1. MARINE LIVING RESOURCES FUND (MLRF) 2019/2020 Annual Performance Plan
PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL

2. Presentation Outline Acronyms Introduction & Background
Fisheries Programmes and sub-programmes
Fisheries Policy Frameworks
Key Strategic Priorities for the MLRF
Strategic Objectives and Annual Targets
Programme Performance Indicators and Annual Targets

3. Acronyms (continued) AED = Aquaculture and Economic Development
AGSA = Auditor-General of South Africa
CD = Chief Director
DAFF = Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
DDG = Deputy Director-General
DG = Director-General
EPWP = Extended Public Works Programme
FOS = Fisheries Operations Support
FPE = Fish Processing Establishment
FPV = Fisheries Protection Vessel
FRAP = Fishing Rights Allocation Process
FRD = Fisheries Research and Development
KZN = KwaZulu Natal

4. BACKGROUND MCS = Monitoring, Control and Surveillance
M&E = Monitoring and Evaluation
MLRA = Marine Living Resources Act
MLRF = Marine Living Resources Fund
MRM = Marine Resources Management
MTEF = Medium Term Expenditure Framework
MTSF = Medium Term Strategic Framework
PFMA = Public Finance Management Act
RFMO = Regional Fisheries Management Organisation
SAMSA = South African Maritime Safety Association
TAC = Total Allowable Catch
TAE = Total Allowable Effort
WCRL = West Coast Rock Lobster
WFFP = Working for Fisheries Programme

5. Introduction and Background
The Marine Living Resources Fund (MLRF) is a Schedule 3 A, registered in 2001.
The MLRF was established under the Marine Living Resources Act, 1998 (Act No. 18 of 1998)
Section 10 of the MLRA
Director-General is the accounting authority of the MLRF
Minister approves the revenue and expenditure budget
Financial year ends 31 March
Auditors: Auditor-General of South Africa
Any unexpended cash balances at the end of the financial year are carried forward to next year

6. Introduction and Background (continued)
Section 10 of the MLRA:
Monies to be paid into the MLRF:
Fines, penalties, interest for any contraventions in relation to the Act
Proceeds from sale of seized/forfeited vessels, vehicles, aircraft, gear or fish
Interest and Fees collected
Interest on cash investments
Donations received
Levies on fish landed and fish products

7. Fisheries Programmes
The Fisheries Branch is responsible for promoting the development, monitoring and
sustainable use of South Africa’s fisheries and aquaculture sector.
The MLRF comprises of six sub-programmes namely:
Aquaculture and Economic Development (AED)
Fisheries Research and Development (FRD)
Marine Resource Management (MRM)
Monitoring Control and Surveillance (MCS)
Fisheries Operations Support (FOS)
Financial Management (MLRF).

8. Introduction and Background (continued)
Aquaculture and Economic Development promotes the growth of the aquaculture sector by providing public support and an integrated platform for the management of aquaculture. The Chief Directorate also facilitates the development of alternative livelihoods for coastal communities and the management of the 12 proclaimed fishing harbours.
Fisheries Research and Development promotes the sustainable development of fisheries resources and ecosystems by conducting and supporting appropriate research.
Marine Resource Management fosters the sustainable use and the equitable and orderly access to marine living resources through improved management and regulation.
Monitoring, Control and Surveillance which ensures the protection and promotion of sustainable use of marine living resources by intensifying enforcement and compliance efforts.
Fisheries Operations Support provides governance and support services to the MLRF/Fisheries Branch including Communications, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal Services, International Relations, Stakeholder Relations; and Customer Services.
Chief Financial Officer is responsible for the financial management of the MLRF.

9. Fisheries Policy Frameworks
The Fisheries Branch has a number of policy frameworks. These include:
The Small-scale Fisheries Policy
The General Policy for the Allocation and Management of Commercial Fishing Rights
Fisheries Sector-specific Policies
Policy for the Transfer of Commercial Fishing Rights
New Fisheries Policy
National Plan of Action for Sharks
Policy for the Development of Sustainable Marine Aquaculture in South Africa
National Inland Fisheries Policy Framework for South Africa
National Aquaculture Policy Framework for South Africa 2013
Policy on the Handling of Confiscated Fish and Fish Products
Policy on the Operation of Fish Processing Establishments

10. Key Strategic Priorities for the MLRF
The Key strategic priorities for the Marine Living Resources Fund over the next financial year, include:
Supporting 4 catalyst aquaculture projects under Operation Phakisa (Ocean’s economy).
Developing a programme concept note for the provision of support to small-scale aquaculture
The development of an implementation plan for the Aquaculture Development Act
The conducting of one new research study on the economics of new candidate species for aquaculture (Sea urchins).
The conducting of one aquatic animal health research project (disease preventative measures).
The conducting of one research project on climate change, namely an assessment of coastal deoxygenation and acidification.
The creation of 546Full Time Equivalent jobs under the Working for Fisheries Programme.

11. Key Strategic Priorities for the MLRF (continued)
Revising Policies and Application Forms for 12 fishing sectors in which rights expire in 2020.
Revising the Policy on the Transfer of Fishing Rights.
The allocation of fishing rights to registered Small-scale fishing cooperatives in the Eastern Cape; KZN and Western Cape.
The development of recovery plans for two critical sectors, namely West Coast Rock Lobster and Abalone.
The production of research reports indicating the stock status levels of two fisheries, namely West Coast Rock Lobster and Abalone.
The carrying out of 5 500 compliance and enforcement measures in the six prioritised fisheries sectors, namely hake, abalone, rock lobster, line fish, pelagic and squid.
The carrying out of 60 joint operations with law enforcement partners through the Operation Phakisa Initiative 5 of the Oceans Economy. This will include land and sea-based operations, patrols and inspections.

12. Strategic Objectives and Annual Targets
Strategic Objective Indicator
Strategic Plan Target (5 Year Target)
18/19
19/20
20/21
21/22
Ensure increased production and productivity in prioritised areas as well as value chains
Increase the number of FTE job opportunities (Working for Fisheries Programme)
1 250 jobs (465 youth; 592 women)
546 FTEs
Promote aquaculture for economic growth by 2020
19 aquaculture projects supported
4 aquaculture projects supported
4 Operation Phakisa aquaculture projects supported

13. Strategic Objectives and Annual Targets
Strategic Objective Indicator
Strategic Plan Target (5 Year Target)
18/19
19/20
20/21
21/22
Lead and coordinate government food security initiatives
Promote transformation and production of fishery by 2020
Framework for the allocation of fishing rights implemented
Revised policies and application forms for 12 fishing sectors which expire in 2020
Ensure the conservation, protection, rehabilitation and recovery of depleted and degraded natural resources
Depleted natural resources protected and recovered by 2020
Recovery plans of prioritised fish stocks
Recovery plans of prioritised fish stocks were compiled

14. Programme Performance Indicators
Strategic Objective
Programme Indicator
19/20
20/21
21/22
Ensure increased production and productivity in prioritised areas as well as value chains
Increase the number of FTE job opportunities (Working for Fisheries Programme)
546 FTEs
Number of aquaculture catalyst projects (identified and listed under Operation Phakisa) supported
4 Operation Phakisa projects supported
Small-scale aquaculture support programme developed
Small-scale Aquaculture Support Programme concept note developed
Small-scale Aquaculture Support Programme implemented

15. Programme Performance Indicators
Strategic Objective
Programme Indicator
19/20
20/21
21/22
Ensure increased production and productivity in prioritised areas as well as value chains
Aquaculture Development Act Implementation Plan developed
Develop implementation plan for Aquaculture Development Act
Aquaculture Development Act implemented
Number of aquaculture research projects conducted
1 new research project on economics of new candidate species for aquaculture conducted (Sea Urchin)
1 new research project on food safety for new aquaculture species conducted (Sea Urchin)
1 aquatic animal health research project (Disease Preventative Measures)
1 aquatic animal health project
1 research project on climate change: Assessment of Coastal De-oxygenation and Acidification -

16. Programme Performance Indicators
Strategic Objective
Programme Indicator
19/20
20/21
21/22
Promote transformation and production of fishery by 2020
Commercial fishing rights allocated
Revised policies and application forms for 12 fishing sectors which expire in 2020
Allocate fishing rights to 12 fishing sectors that expire in 2020
Revised policy for the Transfer of Fishing Rights and application form -
Small-scale Fisheries Policy implemented
Rights allocated to registered small-scale fisheries cooperatives (Eastern Cape, KZN and Western Cape)
Monitor and support of the small scale fisheries sector

17. Programme Performance Indicators
Strategic Objective
Programme Indicator
19/20
20/21
21/22
Ensure the conservation, protection, rehabilitation and recovery of depleted and degraded natural resources
Sustainable management of fish stocks
Recovery plans for the two sectors: abalone and West Coast rock lobster -
Research reports compiled for two sectors: abalone and West Coast rock lobster

18. Programme Performance Indicators
Strategic Objective
Programme Indicator
19/20
20/21
21/22
Ensure the conservation, protection, rehabilitation and recovery of depleted and degraded natural resources
Number of inspections conducted
5 500
compliance and enforcement measures in the six prioritised fisheries sectors: hake, abalone, rock lobster, line fish, pelagic and squid implemented
Number of joint operations conducted with partners including Operation Phakisa initiative 5
60 joint operations conducted with partners
64 joint operations conducted with partners
68 joint operations conducted with partners
Number of investigations conducted
284
286
288

19. Overview of the 2019/20 Budget and MTEF Estimates
The MLRF will receive an estimated R 274 million for 2019/20, R 289 million for 2020/21 and R305 million for 2021/22 in transfers, which translates to an estimated 62% of the total revenue from the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. The transfers from the Department are mainly for vessel operational costs and the Expanded Public Works projects (WfFP). The Marine Living Resources Fund generates revenue from levies on fish and fish products, application fees, licenses and permit fees, fines and confiscations, harbour fees and grant of right fee which is estimated at 38% of the total revenue.
Over the medium term, operational revenue is expected to decrease from R 215 million in 2019/20 to R 187 million due to:
Revenue collection, capacity and capabilities to perform the function;
Systems of revenue collection;
Outdated levies, fees and structure.
The transfer payment amounts from DAFF and DEFF are unknown at this point.
The expenditure is expected to decrease moderately by 14.22% between 2018/19 and 2019/20 due in line with the decrease in revenue. The compensation of employees is funded by the department.