PRESENTATION TO THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND POSTAL SERVICES PRESENTATION OF PERFORMANCE FOR QUARTER 3 & QUARTER 4 OF THE 2017/18.

PRESENTATION TO THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND POSTAL SERVICES PRESENTATION OF PERFORMANCE FOR QUARTER 3 & QUARTER 4 OF THE 2017/18 FINANCIAL YEAR May 2018

THIRD QUARTER PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
PERIOD: 01 OCTOBER 2017 TO 31 DECEMBER 2017 Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

QUARTER 3 PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW
Department committed to achieving 21 Annual Performance Plan (APP) quarterly targets within the third 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 third Quarter, 16 quarterly targets were Achieved while 5 of the quarterly targets were Not Achieved. Reflects 76% achievement as at the end of Quarter 3 Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS (1)
QUARTER 3 SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS (1) Development of ICT Policies & Strategies Presented the ECA, iNESI and Postal Services Amendment Bills to the ESEID Cluster and the ESEID Cabinet Committee Cabinet approval was obtained to gazette the ECA, PSA and iNESI Bills for public consultation. The following Strategies were approved by Cabinet in Quarter 3: National e-Strategy ICT SMME Development Strategy E-Government Strategy SOC Oversight & Postbank Frameworks which includes the mandate for the State Infrastructure Company and the State IT Company were submitted to Cabinet for approval. The development of Postbank product and services offerings were facilitated and monitored. Cybersecurity The Operations of the Virtual Cybersecurity Hub were facilitated and 2017/18 quarter 2 monitoring report was developed. WRC-19 Preparations Final preliminary views/positions report was developed, including technical & regulatory studies that were conducted & submitted to ITU-R Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

QUARTER 3 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 undertook the following interventions: An Outcomes Report and Implementation Plan was developed, stemming from advancing the RSA Position at SADC. RSA Position for UPU was developed and advanced at the UPU CA in October and the AU CICT in November. 2 Partnership Frameworks were negotiated with IBM on digital skills and innovation and IntelSat on Enterprise Development and SMME. Implementation of the Climate and Culture Survey Action Plan 75% of the identified interventions were achieved by end of Q3. These included the following amongst others: Leadership breakthrough and alignment session was developed and facilitated Brown Bag session on Innovation Theme was conducted. with staff members Monthly Inter-branch meetings on projects was facilitated to promote collaboration across branches. Platforms for consultation of staff, when taking decisions, was implemented. Decision taken at DEC meetings were communicated to all staff. Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

AREARS OF UNDER-ACHIEVEMENT
QUARTER 3 AREARS OF UNDER-ACHIEVEMENT The Department did not achieve 5 of its 21 planned targets for Quarter 3, as reflected below: Migration of staff to the revised Organisational Structure commenced The Department was not able to commence with the migration of staff as the revised organisational structure has not yet been finalised. Implementation Plan for the BRICS Institute for Future Networks engaged with stakeholders Although the Implementation Plan was developed and shared with NEMISA, the main identified implementing stakeholder/ agent, face-to face consultation could not take place by end of Q3. Draft RSA Position finalised and submitted for approval for advancement at WTDC The quarterly target was technically achieved however the approval of the WTDC Position Paper was only confirmed after the close of the quarter, via submission of relevant supporting evidence. RSA Position finalised and submitted for approval and advancement at UPU Council The quarterly target was technically achieved however the approval of the UPU Position Paper was only confirmed after the close of the quarter, via submission of relevant supporting evidence. Connectivity to an additional 1000 identified sites project managed and monitored The connectivity target was not met however the Department finalised the Infrastructure roll-out plan as well as engaged with identified SOEs accordingly. 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 (1) Annual Target Quarterly Target Actual Performance Status Explanation of Variance Current progress to date Organ-isational structure approved and implemented Migration of staff to revised organisational structure commenced Draft high-level functional structure options designed Not Achieved Project delayed due to initial challenges related to finalisation of the SDM as well as extended consultations on functional structure The Department has developed its draft revised organisational structure which is to be submitted to relevant authorities including Minister, National Treasury and DPME in Q1, for implementation in the 2019/20 financial year. Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

Explan-ation of Variance Current progress to date
ADMINISTRATION (2) Annual Target Quarterly Target Actual Performance Status Explan-ation of Variance Current progress to date Climate and Culture Survey Action Plan implemented and monitored 75% of identified interventions implemented and monitored in line with the Climate and Culture Survey Action Plan 75% of the identified interventions were achieved which included the following amongst others: Leadership breakthrough and alignment session Brown Bag session on Innovation Theme was conducted with staff members Monthly Inter-branch meetings on projects were facilitated to promote collaboration across branches. Platforms for consultation of staff, when taking decisions, was implemented. Decision taken at DEC meetings were communicated to all staff. 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 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 Implementation Plan focusing on areas of local ICT skills, innovation, research and development for the BRICS Institute for Future Networks engaged with stakeholders Implementation Plan was developed in October after which its was shared with NEMISA, the main identified implementing stakeholder/ agent. Not Achieved The scheduled face-to- face consultations with NEMISA could not take place in December as planned as NEMISA closed on 15 December for annual holidays In Quarter 4, consultations with NEMISA did take place and implementation plan was considered by NEMISA for inclusion in its 2018/19 APP – hence the Annual Target was achieved by end of the FY One (1) RSA Position developed for SADC focused towards the reduction of Cost to Communicate for affordable, reliable, accessible and secure ICT Infrastructure Outcomes Report and Implementation Plan on RSA Position Developed Outcomes Report and Implementation Plan was developed 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 for WTDC focused on developmental agenda on the internet and digital economy Draft RSA Position finalised and submitted for approval for advancement at WTDC Draft RSA Position was finalised and submitted for approval for advancement at WTDC. Not Achieved Albeit that the target was achieved, the approval of the RSA Position for WTDC was not provided as part of the portfolio of Evidence Approval of the RSA Position for WTDC was subsequently confirmed. Following the WTDC, the Outcomes Report on the developmental agenda in the WTDC was developed – hence the Annual Target was achieved by end of the FY 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 RSA Position finalised and submitted for approval and advancement at the UPU Council of Administration RSA Position was developed and advanced at the UPU CA in October and the AU CICT in November. Not Achieved Albeit that the target was achieved, the approval of the RSA Position for UPU was not provided as part of the portfolio of Evidence Approval of the RSA position paper on UPU reform was subsequently confirmed. Status Report on the reform of UPU was also developed and signed-off – hence the Annual Target was achieved by end of the FY 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 Partnership framework on ICT Enterprise development, SMME growth and innovation developed 2 Partnership Frameworks were negotiated with IBM on digital skills and innovation and IntelSat on Enterprise Development and SMME Achieved N/A Engagement held with identified stakeholders to mobilise partnerships for the SAPO e-Commerce Hub Engagements held with SAPO and UPU on the e-Commerce Hub. Engagement was also 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.

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 submitted to Cabinet for public consultation and approval Presented ECA, iNESI and Postal Services Amendment Bills to the ESEID Cluster and to the ESEID Cabinet Committee Cabinet approval was obtained to gazette the ECA, PSA and iNESI Bills for public consultation. Achieved N/A ICT SMME Strategy approved ICT SMME Strategy was submitted to Cabinet for approval ICT SMME Development Strategy was approved by Cabinet on 01 November 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 Explan-ation of Variance Current progress to date National e- Strategy approved e-Strategy submitted to Cabinet for approval The National e-Strategy was approved by Cabinet on 01 November 2017. Achieved N/A e-Government Strategy approved e-Government Strategy submitted to Cabinet for approval The National e-Government Strategy was approved by Cabinet on 01 November 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 Mandate for the new State Infrastructure Company submitted to Cabinet for approval Framework which includes the mandate for the State Infrastructure Company was submitted to Cabinet for approval Achieved N/A Mandate for the new State IT Company submitted to Cabinet for approval Framework which includes the mandate for the new State IT Company was submitted to Cabinet for approval 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 Development of Postbank service and product offerings facilitated and monitored The development of Postbank product and services offerings were facilitated and monitored. The following product and services offerings were developed: ATM Acquiring; Lending Strategy; Informal business; Digital Banking Solution and Tax free services account 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 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 2 developed and submitted Consolidated State of the SOCs Report for 2017/18 Q2 was developed and submitted as planned Achieved N/A 2nd Quarter joint performance review meeting held with Chief Executive Officers of the SOCs and Departmental Executive Committee The Performance Review Meeting between the CEOs of the SOCs and DEC members was held on 08 December 2017 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 Implemen-tation Plan Phase 1 towards connecting 2700 identified sites Connectivity to an additional 1000 identified sites project managed and monitored Finalised the creation of Infrastructure roll-out plan. DTPS observed BBI tender process for the appointment of access service providers for SA Connect 2. Facilitated establishment of District Task teams through Provincial Steering Committees Not Achieved Project planning took longer than anticipated BBI concluded tender process to expand its core network in order to address infrastructure gaps as well as appointed access service providers in 8 NHI sites. SITA began upgrading identified sites to align with SA Connect bandwidth requirements Draft report on funding options for phase 2 implementation developed Draft report on funding options for Phase 2 implementation was developed and funding proposal for Phase 2 was submitted to National Treasury. 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 Operations of the Virtual Cybersecurity Hub facilitated and monitored Operations of the Virtual Cybersecurity Hub facilitated and 2017/18 quarter 2 monitoring report developed Operations of the Virtual Cybersecurity Hub facilitated and 2017/18 quarter 2 monitoring report was developed. Achieved N/A 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 final report developed Final preliminary views/positions report was developed, including technical & regulatory studies that are 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 PERIOD: 01 APRIL TO 31 DECEMBER 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 4% 34 923 82% ICT International Affairs 50 920 1% 44 112 6 808 87% Policy Research & Capacity Dev 85 523 2% 56 433 29 090 66% ICT Enterprise Dev & SOE Oversight 76% 49 256 99% ICT Infrastructure Support 17% 64% Total 100% 91% 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 4% 55 899 75% Goods & Services 8% 25% Transfers & Subsidies 16% 56 920 93% Payments for Financial Assets 72% (186) 100% Payments for Capital Assets 12 017 0% 9 411 2 606 78% Total 91% 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 25 964 (432) 102% NEMISA 85 785 75 285 10 500 88% USAASA 75 684 58 163 17 521 77% Sentech: Dual Illumination - 100% Sentech: Migration of Digital Signals 53 000 - USAF 54 614 44 006 10 608 81% SAPO: Broadcasting Digital Migration - USAF: Broadcasting Digital Migration 79 098 59 322 19 776 75% Total 57 973 93% Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION PERIOD: 01 JANUARY 2018 TO 31 MARCH 2018
FOURTH QUARTER PERFORMANCE INFORMATION PERIOD: 01 JANUARY 2018 TO 31 MARCH 2018 Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

QUARTER 4 PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW
Department committed to achieving 19 Annual Performance Plan (APP) quarterly targets within the fourth quarter. This is a total number of APP quarterly targets of all five (5) Programmes of the DTPS. As at the end of the fourth Quarter, 14 quarterly targets were Achieved while 5 of the quarterly targets were Not Achieved. The above reflects 74% achievement as at the end of Quarter 4 In terms of the DTPS 2017/18 Year-end Performance, a total of 17 Annual Targets were planned to have been achieved by the end of 2017/18 financial year, as reflected in the 2017/18 APP. In terms of progress made, as indicated in, the DTPS was able to fully achieved 14 (82%) targets, while 3 (18%) targets were not achieved. Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

QUARTER 4 SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS (1) Development of ICT Policies & Strategies Public Consultation on the prioritised Bills commenced once Bills were gazetted for public consultation. Implementation Plans were developed and approved for the following Strategies: ICT SMME Strategy National e-Strategy E-Government Strategy Postbank Corporatisation Corporatisation of the Postbank was facilitated and a progress report was developed and submitted to Minister Cybersecurity The Operations of the Virtual Cybersecurity Hub were facilitated and the 2017/18 Quarter 3 monitoring report was developed. Preparations for WRC-19 Technical and Regulatory Studies Report was developed and approved which included preliminary draft SA Positions in preparation for WRC-19 Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

QUARTER 4 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 achieved the following: Implementation Plan for the BRICS Institute for Future Networks was finalised and considered by NEMISA for inclusion in their 2018/19 APP RSA Status on the 2nd Phase Glide Path was developed The Outcomes Report on the developmental agenda in the WTDC was developed Implementation of the Climate and Culture Survey Action Plan All (100%) identified interventions were implemented and monitored in line with the Climate and Culture Survey Action Plan. These included the following amongst others: Leadership competency Matrix developed to close the gap on leadership competencies. SMS Change Management Capacity Building session commenced in line with Change Management Capacity Building programme. Two day Change Management Capacity Building exercise conducted. Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

AREARS OF UNDER-ACHIEVEMENT
QUARTER 4 AREARS OF UNDER-ACHIEVEMENT The Department did not achieve 5 of its 19 planned targets for Quarter 1, as reflected below: Migration of staff to the revised organisational structure finalised The Department was not able to migrate staff as the revised organisational structure has not yet been finalised. Partnership secured for ICT Enterprise development, SMME growth and innovation The Partnership Agreement / MoU with IBM could not be timeously finalised. Partnership secured to participate in the SAPO e-Commerce Hub The Corporation Agreement between SAPO and the UPU was not finalised as planned. Connectivity to an additional 700 identified sites project managed and monitored The connectivity target was not met however the Department issued government orders to BBI & SITA to commence connectivity. Funding options and way forward for Phase 2 implementation finalised Funding options could not be finalised as the MoU between DTPS and DBSA is yet to be concluded. 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 Migration of staff to revised organisational structure finalised DTPS Value Chain and High level business processes were developed and approved. Consultation held at Departmental Bargaining Chamber on the Review of organisational structure. Workshops held with six branches to conduct analysis and make recommendations on the functional structure and appropriate business model for each branch. Not Achieved Project delayed due to initial challenges related to finalisation of the SDM as well as extended consultation on functional structure. The Department has developed its draft revised organisational structure which is to be submitted to relevant authorities including Minister, National Treasury and DPME in Q1, for implementation in the 2019/20 financial year. 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 100% of identified interventions implemented and monitored in line with the Climate and Culture Survey Action Plan All (100%) identified interventions were implemented and monitored in line with the Climate and Culture Survey Action Plan. These include, amongst others: Leadership competency Matrix developed to close the gap on leadership competencies. SMS Change Management Capacity Building session commenced in line with Change Management Capacity Building programme. Two day Change Management Capacity Building exercise conducted. 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 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 Implementation Plan focusing on areas of local ICT skills, innovation, research and development for the BRICS Institute for Future Networks finalised and agreed to be included in the SOCs plans The Implementation Plan was finalised and considered by NEMISA for inclusion in the 2018/19 APP 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 RSA status on the SADC Second Phase of Glide Path developed and Submitted RSA Status on the SADC second Phase of Glide Path was developed and signed off by the Minister 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 WTDC focused on developmental agenda on the internet and digital economy Outcomes report on the developmental agenda in the WTDC developed The Outcomes Report on the developmental agenda in the WTDC was developed as planned Achieved N/A One (1) RSA Position developed for their form of UPU in favour of equitable representation and democratic decision making Status report and recommendations on the reform of UPU developed Status report on the reform of UPU has been developed and signed-off. 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 Partnership secured for ICT Enterprise development, SMME growth and innovation Draft MOU was developed by the Department and submitted to IBM for finalisation. Not Achieved Delays due to prolonged legal scrutiny by relevant stakeholders. In April 2018, a letter to IBM was drafted and signed by the DG requesting commencement of the programme. A partnership with IBM will be signed in Q1 of 2018/19 Partnership secured to participate in the SAPO e- Commerce Hub No progress Challenges related to delays in response from National Treasury on the Cooperation Agreement between SA and UPU which was submitted to Treasury in Quarter 3 The Department is in the process of prioritising the finalisation of engagements between SAPO and National Treasury. 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 Public consultation on prioritised Bills commenced Public consultation on prioritised Bills commenced as planned Achieved N/A ICT SMME Strategy approved ICT SMME strategy implementation plan developed and finalised The ICT SMME Development Strategy Implementation plan was finalised and approved by the Director-General 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 implementation plan developed and finalised The National e-Strategy Implementation Plan was developed and approved by the Director-General in March 2018. Achieved N/A e-Government Strategy approved e-Government Strategy implementation plan developed and finalised The National e-Government Strategy Implementation Plan was developed and approved by the Director- General in March 2018. Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

ICT ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AND SOE OVERSIGHT
Annual Target Quarterly Target Actual Performance Status Expla- nation of Variance Current progress to date Corporatisation of the Postbank and licensing facilitated Progress report on Corporatisation of Postbank developed and submitted Postbank Corporatisation Progress Report was developed and submitted to Minister as planned 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 2017/18 Quarter 3 developed and submitted Q3 Consolidated state of SOCs Report was developed & submitted to Minister 3rd Quarter joint performance review meeting held with Chief Executive Officers of the SOCs and Departmental Executive Committee Joint meeting to analyse Q3 performance of SOCs was held on 19 March between DEC members and CEOs/Executives of SOCs 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 additional 700 identified sites project managed Government orders were issued to SITA and BBI respectively for 63 and 194 sites to be connected by SITA and 313 sites to be connected by BBI Not Achieved Insufficient funds for FY 2018/19 limited the order of the number of sites to be connected – hence an application for roll-over will be made. BBI concluded tender process to expand its core network in order to address infrastructure gaps as well as appointed access service providers in 8 NHI sites. SITA began upgrading identified sites to align with SA Connect bandwidth requirements Report on funding options and way forward for phase 2 implementati on finalised Draft MoU between DTPS and DBSA near finalisation. The finalisation of the MoU is quite a pro-longed processprocess is taking longer than anticipated. A comprehensive feasibility study was completed and funding for Phase 2 of SA Connect will be finalised in the 2018/19 FY. 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 Operations of the Virtual Cybersecurity Hub facilitated and monitored Operations of the Virtual Cybersecurity Hub facilitated and 2017/18 quarter 3 monitoring report developed Operations of the Virtual Cybersecurity Hub were facilitated and the 2017/18 quarter 3 monitoring report was developed. Achieved N/A Preliminary technical and regulatory studies conducted to inform Draft SA’s position for WRC-19 Final Preliminary Technical and regulatory studies report submitted for approval Technical and regulatory studies report was developed and approved which included methods and preliminary draft SA positions in preparation for WRC-19. Building a better life for all through an enabling and sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION
AS AT 31 MARCH 2018 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 4% 126 100% ICT International Affairs 51 748 1% 50 612 1 136 98% Policy Research & Capacity Dev 84 518 2% 78 524 5 994 93% ICT Enterprise Dev & SOE Oversight 76% 1 232 ICT Infrastructure Support 17% 69% Total 94,5% 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 4% 1 364 99% Goods & Services 8% 35% Transfers & Subsidies 16% 2 100% Payments for Financial Assets 72% Payments for Capital Assets 12 017 0% 10 740 1 397 88% Total 94,5% 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 - 100% USAASA 75 684 Sentech: Dual Illumination Sentech: Migration of Digital Signals 53 000 USAF 54 614 SAPO: Broadcasting Digital Migration USAF: Broadcasting Digital Migration 79 098 Total 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

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

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