PRESENTATION TO THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND POSTAL SERVICES PRESENTATION OF PERFORMANCE FOR QUARTER 1 & QUARTER 2 OF THE 2017/18.

PRESENTATION TO THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND POSTAL SERVICES PRESENTATION OF PERFORMANCE FOR QUARTER 1 & QUARTER 2 OF THE 2017/18 FINANCIAL YEAR February 2018

FIRST QUARTER PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
PERIOD: 01 APRIL 2017 TO 30 JUNE 2017 Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

QUARTER 1 PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW
Department committed to achieving 26 Annual Performance Plan quarterly targets by the end of the 1st quarter of the 2017/18 financial year. This is a total number of APP quarterly targets of all five (5) Programmes of the DTPS. As at the end of the first Quarter, 22 quarterly targets were Achieved while 4 of the quarterly targets were Not Achieved. The above reflects 85% achievement as at the end of Quarter 1 Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS (1)
QUARTER 1 SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS (1) Development of ICT Policies & Strategies The Department commenced with the process of the formal drafting and revision of prioritised ICT Legislation in line with the National Integrated ICT Policy White Paper. The ICT SMME Development Strategy, the National e-Strategy and the e-Government Strategy were gazetted for public consultation. Extensive public consultations on the 3 Strategies were undertaken in all Provinces. SOC Oversight The Department finalised the SOC Rationalisation Report focusing on the State ICT Infrastructure Company and State IT Company. With regards to the Postbank, the Postbank board members were appointed by Minister and the preferred option for the Bank Controlling Company was finalised. Cybersecurity The Operations of the Virtual Cybersecurity Hub were facilitated and 2016/17 quarter 4 monitoring report was developed. Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

QUARTER 1 SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS (2) Advancing SA’s ICT Agenda In order to promote ICT policies and strategies at the International level and increase partnerships and investments, as well as increase SA’s presence and influence, the Department developed and consulted on the following: Draft RSA Position on SADC Second Phase of Glide Path Draft RSA Position for WTDC focused on developmental agenda on the internet and digital economy Draft RSA Position on the reform of UPU RSA Framework towards development of RSA position on localisation of ICT skills and innovation as part of the BRICS Partnership Programme Implementation of the Climate and Culture Survey Action Plan 28% of the identified interventions were achieved in the First Quarter although the target was set at 25%. These included the following amongst others: Hosting of Brown Bag sessions with all staff to discuss and address key matters stemming from the results of the Climate and Culture Survey Pro-active communication to all staff of decisions taken by management structures Improvement of the Infrastructure Bandwidth at DTPS. Configuration of leave and user acceptance testing of the Smartgov System Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

AREARS OF UNDER-ACHIEVEMENT
QUARTER 1 AREARS OF UNDER-ACHIEVEMENT The Department did not achieve 4 of its 22 planned targets for Quarter 1, as reflected below: Finalisation of the Organisational Structure The Department designed the draft high-level functional structure options. Revision of prioritised Bills as per Ministerial direction The Department revised the prioritised Bills as per direction from the Director-General and submitted to Minister in June 2017, following which extensive engagements were undertaken with Minister to source the required direction. Connectivity of 200 identified sites - Broadband The connectivity target was not met however the Department formally mandated the identified SOCs (SITA and Broadband Infraco) to roll-out Phase 1 of SA connect. Conducting of Preliminary Technical and Regulatory studies in preparation for WRC- 19 and development of the first draft report The Department was not able to finalise the first draft Report however multi-country Technical and Regulatory Reports were submitted at ITU-R. Further details with regards to the above-mentioned targets as well as an explanation of the variance are reflected in the presentation Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

Explanation of Variance Current progress to date
ADMINISTRATION Annual Target Quarterly Target Actual Performance Status Explanation of Variance Current progress to date Organ-isational structure approved and implemented Organisational Structure finalised Draft high-level functional structure options designed Not Achieved Protracted engagements towards developing functional structure options due to need for alignment between strategy and Service Delivery Model Functional organisational structure has been developed and submitted to the EA. The consultation process with relevant stakeholders has commenced and process to appoint Work Study service provider is near conclusion Climate and Culture Survey Action Plan implemented and monitored 25% of identified interventions implemented and monitored in line with the Climate and Culture Survey Action Plan 28% of the identified interventions were achieved by end of Q1 Achieved N/A Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

ICT INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS (1)
Annual Target Quarterly Target Actual Performance Status Explan-ation of Variance Current progress to date One (1) RSA Position developed in pursuit of BRICS Partnership Programme on the establishment of the BRICS Institute for Future Networks RSA Framework towards the position on localisation of ICT skills and innovation developed The RSA Framework towards development of RSA Position focused on localisation of ICT skills and innovation was developed Achieved N/A One (1) RSA Position developed for SADC focused towards the reduction of Cost to Communicate for affordable, reliable, accessible and secure ICT Infrastructure Draft RSA Position on SADC Second Phase of Glide Path developed The draft RSA position paper on SADC Second Phase of Glide Path was developed as planned Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

Annual Target Quarterly Target Actual Performance Status Explan-ation of Variance Current progress to date One (1) RSA Position developed for SADC focused towards the reduction of Cost to Communicate for affordable, reliable, accessible and secure ICT Infrastructure Draft RSA Position on SADC Second Phase of Glide Path consulted with ICT industry Following a workshop with the Regulator (ICASA) and Mobile operators, SA operators agreed to the SADC Glide Path, as part of the implementation of the SADC Home and Away Roaming. The draft RSA Position was developed indicating the status of the Glide Path. Achieved N/A One (1) RSA Position developed for WTDC focused on developmental agenda on the internet and digital economy Draft RSA Position developed and consultation with identified stakeholders commenced Draft RSA position for WTDC was developed. Stakeholder meetings were held to consult on RSA position for WTDC Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

Annual Target Quarterly Target Actual Performance Status Explan-ation of Variance Current progress to date One (1) RSA Position developed for the form of UPU in favour of equitable representation and democratic decision making Draft RSA Position developed and consultation with identified stakeholders commenced Draft RSA Position on UPU was developed and consulted with UPU, national, regional and international stakeholders. Achieved N/A 2 partnerships secured for the Digital Economy towards ICT enterprise development, SMME growth, e-skills and innovation in line with the ICT SMME Strategy Concept document developed on positioning SAPO as an e- Commerce Hub for ICT SMMEs Concept document and proposal was developed and agreement was undertaken between UPU & DTPS for the operational readiness of e-Commerce at SAPO. Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

Annual Target Quarterly Target Actual Performance Status Explan-ation of Variance Current progress to date 2 partnerships secured for the Digital Economy towards ICT enterprise development, SMME growth, e-skills and innovation in line with the ICT SMME Strategy Proposal on opportunities for SA on ICT Enterprise development, SMME growth and innovation developed 3 partnership proposals were engaged on and a several pledges were received. Achieved N/A Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

ICT POLICY, RESEARCH AND CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT (1)
Annual Target Quarterly Target Actual Performance Status Explan-ation of Variance Current progress to date Draft ICT Legislation developed in line with the National Integrated ICT Policy White Paper Prioritised Bills revised as per Ministerial direction Prioritised Bills revised as per direction from the Director -General as well as DTPS workshop. Revised prioritised Bills submitted to Minister (ECA, PSA and iNESI Bills) Not Achieved Approval of Bills required extensive engagement with Ministry Prioritised Bills have been approved by Cabinet and gazetted for public consultation. Extensive stakeholder engagements have been undertaken Formal drafting of prioritised Bills commenced Formal Drafting of prioritised Bills have commenced Achieved N/A ICT SMME Strategy approved ICT SMME Strategy submitted to Cluster for endorsement The ICT SMME Support Strategy was endorsed by the ESEID Cluster Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

Annual Target Quarterly Target Actual Performance Status Explan-ation of Variance Current progress to date ICT SMME Strategy approved ICT SMME Strategy public consultation conducted Public consultations on the Strategy were undertaken between May and June in all 9 Provinces. Achieved N/A National e-Strategy approved e-Strategy submitted to Cluster System for endorsement The National e-Strategy was presented to the ESEID Cluster and the Cabinet Committee and was Gazetted in April Written public comments were received. National e- Strategy approved e-Strategy public consultation conducted e-Strategy public consultations have been conducted in all Provinces between May and June 2017 Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

Annual Target Quarterly Target Actual Performance Status Expla-nation of Variance Current progress to date e-Government Strategy approved e-Government Strategy submitted to Cluster System for endorsement The e-Government Strategy was submitted to Cluster and gazetted in April 2017. Achieved N/A e-Government public consultation conducted Provincial Consultations on the National e-Government Strategy was conducted in all 9 provinces Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

ICT ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AND SOE OVERSIGHT (1)
Annual Target Quarterly Target Actual Performance Status Expla-nation of Variance Current progress to date Implementation of the SOE Rationalisation Report focusing on the State ICT Infrastructure Company and State IT Company SOC Rationalisation Report submitted for approval SOC Rationalisation report finalised and submitted to the Minister for approval. Achieved N/A Corporatisation of the Postbank and licensing facilitated Board members appointed for Postbank Postbank board members were appointed by Minister. Options on the establishment of the Bank Controlling Company finalised Bank controlling company preferred option was finalised Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

Annual Target Quarterly Target Actual Performance Status Expla-nation of Variance Current progress to date Corporatisation of the Postbank and licensing facilitated Compliance Plan for Postbank developed Compliance plan for Postbank was developed and monitored Achieved N/A Service delivery performance and compliance of SOC against strategic plans and relevant prescripts monitored and evaluated and quarterly state of the SOC reports developed Consolidated State of the SOCs Report for 2016/17 Quarter 4 developed and submitted 4th quarter consolidated state of SOCs report was developed and submitted. 4th Quarter joint performance review meeting held with Chief Executive Officers of the SOCs and Departmental Executive Committee 4th quarter joint performance review meeting between CEOs and DEC was hosted Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

ICT INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT (1)
Annual Target Quarterly Target Actual Performance Status Expla-nation of Variance Current progress to date Project Manage the roll-out of the Broadband connectivity Implementation Plan Phase 1 towards connecting 2700 identified sites Broadband Connectivity Implementation Plan finalised and 200 sites connected The Department has formally mandated the State Owned Companies (SITA and Broadband Infraco) to roll-out Phase 1 of SA connect Not Achieved The delay in the appointment of the service provider has impacted in the delivery of the Q1 targets The Department and the SOCs have signed Master Service Agreements to enable implementation of the project. The Infrastructure roll-out plan has been finalised. 2 sites connected as a proof-of-concept. District Task teams have been established through Provincial Steering Committees. Operations of the Virtual Cybersecurity Hub facilitated and monitored Operations of the Virtual Cybersecurity Hub facilitated and 2016/17 quarter 4 monitoring report developed Operations of the Virtual CS Hub were facilitated and 2016/17 quarter 4 monitoring report developed. Achieved N/A Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

Annual Target Quarterly Target Actual Performance Status Expla- nation of Variance Current progress to date Preliminary technical and regulatory studies conducted to inform Draft SA’s position for WRC-19 Preliminary Technical and Regulatory studies conducted in preparation for WRC- 19 and first draft report developed Multi-country Technical and Regulatory Reports submitted at ITU-R on: In band and adjacent band co-existence and compatibility studies Proposed frequency arrangement for the band MHz, Considerations for the use of terrestrial IMT systems in the band MHz. Not Achieved Lack of human resources to develop first draft report Final draft preliminary views/positions have been developed which includes technical & regulatory studies conducted & submitted to ITU-R Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION
QUARTER ONE PERIOD: 01 APRIL TO 30 JUNE 2017 Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

EXPENDITURE PER PROGRAMME
Budget R'000 Budget % Expenditure R'000 Available % Spent Administration 12% 49 934 25% ICT International Affairs 50 920 3% 30 399 17 394 60% Policy Research & Capacity Dev 85 523 5% 16 453 73 912 19% ICT Enterprise Dev & SOE Oversight 16% 62 864 ICT Infrastructure Support 64% 17% Total 100% 21% Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

ECONOMIC CLASSIFICATION
EXPENDITURE PER ECONOMIC CLASSIFICATION Classification Budget R’000 Budget % Expenditure Available Spent % Compensation of Employees 13% 52 555 24% Goods & Services 36% 31 594 5% Transfers & Subsidies 50% 31% Payments for Financial Assets - 0% 21 (21) - Payments for Capital Assets 11 951 1% 2 095 9 856 18% Total 100% 21% Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

TRANSFERS APPROPRIATION ACTUAL TRANSFER AVAILABLE % SPENT
Foreign Governments & International Organisations 25 532 24 533 999 96% NEMISA 85 785 25 095 60 690 29% USAASA 75 684 19 767 55 917 26% Sentech: Dual Illumination 96 500 - 50% Sentech: Migration of Digital Signals 53 000 - 100% USAF 54 614 10 614 44 070 19% SAPO: Broadcasting Digital Migration - 0% USAF: Broadcasting Digital Migration 79 098 19 774 59 324 25% Total 31% Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION PERIOD: 01 JULY 2017 TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2017
SECOND QUARTER PERFORMANCE INFORMATION PERIOD: 01 JULY 2017 TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2017 Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

QUARTER 2 PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW
Department committed to achieving 23 Annual Performance Plan (APP) quarterly targets by the end of the second quarter This is a total number of APP quarterly targets of all five (5) Programmes of the DTPS. As at the end of the second Quarter, 20 quarterly targets were Achieved while 3 of the quarterly targets were Not Achieved. The above reflects 87% achievement as at the end of Quarter 2 Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

QUARTER 2 SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS (1) Development of ICT Policies & Strategies The SEIAS Reports were developed on three prioritised Bills after which the Department concluded the drafting of the prioritised Bills. The ICT SMME Support Strategy, the National e-Strategy and the National e-Government Strategy and Roadmap were revised and submitted to the ESEID Cluster for tabling and consideration. SOC Oversight Mandates for the new State ICT Infrastructure Company and the State IT Company were developed. Cybersecurity The Operations of the Virtual Cybersecurity Hub were facilitated and the 2017/18 Quarter 1 monitoring report was developed. Preliminary Technical and Regulatory studies conducted in preparation for WRC-19 and second draft report developed The second Draft Report on Preliminary Technical and Regulatory Studies in preparation for WRC-19 was developed. Furthermore, SA preliminary positions were developed and submitted at relevant Regional Forums (SADC and ATU). Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

QUARTER 2 SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS (2) Advancing SA’s ICT Agenda In order to promote ICT policies and strategies at the International level and increase partnerships and investments, as well as increase SA’s presence and influence, the Department developed and consulted on the following: RSA Position in pursuit of BRICS Partnership Programme on the establishment of the BRICS Institute for Future Networks. RSA position focused towards the reducing of SADC Second Phase glide Path which was advanced at the SADC ICT Ministerial meeting. Implementation of the Climate and Culture Survey Action Plan 50% of the identified interventions were achieved by the end of the second Quarter. These included the following amongst others: Hosting of Brown Bag session with all staff on ICT trends. Designing of a Leadership Breakthrough and Alignment session. Hosting of monthly inter-branch meetings to foster synergy and alignment of cross-cutting projects. Creating of platforms for consultation of all staff members when taking decisions impacting DTPS. Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

AREARS OF UNDER-ACHIEVEMENT
QUARTER 2 AREARS OF UNDER-ACHIEVEMENT The Department did not achieve 3 of its 23 planned targets for Quarter 1, as reflected below: Conducting of job evaluations The Department was not able to conduct job evaluations for the newly created posts and revised jobs as planned. However the analysis of employee qualifications and experience was conducted for all employees. Development of draft Business Case on SAPO as an e-Commerce Hub and submission of Business Case for approval Albeit that the draft business case was developed on SAPO as an e-commerce Hub, there were delays in submitting the Business Case for approval. Connectivity of additional 800 identified sites - Broadband The connectivity target was not met however the Department signed the Tripartite Master Services Agreement (MSA) between DTPS, SITA and BBI. Further details with regards to the above-mentioned targets as well as an explanation of the variance are reflected in the presentation Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

Expla-nation of Variance Current progress to date
ADMINISTRATION (1) Annual Target Quarterly Target Actual Performance Status Expla-nation of Variance Current progress to date Organisational structure approved and implemented Analysis of employee qualifications and experience conducted for affected employees. Analysis of employee qualifications and experience conducted for all employees. Achieved N/A Job evaluation conducted for newly created posts and revised jobs Job evaluations not yet conducted Not Achieved Job evaluations are dependent on the Work Study analysis which is yet to be completed. Functional organisational structure has been developed and submitted to the EA. The consultation process with relevant stakeholders has commenced and process to appoint Work Study service provider is near conclusion Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

Explanation of Variance Current progress to date
ADMINISTRATION (2) Annual Target Quarterly Target Actual Performance Status Explanation of Variance Current progress to date Climate and Culture Survey Action Plan implemented and monitored 50% of identified interventions implemented and monitored in line with the Climate and Culture Survey Action Plan 50% of the Action Plan interventions were achieved as planned Achieved N/A Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

Annual Target Quarterly Target Actual Performance Status Explanation of Variance Current progress to date One (1) RSA Position developed in pursuit of BRICS Partnership Programme on the establishment of the BRICS Institute for Future Networks RSA Position was developed focusing on areas of innovation, local ICT skills, research and development for the BRICS Institute for Future Networks RSA Position was developed in pursuit of BRICS Partnership Programme on the establishment of the BRICS Institute for Future Networks Achieved N/A BRICS partners engaged on the RSA Position All BRICS partners were engaged through electronic engagement platforms, relevant forums and the BRICS ICT Ministerial meeting Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

Annual Target Quarterly Target Actual Performance Status Expla- nation of Variance Current progress to date One (1) RSA Position developed for SADC focused towards the reduction of Cost to Communicate for affordable, reliable, accessible and secure ICT Infrastructure RSA Position on SADC Second Phase of Glide Path finalized, approved and implementation commenced The RSA position focused towards the reducing of SADC Second Phase glide Path was developed and finalized with ICASA. SADC ICT Ministerial meeting was held in September 2017 where the RSA position was advanced. Achieved N/A One (1) RSA Position developed for SADC focused towards the reduction of Cost to Communicate for affordable, reliable ,accessible and secure ICT Infrastructure SADC ICT Ministerial meeting toward regional integration hosted The SADC ICT Ministerial Meeting towards regional integration was hosted on September 2017, in the Kingdom of Kwa-Zulu, Natal, and Durban. Outcomes included SADC Declaration on the 4th Industrial Revolution. Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

Annual Target Quarterly Target Actual Performance Status Explanation of Variance Current progress to date One (1) RSA Position developed for WTDC focused on developmental agenda on the internet and digital economy Consultation with identified stakeholders on the draft RSA Position concluded Consultation was done with identified stakeholders. Both South Africa’s proposals on Gender Mainstreaming and Accessibility for People with Disability accepted as African common proposal. Achieved N/A 2 partnerships secured for the Digital Economy towards ICT enterprise development, SMME growth, e-skills and innovation in line with the ICT SMME Strategy Draft Business Case developed on SAPO as an e-Commerce Hub in line with SAPO Strategic Turn-around Plan and submitted for approval Draft business case was developed on SAPO as an e-commerce Hub. Not Achieved Delays in the Submission of the Business Case for approval was due to the extensive consultation needed between the Department and SAPO. Engagements concluded with SAPO and UPU on the e-Commerce implementation. Engagements held with National Treasury on the e-Commerce Cooperation Agreement. Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

Annual Target Quarterly Target Actual Performance Status Explanation of Variance Current progress to date 2 partnerships secured for the Digital Economy towards ICT enterprise development, SMME growth, e-skills and innovation in line with the ICT SMME Strategy Proposal on opportunities for SA on ICT Enterprise development, SMME growth and innovation consulted with relevant stakeholders Internet for All initiative adopted and approved by Cabinet focused on ICT enterprise development, SMME development and innovation. A partnership agreement has been signed between SENTECH and Intelsat on the deployment of satellite infrastructure in the country. Achieved N/A Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

Annual Target Quarterly Target Actual Performance Status Explanation of Variance Current progress to date Draft ICT Legislation developed in line with the National Integrated ICT Policy White Paper Initial SEIAS Reports developed of all prioritised Bills SEIAS Reports have been developed on three prioritised Bills. Achieved N/A Formal drafting of prioritised Bills concluded Formal drafting of three prioritised Bills have been concluded ICT SMME Strategy approved ICT SMME Strategy submitted to Cluster for approval ICT SMME Support Strategy was submitted to the ESEID Cluster on 11 October 2017 Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

Annual Target Quarterly Target Actual Performance Status Expla- nation of Variance Current progress to date National e-Strategy approved e-Strategy revised and submitted to cluster for approval The National e-Strategy was revised and submitted to ESEID Cluster for approval. The SEIAS Final Report was signed-off by DPME for submission of the National e-Strategy to the Cluster. Achieved N/A e-Government Strategy approved e-Government Strategy submitted to cluster for approval The revised National e-Government Strategy and Roadmap was submitted to ESEID Cluster with approved SEIAS document by DPME Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

Annual Target Quarterly Target Actual Performance Status Expla- nation of Variance Current progress to date Implementation of the SOE Rationalisation Report focusing on the State ICT Infrastructure Company and State IT Company Mandate for the new State IT Company developed Mandate for the new State IT Company was developed as planned Achieved N/A Mandate for the new State Infrastructure Company developed Mandate for the new State Infrastructure Company was developed as planned Corporatisation of the Postbank and licensing facilitated Application for the licensing of the Postbank facilitated Bank license application was facilitated, and follow-up engagements with SARB were held Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

Annual Target Quarterly Target Actual Performance Status Expla- nation of Variance Current progress to date Service delivery performance and compliance of SOC against strategic plans and relevant prescripts monitored and evaluated and quarterly state of the SOC reports developed Consolidated State of the SOCs Report for 2017/18 Quarter 1 developed and submitted The consolidated state of SOCs report developed and submitted as planned Achieved N/A 1st Quarter joint performance review meeting held with Chief Executive Officers of the SOCs and Departmental Executive Committee The meeting between the CEOs of the SOCs and the DEC took place on 21 September 2017 Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

Annual Target Quarterly Target Actual Performance Status Explanation of Variance Current progress to date Project Manage the roll-out of the Broadband connectivity Implementation Plan Phase 1 towards connecting 2700 identified sites Connectivity to an additional 800 identified sites project managed and monitored Signed Tripartite Master Services Agreement (MSA) was signed between DTPS, SITA and BBI. 2 sites connected as a proof-of-concept to streamline the process of upgrading the sites that are currently connected. Not Achieved The signing of MSA took longer than anticipated The Treasury process to transfer funds to BBI & SITA has required extensive engagement with N.T. The Infrastructure roll-out plan has been finalised. District Task teams have been established through Provincial Steering Committees Operations of the Virtual Cybersecurity Hub facilitated and monitored Operations of the Virtual Cyber security Hub facilitated and 2017/18 quarter 1 monitoring report developed The Cybersecurity Hub for 2017/18 quarter 1 monitoring report was developed and submitted to DDG for signature. Achieved N/A Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

Annual Target Quarterly Target Actual Performance Status Explanation of Variance Current progress to date Preliminary technical and regulatory studies conducted to inform Draft SA’s position for WRC-19 Preliminary Technical and Regulatory studies conducted in preparation for WRC- 19 and second draft report developed Regulatory studies conducted in preparation for WRC- 19 and Second Draft Report on Preliminary Technical and Regulatory Studies in preparation for WRC-19. SA preliminary positions submitted at SADC during the 2nd SADC meeting in Zambia. Achieved N/A Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION
AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2017 Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

EXPENDITURE PER PROGRAMME
Budget R'000 Budget % Expenditure R'000 Available % Spent Administration 12% 90 323 54% ICT International Affairs 50 920 3% 38 026 12 894 75% Policy Research & Capacity Dev 85 523 5% 32 782 52 742 38% ICT Enterprise Dev & SOE Oversight 16% ICT Infrastructure Support 64% 41% Total 100% 45% Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

ECONOMIC CLASSIFICATION
EXPENDITURE PER ECONOMIC CLASSIFICATION Classification Budget R’000 Budget % Expenditure Available Spent % Compensation of Employees 13% 50% Goods & Services 36% 66 607 12% Transfers & Subsidies 68% Payments for Financial Assets - 0% 22 (22) - Payments for Capital Assets 11 951 1% 8 109 3 842 Total 100% 45% Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

TRANSFERS (1) APPROPRIATION ACTUAL TRANSFER VARIANCE % SPENT
Foreign Governments & International Organisations 25 532 25 964 (432) 102% NEMISA 85 785 50 190 35 595 59% USAASA 75 684 40 284 35 400 53% Sentech: Dual Illumination 100% Sentech: Migration of Digital Signals 53 000 USAF 54 684 28 535 26 149 52% SAPO: Broadcasting Digital Migration 50% USAF: Broadcasting Digital Migration 79 098 39 548 39 550 Total 68% Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

TRANSFERS (2) Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

2016/2017 AUDIT ACTION PLAN Making South Africa a Global Leader in Harnessing ICTs for Socio-economic Development

AUDITOR - GENERAL’S AUDIT OUTCOMES FINDINGS CATEGORY FY 2014/15
Audit Report 3 2 4 Management Letter 27 15 22 Overall Opinion Unqualified Making South Africa a Global Leader in Harnessing ICTs for Socio-economic Development

INTERVENTIONS TO ADDRESS
AUDIT OUTCOMES In order to address the AG’s findings, the Department has developed and is implementing an Integrated Action Plan (IAP) that focuses on: Providing a systemic resolution of the findings Ensuring that root causes are effectively identified and addressed The effective implementation of the IAP is monitored on a regular basis by: The Governance Integrated Action Plan Committee The Departmental Executive Committee CD: Internal Audit Services conducts follow-up audits as independent monitoring of progress on the implementation of the IAP Audit Committee provides independent oversight, holding Executive Management to account on effective implementation of the IAP. Making South Africa a Global Leader in Harnessing ICTs for Socio-economic Development

SUMMARY OF PROGRESS ON AUDIT ACTION PLAN
Making South Africa a Global Leader in Harnessing ICTs for Socio-economic Development

AUDIT ACTION PLAN Making South Africa a Global Leader in Harnessing ICTs for Socio-economic Development

PROGRESS ON AUDIT ACTION PLAN
Making South Africa a Global Leader in Harnessing ICTs for Socio-economic Development

PROGRESS ON AUDIT ACTION PLAN
Area of Audit Finding Details of Finding Action Plan Progress Making South Africa a Global Leader in Harnessing ICTs for Socio-economic Development

THANK YOU Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

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