not achieved.
Corrective measures:
None: Full time employment encouraged.
Total Number of temporary Jobs Created through Socio-economic initiatives 40 50 79
None

19. SO 3:Optimised Socio-economic Beneficiation
Performance indicators
Baseline
Annual Performance
Annual Target
Annual performance
Challenges / Corrective measures
Total Number of SMMEs/Enterprises Supported
701
501
980
None
Number Community Contractual Agreements in Place 1 5 3
The planned targets could not be achieved due to complexities in finalisation of community agreements. SANParks will continue to engage with different stakeholders to reach consensus and finalise the outstanding agreements in 2016/17.

20. SO 4: Enhanced Stakeholder Engagement
Performance indicators
Baseline Annual Performance
Annual Target
Annual performance
Challenges / Corrective measures
Total Number of Proactive Media Engagements (Articles) 15 25 42
None
Total Number of Proactive Media Engagements (Media Events) 9 10 21
Media Reputation Rating 95
>95%
99%

21. SO 5: Effective and Efficient Corporate Governance
Performance indicators
Baseline Annual Performance
Annual Target
Annual performance
Challenges / Corrective measures
Auditor General Audit Report
Unqualified with no other methods
Unqualified with no matters of emphasis
None
% progress against Risk Response Plan
New
90% milestones on the progress against implementation of the risk response plan
90 % corporate risk matric reassessed. Risk Management Framework was reviewed and submitted to ARC. Implementation of risk mitigation initiatives
% Compliance with Governance Requirements
80.0%
80%
100%
Total Number of ICT Strategy Initiatives Implemented per Schedule 1

22. SO 6: Strengthened Human Capital and Management
Performance indicators
Baseline Annual Performance
Annual Target
Annual performance
Challenges / Corrective measures
Black as % of Management
55%
57%
56,6%
Challenges:
Resignation of black managers
Corrective measures:
Recruitment policy has been amended
EE and succession plan to be reviewed
Women as % of Management
35%
50%
36,1%
Original target met and exceeded; target increased upwards to be aligned with National Targets;
Insufficient vacancies to meet target
Corrective measures:
Recruitment policy and procedure amended;
Women Forum launch – making SANParks attractive to professional woman

23. SO 6: Strengthened Human Capital and Management
Performance indicators
Baseline
Annual Performance
Annual Target
Annual performance
Challenges / Corrective measures
People with Disabilities
1.2 2%
1.3%
Challenges:
Nature of work limit categories of disabilities
Universal access standards in work place not yet achieved
Corrective measures:
Continue with the declaration drive
Identify and ring-fence posts
Engage organised structures
Total Male: Female Ratio
1.8:1
1.8.1
1.78.1
None
% of Employees Meeting Minimum Educational Requirements (C and Upper)
94%
67.0%
SANParks is currently verifying all employee qualification from C Band and up. Various programmes such as RPL and employee bursaries are also being implemented to close the gaps.

24. SO 6: Strengthened Human Capital and Management
Performance indicators
Baseline Annual Performance
Annual Target
Annual performance
Challenges / Corrective measures
% of Performance Appraisals Completed (C and Upper)
80%
100%
98%
Challenges:
Delay in roll out of new performance system to include CMCs, Manual reporting systems
Corrective measures:
Performance Management Training is conducted to ensure implementation.
% Success Rate at CCMA
85 %
96,5 %
None
% progress against implementation of Skills Development Programme
85%
88%

25. Interventions relating to Rhino Poaching
Number of Rhinos poached stabilised in 2015 (826 Rhinos poached in 2015 compared to 827 in 2014), however poaching attempts increased significantly in 2015/16
317 suspected poachers were arrested in and around Kruger National Park
188 firearms seized in and around the KNP (148 in the previous year)
150 rangers recruited in the KNP in past 4 years
Going forward
Continued joint law enforcement operations in and around the Kruger park.
Close corporation with neighbouring countries such as Mozambique
Use of modern technologies
Active involvement of neighbouring communities
Engage government for additional funding

26. Financial or Trading Position

27. Statement of Financial Performance

28. Statement of Financial Position

29. Statement of Financial Position

30. Statement of Financial Position

31. Audit Summary 2015/16

32. 2015/16 Audit matters
SANParks received an unqualified audit opinion in the 2015/16 financial year with no matters of emphasis.
No material findings were made on the usefulness and reliability of reported performance information.
Below is a summary of AGSA conclusions on usefulness and reliability of reported performance information:
Strategic objective
Usefulness
Reliability
Objective 1: Optimised economic contribution through tourism and associated activities
Unqualified
Objective 2: Enhanced conservation and ecological integrity of National Parks system
Objective 3: Optimised socio-economic beneficiation

33. Performance summary 2015/16

34. Thank You