NARRATIVE ON DPSA BUDGET PRESENTATION 2008/09
Budget Vote 8

TO THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATION

SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY 27 FEBRUARY 2008

 

In our presentation we will be outlining the Historical overview, Recent Achievements, DPSA programme structure, Budget information, DPSA operational plan 2008/09 and the Priority projects per programme.  In the Historical overview for the year 1996/97, we filled 251 positions in November 1996 and the financial allocation was R70, 306 for 3 programmes.  In 1999/00 we filled 221 positions as at March 2000 and the financial allocation was R156, 448 which covered 3 programmes.  In 2001/02, 228 positions were filled by March 2002 at the financial allocation of R99, 113 for 3 programmes.  In 2004/05 financial year, 254 positions were filled by March 2005 and the financial allocation was R127, 462 for eight programmes.  In 2006/07, 383 positions were filled by March 2007 and the financial allocation was R442, 426 for six programmes.

 

Our recent achievements were:

 

  1. The Public Service Amendment Bill was declared an Act published in the Government Gazette on 17 January 2008

 

  1. SPS Draft Bill approved by Cabinet in July and consultations with all stakeholders are on track

 

  1. A Handbook on Reasonable Accommodation for People with Disabilities was launched during the Diversity Management Conferences held October 2007

 

  1. The Health and Wellness and Leadership Development Management Strategic Frameworks were developed and approved

 

  1. The Human Resource Development Strategy (HRDS) was approved in December 2007

 

  1. Implementation of the HR Connect is progressing well with data having being collected and collated from 20 line departments

 

  1. The HOD’s Eight Principles Action Plan for Women Empowerment was launched

 

  1. A draft policy and procedure document developed on the Revolving Door policy for the public service has been submitted to Cabinet

 

  1. Agreements on OSDs for nurses and legally qualified personnel signed

 

  1. OSD for educators completed and negotiations underway

 

  1. The SMS remuneration review was completed and approved and implementation commenced in January 2008 

 

  1. Commenced work on the OSDs for social workers, correctional services and DD+ASD

 

  1. eIGIS compliance report developed and presented to the GITOC ICT Standing Committee
  2. Report on e-government strategy for ICT Connectivity has been developed

 

  1. Integration standards are completed and were used to update MIOS version 4. MIOS version 4 was accepted by the stakeholders and MIOS version 5 will commence in order to close all gaps identified in version 4

 

  1. Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) is nearing completion and circulated to the GITOC Architecture standing committee for comments and discussion in November 2007

 

  1. Support was provided to the Auditor-General to develop a framework to guide IT auditing in the public service 

 

  1. The Know Your Service Rights booklet for the social cluster was completed

 

  1. DRC Census project has been completed in Kinshasa

 

  1. A guide for the submission of Service Delivery Improvement Plans (SDIPs) has been completed

 

  1. More than 850 officials in 245 municipalities have been trained on the Batho Pele Change management programme

 

  1. The Guide on Organisational Structures was approved by Cabinet in November 2007

 

  1. Concept paper on the Barometer of Public Innovations completed

 

  1. A Conflict of Interest Framework was developed

 

  1. The impact appraisal of the national anti-corruption framework is nearing completion

 

  1. Public Management Watch (PMW) reports submitted to decision-makers

 

  1. SA hosted the Commonwealth Heads of African Public Service meeting and workshops on SADC and Africa Public Service Charter

 

  1. MoU on Co-operation in the Field of Public Administration and Governance was signed at the 2nd IBSA Summit

 

  1. The department supported preparations for and participated in the continental Public Service Innovation Awards in Windhoek, Namibia

 

Under DPSA Programmes (1) Administration we provide policy, strategic leadership and overall management of the department.

 

Programme 2. Human Resource Management and Development (HRM&D) : Develop and implement an integrated strategy, monitor employment practices, conduct human resource planning and diversity management, and improve the health and well-being of the public service.

 

Programme 3. Management of Compensation (MOC):       Develop and implement compensation policies and guidelines for the public sector and ensure coordinated bargaining

 

Programme 4. Information and Technology Management (ITM): Ensure the effective use of IT in government and facilitate the use of IT for modernising government and establishing e-government practices, within an acceptable information security environment

 

Programme 5. Service Delivery Improvement (SDI): Engage in supportive interventions and partnerships which improve efficiency and effectiveness as well as innovative learning and knowledge based modes and practices of service delivery in the public service

 

Programme 6. Governance (GOV) :         Improve governance and public administration for improved service delivery in Africa and other participating countries worldwide, in support of the vision of efficiency and increased participation in governance, by fighting corruption and carrying out participatory monitoring

Vote 8 – Budget summary

Programme

 2008/09

R’000

 2009/10

R’000

 2010/11

R’000

Administration

96,386

111,262

123,472

HRMD

45,062

47,696

63,187

MOC

110,362

22,683

23,097

ITM

38,747

40,059

46,763

SDI

90,198

92,758

102,978

Govern

31,551

36,356

38,803

Total expenditure estimates

412,306

350,814

398,300

Budget: PSETA & PILIR separate

Programme

 2008/09

 2009/10

 2010/11

R’000

R’000

R’000

Administration

96,386

111,262

123,472

HRMD

23,687

25,478

39,636

PSETA

21,375

22,218

23,551

MOC

20,362

22,683

23,097

PILIR

90,000

 

 

ITM

38,747

40,059

46,763

SDI

90,198

92,758

102,978

Govern

31,551

36,356

38,803

Total expenditure estimates

412,306

350,814

398,300

 

 

Allocation per programme

Economic classification

 

Compensation

Goods & Service

Other

Total

R’000

R’000

R’000

R’000

2007/08

117,657

262,822

3,584

384,063

2008/09

125,215

263,214

23,877

412,306

2009/10

132,633

193,525

24,656

350,814

2010/11

142,592

229,490

26,218

398,300

 

 

Policy option allocations

Description

 2008/09

R’000

 2009/10

R’000

 2010/11

R’000

IFMS

368

538

572

HR Connect

-

-      

12,000

GIS

-

-

3,422

FOSS

-

-

4,000

Communications

5,000

       7,000

8,000

Accommodation

10

       5,014

7,019

Capacity Comp.

2,537

       2,993

6,143

Total options

7,915

15,545

41,156

 

 

The Main cost drivers for 2008/09 is PILIR (Policy on Incapacity Leave and Ill-health Retirement), PSETA (Public Sector Education and Training Authority) Transfer and the SPS (Single Public Service).  The main costs driver for 2009/10 is the SPS (Single Public Service).  The main cost drivers for 2010/11 is the HR Connect and the SPS (Single Public Service).

 

DPSA operational plan (2008/09) identified 5 main areas namely the 1)Presidential “APEX” project (Project 15); 2)DPSA priority (“Big 5”) projects; 3)G&A Programme of Action; 4) G&A projects emanating from Makgotla and 5) Short and medium-term projects from the DPSA Strategic Plan (March 2009).

 

Under Programme 1: Administration DPSA “Big 5” project on service delivery access and improvement is to complete legislation on a single public service. Governance and Administration Programme of Action Bi-monthly reporting on the implementation of the POA.  Lekgotla reports in July and January.  Strategic plan to Develop Regulations for the Public Service Amendment Act and Quarterly and annual reporting on programme performance.

 

Under Programme 2: HRM&D the APEX Project 15: signing of performance agreements and filling of posts.  DPSA “Big 5” project on Human Resource Development to be developed by (March 2009). Implementation of the HRD Strategy Vision by 2015).  Improve HR Planning capacity in all government departments is ongoing. Establish and implement the skills database project.  Under the G&A POA we plan on the Implementation of gender and disability programmes by Oct 2008.  Development of the Human Resources Planning Strategic Framework by Dec 2008.  Implementation of the Leadership Development Management Strategic Frameworks by Dec 2008.

 

Under the Lekgotla projects for June 2008 we want to assess the status quo of skills in the public service, within the context of HR Connect.  Review HR components and position them to strategically assist departments to achieve there strategic goals.  Develop a system of organizational performance management in the public service.  Put Measures in place to enhance professionalism of the SMS.

In our Strategic Plan we plan on developing the HR competence framework by April 2009. Develop the Recognition of Prior Learning policy by March 2009.  Facilitate and monitor implementation of the Employee Health and Wellness Strategic Framework by March 2009.  Provide training to 1600 public servants on mainstreaming HIV and AIDS by March 2011.  Develop policy for the establishment of Development Assessment Centres in national and provincial academies by Oct 2008.

Monitor the implementation of the competency assessments on an ongoing basis.

 

Under Programme 3: Management of Compensation the DPSA “Big 5” project on remuneration and retention to be developed by March 2009.  Development of the Occupation Specific Dispensations.  Implementation of the multi-term wage agreement.  The G&A POA to develop a remuneration policy for the Single Public Service by March 2009. 

 

Under Lekgotla projects by June 2008 we hope to investigate career pathing and grade progression for public servants.  Develop a roadmap to the Public Sector Summit in 2008.  Ensure effective communication on conditions of service.

In our Strategic plan we want to Finalise OSDs for social workers, other health professionals, correctional services and DD+ASD by March 2009.

Review the EQUATE Job Evaluation System by March 2009. Customise and implement the HR module of the IFMS in two lead departments by February 2009.  Oversee implementation and facilitate decentralisation of the Policy on Incapacity Leave and Ill-health Retirement (PILIR) by March 2009.  Evaluate retirement fund arrangements in the Public Service and Local Government by Dec 2008.  Develop and implement a revised policy on post-retirement medical assistance for public service employees by Dec 2008.

 

Programme 4: Information and Technology Management, the DPSA “Big 5” project on service delivery access and improvement by March 2009.  Improve access to government services through the use of ICT. 

Expand Batho Pele Gateway portal operations.  G&A POA Next Generation e-Government implementation by March 2009. Lekgotla projects Review of IT procurement and Implement 6 ICT catalytics by March 2009.  In our Strategic plan we plan on Rolling out Gateway portal to 48 Thusong Centres by March 2009.  Deployment of e-IGIS (Inventory of Government Information Systems) which is ongoing.  Facilitate implementation of Open Source policy and strategy (ongoing).  Conduct an assessment of the existence, functionality and effectiveness of mobile units by March 2009.  Conduct an Audit of Call Centres by March 2009.

 

Programme 5: Service Delivery Improvement, DPSA “Big 5” project on service delivery access and improvement by March 2009. Implement the Access Strategy. Accelerate implementation of the CDW programme.  Installation of e-service counters at Thusong Centres.  Implement Service Delivery Improvement Plans.  Cascade Batho Pele to Local Government.  G&A POA Same as above.  Lekgotla projects (June 2008), improve the working environment in frontline offices. Monitor implementation of SDIPs in the Justice Cluster.  Consult with departments on organisational structures.  In our Strategic plan we have outlined the following: Develop strategic framework for service delivery improvement by March 2009.  Implementation of the Batho Pele Change Management Engagement Programme (BPCMEP) (ongoing).  Continue to support the DRC with the rollout of the public service census and biometrics system (ongoing).  Coordinate learning and information sharing platforms such as the Public Management Conversation, Service Delivery Learning Academy, Batho Pele Forum and the Research Colloquium (ongoing).  Publish best practice case studies through the Service Delivery Journal (3 times per year).  Investigate and pilot innovative projects (ongoing).  

 

Programme 6: Governance, DPSA “Big 5” project on the African governance agenda by March 2009.  Facilitate adoption and implementation of the African Public Service Charter.  Facilitate implementation of the APRM.  Implement 2nd National Anti-corruption Programme.  Provide support regional and continental structures 

DPSA “Big 5” project on monitoring and evaluation by March 2009.

Provide Public Management Watch reports for decision-makers.

Support Presidency in the implementation of the Government-wide Monitoring and Evaluation System.  G&A POA, Same as above. 

Lekgotla projects (June 2008), Facilitate and monitor the updating of information on Persal.  Implementation of minimum anti-corruption standards.  In our Strategic plan we have outlined the following; Development of mechanisms to enhance public participation within monitoring and evaluation by March 2009.  Implement Anti-corruption communication campaign by March 2009.  Facilitate the adoption and implementation of the Public Service Charter by March 2009.  Implement the Public Management Watch (ongoing).  Implement bilateral, trilateral and multilateral agreements (ongoing).  Implement an anti-corruption framework in the DRC (ongoing).  Facilitate the DPSA’s participation in the India-Brazil-South Africa Trilateral Forum and participate in other regional and continental structures (ongoing). 

 

Funding for expansion of personnel numbers have been curtailed. We have focused on the development and optimal use of existing personnel and effective use of available operational funding.  The Substantial workload for 2008/09 and priorities include completion of –

Big 5 priority projects by March 2009; G&A POA projects by December 2008; Lekgotla projects by June 2008 and other items on Operational Plan by March 2009.