1. PUBLIC ENTERPRISES 2008-2011 STRATEGIC PLAN AND FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
PROGRAMME 6: JOINT PROJECTS FACILITY
STRATEGIC PLAN AND FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
27-29 FEBRUARY 2008

2. KEY ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR SUB-PROGRAMME: AEROSPACE
Activity / Project
Critical Path Activities
Time Required
Due Date
Output
Aerospace
Develop an aerospace industry strategy
Supply side: determine South
African aerospace capability
Demand side: establish appetite
for partnerships / co-operation;
determine long term air fleet plans
for South African aviation sector
12 months
Quarterly progress reports
Leverage a long term fleet procurement plan and technology base to optimise the development of the national aerospace industry in South Africa.
Aerospace strategy

3. KEY ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR SUB-PROGRAMME: AFRICA
Activity / Project
Critical Path Activities
Time Required
Due Date
Output
Africa
Identification of key infrastructure projects in Africa
Investigate power and corridor projects in the region.
Based on research and identification of projects, proceed to pre-feasibility stage.
Assistance to Guinea Bissau
5 months
7 months
6 months
Monthly reports to DG
Report suggesting areas for further investigation / pre-feasibility studies.
Stakeholder identification / engagement and opportunities developed in line with strategy.
Report detailing electricity requirements and recommendations
Regional Supplier Development Programme
Enabling the integration of regional suppliers to regional and global value chains
Programme initiation:
Commitment from MNC, SOE and
participating countries.
Finalise detailed programme with
UNIDO.
Conduct study visits to targeted
countries with an emphasis on
SADC.
Obtain formal country participation
to the programme
Secure donor funding.
Implement the Regional Supplier
Benchmarking Programme
36 months
31st May
Quarterly project reviews
Establish manufacturing capability in the SADC region to support Eskom and Transnet’s Build Programme.
Increased co-operation and/or collaboration with South African or Global manufactures.
Supplier Database
Joint Skills Development Programme
Regular joint participation in skills development (procurement) initiatives and programmes between South African based SOE and regional SOE
12 months
Quarterly reports
Establish contact in other African countries, to begin training in 2009/2010

4. KEY ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR SUB-PROGRAMME: CSDP
Activity / Project
Critical Path Activities
Time Required
Due Date
Output
Competitive Supplier Development Programme
Research Eskom and Transnet key commodities and South African capability in this regard
Carry out research on first set of
commodities to inform 2008/2009
Supplier Development Plans
6 months (remaining)
Quarterly reports
Re-establish local manufacturing and supplier industries to support SOE Infrastructure Build and Maintenance Plan
UNIDO benchmarking and participating in global supplier exchange programme
Formal commitment to participate
from SOE
Implement Supplier Benchmarking
Programme
Start implementation 1st quarter 2008 – May 2008
Monthly reports
Re-establish local manufacturing and supplier industries to support SOE Infrastructure Build and Maintenance Plan through benchmarking, gap analysis and support to upgrade equipment and skills.
Supplier Database
World class procurement training
Procurement Officers training for
SOE
Ongoing
Highly skilled professional Procurement Officers in SOE

5. KEY ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR SUB-PROGRAMME: HR AND CAPACITY BUILDING
Activity / Project
Critical Path Activities
Time Required
Due Date
Output
Human Resources & Capacity Building
Ensure sufficient skills in place at Eskom, PBMR, Transnet and their suppliers for medium–long term Build Programme and associated maintenance
Utilise SOE and their suppliers to provide experiential training to trainee artisans
Establish ESDA within 1st quarter 2008
Monthly reports
Establishment by June
Establish co-ordinating body for SOE artisan placements (ESDA)
ICT skills
Assess skills requirement to install
and manage Full Services Network
of 10 gig (and larger), as well as
undersea cable
Review current skills in the market
and plans for future graduates
Make proposal to address skills
issue in FSN and undersea cable
3 months
Strategy to ensure sufficient ICT skills to install and manage Full Services Network and undersea cable.
Advanced Learning Programme
Select Higher Learning Institution
Finalise copyright agreement for
“Reader”
6 months
2 months
Advanced Learning Programme available to senior managers in SOE sector
Commission “Reader” for ALP

6. KEY ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR SUB-PROGRAMME: ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
Activity / Project
Critical Path Activities
Time Required
Due Date
Output
Environmental Issues
Entrench Strategically Important Developments (SID) into legal process for dealing with EIA
Cabinet approval for classification
of SID and a process for SID EIA.
12 months
Monthly reports
Eskom and Transnet Build Programme not hampered by EIA process

7. Critical Path Activities
KEY ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR SUB-PROGRAMME: NUCLEAR COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY
Sub-Programme
Activity / Project
Critical Path Activities
Time Required
Due Date
Output
Nuclear Communications Strategy
Gain an understanding of public perception on nuclear issues and develop communication strategy
Conduct extensive “perception”
surveys
Prepare communication strategy
9 months
Monthly reports

8. KEY ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR SUB-PROGRAMME: PROPERTY
Activity / Project
Critical Path Activities
Time Required
Due Date
Output
Property
Non-core property disposals
Conclude government property
transactions
Obtain outstanding non-core
property lists
Prompt broader sales
12 months
Monthly reports
Property disposals.
Facilitate the development of key integrated projects
Secure commitment from SOE
Finalise transaction
Disposal and development of key projects
Assist with strategic SOE property purchases
Facilitate land acquisition for
Transnet and Eskom Build
Programmes
As required
Property purchases for SID
Develop strategy for SOE development interventions
Link SID with urban development /
local economic development
opportunities
Local economic and urban development impacts associated with SOE
SAAT Property Optimisation Strategy
In line with SAAT strategy,
develop Land Use Strategy for
SAAT property at ORTIA
SAAT Land Use Optimisation

9. KEY ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR SUB-PROGRAMME: SA POWER PROJECT
Activity / Project
Critical Path Activities
Time Required
Due Date
Output
South African Power Project
Leverage Eskom Build Programme to enhance manufacturing, technology and skills base
Begin implementation of Power
Project:
Solar manufacturing
Optimise OEM relationships
Develop detailed industrial
strategy
Liaise with Manufacturing Unit
to begin handover upon
implementation.
Implement similar strategy in
Transnet
12 months
April 2008
Strategy to support South African firms to develop their technology, manufacturing and skills base
Handover of National Interest Account / ECIC project from Manufacturing to JPF
Cabinet Memo to support
exports in the power and
defense sectors
6 months
August 2008
ECIC to be implementing agency for export strategy

10. KEY ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR SUB-PROGRAMME: TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION
Activity / Project
Critical Path Activities
Time Required
Due Date
Output
Technology and Innovation
Leverage Eskom Build Programme to enhance manufacturing, technology and skills base
Begin implementation of Power
Project:
Solar manufacturing
Optimise OEM relationships
Develop detailed industrial
strategy
Liaise with Manufacturing Unit
to begin handover upon
implementation.
Implement similar strategy in
Transnet
12 months
April 2008
Strategy to support South African firms to develop their technology, manufacturing and skills base
Handover of National Interest Account / ECIC project from Manufacturing to JPF
Cabinet Memo to support
exports in the power and
defense sectors
6 months
August 2008
ECIC to be implementing agency for export strategy

11. KEY ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR SUB-PROGRAMME: AUTUMN SCHOOL
Activity / Project
Critical Path Activities
Time Required
Due Date
Output
Autumn School
Provide the Public Enterprises Portfolio Committee a learning experience on key issues pertinent to DPE
Finalise logistics
Finalise matters for discussion /
syllabus
Invite speakers
May 2008
April 2008
Successful hosting of 2008 Autumn School

12. THANK YOU