Question NW1102 to the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
17 May 2018 - NW1102
Paulsen, Mr N M to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
What (a) number of consulting firms or companies are currently contracted by (i) his department and (ii) the entities reporting to him and (b)(i) is the name of each consultant, (ii) are the relevant details of the service provided in each case and (iii) is the (aa) start date, (bb) time period, (cc) monetary value in Rands of each contract and (dd) name and position of each individual who signed off on each contract?
Reply:
DAFF
(a)(i) One
(ii) None
(b)(i) Enterprises University of Pretoria
(ii) Technical support in the preparing of SA Biennial Reporting on the 2014 commitment of Malabo Declaration on Agriculture, Growth and Transformation in Africa
(iii)(aa) 4 August 2017
(bb) No contract period applicable (once off payment)
(cc) R481 470,86
(dd) Director: Africa Relations
OBP
OBP does not have consultants on its books.
ARC
No consultants contracted to the ARC
NAMC
1. PRAXIS Computing:
1 November 2016 – 31 October 2019
Ongoing and pro-active maintenance of existing systems and network infrastructure, which includes full time onsite network support, as well as limited senior technical specialist support.
R 59 400 per month (excl VAT). (All Praxis rates and prices, may increase on the anniversary in accordance with the percentage annual increase in the Consumer Price Index, as published during the preceding month by Statistics SA.)
Signed by T. R Ramabulana: CEO
2. Finware Enterprise Services:
1 May 2017 – 30 April 2018.
Provide Pastel Support and the disbursement will be made upon the submission of invoice for services rendered at the rate of R 550.00 per hour.
Signed by Z. Xalisa: CEO
3. Nexia SAB&T:
31 March 2016 – 1 April 2018.
Internal Audit Services. Budget of R 360 000.
Signed by: T.R Ramabulana: CEO
PPECB
|
Consultant Name b(i) |
Service Provided b(ii) |
Start Date b(iii)(a) |
End Date |
Time Period b(iii)(b) |
Cost b(iii)(c) |
Name & Position Signed off b(iii)(d) |
|
GABRIELE GESS |
Legal |
01 Sep 2017 |
31 Aug 2018 |
12 months |
R240,000 |
Lucien Jansen (CEO) |
|
GARTNER |
Enterprise Resource Planning System |
01 Oct 2017 |
30 Sep 2018 |
12 months |
R726 900 |
Yanesh Ramiah (CIO) |
|
MSI SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD |
Recruitment |
23 Jun 2016 |
n/a |
Month notice |
12% Fee on all placements |
Pinki Luwaca (HR Executive) |
|
SIMEKA CONSULTANTS & ACTUARIES (PTY) LTD |
Umbrella and Pension Fund |
01 Apr 2013 |
31 Dec 2018 |
12 months, annually renewable |
0.20% of pensionable remuneration per annum |
Pinki Luwaca (HR Executive) |
|
INFRACON CONSULTING (PTY) LTD |
Construction Building renovations and additional parking |
22 May 2017 |
Until completion of the project Estimate period 6 months |
R281 520 |
Lucien Jansen (CEO) |
|
|
LEROY WASSERFALL ARCHITECTS CC |
Architect Building renovations and additional parking |
18 Jan 2017 |
Until completion of the project |
Until completion of the project. Estimate period 6 months |
R110 944 |
Lucien Jansen (CEO) |
|
CLIFFE DEKKER & HOFMYER |
Legal |
26 Aug 2016 |
25 Aug 2018 |
24 months |
Hourly Rates |
Lucien Jansen (CEO) |
|
SAB&T |
BBBEE Advisory services |
01 Dec 2017 |
30 Nov 2018 |
12 months |
Hourly Rates |
Pinki Luwaca (HR Executive) |
MLRF
|
Name of each consultant |
Details of the service provided |
Start Date |
Time period |
Signature |
Amount Paid |
|
B Xulu and Partners |
Legal Fees for Frap, Wiljaro and Bengis |
27 January 2017 |
31 March 2018 |
They were appointed by Minister |
R 23,264,302.45 (see attached breakdown) |
|
Thulani Joseph Sithole |
Legal Fees For Frap Appeals |
30 January 2017 |
31 March 2018 |
They were appointed by Minister |
R 1,769,592.00 |
|
George Mukundi Wachira |
Legal Fees for Frap Appeals |
30 January 2017 |
31 March 2018 |
They were appointed by Minister |
R 1,922,744.00 |
|
ADV PM Matshulana |
Legal Fees For Frap Appeals |
30 January 2017 |
31 March 2018 |
They were appointed by Minister |
R 1,888,626.60 |
|
Emang Basadi Legal & Forensic Services |
TO PROVIDE STRATEGIC, LEGAL AND LITIGATION ADVISORY SERVICES TO DAFF |
27 January 2017 |
31 March 2018 |
They were appointed by DG |
R 9,432,539.23 |
|
The Ifirm Trading and Projects |
Investigation into Wiljaro and SA Fence and Gate |
28 June 2017 |
31 July 2018 |
They were appointed by DDG |
R 498,076.00 |
|
Nondzaba Consulting |
SERVICES OF A SUITABLE SERVICE PROVIDER TO CONDUCT A COMPLETE MONITORING AND EVALUATION ON THE WORKING FOR FISHERIES PROGRAMME OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES; BRANCH: FISHERIES MANAGEMENT |
31 May 2017 |
31 March 2018 |
Deputy Director General: Fisheries |
R 462,674.00 |
|
Ameen Amod |
Audit Comittee Member |
01 August 2017 |
31 July 2020 |
Deputy Director General: Fisheries |
R 459,859.00 |
|
Suleman Badat |
Audit Comittee Member |
01 November 2017 |
01 November 2020 |
Deputy Director General: Fisheries |
R 48,755.00 |
|
Ntombentsha Lillian Mnconywa |
Audit Comittee Member |
19 July 2015 |
19 July 2018 |
Deputy Director General: Fisheries |
R 435,113.80 |
|
Lahlang Shirley Somo |
Audit Comittee Member |
19 July 2015 |
19 July 2018 |
Deputy Director General: Fisheries |
R 417,376.42 |
|
Mmathebe Annah Faith Moja |
Audit Comittee Member |
19 July 2015 |
19 July 2018 |
Deputy Director General: Fisheries |
R 670,357.29 |
|
Maguga Attorneys INC |
Legal Fees For Frap Appeals |
26 January 2018 |
31 March 2018 |
Deputy Director General: Fisheries |
R 410,400.00 |
|
MONTH |
BXI FEES |
SERVICE PROVIDER DISBURSEMENTS |
PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND SECRETARIAT FEES |
TRAVEL AND ACCOMODATION |
VAT |
AMOUNT BILLED TO DAFF |
|
Jun-17 |
R 2 037 423.51 |
R 631 796.96 |
R 305 613.53 |
R 89 302.50 |
R 328 025.18 |
R 3 392 161.68 |
|
Jul-17 |
R 1 265 308.80 |
R 1 622 839.95 |
R 189 796.32 |
R 224 776.88 |
R 203 714.72 |
R 3 506 436.66 |
|
Aug-17 |
R 387 061.40 |
R 1 665 584.81 |
R 58 059.21 |
|
R 62 316.89 |
R 2 173 022.31 |
|
Sep-17 |
R 746 119.33 |
R 884 347.31 |
R 111 917.90 |
R 176 247.23 |
R 120 125.21 |
R 2 038 756.99 |
|
Oct-17 |
R 513 660.85 |
R 1 266 714.70 |
R 77 049.13 |
R 191 670.53 |
R 82 699.40 |
R 2 131 794.61 |
|
Nov-17 |
R 155 866.66 |
R 858 314.50 |
R 23 380.00 |
|
R 25 094.53 |
R 1 062 655.68 |
|
Dec-17 |
R 325 350.70 |
R 175 026.08 |
R 48 802.61 |
|
R 52 381.46 |
R 601 560.85 |
|
Jan-18 |
R 1 046 214.26 |
R 213 577.46 |
R 156 932.14 |
|
R 168 440.50 |
R 1 585 164.36 |
|
Feb-18 |
R 563 025.50 |
R 857 709.65 |
R 84 453.83 |
R 176 247.23 |
R 90 647.11 |
R 1 772 083.31 |
|
Mar-18 |
R 805 540.32 |
R 862 508.26 |
R 120 831.05 |
R 97 165.28 |
R 264 046.35 |
R 1 886 044.91 |
|
Total |
R 7 845 571.34 |
R 9 038 419.68 |
R 1 176 835.70 |
R 955 409.65 |
R 1 397 491.34 |
R 20 149 681.36 |