DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE DOD ANNUAL REPORT FY 2008

1. DEPARTMENTOF DEFENCE (DOD)ANNUAL REPORT FY 2008/0927 October 2009

2. 2 AIM To present the DOD Annual Report FY 2008/09 to the Portfolio Committee on Defence

3. 3 SCOPE Introduction. DOD Approved Organizational Structure. Minister of Defence’s Priorities for FY 2008/09. Defence Strategic Objectives. DOD Programmes as per DOD SBP FY 2008/09 and ENE. DOD Appropriation Statement. Overview of DOD Programmes. DOD Corporate Risks. DOD Audit Qualifications. Discussions/Comments.

4. 4 INTRODUCTION The DOD performance report is submitted in compliance with legislative requirement (PFMA and TRs). The report reflects the DOD’s performance against the DOD SBP and the ENE for FY2008/09. Covers all DOD programmes. The format of the report follows the NT guidelines on Annual Reports. The Annual Report was approved by the DSC on 25 May 09.

6. 6 DOD PROGRAMMES Defence Administration (Prog 1). Force Employment (Prog 8). Landward Defence (Prog 2). Air Defence (Prog 3). Maritime Defence (Prog 4). Military Health Support (Prog 5). Defence Intelligence (Prog 6).

7. DOD PROGRAMMES General Support (Prog 7) Joint Logistic Services. Command Management Information Systems. Military Police.

8. DOD STRATEGIC FOCUS In line with Govt direction, the DOD focuses on the following key imperatives: Meet ordered the ordered commitments stipulated in the Constitution, of defending and protecting the Republic of South Africa and its people. Support Govt’s diplomatic initiatives on the continent and in the region. Provide support to other Govt departments when required.

9. DEFENCE STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES The following strategic objectives were identified as being critical to the achievement of the DOD’s mission: The execution of defence commitments as ordered and funded by the Government. The provision of contingency-ready and cost-effective defence capabilities as specified by approved policy. Sound management of the Department. The administration of the DOD within the prescripts of the law, the regulatory framework and Government policy. The assurance of sustainability, the continuous improvement of output quality and the reduction of the cost of DOD processes as well as the accounting thereof.

10. DEFENCE STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES The assurance of the continuous quality improvement of people in the DOD. The assurance of quality command and management information in the DOD. The assurance of continuous quality improvement of DOD equipment and facilities.

11. MOD PRIORITIES FOR FY 2008/09 The Minister of Defence’s priorities were issued together with the Defence Strategic Objectives and formed the strategies and Plans of the DOD Services/Divisions for the MTEF as follows: Rejuvenation and upgrade of the Landward Programme. Infrastructure and DOD Works Regiment. Operationalisation of the Defence Review Update. Revitalisation of the Reserves. Information Technology.

12. DOD ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFY 2008/09

13. APPROPRIATION STATEMENT Final Appropriation Expenditure 2008/09 2008/09 R’000 R’000 Administration 2 480 152 2 480 151 Landward Defence 6 958 701 6 958 701 Air Defence 8 018 779 8 018 779 Maritime Defence 1 837 191 1 837 191 Military Health Support 2 177 208 2 176 940 Defence Intelligence 506 752 506 752 General Support 4 006 334 3 908 862 Force Employment 1 913 910 1 913 910 Total 27 899 027 27 801 286

14. APPROPRIATION STATEMENT 2008/09 R’000 Final appropriation 27 899 027 Less: Actual expenditure 27 801 286 Under spending on vote 97 741 Under spending reasons: Delay in appointment of contractor AFB Waterkloof = 82 154 Capital Works = 8 065 Planned maintenance and repair on buildings = 7 253 Unspent as % of Vote = 0,4%

15. 15 MINISTERIAL DIRECTIONOVERVIEW The MOD focused on the following objectives during the period under review: Enhancement and maintenance of defence capabilities. Provision of political direction to the DOD through issuing guidelines and setting of priorities. Promotion of regional security through participation in peace missions and defence foreign relations. Support to govt diplomatic initiatives in Africa through participation in multi-national organisations.

16. 16 Reduction of SANDF’s routine internal deployments by April 2009, in accordance with Cabinet instructions but maintained sufficient internal deployment capability to respond to security requirements for international events like the 2009 Soccer Confederation Cup as well as the 2010 Soccer World Cup. MINISTERIAL DIRECTIONOVERVIEW (Contd)

17. 17 DEFENCE SECRETARIATAchievements, Challenges and Corrective Actions

18. 18 DEF SECRETARIAT ACHIEVEMENTS Management of various stakeholder relationships. DOD Policy advice to the MOD and management of defence policy in the DOD. Management of DOD parliamentary activities and engagements. Management of DOD’s participation in Clusters’ activities and DGs meetings. Ensured the DOD’s implementation of Cluster obligations.

19. 19 Effective management of NCACC’s support activities. Managed the DOD’s defence diplomacy activities through participation in bilateral and multilateral defence engagements. Managed the strategic planning and performance management in the DOD. Significant progress was made towards achieving the Minister of Defence’s strategic objectives as well as resolving the key issues identified in the reporting year. Drafted and processed two Bills through Parliament i.e. Prohibition or Restriction of Certain Conventional Arms Control Act and the NCAC Amendment Act. DEF SECRETARIAT ACHIEVEMENTS (contd)

20. DEF SECRETARIAT ACHIEVEMENTS (contd) Implemented measures to address the issues that led to a qualified audit in FY 2007/08. Ensured the SANDF deployment authorisation (Presidential Minute). In the area of structural management completed various structural reports and transactions. Serviced 16 standing international legal instruments and facilitated the signing of 7 MOUs. Presidential Project 19 - reduction of case backlog by 28%.

21. 21 Delivery of 5 Augusta helicopters, Hawk and 5 Gripen aircrafts and a submarine to the SANDF. Establishment of a dedicated financial support office in the CSANDF office. The successful workshop to determine progress wrt implementation of UN Resolution 1325 (Role of women in decision making positions on conflict resolution) The successful launch of the South African Military Veteran’s Association in September 2008. Development of a new procurement framework for the DOD. DEF SECRETARIAT ACHIEVEMENTS (contd)

22. 22 DEF SECRETARIAT CHALLENGES Untimely passing away of Sec Def Mr J.B. Masilela and appointment of the A/Sec Def. Lack of office space. Human resources capacity constraints. Lack of secure IT infrastructure as well as legacy resource mgt systems. Lack of project officers with appropriate experience on project management for Defence Acquisition. Unfunded mandates iro limited financial resources.

23. 23 DEF SECRETARIAT CORRECTIVE ACTION Implementation of CSIR Project (iro office space) . Implementation of Project Clean Audit to enhance internal controls and good corporate governance. Engagement with CMIS and SITA on IT systems support. Delays in the staffing are being addressed through HR Strategy 2010. Proposals on readjustment of financial allocations.

24. DEF SECRETARIATSub-programmes

25. DEF ENTERPRISE INFO SYSTEM MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW Oversaw the integration of defence IT systems in line with the provisions of the Defence Enterprise Information Systems (DEIS) Master Plan. Completed the Information Communications System (ICS) environmental analysis. Governance rules applicable to the DOD have been analysed and the relevant portions worked into the introduction of the strategy.

26. DEF POL, STRAT AND PLANNINGOVERVIEW Migration from the old to the new structures. Executed a number of projects ranging from strategic planning to institutionalisation of performance management in the DOD. Review of the National Conventional Arms Control Act which resulted in an Amendment Bill passed by Parliament. Led the Defence Update process which resulted in a costed document submitted to Cabinet for approval. In the area of structural management completed various structural reports and transactions.

27. Ensured the DOD’s preparedness for Clusters and POA Activities. To consolidate effective management, the Division made four senior management appointments. Ensured paperwork for deployment authorisation (Presidential Minute). DEF POL, STRAT AND PLANNINGOVERVIEW (contd)

28. DEF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRSOVERVIEW Provision of advice to the Minister and the DOD on key DIA policy issues. Participated in the activities of various multilateral organisations like AU, SADC and the UN. Serviced 16 standing international legal instruments such as the BNCs, Defence Cooperation Agreements and MOUs with other countries. Facilitated the processing and signing of various agreements and MOUs e.g. Benin, Congo-Brazzaville, Indonesia, Malawi, Senegal, UK and Ethiopia.

29. FINANCIAL SERVICESOVERVIEW Establishment of a dedicated financial support office in the C SANDF office. Strengthened the implementation of the public finance management framework in the DOD through the implementation of Project Clean Audit with effect from Dec 2008 to enhance internal controls and prevent possible future audit qualifications. Assisted in developing costing scenarios and in presenting various options of the financial requirements wrt the Defence Update 2025 process.

30. DEFENCE MATÉRIEL OVERVIEW   Delivery of Augusta helicopters, Hawk and Gripen aircrafts to SAAF. Delivery of last submarine to SA Navy. Active involvement in the negotiations and eventual signing of the DENEL-Rheinmetall Agreement on 01 September 2008. Participated actively in the inter-departmental discussions on the DENEL recapitalization.

31. Managed the production and/or upgrades of various military vehicles and the SS77 Light Machine Gun. Improved communication between the DOD and other stakeholders on defence equipment acquisition and support. DEFENCE MATÉRIEL OVERVIEW (contd)

32. SUPPLY CHAIN INTEGRATIONOVERVIEW Development of a new procurement framework for the DOD. Support for peace keeping missions abroad through placement of contracts for operations. In collaboration with Armscor processed the disposal of various phased-out and redundant defence equipment. Made significant strides in the implementation of a comprehensive supply chain management framework.

33. INSPECTION SERVICES OVERVIEW Provided internal audit training to 8 members of the Angolan Defence Force. Conducted a verification audit on the DOD Perf Incentive process. Evaluated quarterly and annual reports which resulted in improved reports. Conducted combat readiness audits at the different Services which highlighted the impact of budgetary constraints and loss of technical skills on the state of combat readiness. The fraud and corruption awareness campaign was conducted at 17 units of the DOD wherein 4 910 members were addressed.

34. HR SUPPORT SERVICESOVERVIEW Draft HR Plan developed to arrest exodus of especially highly skilled SANDF personnel. Developed the DOD Corporate HR Support Plan for FY2008/09 and reviewed HR Strategy 2010. The successful workshop to determine progress wrt implementation of UN Resolution 1325 (Role of women in decision making positions on conflict resolution) The successful launch of the South African Military Veteran’s Association in September 2008.

35. The successful National DOD Gender Conference led to approval of a departmental plan of action. Through an inter-departmental partnership with the DFA, trained 554 DOD members in Arabic. Participated in Dept of Educ National Literacy Project Kha Ri Gude - implementation plan has been developed for FY2009/10. HR SUPPORT SERVICESOVERVIEW (contd)

36. DEFENCE LEGAL SERVICESOVERVIEW Presidential Project 19 - reduction of case backlog by 28%. Legal support to 6 ongoing external operations and 28 internal operations and Legal planning support rendered to 17 exercises. Drafted and promoted two Bills, namely: ‘NCAC Amendment Bill’ The ‘Prohibition or Restrictions on Certain Conventional Weapons Bill’. Eight of the 22 Boards of Inquiry and 15 of Summary Investigations were finalised. Reduced Boards of Inquiry by 37% and Summary Investigations by 78% .

37. 37 SANDF  Achievements, Challenges and Corrective Actions

38. 38 SANDF ACHIEVEMENTS The execution and sustainment of 6 Peace Support Operations: DRC (Op MISTRAL), support to the UN Mission in DRC. Burundi (Op CURRICULUM), support to the AU Special Task Force in Burundi. Sudan (Op CORDITE), support to the UN Mission in Sudan. Ethiopia and Eritrea (Op ESPRESSO), Support to the UN Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea. Uganda/Southern Sudan (Op BONGANI) support to the AU peace process in northern Uganda and Nepal (Op INDULI), support to the UN Mission in Nepal .

39. 39 3 General military assistance in Uganda (Op TSHOLO II), DRC (Op TEUTONIC) and CAR (Op VIMBEZELA), continued sustainment was, however, problematic in the last two. Eleven Infantry Companies and four Engineer Troops were deployed in Peace Support Operations. Continued post conflict reconstruction support – DRC and CAR. Military training opportunities provided for countries in the region and continent. Eight multi-national maritime exercises were successfully executed. SANDF ACHIEVEMENTS

40. 40 Supported 3 Internal Operations: Op INTEXO (Borderline Control) Op KGWELE (Support to the SAPS) Op HUMAN (Support to other Government departments) Reserves Medical officers provided health support to Mpumalanga Dept of Health during shortages of health care workers at Rob Ferreira Hospital in Nelspruit. Health services provided to 1 200 displaced foreign nationals in the Western Cape. Increase in Reserve numbers from 17 749 (FY07/08) to 22 062 (FY08/09). SANDF ACHIEVEMENTS (contd)

41. 41 Water, water bunkers and water purification systems provided to alleviate drought conditions in the fight against the cholera outbreak. Significant progress on the reorganization of the SA Army command and control according to NATO “General Staff” system. First black Special Forces Regimental commander and Brigade Sergeant Major appointed. MSD System is improving the HR composition of the SANDF. Reserve and MSDS members utilised for both internal and external deployments. SA Army qualified 17 685 learners in its Centres of Excellence, which included 91 members from other defence forces. SANDF ACHIEVEMENTS (contd)

42. SANDF ACHIEVEMENTS (contd) Provided air defence capabilities and generated a total of 34 840 hours with no major aircraft accidents. (Reserve Squadrons flew 2 706 hours). 362 hours flown transporting President and Dep President and total of 1 570 hours flown by VIP fleet . Progress in logistics processes for support and sustenance. SAS Spioenkop’s visit to PRC in commemoration of 10 year diplomatic relations between PRC and RSA. Biennial Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) Exhibition 2008.

43. SANDF ACHIEVEMENTS (contd) New Defence Attaché office in Tunis. Opening of DOD VIP Lounge at O.R. Tambo International Airport.

44. 44 SANDF CHALLENGES Logistical Sustenance / Equipment Under-funding for integration and operation of SDP. Sustenance of operations and exercises. Lack of air and sea lift capability. Shortage of spares. Ongoing challenges of SA Army equipment. Deteriorating state of facilities.

45. 45 Human Resource Loss of Scarce skills. Incentive schemes to stabilize the rate of resignations attempted, however, resignations in key musterings remains a challenge. Inadequate numbers from MSDS joining Reserves. Processes Internal Controls- DOD Qualifications.

46. 46 SANDF CORRECTIVE ACTION The DOD SCAMP re-prioritisation and utilization of RAMP by Services/Divisions. Establishment of the DOD Works Regiment. Logistics Intervention and Realignment Programme (LIRP). Various incentive schemes and new remuneration dispensation introduced and scarce skills addressed through special marketing/ recruitment drives. Increased MSDS and focus on development.

47. 47 Internal Control processes under review and rectification. Corrective actions in place. However, impeded by: Lack of resources/capacity to implement new systems. Moratorium on enhancements to Information Systems, placed by National Treasury. SANDF CORRECTIVE ACTION (contd)

48. 48 SANDF Programmes

49. 49 PROGRAMME 8: FORCE EMPLOYMENT OVERVIEW All primary force employment commitments met. First black Special Forces Regimental commander and Brigade Sergeant Major appointed. To enhance and maintain comprehensive Defence Capabilities Detail on joint, interdepartmental and multinational exercises are in Chapter 3, table 3.2 of the AR. Promote Peace, Security and Stability in the Region and Continent Detail in Chapter 3, table 3.1 of the AR. Supporting People of South Africa Detail in Chapter 3, table 3.1 of the AR.

50. 50 PROGRAMME 2: LANDWARD DEFENCE OVERVIEW Fulfilled all commitments on external and internal deployments. Reserve and MSDS members utilised for both internal and external deployments. Excellent work on Post Conflict Reconstruction training for CAR and DRC. Provided 4 199 members for deployment to the UN and AU Missions in Africa. Provided 393 members for internal deployment .

51. 51 Water, water bunkers and water purification systems provided to alleviate drought conditions in the fight against the cholera outbreak. Significant progress on the reorganization of the SA Army command and control according to NATO “General Staff” system. Training of crews and instructors as part of commissioning of new armour systems is on track. Lessons Identified and Lessons Learnt Systems (LIALLS) used 1st time for the development of doctrine for the African Battle Space. DOD Works Regiment headquarter infrastructure was established in terms of facilities and personnel. PROGRAMME 2: LANDWARD DEFENCE OVERVIEW (contd)

52. 52 Translation of 1 512 MSDS members into Core Service System (CSS) and 1 113 into the Army Reserves. 2 486 Reserve members received formal training in 103 courses. 983 Army Territorial Reserve members were converted into the Army Conventional Reserve. Simulation training gained momentum but cannot replace live training. SA Army qualified 17 685 learners in its Centres of Excellence, which included 91 members from other defence forces. PROGRAMME 2: LANDWARD DEFENCE OVERVIEW (contd)

53. 53 PROGRAMME 3: AIR DEFENCE OVERVIEW Provided air defence capabilities and generated a total of 34 840 hours with no major aircraft accidents. (Reserve Squadrons flew 2 706 hours). 362 hours flown transporting President and Dep President and total of 1 570 hours flown by VIP fleet . Def Coms with Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, France, Spain, and Vietnam enhancing co-operation between Air Forces. Joint and Multinational Exercises with Singaporean Defence Force, Navies of South Africa, Brazil and India, the Navies of South Africa, Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay, the Namibian Air Force and US Navy . Hosted AAD 2008 at AFB Ysterplaat.

54. 54 Inter departmental support to the SAPS with border control operations and xenophobia crisis, humanitarian assistance, various search and rescue flights, assistance with flood relief in the W Cape and drought relief assistance in E Cape. Good progress Gripen advanced light fighter programme - six aircraft delivered, delivery of 24 Hawk lead in fighter trainers completed, Agusta A109 helicopter fleet grew to 27 out of 30 aircraft. Black representivity increasing to 68.7%, in core musterings increased to 50.1% and overall female representivity increased to 20.8%. PROGRAMME 3: AIR DEFENCE OVERVIEW (contd)

55. 55 635 Reserve members generated 91 625 person days. Upgrade of AFB Waterkloof progressed well – Phase 1 completed by Jun 09. Achieved 73% of the planned readiness of aircraft and aircrew availability and flew 93.5% of planned flying hours. PROGRAMME 3: AIR DEFENCE OVERVIEW (contd)

56. 56 PROGRAMME 4: MARITIME DEFENCE OVERVIEW Met all commitments. Deployed abroad on four occasions and hosted visiting ships from 10 countries. Frigate SAS SPIOENKOP successfully visited PRC, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, India and Mauritius (Operation CARAWAY). Contributed an average of 50 personnel to various missions in Africa. Deployed and rotated platoon from the Maritime Reaction Squadron’s Naval Reaction Division.

57. 57 Technical assistance provided to Malawi and Mozambique and learning opportunities to 27 learners from Namibia and DRC. Meeting of Chief Delegates was held in Angola with C Navy attending as Chief Delegate. Participated in initial planning in Angola for SADC Brigade Exercise scheduled for FY2009/10. Eight multi-national naval exercises were conducted. Initiated process to formalise staff talks with SADC Standing Maritime Committee member states to enhance bilateral maritime relations with African Navies. PROGRAMME 4: MARITIME DEFENCE OVERVIEW (contd)

58. 58 33 African countries and 12 observer countries attended 3rd Sea Power for Africa Symposium hosted in Cape Town. Over 500 key stakeholders attended successful Presidential Fleet Review in Simon’s Town to honour the Commander-in-Chief . Hosted new MOD onboard SAS ISANDLWANA who addressed the SA National Editor’s Forum during his first media briefing. Last of the three Type 209 submarines, SAS QUEEN MODJADJI 1 arrived in May 08 . Lynx helicopter fully integrated with the Frigates . PROGRAMME 4: MARITIME DEFENCE OVERVIEW (contd)

59. 59 SA Navy offered more MSDS recruits Core Service System contracts than anticipated. On average, the SA Navy has had 230 Reserves on active duty serving at sea and ashore. Expended 100% of its budget. PROGRAMME 4: MARITIME DEFENCE OVERVIEW (contd)

60. 60 PROGRAMME 5: MILITARY HEALTH SUPPORT OVERVIEW Supported all operations and exercises. Met most of the demands. Visits by SGs of China, Algeria and Germany. Members participated in foreign learning opportunities e.g. Field Hospital course in China. SAMHS Law of Armed Conflict and Battlefield Trauma courses are in high demand internationally. Initiated the establishment of a SADC Military Health Service Doctrine Workgroup to explore operational health doctrine.

61. 61 Presented the Chemical Protection Course for African State Parties. Memorandum of Collaboration between DOD and Dept of Health in KZN signed. Reserve medical officers provided health support to the Mpumalanga Dept of Health during shortages of health care workers. Health services provided to 1 200 displaced foreign nationals in Western Cape. Optimisation of health assessments and conversions have continued to improve readiness of SANDF. PROGRAMME 5: MILITARY HEALTH SUPPORT OVERVIEW (contd)

62. 62 Modernisation and migration of obsolete health informatics systems into electronically operated systems are beginning to yield results. Trained more MSDS members as emergency care technicians for FIFA 2010 World Cup augmented scarce skills. 23 587 In-patients were admitted and 332 500 Out-patient consultations. Effected more appointments of female members in management posts. School for Military Health Training received accreditation for presentation of the Emergency Care Technician Programme. PROGRAMME 5: MILITARY HEALTH SUPPORT OVERVIEW (contd)

63. 63 Industrial and research intern programmes at the Military Psychological Institute rated as the best in South Africa. Approval was obtained to build the new medical depot. Strength of the Reserves in SAMHS is 1 616 members (835 male, 781 female). 262 Reserves were mission -ready trained . PROGRAMME 5: MILITARY HEALTH SUPPORT OVERVIEW (contd)

64. 64 PROGRAMME 6: DEFENCE INTELLIGENCE OVERVIEW Retained position as the major intelligence provider in SA. Implementation of Def Intelligence strategic programme, TAPESTRY 2025 was initiated. Remained involved in peace processes in Africa - monitoring of Angolan and Zimbabwean elections, reform processes in DRC and Mozambique and training of military intelligence personnel of various countries. Intelligence functionaries deployed in external missions in Burundi, CAR, DRC and Sudan.

65. 65 Participated in various fora and processes e.g. SADC Defence Sub-Committee and SADC Defence Intelligence Standing Committee. Defence Intelligence’s support to NICOC ran smoothly and elicited positive feedback from the Coordinator for Intelligence. Continued with improvement of collection of information e.g. the improved ability to predict the position of vessels along the SA coastline. PROGRAMME 6: DEFENCE INTELLIGENCE OVERVIEW (contd)

66. 66 PROGRAMME 7: GENERAL SUPPORT OVERVIEW (Joint Log Services) (contd) Progressed well towards attaining the set goals and objectives. Supported all external and internal operations. 368 tons of old ammunition destroyed in Uganda. Participated in Inter-State Defence and Security Committee ISDSC Logistic Work Group in Botswana. Participated in SADC assessment mission in attempt to prevent crimes against humanity in Eastern DRC. Donation of 400 x 88mm blank cartridges (25 pounder) for ceremonial purposes to Swaziland .

67. 67 Utilised 651 military veterans to eradicate alien and invasive vegetation on DOD controlled properties. Implemented the PCD recommendation to retain the Castle as the responsibility of DOD. Outsourced capabilities assisting in a phased DOD Stock Verification Programme in an effort to rectify audit qualifications. New Level 1 Logistic Strategy and Balanced Scorecard were formulated. LIRP made good progress. PROGRAMME 7: GENERAL SUPPORT OVERVIEW (Joint Log Services) (contd)

68. 68 6 302 surplus weapons successfully back loaded from 13 units to more secure environments. Demolished 67 tons of large landmines by means of conventional methods . Logistic Division Reserve units have been transferred to the SA Army . DOD only achieved 63.5% serviceable materiel which has lead to a loss in revenue. 901 MSDS members attended several logistics functional courses. PROGRAMME 7: GENERAL SUPPORT OVERVIEW (Joint Log Services) (contd)

69. 69 Supported 11 peace support operations and 7 joint and multinational exercises. Successfully implemented the first phase of the DEIS Master Plan. Participated in a number of International workshops e.g. World Telecom Standards Assembly. Supported Mozambique with the installation of HF radios Upgraded the total Local Area Network at the Mobilisation Centre. CMIS Operations Formation returned to SA Army Signal Formation. PROGRAMME 7: GENERAL SUPPORT OVERVIEW (CMIS Division)

70. 70 Transfer of all the physical equipment and personnel in the posts from the CMIS Division to new Stakeholders under Project DOMINO was concluded. Established an Electronic Content Management System testing and pilot environment. 1 876 learners received training at the School of Signals. 124 MSDS members trained. PROGRAMME 7: GENERAL SUPPORT OVERVIEW (CMIS Division) (contd)

71. PROGRAMME 7: GENERAL SUPPORT OVERVIEW (CMIS Division) (contd) 150 Reserves were deployed mainly in the Registries and Postal Services environment. 256 members were deployed in the DRC and Burundi. 71

72. 72 3 members provided Military Police and Regimental Police training to DRC Armed Forces. Reciprocal visit to the German Armed Forces. 1 722 cases finalised resulting in 6 116 cases still on hand. Increased deliberate crime prevention operations from 668 (FY2007/08) to 927. 380 DOD members and 245 illegal immigrants were arrested. MP School accredited as training service provider in the use of handguns and the legislation surrounding firearms. PROGRAMME 7: GENERAL SUPPORT OVERVIEW (Military Police Division)

73. 73 DOD CORPORATE RISKS

74. 74 DOD RISKS Insufficient funds for the Rejuvenation of Landward Defence Programme. Loss of scarce skills resulting in overburdening of existing capacity. Inadequate capacity to deliver on objectives. Poor state of facilities (support infrastructure, hospitals etc). Poor state of IT infrastructure (Fin, Log, HR). Poor state of military equipment maintenance due to budgetary constraints.

75. DOD RISKS Limited funding for SDP equipment integration and operation. Execution of unfunded mandates. Delayed A400M aircraft delivery. Dolomitic areas where some defence facilities are located (SAAF). 75

76. DOD AUDIT QUALIFICATIONS

77. DOD AUDIT QUALIFICATIONSFY 2005/06 to FY 2008/09

78. COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF AUDIT QUALIFICATIONS

79. PLAN OF ACTION In order to continue addressing the DOD qualifications, various interventions have been undertaken including the Project Clean Audit.

80. 80 DISCUSSION/COMMENTS