1. Briefing on the performance information 2011/12 annual report
Portfolio Committee: Water and Environmental Affairs
Briefing on the performance information 2011/12 annual report
10 – 11 October 2012

2. Contents
Part 1: Introduction
Part 2: Performance information review
Part 3: Human resources

3. Part 1: introduction

4. Business definition Item Reference in the annual report Vision Page 11
Mission
Values
Organisational structure
Page 12
Legislative and other mandates
Pages 12 – 13
Public entities reporting to the Minister
Pages 14 – 16
Ministerial international visits
Pages

5. Goals and Strategic objectives (pages 27 – 28)No
Strategic priority
Outcomes
Strategic objectives 1
Economic growth, rural development, food security and Land Reform
6 (Infrastructure)
7 (Rural dev)
9 (Local gov)
To ensure the availability of water supply for economic and domestic use through the development of infrastructure
To improve access to water for rural development and productive use
To improve access to water for key growth points 2
To promote Sustainable and Equitable Water Resources Management
10 (Environment)
Setting a strategic framework for water management in the country
To ensure balance of water supply and demand through integrated planning
To improve equity in water allocation through regulatory instruments
To enhance supply of water
To ensure the protection of water resources
To improve water use efficiency
To improve the management of the water resources

6. Goals and Strategic objectives (pages 27 – 28)No
Strategic priority
Outcomes
Strategic objectives 3
Strengthening the regulation of the water sector
6 (Infrastructure)
10 (Environment)
To improve the regulation of the water sector
To improve the water use authorisation
To improve the protection of water resources and ensure sustainability 4
Support local government to deliver water services
9 (Local government)
Ensure the provision of local government support
To broaden access to water services (basic services and eradication of backlog)
Contribute to improved International Relations
11 (International)
Contribute to the advancement of the African agenda in the global system of governance 5
To contribute to the water agenda in the global system of governance
To leverage international resources for the SA water sector

7. Goals and Strategic objectives (pages 27 – 28)No
Strategic priority
Outcomes
Strategic objectives 6
Build capacity to deliver Quality Services
12 (Public service)
To achieve a high performance culture
To ensure availability of the right skills
To ensure sustainable provision of services
To achieve equity in gender and disability
To improve corporate governance
To improve financial management

8. Part 2: Performance review

9. Part 2A: Main Account
Non-financial performance review per programme

10. Programme 1: Administration
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
PERFORMANCE AGAINST INDICATOR
REASONS FOR VARIANCE
REFERENCE
To achieve a high performance culture
98% of information technology available
Table 9
(page 39 – 40)
68% of employees trained in line with the work skills plan
Unplanned training not reported and cancellations
Automated monitoring and evaluation system developed and implemented
Delays: project initiation
95% alignment of the planning process (i.e. strategic and budget plans)
Planning still follows budgeting
99.8% (i.e of 5932) of signed performance agreements aligned to business plans
7 Suspensions , 7 incapacity leaves, 3 absconded (2 subsequent terminations)
0% of informed and engaged employees, citizen and stakeholders
GCIS withdrew and no research was conducted
Achieved
Partially
Achieved >50%
Not
Achieved <50%
On hold
No info
provided
LEGEND

11. Programme 1: Administration
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
PERFORMANCE AGAINST INDICATOR
REASONS FOR VARIANCE
REFERENCE
Availability of the right skills
24.88% of annual average vacancy rate
Additional posts created
Table 10
(Page 41)
50 graduate trainees developed
50 graduate trainees placed into candidate positions
687 learnerships implemented
Funding received from LGSETA resulting in more
27 internships implemented
Funding for only technical; no technical unfunded
100% of HIV/AIDS Programme implemented
Rollout in all regions in line with Nat. Health imperatives
42% of women employed
Equity stats ignored
Table 11
(page 42)
0.31% of people with disabilities employed
No focus on disability management
2 projects implemented
Delays in consultations
Achieved
Partially
Achieved >50%
Not
Achieved <50%
On hold
No info
provided
LEGEND

12. Programme 1: Administration
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
PERFORMANCE AGAINST INDICATOR
REASONS FOR VARIANCE
REFERENCE
To improve corporate governance
Approved Risk management Framework in place and implemented
Table 12
(page 43)
96% implementation of the annual Internal Audit coverage Plan
3 projects delayed
To improve financial management
98% reliable asset register
Unverified asset and losses under investigation
Table 13
83 irregular expenditure cases reported
Forensic audit performed from prior years
R of irregular expenditure reported
R has been condoned
Qualified audit
Achieved
Partially
Achieved >50%
Not
Achieved <50%
On hold
No info
provided
LEGEND

13. Programme 2: Water Sector Management
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
PERFORMANCE AGAINST INDICATOR
REASONS FOR VARIANCE
REFERENCE
Setting a strategic framework for water management in the country
Status quo on raw water Pricing Strategy developed
Initiation delayed
Table 14
(page )
Water for growth and Development (WfGD) framework finalised
Will be completed when NWRS is finalised
Discussion document s for NWA, WSA and WRA produced
Project plan revised
National Water Resources Strategy (NWRS) version 0.5 produced
Major scope extension
Inception report on Climate Change Strategy Developed -
Draft report on institutional realignment
Delays in consultations
Feasibility study on independent economic water regulator
Change of scope
Desalination : Strategy developed
Re-use: Strategy developed
Achieved
Partially
Achieved >50%
Not
Achieved <50%
On hold
No info
provided
LEGEND

14. Programme 2: Water Sector Management
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
PERFORMANCE AGAINST INDICATOR
REASONS FOR VARIANCE
REFERENCE
To ensure balance of water supply and demand through integrated planning
Bloemfontein and uMzimkhulu catchment reconciliation strategies
Table 15
(Page 47)
Feasibility plans of phase 2 of Mokolo Crocodile West advanced
Pending rollout of energy integrated resource plan
To ensure the protection of water resources
Crocodile west surface water ecological reserves determined
Data discrepancies
Table 16
(Page 48)
Proposed management classes for Olifants-Doorn river systems to be gazetted
Awaiting RQO for Olifants-Doorn
Number of water management areas with RQOs established in significant water resources
Initiation delayed
2009/10 annual report on status of water quality in dams produced -
To improve water use efficiency
Draft water consumption targets for 3 irrigation schemes
Table 17
(Page 49)
Achieved
Partially
Achieved >50%
Not
Achieved <50%
On hold
No info
provided
LEGEND

15. Programme 2: Water Sector Management
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
PERFORMANCE AGAINST INDICATOR
REASONS FOR VARIANCE
REFERENCE
To improve the management of the water resources
12 systems (dams and schemes) with established operating rules
Table 18
(Page 50)
5 priority catchments monitored
4 monitoring stations constructed
Vaal water level high
2 business cases for existing CMAs established
Awaiting finalisation of inst. realignment
12 water boards, 2CMAs, TCTA and WRC complying with corporate governance principles and legislation
Namakwa was disestablished
2 irrigation boards transformed to WUAs
Changes mooted development
To broaden access to water services (basic services and eradication of backlog)
First order asset register and programme
Awaiting strategy approval
Table 19
(Page 51)
40 (WSAs) municipalities supported
1224 councillors inducted in water service authorities (WSAs) covering 45 district municipalities
Achieved
Partially
Achieved >50%
Not
Achieved <50%
On hold
No info
provided
LEGEND

16. Programme 4: Regional implementation & Support
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
PERFORMANCE AGAINST INDICATOR
REASONS FOR VARIANCE
REFERENCE
To ensure the availability of water supply for domestic use through the development of infrastructure
5 bulk infrastructure schemes completed
Commissioning problems at Jagersfontein BWS
Table 20
(Page 52)
Contribution to Economic Growth
4505 cumulative jobs created through regional bulk infrastructure
Addiitional projects started
Table 21
(Page 53)
Water supply for domestic use through the development of infrastructure
4174 additional resource poor farmers with access to water
Accelerated progress
Table 22
0 irrigation schemes rehabilitated
Delays: IA appointment
Rural Development and Food Security
additional people provided with access to water per year
Delays in DCoG figures
Table 23
(Page 54)
8068 additional rain water harvesting tanks distributed for food production (per year)
Additional funding allocation
Achieved
Partially
Achieved >50%
Not
Achieved <50%
On hold
No info
provided
LEGEND

17. Programme 4: Regional implementation & Support
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
PERFORMANCE AGAINST INDICATOR
REASONS FOR VARIANCE
REFERENCE
To promote Sustainable and Equitable Water Resources Management
4 major rivers rehabilitated
2 rivers are flagship projects
Table 24
(Page 54)
To improve the regulation of water quality through CME
8 catchments where Waste Discharge Charge System is implemented
Delays in the service provider appointments
Table 25
(Page 55)
To improve water use efficiency
68 municipalities supported in implementing WCWD measures to reduce water losses
Interventions from ACIP and Donor funding
Table 26
(Page 56)
m3 volume of water saved
To improve the regulation of the water sector
14 water resource Institutions regulated as per business plans
Delays in finalising the institutional reform
Table 27
(Page 57)
Achieved
Partially
Achieved >50%
Not
Achieved <50%
On hold
No info
provided
LEGEND

18. Programme 4: Regional implementation & Support
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
PERFORMANCE AGAINST INDICATOR
REASONS FOR VARIANCE
REFERENCE
To ensure the provision of local government support
76 municipalities supported to improve compliance with Water Quality Standards
Table 28
(page 58)
109 municipalities supported to improve compliance with wastewater Quality Standard
Support from the RRU and additional donor funding
52 prioritised municipalities (score < than 30%) with improved Blue Drop scores
59 prioritised municipalities (score < than 30%) with improved Green Drop score
152 municipalities supported to align water services development plans (WSDPs) with integrated development plans (IDPs)
This was coordinated from a central point
22 transferred schemes refurbished
Differences in LG & Nat Gov. financial years
Achieved
Partially
Achieved >50%
Not
Achieved <50%
On hold
No info
provided
LEGEND

19. Programme 5: Water Sector Regulation
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
PERFORMANCE AGAINST INDICATOR
REASONS FOR VARIANCE
REFERENCE
To improve access to water for key growth points
Inception reports for new water management areas in which Compulsory Licensing has been completed
Delays in project initiation
Table 29
(Page 59)
To improve the regulation of water quality through compliance, monitoring and enforcement
931 Blue Drop municipal assessments completed
Complexity in audits
Table 30
(Page 60)
821 Green Drop municipal assessments completed
831 waste water supply systems assessed to meet effluent standards per year
86 mines monitored for non-compliance by 2014
Achieved
Partially
Achieved >50%
Not
Achieved <50%
On hold
No info
provided
LEGEND

20. Programme 6: International Water Cooperation
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
PERFORMANCE AGAINST INDICATOR
REFERENCE
African agenda and global engagements
Joint decisions: 1 PoA, 1 agreement, 4 joint studies
Table 31
(Page )
4 South African positions adopted and incorporated into the SADC water initiatives
2 memoranda of understanding/ Agreements signed in Africa
Draft strategic partnership agreement with the Netherlands
2 memoranda of understanding/ Agreements implemented in Africa
1 existing bilateral instruments realigned or expanded per year
Achieved
Partially
Achieved >50%
Not
Achieved <50%
On hold
No info
provided
LEGEND

21. Programme 6: International Water Cooperation
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
PERFORMANCE AGAINST INDICATOR
REASONS FOR VARIANCE
REFERENCE
African agenda and global engagements
4 water profiles leading to the establishment of country strategies
Further analysis and consultation needs to occur for a consolidated strategy
Table 31
(Page 62)
3 AMCOW initiatives supported
2 AMCOW meetings convened
Achieved
Partially
Achieved >50%
Not
Achieved <50%
On hold
No info
provided
LEGEND

22. Overall performance on non financial information
Programme
Achieved
Partially achieved
Not Achieved
On hold
No info provided
Administration
28.57%
(6 of 21)
33.33%
7 of 21
(7 of 21)
4.76%
(1 of 21)
(0 of 21)
Water sector management
44%
(11 of 25)
28%
7 of 25
(7 of 25)
(0 of 25)
Regional implementation and support
58.82%
(10 of 17)
17.65%
3 of 17
23.53%
(4 of 17)
(0 of 17)
Water sector regulation
60%
(3 of 5)
20%
1 of 5
(1 of 5)
(0 of 5)
International water cooperation
88.89%
(8 of 9)
11.11%
1 of 9
(0 of 9)
OVERALL
49.35%
(38 of 77)
24.68%
(19 of 77)
1.30%
(1 of 77)
(0 of 77)
Achieved
Partially
Achieved >50%
Not
Achieved <50%
On hold
No info
provided
LEGEND

23. Summary of main account performance

24. Part 2B: Water Trading Entity
Non-financial performance review per programme

25. Programme 1: Administration
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
PERFORMANCE AGAINST INDICATOR
REASONS FOR VARIANCE
REFERENCE
To improve financial management
91% complete and accurate asset register
Table 32
(Page 64)
9 irregular expenditure cases reported
Non compliance to SCM procedures, inadequate enforcement of SCM prescripts
R in irregular expenditure reported
92% billable and registered customers billed accurately
45% cash collected against outstanding debt
Disputes in account balances
95% revenue billed against revenue budget
Qualified audit
Achieved
Partially
Achieved >50%
Not
Achieved <50%
On hold
No info
provided
LEGEND

26. Programme 3: Water Infrastructure Management
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
PERFORMANCE AGAINST INDICATOR
REASONS FOR VARIANCE
REFERENCE
To ensure the availability of water supply for economic and domestic use through the development of infrastructure
1. Percentage of project completed as per project plan (project details below)
Table 33
(Page 65-66)
86% vs target of 90% for De Hoop Dam
Labour disputes
5% vs target of 6% ORWRDP phase 2B-I
Delays in awarding contract
VRESAP
12% vs target of 13% of Mokolo
Site handed to contractor
26% for Komati
10% vs target of 61% for Hazelmere Dam
Target was not adjusted
1% for Clanwilliam dam
20% vs 26% for Mooi Mngeni
Delay in material delivery
0% vs target of 3% for Nwamitwa and Tzaneen dams
Pending decision: record of implementation
No draft agreement submitted for approval by both governments of South Africa and Lesotho on LHWP
(Page 67)
Achieved
Partially
Achieved >50%
Not
Achieved <50%
On hold
No info
provided
LEGEND

27. Programme 3: Water Infrastructure Management
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
PERFORMANCE AGAINST INDICATOR
REASONS FOR VARIANCE
REFERENCE
To ensure the availability of water supply for economic and domestic use through the development of infrastructure
2. Percentage of project completed as per project implementation plan (project details below)
Table 33
(Page 68)
58% vs target of 79% for Nandoni water treatment works
GRP replacement started
20% vs target of 27% for Nandoni pipeline
Contracts not yet awarded
91% vs target of 98% for Inyaka water treatment works
93% for Hluhluwe water scheme
0% for Great Letaba distribution
EIA approval
75% vs target 94% for Middle Letaba
Scope extension
Achieved
Partially
Achieved >50%
Not
Achieved <50%
On hold
No info
provided
LEGEND

28. Programme 3: Water Infrastructure Management
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
PERFORMANCE AGAINST INDICATOR
REASONS FOR VARIANCE
REFERENCE
To ensure the availability of water supply for economic and domestic use through the development of infrastructure
Implementation of the infrastructure maintenance programme
Delays in appointing maintenance contract
Table 33
(Page 68)
Total dam rehabilitation projects in progress (design or construction phase) to reduce maintenance backlogs (DSRP)
Targets were incorrectly based on expenditure
(Page 69)
Number of dam rehabilitation projects completed
Delays in procuring PSP services
Shortage of internal technical skills
Number of Conveyance systems developed
Percentage assurance of supply to water user
Achieved
Partially
Achieved >50%
Not
Achieved <50%
On hold
No info
provided
LEGEND

29. Programme 4: Regional Implementation & Support
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
PERFORMANCE AGAINST INDICATOR
REASONS FOR VARIANCE
REFERENCE
To ensure the availability of water supply for domestic and economic use through the development of infrastructure
Number of dams with a safety risk classified
Table 34
(Page 70)
Number of dams identified for safety risk
Number of licences issued to HDIs
Demand driven and insufficient info in the applications
Table 35
(Page 71)
To improve equity in water allocation through regulatory mechanisms
Volume of water allocated to historically disadvantaged individuals (HDIs)
Table 36
Number of water management areas assessed for compulsory licensing
Budget constraints delayed progress
To Improve water use efficiency
Volume of water loss reduction
Properties investigated were using high water volumes
Table 37
(Page 72)
Achieved
Partially
Achieved >50%
Not
Achieved <50%
On hold
No info
provided
LEGEND

30. Programme 4: Regional Implementation & Support
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
PERFORMANCE AGAINST INDICATOR
REASONS FOR VARIANCE
REFERENCE
To improve water use authorisation
Number of water users authorised
This is dependent on license applications
Table 39
(Page 73)
Number of dams identified per catchment
Number of sampling points monitored
Some points were inaccessible
Table 40
(Page 74)
Number of waste discharge points monitored
Dependent on the number of received applications
Number of waste discharge points authorised
Number of mines where pollution inspection is conducted
Dependent on reported pollution incidents
Achieved
Partially
Achieved >50%
Not
Achieved <50%
On hold
No info
provided
LEGEND

31. Overall performance on non financial information
Programme
Achieved
Partially achieved
Not Achieved
On hold
No info provided
Administration
28.57%
(2 of 7)
14.29%
(1 of 7)
57.14%
(4 of 7)
(0 of 7)
Water sector management
42.86%
(3 of 7)
Regional implementation and support
58.33%
(7 of 12)
33.33%
(4 of 12)
8.33%
(1 of 12)
(0 of 12)
OVERALL
38.46%
(10 of 26)
30.77%
(8 of 26)
(7 of 26)
(0 of 26)
Achieved
Partially
Achieved >50%
Not
Achieved <50%
On hold
No info
provided
LEGEND

32. Summary of water trading entity performance

33. Details on pages
Part 3: human resources

34. Human resources: Status by end of period

35. End