Question NW769 to the Minister of Public Enterprises

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10 April 2024 - NW769

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Gondwe, Dr M to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises

(1) (a) What is the latest update on the restructuring and repositioning of Denel and (b) on what date is the restructuring and repositioning of Denel likely to be finalised; (2) (a) which aspects of Denel’s turnaround plan have been implemented to date and (b) what total amount of money is required by Denel to completely implement its turnaround plan; (3) whether Denel has been able to source and secure funding for the implementation of its turnaround plan; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; The funding for the growth phase was included in the recapitalisation allocated to Denel in 2023 (4) what (a) is the current value of Denel’s order book and (b) was the value of this order book in each year in the last five financial years to date? NW947E

Reply:

According to the information received from DENEL

1. (a) Denel has materially implemented the first two phases of the turnaround which is the stabilise and sustain phases, starting with the growth phase.

(b) The turnaround plan will be implemented over a three- year period: 2022/23 financial year to 2024/25 Financial year.

2. (a) Denel has implemented the stabilise and sustain phase.

(b) The total amount for the completion of the implementation of the turnaround plans forms part of the recapitalisation allocated to Denel SOC Ltd.

3. The funding for the growth phase was included in the recapitalisation allocated to Denel SOC Ltd in 2023.

4. (a) R4 406m (Secured Order Book) and R16 580m (Order Pipeline/Winnable Projects) at the end of Dec 2023.

(b)

YEAR

Order Book/Backlog (Rm)

Order Pipeline/ Intake Rm

Dec 2019

17 487

8 290

Dec 2020

13 240

11 650

Dec 2021

11 977

8 316

Dec 2022

8 862

9 414

Dec 2023

4 406

16 580

Remarks: Reply: Approved / Not Approved/ Comments

Jacky Molisane P J Gordhan, MP

Acting Director-General Minister of Public Enterprises

Date: Date

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