1. Presentation by Head: Transport
PRESENTATION TO THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE: MONITORING OF JOB CREATION PROJECTS
Presentation by Head: Transport
Mr. Chris Hlabisa
02 August 2011

2. Overview Introduction Road Infrastructure Programmes
Zibambele Road maintenance programme
Vukuzakhe emerging contractor development programme
Pothole programme strategy
Departmental monitoring processes
Expanded Public Works programme(EPWP)
Institutional Arrangements
Monitoring structures
Monitoring Processes
Conclusion

3. STATS 2001
RSA
KZN
Gini Coefficient
0.69
0.71
Poverty Index
49.8%
54.3%
Rural population
44%
55%
Unemployment rate
26.4%
27.9%
StatsSA
RSA
KZN %
Area (km2)
1,219,207
92,307
7.6
Population
49,991,300
10,645,400 21

4. 1. Introduction
The Kwazulu-Natal Department of Transport has been the pioneer in various developmental and labour absorptive programmes that has lead to job creation and poverty eradication.

5. 2.Road Infrastructure Programme
The development and management of the road network is now implemented under the Sihambasonke Programme
The key focus areas among others being:
Development and management of key arterial routes
Efficient use of labour absorptive methods
Know your network
Safe road environment through eradication of potholes etc.

6. 3. Construction
Projects are undertaken through the following programmes:
African Renaissance Road Upgrading Programme (ARRUP)
Operation Kushunquthuli
Community Access Roads
Police Station
Clinics
Schools
Areas with high potential for agriculture activities
Pedestrian Bridges
Roads of National Importance (RNI)

7. 4. Maintenance Maintenance activities undertaken on the road network:
Conserving the higher order roads
Rehabilitation and Reseals
Preventative Maintenance
Re-gravelling
Routine Maintenance
Blading, drain cleaning
Safety Maintenance
Potholes, guardrails
Special Maintenance
Bridge handrails

8. 5. Zibambele Road maintenance programme
It was launched 1998 , modelled around the Kenyan lengthman system
It is a labour intensive road maintenance programme
It is a poverty alleviation programme targeting women headed household
Permanent contracts for routine maintenance are allocated to the poorest of the poor

9. 6. Zibambele Investments
FINANCIAL YEAR
1999/00
2000/01
2001/02
2002/03
2003/04
2004/05
2005/06
2006/07
2007'08
2008/09
2009/10
2010'11
Total investments to Zibambele Contractors (R Millions)
R 10.0 R
R 42.0
R 54.6
R 66.6
R 87.0
R 122.4
R 143.9
R 187.2
R 204.0
R 225.6 R
No. of Zibambele contractors (Person years)
1,031
6,031
9,856
14,910
17,104
23,451
27,531
32,076
36,366
39,930
39,997
39,049
Length of roads maintained by contractors
1,186
3,920
6,406
9,692
11,118
15,423
17,895
20,148
23,638
27,863
27,998
24,405
Zibambele training projects (R millions) R R R R R R R
Monthly salary paid to Zibambele contractors
R 250
R 334
R 350
R 370 R R R R R
Total investments to date of R1.383 billion and contractors have saved R12 million

10. 7. Vukuzakhe emerging contractor development programme
It is an economic empowerment programme targeting the previously disadvantaged groups.
It is aimed at addressing anormalities within the construction sector by addressing the economic inequalities of the past
Contractors are graded in line with the CIDB grading
Contractors receive targeted training and mentorship support

11. 8. Vukuzakhe Investments Number of contracts
FINANCIAL YEAR (Millions)
1998/99
1999/00
2000/01
2001/02
2002/03
2003/04
2004/05
2005/06
2006/07
2007/08
2008/09
2009/10
2010/11
2011/12
- Grade 1
126
232
295
488
563
549
521
496
430
535
458
427
452 
520
- Grade 2 54
142
106
138
222
210
229
172
149 61 99
115 
140
- Grade 3 8 17
101 82 78
131
155
151
125
130 
150
- Grade 4 18 40 47 39 60 45 26 3 3  20
- Grade 5 6 1 1  7
- Grade 6 2 5
ALL STAGES
188
391
502
726
891
912
920
895
804
884
705
657
704
842

12. 9. Vukuzakhe Investments Value of contracts
FINANCIAL YEAR (Millions)
1998/99
1999/00
2000/01
2001/02
2002/03
2003/04
2004/05
2005/06
2006/07
2007/08
2008/09
2009/10
2010/11
2011/12
- Grade 1 12 21 24 41 44 61 39 97 45 66 52 65 95
- Grade 2 9 15 17 18 49 73 55 79 58 27 33 48 60
- Grade 3 6 54 63 67 42 70 74 98
105
112
231 96
102
155
- Grade 4 40
153
163
250
172
- Grade 5 31 35 29
- Grade 6 32 46 43
All stages 90
104
171
340
286
378
517
387
461
267
308
434
All of these empowerment programmes (Zibambele and Vukuzakhe enjoy more than 75% of the CAPEX budget from our baseline allocation

13. 10. Pothole Programme Strategy
The Department has implemented a 2 year Pothole Repair Contract commencing in the 2011/2012 financial year to address the backlog of pothole repairs.
A database comprising of 134 contractors ranging from Grade 1 to Grade 2, has been created per the following regions.
EMPANGENI
LADYSMITH
PIETERMARITZBURG
DURBAN

14. 11. Pothole Programme Strategy
This programme will have the following benefits of :
A safe road network for the road user;
Reduced road accidents;
Reduced and minimized the road maintenance backlog;
Improved average road network condition;
Reduced pressure on routine maintenance resources due to improved road conditions;
Reduced vehicle operating costs for road users;
Reduced claims against government.

15. 12. Monitoring process (dept.)
A departmental Monitoring and Evaluation (M & E) unit exists
All budget allocations are supported by approved business plans
Regional staff(field support officers, technicians, and engineers) implement business plans;
Monthly progress reports are sent to M & E for monitoring outcomes and reporting progress to management, National Treasury and Cabinet clusters
Site inspections are performed by M & E staff to verify reported outputs as well as the outcomes of projects .

16. EXPANDED PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAMME (EPWP) COORDINATION

17. 13. Institutional arrangements
The department of Transport is the overall coordinator of the EPWP in the province of KwaZulu-Natal
The following structures were established for proper ratification of input:
Provincial Steering Committee convened by the Department of Transport
Sector coordinating committees convened by Sector Lead Departments
M&E Provincial structure convened by coordinating department

18. 14. Institutional Arrangements
Sector
Provincial Lead Sector Departments
Provincial Sector Departments
Infrastructure
Department of Transport
Department of Public Works
Department of Human Settlements
Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Department of Health
Department of Education
Municipalities 10 DM + METRO
Social Sector
Department of Social Development
-Department of Social Development
-Department of Health
-Department of Education
- Department of Community Safety and Liaison
-Municipalities 10 DM + METRO
Environmental & Cultural Sector
Department of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs
-Department of Agriculture & Environmental Affairs and Rural Development
-Department of Arts, Culture & Tourism
-Department of Sports & Recreation
- KZN Wildlife

19. 15. Monitoring structures
Provincial Steering Committee(PSC)
PSC meetings are convened by DOT on a quarterly basis
All sector lead departments are represented at the PSC meetings by senior managers with decision-making powers
PSC deals with transversal issues relating to policy changes to the EPWP as well as challenges relating to implementation across all sectors

20. 16. Monitoring structure cont..
Monitoring and Evaluation committee:
This structure is responsible for monitoring progress on reporting by public bodies, deploying data capturing capacity where required,
Responds to reporting challenges and review data from past quarter as well as verifying data before it is captured on WBS.
Ensure data integrity before it is submitted to NDPW

21. 17. Monitoring process
Regular site visits are conducted by the coordinating department
Regular reporting on labour Intensive methods and EPWP is done to the following high level structures
Cabinet
Premiers Coordinating forum(PCF)
Committee of Heads of Departments (COHOD)

22. 18. CONCLUSION
These programmes are supporting job creation and poverty eradication while stimulating economic growth in the Province of KwaZulu- Natal
These programmes are very key to the transformation of our society for the better.
Collaborative efforts by all levels of government as well as civil society are also key to the success and sustainability of these initiatives.

23. THANK YOU