1. National School of Government 2nd Quarter Organisational Performance Report: A presentation to the Portfolio Committee
Principal: National School of Government
01 November 2017

2. Outline of Presentation
Key Message
Highlights of Performance
Non- Financial Performance
Financial Performance
Human Resource Oversight
Conclusion

3. Key Message
The presentation to the Portfolio Committee provides an overview of the second quarter performance of the National School of Government, measured against the 2017/18 Annual Performance Plan
The National School of Government continues to play a strategic role in building the capacity of public servants in the delivery of effective and efficient public services. It continues in the rollout of training within the four streams of Leadership, Management, Administration and Induction
With regard to strategic international partnership and networks, the NSG is supporting AMDIN and has concluded other partnership engagements. During this quarter, the AMDIN Exco, Council and Bi-Annual General meetings dealing with constitutional obligations and arrangements was held in Ghana
The NSG also finalised all preparations, during this quarter, towards the hosting of the 19th Public Sector Trainers’ Forum (PSTF) Conference, which took place in October 2017

4. Highlights of Performance
During the second quarter, the NSG trained a total of learners against a quarterly target of learners. This represents an 87% achievement against the training targets
In terms of the APP targets, Programme 1 achieved the quarterly performance of 5 of the 7 targets (71%) and Programme 2 achieved the quarterly performance of 12 of the 14 targets (85%), representing an overall quarterly achievement of 81%
The revenue generated from training activities to date (April to September) amounted to R42,8m against a projection of R58m (74% achievement)
The NSG concluded a partnership with the China Academy of Governance (CAG) with the objective to train South African public servants and also develop training programmes similar to those offered by CAG. Through this partnership, 25 public servants (3 from the NSG) were on the China Training Programme from September to October 2017
The Department participated in the BRICS Seminar on Governance, and held bilateral discussions with CAG and the Fujian Academy of Governance to create a curriculum that improves the planning and implementation culture of South African public servants
The Rutanang Ma Afrika campaign is being implemented. The recruitment process resulted in the enrolment of 550 individuals as well as 130 organisations (inclusive of universities, NGOs, and private enterprises). The campaign closed on 31 August Currently, the process is at the technical evaluation stage

5. Partnership with the Financial Services Board (FSB)
The Financial Services Board (FSB) entered into a partnership with the NSG for the design, development and implementation of a customised Ethics online course
The purpose of the course is to equip its employees with the skills and competencies to make ethical decisions and to uphold organisational integrity. It is envisaged through this intervention that there will be a better understanding of the values and ethical standards in the FSB, on how to apply these ethical standards in the workplace and to identify and respond to ethical dilemmas 
During the first quarter, NSG completed the research, in-depth interviews, content and case study development as well as the pilots for the course. The course was made compulsory for all FSB employees and the course was officially launched on 12 September 2017 by the FSB leadership. The NSG also assisted the FSB in developing their Code of Ethics, which was also launched on the same day
At the end of this quarter, a total of 530 FSB employees completed the course. Feedback from officials has been very positive:
“ The course was meaningful as it taught me ethical principles and standards I was not aware of”
“A very good course that promotes values and integrity in the workplace”

6. NON- FINANCIAL QUARTER PERFORMANCE

7. Quarter 2 Training Delivery: Per Stream
Training Stream
Annual Target
Quarter 2 Target
Q2 Actual Training Delivery
Cumulative
(April to September)
Leadership
6 000
1 910
(121%)
4 096 (68%)
Management
9 000
2 992
2 738 (92%)
4 231 (47%)
Administration
4 050
1 050
(105%)
2 211 (55%)
Unemployed youth graduates (BB2E)
2 750
700
471 (67%)
755 (27%)
Induction
26 320
7 659
5 768 (75%)
8 018 (30%)
Total
48 120
14 311
(87%)
(40%)

8. APP QUARTER PERFORMANCE

9. Summary of APP Performance
In terms of the performance targets in the APP, a total of 17 against 21 targets were achieved in the second quarter. This translates to an overall achievement of 81%

11. Quarter Targets not Achieved: Programme 1
Performance targets not achieved
Quarter 2 Status
Remedial action
Projected revenue of R58m generated by end of September 2017
The revenue of R42,8 million was generated by end of September 2017
On-going marketing of NSG courses and programmes
Finalise the Cabinet Memorandum on the revision of the current funding model, in pursuance of a top slicing of departmental training budgets
Vacancy rate of 10% or less by end of financial year
Vacancy rate is at 11% by the end of September 2017
Follow up on approval of job evaluation results of vacancies
Implement the NSG recruitment plan
Prioritise job evaluation of vacancies

13. Quarter Targets not Achieved: Programme 2
Performance targets not achieved
Quarter 2 Status
Remedial action
Train new and current public servants through face to face and online learning (Including Compulsory Induction and demand led trainings)
Trained new and current public servants through face to face and online learning.
On-going marketing of NSG courses and programmes.
Finalise the Cabinet Memorandum on the revision of the current funding model, in pursuance of a top slicing of departmental training budgets
Orientate 700 unemployed youth graduates and interns through the BB2E Programme
Orientated 471 unemployed youth graduates and interns through the BB2E Programme

14. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

15. Vote Account Annual Budget 2017/18
Annual Budget 2017/18
April to September Pro-rata budget 2017/18
April to September Actual Expenditure 2017/18
April to September Variance budget compared to actual (over)/under
April to September Expenditure as % of pro-rata budget
R'000 %
Administration
95,894
44,353
38,743
5,610
87%
Public Sector Organisational and Staff Development
64,612
30,045 -
100%
Total Vote Expenditure
160,506
74,398
68,788
92%
Annual Budget 2017/18
April to September Pro-rata budget 2017/18
April to September Actual Expenditure 2017/18
April to September Variance budget compared to actual (over)/under
April to September Expenditure as % of pro-rata budget
R'000 %
Compensation of Employees
51,911
25,852
24,963
889
97%
Goods and services
41,019
17,123
13,479
3,644
79%
Payments for capital assets
2,964
1,378
301
1,077
22%
Transfer to Trading Entity
64,612
30,045 -
100%
Total Vote Expenditure
160,506
74,398
68,788
5,610
92%

16. Training Trading Account
Annual Budget 2017/18
April to September Pro-rata budget 2017/18
April to September Actual Expenditure 2017/18
April to September Variance budget compared to actual (over)/under
April to September Expenditure as % of pro-rata budget
R'000 %
Reserves - 0%
Training related revenue (course Fees)
123,001
62,176
42,857
19,319
69%
Transfer from the Vote
64,612
30,045
100%
Other Reveneue (Interest)
2,556
1,189
1,891
(702)
159%
Interest 21
(21)
Total Revenue
190,169
93,410
74,814
18,596
80%
Compensation of Employees
(93,911)
(46,768)
(44,857)
(1,911)
96%
Goods and services
(96,258)
(84,493)
(35,515)
(48,978)
42%
Payments for capital assets
(505)
505
Total Trade Expenditure
(190,169)
(131,261)
(80,877)
(50,384)
62%
Surplus/(Deficit)
(37,851)
(6,063)
(31,788)

17. HUMAN RESOURCE OVERSIGHT

18. Vacancy Rate
The NSG has a total of 227 posts on the approved establishment for Programmes 1 & 2 with 202 posts filled, representing a vacancy rate of 11% by end of September More posts became vacant during Q3.

19. Employment Equity & Disability representation

20. Conclusion
The National School of Government acknowledges the performance of the second quarter and it making endeavours towards achieving its set performance targets. We remain confident that the School will achieve the training targets in the remaining two quarters
The School continues in the rollout of online learning, as a means of providing high volume training. Our partnership with the FSB bears testimony to our capabilities. The School is also busy with an online course focusing on financial delegations for public service managers.
International relations partnerships and networks continues to remain a key focus for the NSG in terms of capacity building. Of note is the current European Union programme, which is being rolled out, and which supports the work of the NSG
The School is continuing with the consultations with national government departments regarding the revision of the funding model, with the intention of presenting the revision to Cabinet for approval. Attached to the revision of the funding model, is a proposal for mandatory training programmes for public servants

21. Thank you