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PRESENTATION TO THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON DEFENCE

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE. PRESENTATION TO THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON DEFENCE. Department of Defence Strategic Business Plan for FY2008/09 (MTEF FY2 0 08/ 09 – FY2010/11). 13 May 2008.

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PRESENTATION TO THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON DEFENCE

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  1. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE PRESENTATION TO THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON DEFENCE Department of Defence Strategic Business Plan for FY2008/09 (MTEF FY2008/09 – FY2010/11) 13 May 2008

  2. To present the Department of Defence Strategic Business Plan for FY2008/09 to the Portfolio Committee on Defence AIM

  3. Overview of the Strategic Business Plan Contents of the Plan Questions and Discussion Scope

  4. The Strategic Business Plan (SBP) for FY 2008/09, represents the culmination of a strategising and planning process that began in September 2006 and has resulted in the development of strategic business plans and supporting plans, eg human resources, information technology and logistics at all levels in the DOD. These plans are horizontally and vertically aligned. Overview of the SBP • The DOD SBP is the “tip of the planning iceberg” and provides a strategic overview of the DOD’s planned activities for the year. • The SBP structure has changed slightly and it now consists of 10 chapters.

  5. Chapter 1: Strategic Overview Chapter 2: Medium Term Strategic Focus Chapter 3: Defence Administration Chapter 4: Force Employment Chapter 5: Landward Defence Chapter 6: Air Defence Chapter 7: Maritime Defence Chapter 8: Military Health Support Chapter 9: Defence Intelligence Chapter 10: General Support Contents of the Strategic Business Plan

  6. Chapter 1 presents the constitutional mandate of the DOD, how it is operationalised, the governance, and resource strategies adopted. Overview of the SBP • Chapter 2 provides an overview of DOD ‘s policy and legislative developments that will impact on the spending patterns, outputs with accompanying key performance indicators, the budget allocation, overarching corporate risks* and key service delivery improvement initiatives *Detailed risks to the outputs of the DOD are contained in the Service and Division Level 2, 3 and 4 plans.

  7. Chapter 3 contains the purpose, financial resources, and outputs of the Administration Programme. Overview of the SBP • Chapters 4 – 10 contain the purpose, financial resources, measurable objectives and outputs of the other seven funded programmes.

  8. This chapter describes, inter alia, the DOD’s strategic framework, strategic focus, mission success factors, Minister of Defence’s priorities, values system and strategies. Of particular note are the following: Minister of Defence’s priorities (unchanged from previous financial year) [4] and The implementation of the Balanced Scorecard strategising and performance management tool [6]. Chapter OneStrategic Overview

  9. Chapter OneStrategic Overview … • The Minister of Defence’s priorities remain: • Rejuvenation and upgrade of the Landward Programme. • Improvement of the DOD’s Infrastructure and the creation of a DOD Works Regiment • Operationalisation of the Defence Review Update.     • Revitalisation of the Reserves. • The exploitation of information technology to facilitate administrative processes and upgrade accountability.

  10. The key aspects of this chapter are: Influences on programme spending plans over the MTEF period. Alignment with Government Priorities. Outputs of the DOD. Defence Budget Allocation. Key Performance Indicators. Overarching Strategic Risks to DOD Outputs. Chapter Two Medium Term Strategic Focus

  11. INFLUENCES ON PROGRAMME SPENDING PLANS OVER THE MTEF PERIOD POLICY DEVELOPMENTS [15] The Defence Update addresses the modernisation and renewal of the SANDF’s landward forces (SA Army, Military Health Services and Command and Management Information Systems). The first prioritisation being the light and mobile forces, airborne forces, intelligence and engineer elements used mainly in the support of international commitments and concomitant air and maritime lift. The second prioritisation will be the conventional elements of the SANDF’s landward capability, such as mechanised infantry, artillery and armour. Chapter Two Medium Term Strategic Focus

  12. Chapter Two Medium Term Strategic Focus LEGISLATIVE CHANGES [16] Military Discipline Bill The constitution enjoys the state to respect the dignity off all persons and some of the offences and penalties are not in line with this injunction National Conventional Arms Control Amendment Bill RSA has the obligation in terms of international law to ensure that its arms control measures are in line with international standards

  13. Chapter Two Medium Term Strategic Focus … LEGISLATIVE CHANGES … Defence Amendment Bill The Bill aims to bring about uniformity in the manner which salaries and benefits of SMS members are determined in the public service, it also addresses Reserve service and the powers of the Inspector General. Castle Management Act Repeal Bill The preservation of national memory and heritage, including military heritage, is the responsibility of the Minister of Arts and Culture and not the Minister of Defence.

  14. Chapter Two Medium Term Strategic Focus … LEGISLATIVE CHANGES … Prohibition or Restriction of Certain Conventional Weapons Bill The focus of the bill is to enact the convention into domestic law as contemplated in terms of section 231 of the Constitution Geneva Conventions Bill The Focus of the Bill is to enact the Geneva Conventions into domestic law as contemplated in terms of section 231 of the Constitution.

  15. Chapter Two Medium Term Strategic Focus … LEGISLATIVE CHANGES … To give effect to the Constitutional Court Judgement Specific Regulations developed in terms of Chapter XX of the General Regulations for the SANDF and the Reserves

  16. Enhancing and maintaining the defence capabilities of the DOD. Promoting regional security through among others, participation in peace missions and military foreign relations Supporting the Government’s diplomatic drive through participation in multi-national organisations. Systematically reducing the SANDF’s routine internal deployments. Withdrawal from these operations will be completed by April 2009. Actively striving to contribute towards national (APEX) priorities and the Cluster programme of Action. Chapter Two Medium Term Strategic Focus … Alignment with Government Priorities [16]. Ensured by

  17. Chapter Two Medium Term Strategic Focus … OUTPUTS OF THE DOD [17] Defence Administration Conduct the policy development, management and administration of the department Force Employment Provide and employ defence capabilities, including an operational capability, to successfully conduct all operations, and joint and multinational military exercises. Landward Defence Provide prepared and supported landward defence capabilities for the defence and protection of South Africa

  18. Chapter Two Medium Term Strategic Focus … OUTPUTS OF THE DOD … Air Defence Provide prepared and supported air defence capabilities for the defence and protection of South Africa Maritime Defence Provide prepared and supported maritime defence capabilities for the defence and protection of South Africa Military Health Support Provide prepared and supported military health capabilities and services for the defence and protection of South Africa.

  19. Chapter Two Medium Term Strategic Focus … OUTPUTS OF THE DOD … Defence Intelligence Provide a defence intelligence and counter-intelligence capability. General Support Provide general support capabilities and services to the department.

  20. Chapter Two Medium Term Strategic Focus … DEFENCE BUDGET ALLOCATION [17]

  21. Chapter Two Medium Term Strategic Focus … SELECTED PERFORMANCE INDICATORS [19-20] • A small number of performance indicators of those measurable outputs of the DOD that can be published have been included in the Estimate of National Expenditure (ENE) and the SBP. • The detailed performance measures of the department are contained in the Service and Division plans.

  22. Chapter Two Medium Term Strategic Focus … RISKS TO DOD STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES [21] • The continueddeterioration of infrastructure, equipment and facilities due to insufficient funding for maintenance and repairs. • The continuous loss of scarce skills to the private sector. • The provision of updated defence-related internal administrative systems for finance, human resources and procurement. • The servicing of Memoranda of Understanding.

  23. Chapter Two Medium Term Strategic Focus … SERVICE DELIVERY IMPROVEMENT [21-26] • The DOD has consistently tried to improve it efficiency and effectiveness and thereby its service delivery to its clients. • One of the methods of improving service delivery is improving the quality and reducing the cost of human resources whilst a second is the continuous and ongoing improvement of performance. • These processes are epitomized by the Military Skills Development Programme and the implementation of measures to improve the department’s management of performance.

  24. Purpose The Defence Administration Programme conducts policy development, management and administration of the department. Chapter ThreeDefence Administration Financial Resources Output Table[27-38]

  25. Purpose The Joint Operations Division provides and employs defence capabilities, including an operational capability, to successfully conduct all operations, and joint and multinational military exercises. Chapter FourForce Employment Outputs. Operations and Joint and Multinational Exercises • Measurable objectives • Conduct/participate annually on average in nine external peace missions over the three year period in accordance with requirements to promote peace and security.

  26. Conduct 36 joint, interdepartmental and multinational military force preparation exercises over the three year period towards defence capability management. Undertake missions in support of other Government Departments, and to comply with international obligations. Provide special operations capability in accordance with National requirements. Chapter Four Force Employment … • Output Table[40-44]

  27. Purpose The Landward Defence Programme provides prepared and supported landward defence capabilities for the defence and protection of South Africa. Chapter Five Landward Defence Outputs.Landward Defence Capabilities • Measurable Objectives • Providing an infantry capability three battalions for external deployment, three companies for internal deployment, one air landed battalion and two multi-role battalions in reserve and four battalions involved in exercises.

  28. Measurable Objectives … Exercising one tank squadron and one armoured car squadron. Exercising one composite artillery regiment and one light artillery battery and having one light artillery battery in reserve. Exercising one air defence artillery regiment and one light air defence artillery battery and having one light air defence artillery battery in reserve. Chapter Five Landward Defence …

  29. Measurable Objectives … Providing an engineer capability of three engineer squadrons for external deployment, one composite engineer squadron for internal deployment, and exercise one light (parachute) engineer squadron. Chapter Five Landward Defence… Output Table[46-48]

  30. Purpose The Air Defence Programme provides prepared and supported air defence capabilities for the defence and protection of South Africa. Chapter SixAir Defence Outputs.Air Defence Capabilities. • Measurable Objectives • Providing a helicopter capability to annually provide four mixed (medium and light) squadrons and one combat support squadron.

  31. Providing a transport and maritime capability three medium transport squadrons, one maritime and transport squadron, one light transport squadron and nine Reserve squadrons . Providing an air combat capability one combat squadron. Providing capacity for a 24-hour air command and control capability. Chapter Six Air Defence… Measurable Objectives … Output Table [50-52]

  32. Purpose The Maritime Defence Programme provides prepared and supported maritime defence capabilities for the defence and protection of the RSA. Chapter SevenMaritime Defence Outputs.Maritime Defence Capabilities. • Measurable Objectives • Providing a surface combat capability of four frigates, one combat support vessel, three inshore patrol vessels and a maritime reaction squadron.

  33. Providing a sub surface combat capability of three submarines. Providing a mine countermeasures capability of two mine countermeasures systems to ensure safe access to RSA harbours and where mine clearance may be required. Chapter Seven Maritime Defence … Measurable Objectives Output Table[54-55]

  34. Purpose. The Military Health Support Programme provides prepared and supported health capabilities and service for the defence and protection of South Africa. Chapter EightMilitary Health Service Outputs.Military Health Services and Capabilities. • Measurable Objectives • Providing medical support elements for deployed and contingency forces consisting of five medical battalion groups, including one specialist medical battalion group.

  35. Chapter Eight Military Health Service… • Measurable Objectives … • Providing a comprehensive multi-disciplinary health service to a patient population of 230 000. Output Table[58-60]

  36. Purpose The Defence Intelligence Programme provides a defence intelligence and counter-intelligence capability. Chapter Nine Defence Intelligence… Outputs Defence Intelligence and Counter-Intelligence Capabilities. • Measurable Objectives • Provide a defence intelligence capability and service. • Provide a counter intelligence capability and service. Output Table[62]

  37. Purpose The General Support Programme provides general support capabilities and services to the Department. Chapter TenGeneral Support Outputs.Joint Support Capabilities (Log, MP, CMI). • Measurable Objectives • Ensure a 90% serviceability of deployed equipment through a joint logistic operational support group • Repairing and maintaining the DOD’s facilities over the next three years to a projected total of 32 projects.

  38. Measurable Objectives Providing centralised command and management information capabilities annually and ensuring that the mainframe service is available 98% of the time and that Wide Area Network is available 95% of the time. Providing a military policing capability of one provost company for deployment, as well as 22 area offices and 21 detachments for investigations and crime prevention to reduce the number of new cases by 5% per year. Chapter Ten General Support … Outputs Table[64-66]

  39. The SBP and ENE are now fully aligned. The DOD is on track to meeting National Treasury’s requirements for full performance reporting by 2010. The DOD is systematically addressing the strategic issues that pose a threat to output whilst successfully meeting its ordered commitments. CONCLUSION

  40. QUESTIONS?

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