1. Presented to Portfolio Committee on Social Development
DSD Annual Report 2007/08
Presented to Portfolio Committee on Social Development
22 January 2008

2. Presentation outline Part A Institutional Capacity and coherence
Part C
Programme Performance 2007/08: Welfare Services
Welfare Services Transformation
Substance Abuse
Services to Children
Services to People with Disabilities
Services to Older Persons
Families and Social Crime
Part D
Programme Performance 2007/08: Community Development
Community Development
Youth Development
Non- profit Organisation
HIV&AIDS
NDA
Part A
Institutional Capacity and coherence
Human Resource Management
Legislative Framework 2008/09
Budget and Expenditure report 2007/08
Auditor General’s Report
Challenges
Part B:
Programme Performance 2007/08: Comprehensive Social Security
Social Assistance
Social Relief
Social Insurance
Appeals

3. Overview
The presentation presents the overall performance of the Department of Social Development and its statutory bodies during the 2007/08 financial year
Several notable milestones were reached during the period under review.
The Department, together with its agencies; SASSA and the NDA, received an unqualified audit opinion during the period under review

4. Part A Overview

5. Vision Mission A caring and integrated system of social development
services that facilitates human development
and improves the quality of life.
Mission
To ensure the provision of comprehensive, integrated, sustainable and quality social development services against vulnerability and poverty and create an enabling environment for sustainable development in partnership with those committed to building a caring society.

6. Strategic Priorities
Create an enabling environment for social and human capital investment.
Promotion of social integration.
Social protection initiatives to build the capacity of vulnerable groups.
Provide a comprehensive social security system.
Leadership in social development to ensure the deepening of the social policy discourse and evidence-based decision-making.
Effective and efficient management of social development programmes and activities in partnership with civil society and other social partners.
Steering national involvement in African and International frameworks and agreements with respect to socio-economic development.
Good governance.

7. PROGRAMMES OBJECTIVES
Programme 1: Administration
Provide for policy and strategic direction for overall management and support services to the Department.
Programme 2: Comprehensive Social Security
Develop and monitor policies for a comprehensive social security system; develop norms, standards and guidelines for implementation; develop macro-finance modelling to inform policy decisions; and assess the social, economic and fiscal impact of social security programmes.

8. PROGRAMMES OBJECTIVES [Cont.]
Programme 3: Policy Development, Review and Implementation Support For Welfare Services
Develop, facilitate and monitor the implementation of policies, programmes and strategies on integrated social welfare services that meet the needs of all vulnerable groups.
Programme 4: Community Development
Develop, monitor and facilitate the implementation of appropriated policies, strategies and programmes aimed at sustainable livelihoods and human development.
Programme 5: Strategy and Governance
Provide leadership in the strategic planning process across national and provincial departments

9. Human Resource Management

10. HRM 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 2007/08 AS AT 31/12/08 Number of posts 596
613
533
687
684
Number of posts filled
403
463
417
534
616
Vacancy rate
32.4%
24.5%
21.8%
22.3%
(13.22%)*
10%
Number of posts filled additional to the establishment
111 36 32 37 49
* Due to the prioritisation of filling 151 posts, the vacancy rate increased to 23% during September This was reduced to 13.22% as at 31 March 2008 with the approval of appointments but the officials however only assumed duty after 31March The vacancy rate was therefore reflected as 22.3%.

11. Employment and Vacancy by Programme at end of 2007/08
Number of Posts
Number of Posts Filled
Vacancy rate
Number of Posts Filled Additional to the establishment
P1: Administration: Permanent
294
246
16.3 18
P2: Comprehensive Social Security; Permanent 55 47
14.5
P3: Social welfare Services: Permanent
177
123
30.5 1
P4: Community Development; Permanent 64 52
18.8
P5: Strategy and Governance: Permanent 97 66 32 17
TOTAL
687
534
22.3 37

12. Employment and vacancies at end of 07/08
Department filled 83% of prioritised posts although the filling of contract posts and posts that became vacant impacted on progress in filling of the prioritised posts
To reduce the vacancy rate to 14%, the Department approved the filling of 597 posts before 31 March 2008
All appointed individuals to assume duty afre 31 March 2008
The number jobs evaluated increased by 12% due to the creation of new posts in line with the approved DSD structure

13. SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
The Department implemented new supply chain management directives as promulgated by the National treasury
Established the following committees in line with Supply Chain Management Framework: Bid Specification Committee, Bid Evaluation Committee and Bid Adjudication Committee in August 2007
Completed Asset management policy and strategy in consultation with Departmental Stakeholders
Total Procurement Spending was R
Total procurement was divided as follows
HDI: R =38.61%
WEO: R =28.11%
Non-HDI: R =25.67%
Other Institutions: R =7.61%

14. Employment and vacancies at end of 07/08
Department filled 83% of prioritised posts although the filling of contract posts and posts that became vacant impacted on progress in filling of the prioritised posts
To reduce the vacancy rate to 14%, the Department approved the filling of 597 posts before 31 March 2008
All appointed individuals to assume duty afre 31 March 2008
Job Evaluation:
The number jobs evaluated increased by 12% due to the creation of new posts in line with the approved DSD structure

15. INTERNATIONAL OBLIGATIONS

16. International Obligations: Key Achievements
The Social Development portfolio has grown considerably since 1994 leading to increased bilateral and multilateral interaction with almost all regions of the world.
The department’s focus is on the development of solid, long-term partnerships based on trust with developing countries.
The areas of focus in international relations for the Department are the following:
Rebuilding of family and community relations,
A comprehensive social security system,
Eradicating violence against women and children, older persons and other vulnerable groups,
The fight against HIV and AIDS and dealing with the social impact of the disease.

17. OBJECTIVES
Harmonization and integration of Social Development policies and strategies through active participation in relevant regional, continental and multilateral structures and international organizations
Promotion of bilateral activities that make the most effective contribution to poverty reduction

18. International Obligations: Key Achievements
In line with our international obligations, the promotion of the African Agenda and fostering international solidarity, the DSD participated in the following international fora and meetings:
Forum of Ministers of Social Development in the MAGHREB region in Morocco.
Conference on leadership and Innovation held in Vienna, Austria.
8th Session of the Inter-Governmental Council of the MOST Programme and UNESCO in Paris, France.
World Social Security Forum and the 29th ISSA General Assembly in Moscos, Russia.
Meeting with DFID Ministers in London, England.

19. International Obligations: Key Achievements
Purpose of the visits (continued)
UNESCO Meetings, in Paris, France
MOST IGC Bureau and scientific advisory committee in Paris.
Second Ministerial meeting of the Forum of Ministers of Social Development of South Asia under the (MOST) programme, India.
African Global Diaspora Conference, Barbados.
Collaboration with the Government of Cuba, Havana.

20. International Obligations: Key Achievements
Co-ordination of International Agreements and participation
in regional and multilateral institutions.
Minister participated in the UNESCO partnership on World Sports forum held in October Chaired several meetings of UNESCO, having also participated in the Asia Forum for Social Development Ministers as well as the Africa Caribbean Diaspora Conference.
Minister participated in World Social Security Forum and successfully secured the hosting of 2010 Forum by South Africa.
Conducted two workshops of the Social Cluster on international relations.
DSD Concluded a draft engagement strategy on cluster contributions to Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development.

21. International Obligations: Key Achievements
Inputs and participation in the social development
multilateral agenda
The department coordinated visits from two African countries and pursued further relations with five others as well as coordinated the IBSA Working Group on Social Issues.
Coordinated participation and inputs to the five UN Commission and follow-up mechanisms with DSD participation.

22. International Obligations: Key Achievements
African Population Commission (APC)
The department played a major role during the 6th Ordinary Session of the African Population Commission held in Sandton South Africa.
International Social Security Association (ISSA) conference
DSD hosted the International Comprehensive Social Security Conference in March 2008 which resolved to open an ISSA liason office in South Africa
Facilitated the participation of African delegates to the International Consultative Conference on Social Security hosted by South Africa during March 2008.
International Social Protection conference: DSD, together with the presidency, facilitated the hosting of the conference in July 2007

23. CHALLENGES Limited commission within spheres of government
Invitations on international participation are at short notice
Budgetary constraints, e.g. DRC project