Question NW1603 to the Minister of Environmental Affairs
29 June 2018 - NW1603
Steenkamp, Ms J to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
(1)With regard to how her Department measures the targets from the Waste Management Bureau, (a) how are the units of measurement for the specified targets determined, and (b) what formula is used to calculate the diversion rate; (2) (a) how did her Department determine pay scales for the Waste Management Bureau employees, and (b) against what did her Department benchmark the pay scales; and (3) whether she will furnish Ms J Steenkamp with copies of the detailed (a) salary scales of the appointed staff of the waste bureau and (b) amounts that are paid to advisers and consultants?
Reply:
1. (a) and (b) The formula used for the diversion rate is informed by the estimated waste tyres arising, taking into account the availability of financial resources.
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Indicator title |
Percentage increase in waste diverted from landfill |
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Short definition |
Measure the amount/increase in waste which has been diverted (i.e. waste re-used, recycled and recovered) |
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Purpose/importance |
To reduce the amount of waste going to landfill sites and protect the environment by ensuring that set targets on management of waste, as per approved industry waste management plans, are achieved and that the intended objectives are realized |
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Source/collection of data |
Monthly operational reports from WB operations |
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Method of calculation |
[(Waste tonnages re-used, recycled and used for energy recovery)/waste arising per annum)*100] Waste tonnages re-used, recycled and used for energy recovery = waste tyres pyrolysed, crumbed and TDF Waste arising = total tonnages of tyres introduced into the market Q1: March&April&May Q2: June&July&August Q3: September&October&November Q4: December&January&February |
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Type of indicator |
Output |
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Calculation type |
Cumulative |
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Reporting cycle |
Annually (linked to the Year Plan, i.e. Dec – Nov) |
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New indicator |
No |
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Desired performance |
Achieve planned targets |
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Indicator responsibility |
DDG: Chemicals and Waste Management |
2. (a) The Waste Bureau salaries were determined based on a market research study, in comparison to the pay scales of the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) public entities (iSimangaliso, SANParks, SANBI and SA Weather Service).
(b) The pay scales were benchmarked against all DEA public entities based on the inputs from market research study.
3. (a) Pay scales are attached.
(b) Advisors and Consultants are paid in accordance with the Department of Public Service’s approved rates.
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