Questions and Replies
19 October 2010 - Questions asked to Minister of Home Affairs
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QUESTION 1673
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 16 October 2009
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 22 OF 2009
Mr M Mnqasela (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
Whether, since her appointment in May 2009 any renovations or alterations were done at state owned and private residences of her, her deputy minister or any other specified official of her department; if so, (a) where she and the occupants of each such residence were accommodated during the renovations and (b) at what cost to his department in each case?
NW2129E
REPLY
Please, refer the question to the Minister of Public Works.
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QUESTION 1670
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 16 October 2009
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 22 OF 2009
Mr J J Mc Gluwa (ID) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
Whether the forensic audit into the "Who am I online" tender process has been completed; if not, why not; if so, (a) what has been the reason for the delay in making the report of the audit available and (b) when will the report be made available?
NW2126E
REPLY
No. The reason is that I do not have the report. The Auditors have not, yet, given it to us.
QUESTION 547
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 10 July 2009
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 6 of 2009
Mrs J F Terblanche (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
(1) Whether her department makes use of private security firms; if so, how much money was spent on such firms in 2008;
(2) whether these firms are used on a contractual basis; if so, (a) how many contracts did her department take out in this regard in 2008, (b) with which firms were these contracts taken out, (c) for what specific purpose was each contract taken out and (d) what was the value of the contract in each case;
(3) why is there a need for her department to use a private security firm as opposed to state security?
NW611E
REPLY
(1) Yes. A total of R37,560,145.76 was spent on private security firms in the 2008/09 financial year.
(2) (a) Yes. The Department of Home Affairs signed contracts with 3 private security firms.
(b) The contracts were signed with: (i) Khulani Fidelity, (ii) Double Barrel Security and (iii) Night Watchers Security. However, the contract with Night Watchers Security was terminated due to its non-performance and non-compliance with the Service Level Agreement which was signed. Approval was also granted to Departmental offices in the North West and Free State Provinces to make use of other private security firms on a quotation basis. No formal contracts were signed with these firms. These firms are as follows:
· Atlie Project
· Thulanang Security Services
· MBS Security
· SSE Security Services
· Davidson Security Services
· Molefe Security Services
· SPE Security Services
· Motheo Security Services
· Fidelity Springbok
· Fidelity Cash Security
· Double Barrel Security
· G4 S Cash Services
(c) Due to a current lack of capacity regarding security officers employed in the Department, the utilisation of the private security firms are to provide sufficient guarding services of all the premises of the Department of Home Affairs. Khulani Fidelity also provides cash-in-transit services to the Department.
(d) A total of R37,560,145.76 were paid to private security firms which rendered services to the Department of Home Affairs. The amounts paid to each private security firm are as follows:
· In the North West and Free State Provinces:
- Atlie Project : R372,696.39
- Thulanang Security Services : R293,320.00
- MBS Security : R312,796.94
- SSE Security Services : R741,137.43
- Molefe Security Services : R19,502.25
- Motheo Security Services : R257,101.12
- Fidelity Cash : R2,334.72
- Fidelity Springbok : R63,758.97
- G4 S Cash Services : R11,185.13
TOTAL R2,073,832.95
· At the Department's Head Office and other Provinces:
- Double Barrel Security : R1,653,566.07
- Khulani Fidelity : R33,832,746.74
TOTAL R35,486,312.81
(3) The utilisation of private security companies is necessitated by the fact that the Department currently does not have the internal capacity to provide security, at all of its offices, in all 9 Provinces. Based on different appraisals and audits which have been conducted by both the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the South African Police Service (SAPS), it is more cost effective, at this point in time, for the Department to outsource physical security.
QUESTION 2059
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Monday, 2 November 2009
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 26 OF 2009
Mrs J F Terblanche (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
(1) What measures will her department implement at all ports of entry to deal with the issue of human trafficking;
(2) whether officials will receive training on how to identify behaviour common to criminal activities; if not, why not; if so, (a) when will training (i) commence and (ii) conclude and (b) how many officials will be trained?
NW2713E
REPLY
(1) The Department is in the process of establishing Inspectorate Units at the main Ports of Entry. An Inspectorate Unit is, currently, established at the O. R. Tambo International Airport. The Department of Home Affairs, also, forms part of the National Task Team on Human Trafficking, which is led by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). Provincial Task Teams, comprising the Department of Home Affairs, the South African Police, the Department of Social Services, the Department of Health, and the NPA, have been established in all nine Provinces.
(2) Yes. The Department, in conjunction with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), has, already, commenced a training programme for immigration officials on combating, and to sensitize staff to the issue of Human Trafficking. A curriculum on Human Trafficking is, also, being developed, which includes training on how to detect common criminal behaviour, in terms of departmental legislation, and to detect cases of trafficking for referral to the appropriate law enforcement authorities, and the support organizations for victims. The Department, in conjunction with the IOM, is, also, currently, training facilitators, and assessors within the Department's Directorates: Central Law Enforcement and Inspectorate, respectively, to roll out training to officials on implementation of the Prevention and Combating of Trafficking in Persons Bill, once, it has been enacted.
(2)(a)(i) – (ii) & (b)
The dates on which the training was offered, as well as, the number of officials involved, are listed below:
· 24 to 28 August 2009: Facilitators course - 15 officials
· 07 to 11 September 2009: Assessors course - 8 officials
· 05 to 09 October 2009: Advance course – 7 officials
The next training for moderators will be from 09 to 11 November 2009 and 10 officials will be attending.
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QUESTION 1718
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 16 October 2009
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 22 OF 2009
Mr M Mnqasela (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
(1) What amount was spent by her department on (a) hotel accommodation, (b) restaurant expenses and (c) travel costs (i) in the 2008-09 financial year and (ii) during the period 1 April 2009 up to the latest specified date for which information is available, for (aa) her,
(bb) her deputy minister, (cc) specified officials of her department and (dd) any other specified individuals;
(2) why did each individual use the specified accommodation in each case?
NW2210E
REPLY
The costs were according to the rules, and the Ministerial Handbook.
QUESTION 164
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Tuesday, 06 October 2009
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 19 OF 2009
Ms H N Makhuba (IFP) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
(1) How many non-attorney Immigration Practitioners are registered with her department;
(2) whether any Immigration Practitioners' Certificates have been withdrawn on disciplinary or other grounds; if so, what are the relevant details;
(3) whether disciplinary action is currently pending against any Immigration Practitioners; if so, what are the relevant details;
(4) whether her department has taken any measures to prevent and stop unregistered street agents from operating around regional offices; if not, why not; if so, (a) what measures and (b) what are the further relevant details?
NO1877E
REPLY:
(1) A total of three hundred and seventy eight (378) Immigration Practitioners are registered with the Department of Home Affairs. Practising Attorneys do not need to register as Immigration Practitioners with the Department of Home Affairs.
(2) No. The Department has not withdrawn any Immigration Practitioners' Certificates on disciplinary or other grounds.
(3) No. There is currently no disciplinary action pending against any Immigration Practitioners.
(4)(a) & (b) Yes, but to a limited extent. The Department of Home Affairs does not have the necessary jurisdiction to control, or regulate the operating of any business in the streets, surrounding its premises, as this does not fall within the mandate of the Department. However, all offices of the Department are restrained from accepting any applications from street agents. All applications submitted by registered Immigration Practitioners must be accompanied by a copy of the practitioner's Identity Document, and his, or her registration certificate.
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QUESTION 1896
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 23 October 2009
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 24 OF 2009
Mr M J Ellis (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
(1) Whether (a) she, (b) her deputy minister, (c) any specified officials and (d) any other persons have been issued with a government or official credit card; if so, what are the relevant details for her, her deputy minister and each holder of a credit card in respect of the (i) name,
(ii) job title, (iii) credit limit, (iv) outstanding amount as at the latest specified date for which information is available, (v) monthly expenses incurred for each month since receiving the credit card, (vi) reason for such persons being issued with a credit card and (vii) uses that such a credit card is intended for;
(2) whether any such credit cards are over their credit limit; if so, (a) whose credit cards are over the limit and (b) what is the reason for the credit cards exceeding the limit;
(3) whether any action has been taken against such persons for exceeding their credit card limits; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
NW2458E
REPLY
(1)(a) & (b) The information is provided in the table below:
|
(i) Person issued to |
(ii) Job title |
(iii) Credit limit |
(iv) Outstanding amount |
(v) Monthly expenses |
(vi) Reasons for issue |
(vii) Uses intended for |
|
Dr N C Dlamini-Zuma |
Minister |
R20,000.00 |
R0 |
To date there is no expenditure charged to the credit card account |
As per a Cabinet decision dated |
For purposes of official transport, accommodation and subsistence |
|
Mr M K N Gigaba |
Deputy Minister |
R20,000.00 |
R0 |
Monthly expenses range from R1674,00 to R5606.00 |
As per a Cabinet decision dated |
For purposes of official transport, accommodation and subsistence |
(1)(c) & (d) No other officials have been issued with such cards.
(2)(a) & (b) None of the two credit cards are over the limit.
(3) No action necessary as no credit cards are over the limit.
QUESTION 1592
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 9 October 2009
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 20 OF 2009
Mrs J F Terblanche (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
(1) Whether her department organised or hosted (a) an imbizo, (b) a seminar, (c) conference and (d) any other function during the period
1 January 2006 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if so, (i) on what date, (ii) what was the total amount spent on each, (iii) what is the breakdown of the cost in each case and (iv) how many guests attended in each case;
(2) whether there were any related costs for the travel and accommodation of guests for each of the events; if so, in each case, (a) what were the costs and (b) what was the breakdown of these costs;
(3) whether any member of the Cabinet was present at any of these events; if so, (a) who, (b) in what capacity and (c) why?
NW1998E
REPLY
(1)(2)(3) The expenditure of these events forms part of the overall expenditure
of the Department which is found in the Department's reports.
QUESTION 1299
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 18 September 2009
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 17 OF 2009
Mrs J F Terblanche (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
(1) Whether the official at her department's office in Pinetown accused of allegedly tearing up the application for an identity document of a certain person (name furnished) has been identified; if not, why not; if so, who is the person;
(2) whether any action has been taken against this official; if not, why not; if so, what action;
(3) whether she has sent a delegation to investigate the situation at that office of her department; if not, why not; if so, what (a) are the outcomes of the investigation and (b) action is being taken there;
(4) whether she has taken any steps to change the public's perception and experience of her department as uncaring, unhelpful and unfriendly public servants; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
NW1646E
REPLY
(1) Yes. After the investigation, she was charged for misconduct.
(2) Yes. The official was suspended, and a disciplinary hearing was held on 25 September 2009. On request of the official, as well as, the number of witnesses to be cross-examined, the hearing was postponed, and will resume on 15 to 18 October 2009.
(3) Yes. A delegation was sent to the Pinetown Office of the Department, and an investigation was conducted.
(3)(a) The outcome of the investigation was that the head of the office in Pinetown, as well as, the offender,
be charged with misconduct.
(3)(b) Both officials in question were charged with misconduct. Their disciplinary hearings took place on 23 and 25 September 2009, respectively. Following requested postponement, as earlier, alluded to in (2), possible action is awaited on resumption of the hearing on 15 to 18 October 2009.
(4) Yes. The following measures were put in place:
· The re-enforced wearing of nametags by all officials of the Department.
· On Talk Show on Radio 702, every first Thursday of every month, between 21:00 and 22:00, where we interact with members of the public.
· We are, also, trying to enhance the Batho Pele principles in our offices.
· Plans are underway to start training for the front line office staff.
· Managers' visibility in all offices is made a pre-condition.
QUESTION 2128
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 6 November 2009
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 27 OF 2009
Mr E J Marais (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
(1) Whether any measures are in place to ensure that passenger's basic human rights are not violated during luggage searches at airports; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;
(2) whether custom officials receive training to ensure that passenger's dignity and right to privacy are not violated during these searches at airports; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;
(3) whether any processes are in place for passengers who feel that their rights have been violated during these searches at national airports to file complaints; if not, why not; if so, (a) what are the relevant details and (b) how many of such complaints were filed?
NW2802E
REPLY
(1) to (3) It is suggested that the Honourable Member directs this Question to the Ministers of Finance, and Police, as searching of passengers and, or their luggage, at airports is not the function of the Department, nor of the Customs.
QUESTION 1921
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 23 October 2009
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 24 OF 2009
Mr G R Krumbock (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
(1) Whether there have been any incidents of vehicles crashing through the Maseru Bridge port of entry in the past five years; if so, how many;
(2) whether any of these incidents were accompanied by violence including the discharge of firearms; if so, what are the relevant details;
(3) whether there are any vehicle arrester spikes or systems in place to prevent such incidents; if not, why not;
(4) whether she intends installing such a system; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
NW2485E
REPLY
(1) to (4) The questions posed, refer to Border Control, and not Immigration Control. It is suggested that the Honourable Member directs his request, for the specific information, to the Minister of Finance, as the South African Revenue Service (SARS) is, currently, chairing the Border Control Operational Co-ordinating Committee (BCOCC).
QUESTION 1919
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 23 October 2009
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 24 OF 2009
Mr G R Krumbock (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
What (a) period of time elapsed within which she found that the controls at the Beit Bridge port of entry was not adequate, (b) were the reasons for proper controls not being implemented from inception and (c) is the total loss of revenue to the State that resulted over this period?
NW2483E
REPLY
(a) It came to my attention during my fact finding mission when I was appointed Minister of Home Affairs.
(b) A proper management system was not in place at the Beit Bridge port of entry, due to capacity constraints.
(c) This loss can, unfortunately, not be estimated, due to improper systems in place, at the time.
QUESTION 524
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 10 July 2009
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 6 of 2009
Mrs J F Terblanche (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
Whether any function was organised to mark the occasion of the delivery of her budget vote in 2009; if so, (a) what total amount was spent on this function, (b) from which budget was the money allocated, (c) what amount was spent on (i) food and refreshments,
(ii) venue, (iii) entertainment, (iv) staff and (v) transport and (d) how many persons were invited to attend this function?
NW588E
REPLY
(1)(a)(b) Yes. The total amount spent on the function was R52 365.30, and it was taken
out of the Minister's budget.
(c)(i) Money spent on food was R50 000.00, and refreshments (non-alcoholic drinks)
was R2 365.30.
(ii) The venue hire is included in the above-mentioned amount.
(iii)(iv)(v) No money was spent on entertainment, staff, and transport.
(d) About 100 persons were invited from a range of stakeholders, namely, the
Portfolio Committee, Refugees Appeal Board, Standing Committee, Department of Home Affairs (DHA) agencies (IEC,FPB, and GPW), Disabled persons, DHA management, Members of Parliament, etc. However, a total of 200 persons attended, hence the inflated amount on food.
QUESTION 190
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 19 June 2009
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 3 of 2009
Ms J F Terblanche (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
How many vacancies were there as at 30 April 2009 for (a) counter staff, (b) supervisors and (c) management at each office in Mpumalanga?
NW236E
REPLY
Acronyms: RO: Regional Office
DO: District Office
BP: Border Post
The number of vacant posts relating to Civic Services at each office in the Mpumalanga Province as at 30 April 2009 – as per the table below:
|
OFFICE |
COUNTER STAFF |
SUPERVISORS |
MANAGEMENT |
TOTAL |
|
RO Nelspruit |
11 |
7 |
6 |
24 |
|
DO Barberton |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
|
DO Hazyview |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
|
DO Mapulaneng |
7 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
|
DO Komatipoort |
1 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
|
DO Mashishing (Lydenburg) |
5 |
2 |
1 |
8 |
|
DO Mhlala |
8 |
2 |
0 |
10 |
|
DO Nkomazi |
3 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
|
DO White River (Nsikazi) |
7 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
|
RO Ermelo |
4 |
4 |
0 |
8 |
|
DO Bethal |
2 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
|
PSP Standerton |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Eerstehoek |
4 |
1 |
0 |
5 |
|
DO Piet Retief |
4 |
1 |
1 |
6 |
|
DO Secunda |
8 |
0 |
2 |
10 |
|
RO Witbank |
4 |
3 |
3 |
10 |
|
OFFICE |
COUNTER STAFF |
SUPERVISORS |
MANAGEMENT |
TOTAL |
|
DO Belfast |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Kwa-Mhlanga |
3 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
|
DO Middelburg (MP) |
6 |
1 |
0 |
7 |
|
DO Mkobolo (Kwaggafontein) |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
|
DO Siyabuswa |
6 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
|
TOTAL |
91 |
29 |
14 |
134 |
The number of vacant posts relating to Immigration Services at each office in the Mpumalanga Province as at 30 April 2009 – as per the table below:
|
OFFICE |
COUNTER STAFF |
SUPERVISORS |
MANAGEMENT |
TOTAL |
|
|
RO Nelspruit |
3 |
2 |
1 |
6 |
|
|
DO Barberton |
1 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
|
|
DO Hazyview |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
DO Mapulaneng |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
DO Komatipoort |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
DO Mashishing (Lydenburg) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
DO Mhlala |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
DO Nkomazi |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
DO White River (Nsikazi) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
BP Mananga |
8 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
|
|
BP Lebombo |
45 |
2 |
1 |
48 |
|
|
BP Josefdal |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
|
BP Jeppesreff |
9 |
0 |
0 |
9 |
|
|
BP Kruger Mpumalanga |
6 |
1 |
0 |
7 |
|
|
RO Ermelo |
2 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
|
|
DO Bethal |
2 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
|
|
PSP Standerton |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
DO Eerstehoek |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
|
|
DO Piet Retief |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
|
|
DO Secunda |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
|
|
BP Oshoek |
19 |
3 |
1 |
23 |
|
|
BP Neston |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
|
|
BP Mahamba |
12 |
1 |
0 |
13 |
|
|
BP Emahlathini |
6 |
2 |
0 |
8 |
|
|
OFFICE |
COUNTER STAFF |
SUPERVISORS |
MANAGEMENT |
TOTAL |
|
|
RO Witbank |
2 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
|
|
DO Belfast |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
DO Kwa-Mhlanga |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
DO Middelburg (MP) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
DO Mkobolo (Kwaggafontein) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
DO Siyabuswa |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
|
|
TOTAL |
131 |
17 |
4 |
152 |
|
* Please note that all of the above-mentioned vacancies are funded in the current financial year i.e. 2009/10.
QUESTION 191
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 19 June 2009
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 3 of 2009
Ms J F Terblanche (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
How many vacancies were there as at 30 April 2009 for (a) counter staff, (b) supervisors and (c) management at each office in North West?
NW237E
REPLY
Acronyms: RO: Regional Office
DO: District Office
BP: Border Post
The number of vacant posts relating to Civic Services at each office in the North West Province as at 30 April 2009 – as per the table below:
|
OFFICE |
COUNTER STAFF |
SUPERVISORS |
MANAGEMENT |
TOTAL |
|
|
RO Mmabatho |
0 |
3 |
3 |
6 |
|
|
DO Atamelang |
5 |
2 |
0 |
7 |
|
|
DO Itsoseng |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
DO Lehurutshe |
5 |
2 |
0 |
7 |
|
|
DO Lichtenburg |
7 |
2 |
0 |
9 |
|
|
DO Molopo |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
|
|
DO Ganyesa |
4 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
|
|
DO Taung |
9 |
0 |
0 |
9 |
|
|
DO Vryburg |
5 |
0 |
1 |
6 |
|
|
RO Klerksdorp |
21 |
0 |
1 |
22 |
|
|
DO Potchefstroom |
7 |
1 |
0 |
8 |
|
|
DO Wolmaransstad |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
|
|
RO Rustenburg (Tlhabane) |
17 |
6 |
1 |
24 |
|
|
DO Brits |
4 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
|
|
DO Madikwe |
5 |
1 |
0 |
6 |
|
|
DO Mankwe |
5 |
2 |
0 |
7 |
|
|
DO Garankuwa |
13 |
0 |
0 |
13 |
|
|
OFFICE |
COUNTER STAFF |
SUPERVISORS |
MANAGEMENT |
TOTAL |
|
|
DO Mabopane |
7 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
|
|
DO Temba |
7 |
1 |
0 |
8 |
|
|
TOTAL |
129 |
25 |
6 |
160 |
|
The number of vacant posts relating to Immigration Services at each office in the North West Province as at 30 April 2009 – as per the table below:
|
OFFICE |
COUNTER STAFF |
SUPERVISORS |
MANAGEMENT |
TOTAL |
|
RO Mmabatho |
0 |
3 |
1 |
4 |
|
DO Atamelang |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Itsoseng |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Lehurutshe |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Lichtenburg |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Molopo |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Ganyesa |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
DO Taung |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Vryburg |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
BP Brey |
4 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
|
BP Derdepoort |
4 |
1 |
0 |
5 |
|
BP Kopfontein |
11 |
3 |
0 |
14 |
|
BP Magobistad |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
|
BP Mokopong |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
|
BP Ramatlabama |
9 |
0 |
0 |
9 |
|
BP Skilpadhek |
7 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
|
BP Swartkopfontein |
7 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
|
RO Klerksdorp |
4 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
|
DO Potchefstroom |
1 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
|
DO Wolmaransstad |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
RO Rustenburg (Tlhabane) |
8 |
0 |
1 |
9 |
|
DO Brits |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Madikwe |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Mankwe |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Garankuwa |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Mabopane |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Temba |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
|
TOTAL |
64 |
11 |
2 |
77 |
* Please note that all the vacancies mentioned above are funded for the current financial year i.e. 2009/10.
QUESTION 192
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 19 June 2009
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 3 of 2009
Ms J F Terblanche (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
How many vacancies were there as at 30 April 2009 for (a) counter staff, (b) supervisors and (c) management at each office in the Northern Cape?
NW238E
REPLY
Acronyms: RO: Regional Office
DO: District Office
BP: Border Post
The number of vacant posts relating to Civic Services at each office in the Northern Cape Province as at 30 April 2009 – as per the table below:
|
OFFICE |
COUNTER STAFF |
SUPERVISORS |
MANAGEMENT |
TOTAL |
|
RO Springbok |
12 |
7 |
1 |
20 |
|
DO De Aar |
1 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
|
DO Prieska |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
|
RO Upington |
6 |
3 |
0 |
9 |
|
DO Kuruman |
4 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
|
DO Postmansburg |
0 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
|
RO Kimberley |
17 |
6 |
2 |
25 |
|
DO Calvinia |
1 |
3 |
0 |
4 |
|
DO Pampierstad |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
DO Jan Kempdorp |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
|
TOTAL |
44 |
24 |
6 |
74 |
The number of vacant posts relating to Immigration Services at each office in the Northern Cape Province as at 30 April 2009 – as per the table below:
|
OFFICE |
COUNTER STAFF |
SUPERVISORS |
MANAGEMENT |
TOTAL |
|
RO Springbok |
1 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
|
DO De Aar |
1 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
|
DO Prieska |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
RO Upington |
5 |
2 |
0 |
7 |
|
DO Kuruman |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
|
DO Postmansburg |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
BP Twee Riviersnek |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
BP Rietfontein |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
BP Noenieput |
2 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
|
BP Nakop |
7 |
1 |
0 |
8 |
|
BP Middleputs |
1 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
|
BP Mccarthy's Rust |
2 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
|
BP Gemsbok |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
|
RO Kimberley |
0 |
3 |
1 |
4 |
|
DO Calvinia |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
BP Sindelingsdrift |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
|
Bp Onseepkans |
1 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
|
BP Alexanderbay |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
|
DO Pampierstad |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Jan Kempdorp |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
TOTAL |
33 |
14 |
2 |
49 |
* Please note that all vacancies mentioned above are funded for the current financial year i.e. 2009/10.
QUESTION 193
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 19 June 2009
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 3 of 2009
Mr M Mnqasela (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
How many vacancies were there as at 30 April 2009 for (a) counter staff, (b) supervisors and (c) management at each office in the Free State?
NW239E
REPLY
Acronyms: RO: Regional Office
DO: District Office
BP: Border Post
The number of vacant posts relating to Civic Services at each office in the Free State Province as at 30 April 2009 – as per the table below:
|
OFFICE |
COUNTER STAFF |
SUPERVISORS |
MANAGEMENT |
TOTAL |
|
RO Bloemfontein |
18 |
3 |
2 |
23 |
|
DO Botshabelo |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
|
DO Thaba Nchu |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Koffiefontein |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Zastron |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
|
RO Welkom |
8 |
3 |
2 |
13 |
|
DO Bultfontein |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Kroonstad |
8 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
|
RO Phuthaditjhaba |
9 |
2 |
1 |
12 |
|
DO Bethlehem |
6 |
1 |
0 |
7 |
|
DO Harrismith |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
|
DO Sasolburg |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
TOTAL |
58 |
9 |
5 |
72 |
The number of vacant posts relating to Immigration Services at each office in the Free State Province as at 30 April 2009 – as per the table below:
|
OFFICE |
COUNTER STAFF |
SUPERVISORS |
MANAGEMENT |
TOTAL |
|
RO Bloemfontein |
0 |
4 |
1 |
5 |
|
DO Botshabelo |
1 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
|
DO Thaba Nchu |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Koffiefontein |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
BP Maserubridge |
4 |
0 |
1 |
5 |
|
BP Ficksburg |
1 |
3 |
1 |
5 |
|
BP Caledonspoort |
1 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
|
DO Zastron |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
RO Welkom |
1 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
|
DO Bultfontein |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Kroonstad |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
RO Phuthaditjhaba |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
|
DO Bethlehem |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
DO Harrismith |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Sasolburg |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
TOTAL |
10 |
10 |
5 |
25 |
* Please note that all the vacancies mentioned above are funded for the current financial year i.e. 2009/10.
QUESTION 194
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 19 June 2009
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 3 of 2009
Mr M Mnqasela (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
How many vacancies were there as at 30 April 2009 for (a) counter staff, (b) supervisors and (c) management at each office in the Eastern Cape?
NW240E
REPLY
Acronyms: RO: Regional Office
DO: District Office
BP: Border Post
The number of vacant posts relating to Civic Services at each office in the Eastern Cape Province as at 30 April 2009 – as per the table below:
|
OFFICE |
COUNTER STAFF |
SUPERVISORS |
MANAGEMENT |
TOTAL |
|
RO Mthatha |
1 |
9 |
2 |
12 |
|
DO Qumbu |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
|
RO Lusikisiki |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
|
DO Bizana |
2 |
3 |
0 |
5 |
|
DO Libode |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
DO Port ST Johns |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Tabankulu |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
RO Mount Frere |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
|
DO Aliwal North |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
DO Burgersdorp |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
|
DO MT Fletcher |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
DO Sterkspruit |
0 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
|
RO Queenstown |
2 |
5 |
1 |
8 |
|
TH Cofimvaba |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
DO Cradock |
2 |
1 |
3 |
|
|
DO Engcobo |
3 |
0 |
1 |
4 |
|
OFFICE |
COUNTER STAFF |
SUPERVISORS |
MANAGEMENT |
TOTAL |
|
DO Lady Frere |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
RO King Williams Town |
24 |
3 |
2 |
29 |
|
PSP Keikammahoek |
1 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
|
DO Alice |
7 |
2 |
1 |
10 |
|
DO Butterworth |
1 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
|
DO Willowvale |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
DO East London |
6 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
|
DO Mdantsane |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
|
DO Peddie |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
RO Port Elizabeth |
10 |
7 |
1 |
18 |
|
DO Cleary Park |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
DO Uitenhage |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
|
DO Graaff Reinet |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
|
DO Grahamstown |
5 |
2 |
0 |
7 |
|
DO Humansdorp |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
|
DO Somerset East |
4 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
|
TOTAL |
92 |
36 |
12 |
140 |
The number of vacant posts relating to Immigration Services at each office in the Eastern Cape Province as at 30 April 2009 – as per the table below:
|
OFFICE |
COUNTER STAFF |
SUPERVISORS |
MANAGEMENT |
TOTAL |
|
RO Mthatha |
5 |
0 |
1 |
6 |
|
DO Qumbu |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
RO Lusikisiki |
2 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
|
DO Bizana |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Libode |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Port ST Johns |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Tabankulu |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
RO Mount Frere |
2 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
|
DO Aliwal North |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Burgersdorp |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO MT Fletcher |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
|
DO Sterkspruit |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
|
RO Queenstown |
3 |
1 |
1 |
5 |
|
TH Cofimvaba |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Cradock |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Engcobo |
2 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
|
OFFICE |
COUNTER STAFF |
SUPERVISORS |
MANAGEMENT |
TOTAL |
|
DO Lady Frere |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
RO King Williams Town |
3 |
3 |
1 |
7 |
|
PSP Keikammahoek |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Alice |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Butterworth |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
|
DO Willowvale |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO East London |
2 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
|
DO Mdantsane |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Peddie |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
RO Port Elizabeth |
2 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
|
DO Cleary Park |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Uitenhage |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Graaff Reinet |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Grahamstown |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
DO Humansdorp |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Somerset East |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
BP Telebrug |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
|
RRO Port Elizabeth |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
TOTAL |
32 |
8 |
6 |
46 |
* Please note that all vacancies mentioned above are funded for the current financial year i.e. 2009/10.
QUESTION 962
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 28 August 2009
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 12 of 2009
Ms J F Terblanche (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
(1) (a) How many security guards are employed at each office of her department in each province and (b) which security companies are used at each of these offices;
whether any mechanisms are in place to prevent these security guards from
(a) requesting or taking bribes from people in queues and (b) handling any official documentation; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
NW1161E
REPLY
(1)(a) & (b) The number of security guards employed at each office of the Department of Home Affairs in each Province as well as the security companies utilised – as per the table below:
|
Province and Office |
Number of security guards |
Security Company |
|
Northern Cape |
7 |
|
|
Kimberley |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Upington |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Kuruman |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Pampierstad |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Jan Kempdorp |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
De Aar |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Free State |
39 |
|
|
Provincial Manager's Office |
2 |
SSE Security Services |
|
Ficksburg |
2 |
SSE Security Services |
|
ThabaNchu |
2 |
SSE Security Services |
|
Koffiefontein |
2 |
SSE Security Services |
|
Ladybrand |
2 |
SSE Security Services |
|
Botshabelo |
4 |
SSE Security Services |
|
Bloemfontein |
6 |
SPE Security Services |
|
Brandford |
1 |
Molefe Security Services |
|
Welkom |
2 |
Davidson Security Services |
|
Bothaville |
1 |
Davidson Security Services |
|
Kroonstad |
2 |
Davidson Security Services |
|
Heilbron |
2 |
Davidson Security Services |
|
Bultfontein |
2 |
Davidson Security Services |
|
Parys |
2 |
Davidson Security Services |
|
Wesselsbron |
2 |
M2M Security Services |
|
Viljoenskroon |
2 |
Motheo Security Services |
|
Phuthaditjhaba |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Bethlehem |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Western Cape |
58 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Cape Town |
4 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Bellville |
3 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Wynberg |
3 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Langa |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Paarl |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Worcester |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Malmesbury |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Vredendal |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Khayelitsha |
4 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Caledon |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Nyanga |
4 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Mitchell's Plain |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Grabouw |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Somerset West |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
George |
3 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Beaufort West |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Oudtshoorn |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Plettenberg Bay |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Nyanga Refugee Reception Office |
23 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Eastern Cape |
49 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Mthatha |
6 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Mqanduli |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Qumbu |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Tsolo |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Ngcobo |
4 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Elliot |
3 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Cala |
3 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Dutywa |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Butterworth |
4 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Nqamakwe |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Centane |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Willowsvale |
3 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Elliotdale |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Lusikisiki |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Bizana |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Port St Johns |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Ngqeleni |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Libode |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Flagstaff |
3 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Kwazulu-Natal |
37 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Thekwini |
8 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Ugu |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Umgungundlovu |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Amajuba |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Commercial Road |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Prospecton |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Pinetown |
3 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Tongaat |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Kokstad |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Ixopo |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Nongoma |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Mthubathuba |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Empangeni |
3 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Eshowe |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Vryheid |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Ladysmith |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Durban Harbour |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Bamshela |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Harding |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Umzimkhulu |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Richards Bay |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Gauteng |
149 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Provincial Manager's Office |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Area Manager: West |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Soweto |
4 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Carletonville |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Randfontein |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Krugersdorp |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Roodepoort |
3 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Wynberg |
4 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Johannesburg |
7 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Market Street |
7 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Heidelberg |
3 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Vereeniging |
3 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Randburg |
4 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Vanderbijlpark |
4 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Crown Mines Refugee Reception Centre |
30 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Sebokeng |
4 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Area Manager: East |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Alberton |
3 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Kempton Park |
3 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Benoni |
3 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Pretoria |
9 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Boksburg |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Brakpan |
3 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Marabastad |
11 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Nigel |
3 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Germiston |
5 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Edenvale |
3 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Centurion |
5 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Soshanguve |
3 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Cullinan |
4 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Akasia |
4 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Ga-Rankuwa |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Moretele |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
North West |
23 |
|
|
Provincial Manager's Office |
2 |
Thulanang Security Services |
|
Molopo |
2 |
Thulanang Security Services |
|
Lehurutshe |
1 |
Thulanang Security Services |
|
Ganyesa |
1 |
Thulanang Security Services |
|
Taung |
2 |
Thulanang Security Services |
|
Itsoseng |
2 |
Thulanang Security Services |
|
Atamelang |
1 |
Thulanang Security Services |
|
Klerksdorp |
4 |
MBS Security |
|
Lichtenburg |
1 |
MBS Security |
|
Wolmaranstad |
1 |
MBS Security |
|
Rustenburg |
2 |
Atlie Project |
|
Mogwase |
1 |
Atlie Project |
|
Moretele |
2 |
Atlie Project |
|
Brits |
1 |
Atlie Project |
|
Mpumalanga |
17 |
|
|
Nelspruit |
4 |
Double Barrel Security |
|
Witbank |
4 |
Double Barrel Security |
|
Ermelo |
4 |
Double Barrel Security |
|
Eerstehoek |
3 |
Double Barrel Security |
|
Mhala |
2 |
Double Barrel Security |
|
Limpopo |
19 |
Double Barrel Security |
|
Provincial Manager's Office |
2 |
Double Barrel Security |
|
Polokwane |
2 |
Double Barrel Security |
|
Giyani |
4 |
Double Barrel Security |
|
Mokopane |
2 |
Double Barrel Security |
|
Thohoyandou |
2 |
Double Barrel Security |
|
Makhado |
1 |
Double Barrel Security |
|
Dzanani |
2 |
Double Barrel Security |
|
Molemole |
1 |
Double Barrel Security |
|
Lephalale |
1 |
Double Barrel Security |
|
Tzaneen |
2 |
Double Barrel Security |
(2)(a) Currently, there is limited capacity to prevent private security guards from taking bribes from people in queues. The Department is installing integrated electronic security systems in all its offices with Closed Circuit Television Cameras (CCTV). These will be monitored by Departmental security personnel in the control rooms. These systems have, already, been installed in twenty seven (27) frontline offices, and four (4) of the Refugee Reception Centres. Due to a lack of capacity, there are no Departmental personnel, yet, to monitor these systems. Additional installations are envisaged to continue over the next three years, and the Department will appoint its own security supervisors, during this period, to manage security, at all its offices, which will be periodically vetted.
(2)(b) Security guards are barred, in terms of their job descriptions, to handle official documentation. In instances where it emerged that official documentation was handled by a security guard, the Department has instructed the service provider to have the specific security guard permanently removed from rendering services at any office of the Department.
QUESTION 962
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 28 August 2009
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 12 of 2009
Ms J F Terblanche (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
(1) (a) How many security guards are employed at each office of her department in each province and (b) which security companies are used at each of these offices;
whether any mechanisms are in place to prevent these security guards from
(a) requesting or taking bribes from people in queues and (b) handling any official documentation; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
NW1161E
REPLY
(1)(a) & (b) The number of security guards employed at each office of the Department of Home Affairs in each Province as well as the security companies utilised – as per the table below:
|
Province and Office |
Number of security guards |
Security Company |
|
Northern Cape |
7 |
|
|
Kimberley |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Upington |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Kuruman |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Pampierstad |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Jan Kempdorp |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
De Aar |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Free State |
39 |
|
|
Provincial Manager's Office |
2 |
SSE Security Services |
|
Ficksburg |
2 |
SSE Security Services |
|
ThabaNchu |
2 |
SSE Security Services |
|
Koffiefontein |
2 |
SSE Security Services |
|
Ladybrand |
2 |
SSE Security Services |
|
Botshabelo |
4 |
SSE Security Services |
|
Bloemfontein |
6 |
SPE Security Services |
|
Brandford |
1 |
Molefe Security Services |
|
Welkom |
2 |
Davidson Security Services |
|
Bothaville |
1 |
Davidson Security Services |
|
Kroonstad |
2 |
Davidson Security Services |
|
Heilbron |
2 |
Davidson Security Services |
|
Bultfontein |
2 |
Davidson Security Services |
|
Parys |
2 |
Davidson Security Services |
|
Wesselsbron |
2 |
M2M Security Services |
|
Viljoenskroon |
2 |
Motheo Security Services |
|
Phuthaditjhaba |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Bethlehem |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Western Cape |
58 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Cape Town |
4 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Bellville |
3 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Wynberg |
3 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Langa |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Paarl |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Worcester |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Malmesbury |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Vredendal |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Khayelitsha |
4 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Caledon |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Nyanga |
4 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Mitchell's Plain |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Grabouw |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Somerset West |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
George |
3 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Beaufort West |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Oudtshoorn |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Plettenberg Bay |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Nyanga Refugee Reception Office |
23 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Eastern Cape |
49 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Mthatha |
6 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Mqanduli |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Qumbu |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Tsolo |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Ngcobo |
4 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Elliot |
3 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Cala |
3 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Dutywa |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Butterworth |
4 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Nqamakwe |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Centane |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Willowsvale |
3 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Elliotdale |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Lusikisiki |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Bizana |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Port St Johns |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Ngqeleni |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Libode |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Flagstaff |
3 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Kwazulu-Natal |
37 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Thekwini |
8 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Ugu |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Umgungundlovu |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Amajuba |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Commercial Road |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Prospecton |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Pinetown |
3 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Tongaat |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Kokstad |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Ixopo |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Nongoma |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Mthubathuba |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Empangeni |
3 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Eshowe |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Vryheid |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Ladysmith |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Durban Harbour |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Bamshela |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Harding |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Umzimkhulu |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Richards Bay |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Gauteng |
149 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Provincial Manager's Office |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Area Manager: West |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Soweto |
4 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Carletonville |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Randfontein |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Krugersdorp |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Roodepoort |
3 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Wynberg |
4 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Johannesburg |
7 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Market Street |
7 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Heidelberg |
3 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Vereeniging |
3 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Randburg |
4 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Vanderbijlpark |
4 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Crown Mines Refugee Reception Centre |
30 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Sebokeng |
4 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Area Manager: East |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Alberton |
3 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Kempton Park |
3 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Benoni |
3 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Pretoria |
9 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Boksburg |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Brakpan |
3 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Marabastad |
11 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Nigel |
3 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Germiston |
5 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Edenvale |
3 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Centurion |
5 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Soshanguve |
3 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Cullinan |
4 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Akasia |
4 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Ga-Rankuwa |
1 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
Moretele |
2 |
Fidelity Security Services |
|
North West |
23 |
|
|
Provincial Manager's Office |
2 |
Thulanang Security Services |
|
Molopo |
2 |
Thulanang Security Services |
|
Lehurutshe |
1 |
Thulanang Security Services |
|
Ganyesa |
1 |
Thulanang Security Services |
|
Taung |
2 |
Thulanang Security Services |
|
Itsoseng |
2 |
Thulanang Security Services |
|
Atamelang |
1 |
Thulanang Security Services |
|
Klerksdorp |
4 |
MBS Security |
|
Lichtenburg |
1 |
MBS Security |
|
Wolmaranstad |
1 |
MBS Security |
|
Rustenburg |
2 |
Atlie Project |
|
Mogwase |
1 |
Atlie Project |
|
Moretele |
2 |
Atlie Project |
|
Brits |
1 |
Atlie Project |
|
Mpumalanga |
17 |
|
|
Nelspruit |
4 |
Double Barrel Security |
|
Witbank |
4 |
Double Barrel Security |
|
Ermelo |
4 |
Double Barrel Security |
|
Eerstehoek |
3 |
Double Barrel Security |
|
Mhala |
2 |
Double Barrel Security |
|
Limpopo |
19 |
Double Barrel Security |
|
Provincial Manager's Office |
2 |
Double Barrel Security |
|
Polokwane |
2 |
Double Barrel Security |
|
Giyani |
4 |
Double Barrel Security |
|
Mokopane |
2 |
Double Barrel Security |
|
Thohoyandou |
2 |
Double Barrel Security |
|
Makhado |
1 |
Double Barrel Security |
|
Dzanani |
2 |
Double Barrel Security |
|
Molemole |
1 |
Double Barrel Security |
|
Lephalale |
1 |
Double Barrel Security |
|
Tzaneen |
2 |
Double Barrel Security |
(2)(a) Currently, there is limited capacity to prevent private security guards from taking bribes from people in queues. The Department is installing integrated electronic security systems in all its offices with Closed Circuit Television Cameras (CCTV). These will be monitored by Departmental security personnel in the control rooms. These systems have, already, been installed in twenty seven (27) frontline offices, and four (4) of the Refugee Reception Centres. Due to a lack of capacity, there are no Departmental personnel, yet, to monitor these systems. Additional installations are envisaged to continue over the next three years, and the Department will appoint its own security supervisors, during this period, to manage security, at all its offices, which will be periodically vetted.
(2)(b) Security guards are barred, in terms of their job descriptions, to handle official documentation. In instances where it emerged that official documentation was handled by a security guard, the Department has instructed the service provider to have the specific security guard permanently removed from rendering services at any office of the Department.
QUESTION 960
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 28 August 2009
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 12 of 2009
Mrs J F Terblanche (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
(1) Whether a new site for the Nyanga refugee centre has been identified; if not, why not; if so, (a) where is the new site, (b) when will a public announcement be made on the locality of the new site and (c) how will the public be informed of the locality of the new site;
(2) (a) what is the current situation on the move to the new site and (b) when will the intended move take place;
(3) whether interim arrangements will be made in order to still assist asylum seekers as well as people wanting to renew their permits; if not, why not; if so, (a) what are the relevant details and (b)(i) how and (ii) when will this be communicated to the public;
(4) whether she will take steps to reduce the (a) high vacancy rate and (b) absenteeism rate at the Nyanga refugee centre; if not, why not; if so, (i) when and (ii) what steps?
NW1159E
REPLY
(1)(a) Yes. The new premises are in Maitland, Cape Town.
(1)(b) Clients will be kept informed as the process to relocate the Centre unfolds. Other stakeholders are being informed on an ongoing basis through meetings. The last such meeting took place on 23 September 2009.
(1)(c) The public will be informed through adverts on regional radio stations, and in regional newspapers, the distribution of pamphlets and posters, as well as, through NGO's operating in the refugee environment.
(2)(a) The Cape High Court has given the Department a reprieve from
30 September 2009, until 23 October 2009, to ensure that the new premises are refurbished, and renovated in time.
(2)(b) The relocation has, since, taken place, and the office is in a new site.
(3)(a) No. Everything has been relocated to the new office.
(3)(b)(i) & (ii) As per (1)(b) and (1)(c) above.
(4)(a)(i) & (ii) Yes. Capacitating of Immigration Services is a strategically driven process, informed by specific transformation requirements that are identified through the restructuring of critical service delivery points, including Refugee Affairs. Where possible, critical placements are addressed by the re-allocation of available human resources. Where suitable candidates are not available, the normal recruitment procedures will be undertaken, once the migration process from the Department's old structure to the new structure is completed by the end of November 2009. Additional posts can only, then, be created on the new structure.
(4)(b)(i) & (ii) All officials at the Nyanga Refugee Reception Centre attended a course on the management of absenteeism. Further, the issue of absenteeism is, also, being addressed through disciplinary measures.
QUESTION 961
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 28 August 2009
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 12 of 2009
Mrs J F Terblanche (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
(1) Whether, with regard to the Nyanga refugee centre, any mechanisms are in place to ensure that refugees are assisted in an organized manner; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;
(2) what is the reason for her officials not being able to (a) assist and (b) manage the entrance to the centre;
(3) whether any action will be taken to upgrade the current filing system from which applications can be tracked and followed up on and to ensure that it becomes more workable and efficient; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
NW1160E
REPLY
(1) Yes. The following arrangements are in place at the centre to manage the large number of people who visit the office:
(i) The office is supposed to open is at 07:00 to segregate the crowd into queues according to the specific service(s) they require, namely:
· First time applications for asylum (Countries of origin are allocated specific days for the taking in of new applications)
· Extension of section 22 (asylum seeker) permits
· Refugee Identity Card Applications
· United Nations Travel Document applications
(ii) The queues are supposed to be directed to designated areas according to the specific service(s) required. Women and children should be prioritised in the queues. However, due to the long queues of first time applicants, and limited office space, queues, sometimes, extend outside the premises. All new applicants for asylum are issued with Section 22 permits on the same day, but many others may not make it to the registration desk, due to the length of the queue.
(iii) In terms of the Cape Town High Court ruling in June 2009, the Department was ordered to vacate the premises by the end of September 2009. However, the High Court has given the Department a reprieve from
30 September 2009, until 23 October 2009 to vacate the premises.
(2) Management of the entrance, to the centre, has been outsourced to a private security company. The staffing capacity at the centre is inadequate to deal with the large crowds. The Department is considering appointing additional workers to assist with managing the entrance, and assisting people in the queues.
(3) Yes. The Department is in the process of overhauling its refugee management system including, the current filing system. The Department has invited service providers to tender for the creation of a master file system that will link all Refugee Reception Centres across the country.
QUESTION 973
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 28 August 2009
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 12 of 2009
Mr M Mnqasela (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
(1) What (a) was the rate of absenteeism in her department (i) in (aa) 2006, (bb) 2007, (cc) 2008 and (ii) during the period 1 January 2009 up to the latest specified date for which information is available, (b) were the main reasons for and (c) effects of these absenteeism during the said periods in each case;
(2) whether she has taken any steps with regard to absenteeism in her department; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
NW1173E
REPLY
(1)(a)(i) The absenteeism rate, based on the number of work days lost through absence, taking into consideration the number of employees and the total number of days to be worked by all employees, is as follows:
(aa) 2006 - 1.74%.
(bb) 2007 - 2.59%
(cc) 2008 - 2.12%
(1)(a)(ii) The absenteeism rate in the Department from 1 January 2009 to 31 August 2009 stands at 1.51%.
(1)(b) The following were the main reasons for absenteeism as observed by the Department:
§ Personal problems
§ Unsupportive work environment
§ Addiction to alcohol and / or narcotics
§ Lack of motivation
§ Ill health
(1)(c) The Department has observed that the following effects can be attributed to absenteeism:
§ Disruption in service delivery
§ Shortage of staff at working stations / service counters
§ Work overload to employees present at work
§ Poor image to the Public due to slow service delivery
§ Increased conflict with Management on attendance issues and work performance
§ Reduced work performance
§ Decline in staff morale who witness ongoing absenteeism
§ Cost of alternative Labour Sources
§ Increased overtime
(2) Yes. Since the beginning of the 2009/10 financial year, a total of 916 supervisors attended a compulsory course (which was presented by the Department) on Absenteeism Management. These supervisors were instructed to monitor absenteeism meticulously and to take disciplinary action against officials who do not comply with the current policy regarding all aspects of leave.
QUESTION 1250
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 11 September 2009
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 16 of 2009
Mrs M Wenger (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
(a) How many outstanding applications for identity documents that are two years and older still awaits processing, (b) how many applications for identity documents are outstanding in total as at the latest specified date for which information is available and (c) what steps will she take to fast-track such applications?
NW1592E
REPLY:
(a) & (b) The specific information regarding outstanding applications for identity documents that are two years, and older, which, still, await processing, is, unfortunately, not available, at present. However, a program is, currently, being run to determine the said information.
QUESTION 1240
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 11 September 2009
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 16 OF 2009
Mrs J F Terblanche (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
Whether refugees have to renew permits at the centre where the permit was initially issued; if not, what procedures are in place to prevent officials from giving the wrong information to people trying to renew their permits?
NW1582E
REPLY
There are Standard Operating Procedures in place which oblige all officials to know what is expected of them, as well as, to give correct information, when requested. In addition, managers are in place to ensure that these procedures are implemented, and they have monitoring tools in place to ensure that no deviation from procedures occurs.
However, delays do occur, if the permits are not renewed at the initial office.
QUESTION 128
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Tuesday, 6 October 2009
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 19 OF 2009
Mrs M M Maunye (ANC) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
(1) Whether her department is experiencing an increase in applications for emigration documents as a consequence of the current economic recession; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details;
(2) whether the global economic situation has led to expatriates returning; if so, what are the relevant details?
NO1096E
REPLY:
(1) & (2) The Department of Home Affairs does not record the requested information, as the Department of Home Affairs' Movement Control System (MCS) only records the departures of persons from the RSA, through the Port of Entry they have departed. Places of destination, or, reason for the departure are not recorded. For this reason, it is, kindly, suggested that the Honourable Member directs her request for the information to the Honourable Minister of Finance, as this information is kept by Statistics South Africa (StatsSA).
QUESTION 131
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Tuesday, 6 October 2009
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 19 OF 2009
Mrs C Dudley (ACDP) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
What progress has been made in (a) increasing efficiency, (b) speeding up the applications process and (c) reducing queues of foreign nationals applying for temporary permits?
NO1282E
REPLY:
(a) The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) primarily assists foreign nationals with the issuance of temporary permits as a client of a Refugee Reception Centre, or through application being made at a Permitting Office for enabling documentation. In both instances, the efficiency, and, or the application process, has been improved as part of the Department's overall transformation programme.
To this end, the Department is progressively expanding its footprint across the Republic with the establishment of additional offices during this current financial year, comprising of a permanent office in Musina, and a temporary office in Gauteng (Tshwane Show ground). This ensures that seven national service points are now provided for Refugee Status Determination. The management of these centres has also been improved, and the department recently commissioned job evaluation that resulted in senior appointments being made at the level of Director for the large centres, and Deputy-Director at the smaller centres. Operational efficiencies were also improved following a detailed study of process, and systems management. Training programmes for officials on Salary Levels 8- 13 have been instituted with a view to harnessing improved skills levels. Despite, all these measures, there is, still, a challenge in reducing the queries.
Similarly, the Department is also reviewing the efficiencies of Permitting Offices, particularly around the issuance of study and work permits. The decoupling of front and back offices processes is being evaluated as this would improve the management of applications, and limit possibilities for interference and, or, mismanagement to arise with such applications. Adherence to turnaround times for the management of Permit applications is, also, assessed on a weekly basis to ensure that service levels can be maintained.
(b) In respect of applicants applying for other temporary permits under the Immigration Act, 2002 (Act No 13 of 2002), a track and trace system is, currently, being piloted. This system is designed to keep clients informed on the process, and the outcome of their permit applications, ultimately, reducing the need to queue at domestic offices for enquiry purposes. A value-added benefit for the Department is that this system, also, provides a monitoring tool to assess whether service delivery timeframes are being adhered to.
QUESTION 136
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 12 June 2009
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 2 of 2009
Mr M Mnqasela (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
How many vacancies were there as at 30 April 2009 for (a) counter staff, (b) supervisors and (c) management at each office in Limpopo?
NW146E
REPLY
Acronyms: RO: Regional Office
DO: District Office
BP: Border Post
The number of vacant posts relating to Civic Services at each office in the Limpopo Province as at 30 April 2009 – as per the table below:
|
OFFICE |
CIVIC SERVICES |
||
|
COUNTER STAFF |
SUPERVISORS |
MANAGEMENT |
|
|
RO Mokopane (Potgietersrus) |
6 |
2 |
0 |
|
DO Lephalale (Ellisras) |
2 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Taueatswala |
3 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Modimolle |
4 |
1 |
0 |
|
BP Platjan |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
BP Zanzibar |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
BP Groblersbrug |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
BP Stockpoort |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Thabazimbi |
6 |
0 |
0 |
|
RO Polokwane (Pietersburg) |
4 |
2 |
0 |
|
DO Lebowakgomo |
4 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Jane Furse |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Bochum |
0 |
1 |
0 |
|
DO Molemole |
0 |
2 |
0 |
|
DO Matlala |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Gateway International Airport |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Mankweng |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Nebo |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Seshego |
0 |
1 |
01 |
|
DO Groblersdal |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
SEKHUKHUNE HOSPITALS |
25 |
0 |
00 |
|
DO Burgersfort |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
RO Thohoyandou |
3 |
1 |
0 |
|
Refugee Reception Office Musina |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Louis Trichardt |
3 |
2 |
0 |
|
DO Musina |
1 |
1 |
0 |
|
DO Dzanani |
3 |
1 |
0 |
|
DO Mutale |
4 |
1 |
0 |
|
DO Hlanganani |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Malamulele |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Vuwani |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
BP Beit Bridge |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
BP Pontdrift |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Mulamula |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Mhinga |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
RO Giyani |
2 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Tzaneen |
2 |
1 |
01 |
|
DO Phalaborwa |
7 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Raphahlela |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Sekororo |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Maphulaneng |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
BP Pafuri |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
BP Giriyondo |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
TOTAL |
81 |
16 |
2 |
The number of vacant posts relating to Immigration Services at each office in the Limpopo as at 30 April 2009 – as per the table below:
|
OFFICE |
IMMIGRATION SERVICES |
||
|
COUNTER STAFF |
SUPERVISORS |
MANAGEMENT |
|
|
RO Mokopane (Potgietersrus) |
6 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Lephalale (Ellisras) |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Taueatswala |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Modimolle |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
BP Platjan |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
BP Zanzibar |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
BP Groblersbrug |
2 |
1 |
0 |
|
BP Stockpoort |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Thabazimbi |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
RO Polokwane (Pietersburg) |
6 |
1 |
0 |
|
DO Lebowakgomo |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Jane Furse |
5 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Bochum |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Molemole |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Matlala |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Gateway International Airport |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Mankweng |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Nebo |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Seshego |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Groblersdal |
0 |
1 |
0 |
|
DO Burgersfort |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
RO Thohoyandou |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
Refugee Reception Office Musina |
5 |
10 |
2 |
|
DO Louis Trichardt |
0 |
1 |
0 |
|
DO Musina |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Dzanani |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Mutale |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Hlanganani |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Malamulele |
3 |
1 |
0 |
|
DO Vuwani |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
BP Beit Bridge |
60 |
15 |
1 |
|
BP Pontdrift |
2 |
1 |
0 |
|
DO Mulamula |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Mhinga |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
RO Giyani |
2 |
0 |
1 |
|
DO Tzaneen |
2 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Phalaborwa |
0 |
1 |
0 |
|
DO Raphahlela |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Sekororo |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Maphulaneng |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
BP Pafuri |
1 |
1 |
0 |
|
BP Giriyondo |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
TOTAL |
98 |
33 |
5 |
QUESTION 137
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 12 JUNE 2009
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 2 OF 2009
Mr J Terblanche to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
How many vacancies were there for (a) counter staff, (b) supervisors and (c) management at each Home Affairs office in the Western Cape as at 30 April 2009?
NW147E
REPLY
Acronyms: PMO: WC Provincial Managers Office: Western Cape
RO: Regional Office
DO: District Office
The number of vacant posts relating to Civic Services at each office in the Western Cape Province as at 30 April 2009 – as per the table below:
|
OFFICE |
CIVIC SERVICES |
||
|
COUNTER STAFF |
SUPERVISORS |
MANAGEMENT |
|
|
PMO: WC |
2 |
11 |
9 |
|
RO: Cape Town |
38 |
18 |
0 |
|
DO: Wynberg |
26 |
3 |
0 |
|
DO: Bellville |
25 |
6 |
0 |
|
RO: Paarl |
32 |
9 |
1 |
|
DO: Worcester |
8 |
6 |
0 |
|
DO: Vredendal |
7 |
1 |
0 |
|
DO: Malmesbury |
6 |
3 |
0 |
|
RO: George |
17 |
11 |
0 |
|
DO: Oudtshoorn |
6 |
2 |
0 |
|
DO: Beaufort West |
7 |
4 |
0 |
|
RO: Khayelitsha |
16 |
8 |
0 |
|
DO: Nyanga |
15 |
4 |
0 |
|
DO: Caledon |
11 |
1 |
0 |
|
D DO: M/Plain |
10 |
3 |
0 |
|
TOTAL |
226 |
90 |
10 |
The number of vacant posts relating to Immigration Services at each office in the Western Cape Province as at 30 April 2009 – as per the table below:
|
OFFICE |
IMMIGRATION SERVICES |
||
|
COUNTER STAFF |
SUPERVISORS |
MANAGEMENT |
|
|
RO Cape Town |
31 |
9 |
1 |
|
Refugee Reception Office Cape Town |
10 |
1 |
0 |
|
DO Bellville |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Wynberg |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Cape Town International Airport |
14 |
1 |
0 |
|
Cape Town Harbour |
2 |
1 |
0 |
|
Saldanha Bay Harbour |
5 |
1 |
0 |
|
RO Khayelitsha |
5 |
3 |
1 |
|
DO Mitchell's Plain |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Nyanga |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Caledon |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
RO Paarl |
5 |
1 |
1 |
|
DO Malmesbury |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Worcester |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Vredendal |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Stellenbosch |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
RO George |
9 |
3 |
0 |
|
DO Oudtshoorn |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Knysna |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Beaufort West |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Mosselbay Harbour |
5 |
1 |
0 |
|
TOTAL |
87 |
21 |
3 |
QUESTION 138
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 12 June 2009
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 2 of 2009
Ms J F Terblanche (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
How many vacancies for (a) counter staff, (b) supervisors and (c) managers existed on
30 April 2009 at each office in Gauteng?
NW148E
REPLY
Acronyms: RO: Regional Office
DO: District Office
BP: Border Post
The number of vacant posts relating to Civic Services at each office in the Gauteng Province as at 30 April 2009 – as per the table below:
|
OFFICE |
CIVIC SERVICES |
||
|
COUNTER STAFF |
SUPERVISORS |
MANAGEMENT |
|
|
OR Tambo International Airport |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
RO Germiston |
7 |
1 |
0 |
|
DO Alberton |
6 |
1 |
0 |
|
DO Boksburg |
0 |
1 |
0 |
|
DO Edenvale |
1 |
1 |
0 |
|
DO Katlehong |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Vosloorus |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
RO Springs |
6 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Benoni |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Brakpan |
2 |
1 |
1 |
|
DO Daveyton |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Kemptonpark |
0 |
1 |
0 |
|
DO Nigel |
2 |
0 |
1 |
|
DO Tembisa |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Ivory Park |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
RO Marabastad |
9 |
2 |
2 |
|
Refugee Reception Office Pretoria |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Centurion |
3 |
1 |
0 |
|
DO Pretoria |
4 |
2 |
0 |
|
DO Garsfontein |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Atteridgeville |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Midrand |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
RO Akasia |
2 |
2 |
2 |
|
DO Mamelodi |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Bronkhorstspruit |
2 |
1 |
0 |
|
DO Soshanguve |
0 |
1 |
1 |
|
DO Eersterust |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
RO Soweto |
13 |
2 |
1 |
|
DO Lenasia |
4 |
1 |
0 |
|
DO Roodepoort |
3 |
2 |
0 |
|
DO Soweto |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Naledi |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
RO Johannesburg |
19 |
4 |
1 |
|
Refugee Reception Office Rosettonville |
3 |
8 |
1 |
|
DO Alexandra |
4 |
2 |
0 |
|
DO Marketstreet |
14 |
5 |
1 |
|
DO Randburg |
14 |
2 |
1 |
|
DO Sandton |
7 |
0 |
0 |
|
RO Vereeniging |
5 |
1 |
0 |
|
DO Evaton |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Heidelberg |
1 |
2 |
0 |
|
DO Orange Farms |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Van Der Bijlpark |
5 |
4 |
0 |
|
DO Sebokeng |
4 |
1 |
0 |
|
RO Randfontein |
10 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Carletonville |
9 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Krugersdorp |
7 |
2 |
0 |
|
Lanseria International Airport |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Kagiso |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
TOTAL |
167 |
51 |
12 |
The number of vacant posts relating to Immigration Services at each office in the Gauteng Province as at 30 April 2009 – as per the table below:
|
OFFICE |
IMMIGRATION SERVICES |
||
|
COUNTER STAFF |
SUPERVISORS |
MANAGEMENT |
|
|
Johannesburg International Airport |
7 |
5 |
3 |
|
Lanseria International Airport |
7 |
1 |
0 |
|
RO Germiston |
7 |
1 |
1 |
|
DO Alberton |
6 |
1 |
0 |
|
DO Boksburg |
0 |
1 |
0 |
|
DO Edenvale |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Katlehong |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Vosloorus |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
RO Springs |
6 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Benoni |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Brakpan |
2 |
1 |
1 |
|
DO Daveyton |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Kemptonpark |
0 |
1 |
0 |
|
DO Nigel |
2 |
0 |
1 |
|
DO Tembisa |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Ivory Park |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
RO Marabastad |
24 |
3 |
1 |
|
Refugee Reception office Pretoria |
9 |
4 |
1 |
|
Ga-rankua |
6 |
1 |
0 |
|
DO Centurion |
3 |
1 |
0 |
|
DO Pretoria |
4 |
2 |
0 |
|
DO Garsfontein |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Atteridgeville |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Midrand |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
RO Akasia |
2 |
2 |
2 |
|
DO Mamelodi |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Bronkhorstspruit |
2 |
1 |
0 |
|
DO Soshanguve |
0 |
1 |
1 |
|
DO Eersterust |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
RO Soweto |
13 |
2 |
1 |
|
DO Lenasia |
4 |
2 |
0 |
|
DO Roodepoort |
3 |
2 |
0 |
|
DO Soweto |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Naledi |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
RO Johannesburg |
19 |
4 |
1 |
|
Refugee Reception Office Crown Mines |
8 |
0 |
1 |
|
DO Alexandra |
4 |
2 |
0 |
|
DO Marketstreet |
14 |
5 |
1 |
|
DO Randburg |
14 |
2 |
1 |
|
DO Sandton |
7 |
0 |
0 |
|
RO Vereeniging |
5 |
1 |
1 |
|
DO Evaton |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Heidelberg |
1 |
2 |
0 |
|
DO Orange Farms |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Van Der Bijlpark |
5 |
4 |
0 |
|
DO Sebokeng |
4 |
1 |
0 |
|
RO Randfontein |
10 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Carletonville |
9 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO Krugersdorp |
7 |
2 |
0 |
|
Lanseria International Airport |
7 |
1 |
0 |
|
DO Kagiso |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
TOTAL |
138 |
55 |
17 |
QUESTION 148
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 12 June 2009
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 2 of 2009
Ms A Mda (Cope) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
(1) Whether any steps were taken to improve the security of documents; if not, why not; if so,
(2) whether the sale of fraudulent passports were curtailed by such steps; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
NW189E
REPLY
(1) Yes. New measures have been implemented to secure the Identity Documents (IDs) issued by the Department. The ID work flow process has been re-engineered to ensure that all ID books are accounted for, and the changes are, also, ensured of responsibility and accountability for individual ID books.
The Track and Trace system enables the Department to track and trace an ID application from the time of acceptance, up until the ID book is collected by the applicant. It, also, helps to detect when an ID application, or book was tampered with, or got lost during processing. The system can identify, who was the last official, who dealt with the case.
On-Line Verification was implemented to ensure that the person who is applying for a re-issue of an ID is the correct person. The fingerprint, and the ID number are verified against the HANIS data base, before an ID application is accepted, and the ID book is issued. This prevents illegal applications being accepted at front offices.
The Department is, also, currently, looking at improving the current format of the ID book. New technology will be introduced to make the Identity Document more secure from tampering. The tampering with the photograph on the ID books, is one of the major causes of fraud and identity theft.
With regards to passports, a high security new passport was developed, and implemented with effect from 8 April 2009. The new passport incorporates a number of security features that make external reproduction by unauthorised individuals difficult. These features were developed in collaboration with State security agencies. In addition, production of our passports has moved to a new secure site at GPW, where there is tighter access control to the production environment. The Department has, also, streamlined the end to end passport process, incorporating more controls, and monitoring to ensure that fraudulent activities are detected and minimised. Live capture, and on-line verification of applicants are being rolled out to front offices.
The Department is, also, improving measures to secure our Birth, Marriages, and Death documents. There is a Birth, Marriages, and Death Process re-design, which is , underway, looking at the capturing of births, marriages, and deaths information at the front office, and, thereby, securing the accuracy of information required, as well as, improving the information system that is used to capture such required information.
In addition, efforts are, underway, to improve the security features on all certificates. Currently, the certificates have a watermark, a unique serial number, and the User-id of the official that issued the certificate, is reflected.
In terms of the late registration of Birth, the process has been de-linked from the Identity Document (ID) application process. The identity of, both, the informant, and the applicant is tested, and verified against the fingerprints database. There is a thorough screening process by specialised committees, which determine the validity of the application for the late registration of birth. The Track and Trace system for the late registration of birth has been implemented, to trace the application, from the time of acceptance, up until the finalization.
(2) No reports, compromising the new passport, have been received, thus far.
QUESTION 699
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 7 August 2009
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 7 of 2009
Mr I O Davidson (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
Whether, in light of the current recession and the consequent shortfall in state revenue, her department has introduced any austerity measures to reduce its expenditure with regard to (a) official vehicles, (b) travel, (c) travel by departmental officials,
(d) accommodation and household help or (e) any other aspects of government business; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
NW793E
REPLY
The South African Government has decided to appoint a Ministerial Task Team to develop a proposal on how the whole of government could respond to the economic meltdown by, among other things, identifying areas in which expenditure could be reduced with a view to diverted resources to the provision of essential services.
The Task Team, which is led by the Minister of Finance, will make specific recommendations on how government could implement austerity measures in all the three spheres of government in a structured and coordinated manner. All government departments will be required to comply with these measures as soon as they are approved by Cabinet. These measures will be made available as soon as possible. The department will be in a better position to respond to your questions as soon as this matter is finalised by Cabinet.
QUESTION 1868
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 23 October 2009
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 24 OF 2009
Mrs J F Terblanche (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
Whether the Department of Health is exempted from applying for scarce skills quotas; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, why?
NW2430E
REPLY
No. Government Departments are not exempted from any of the statutory requirements of the Immigration Act, 2002 (Act No 13 of 2002), or, any of the Immigration Regulations incorporated, in terms of the said Act.
However, Government Departments wanting to employ foreigners may apply, in terms of section 31(2)(c), of the said Act, to have certain prescribed requirements waived, in respect of the specific category in which the foreigners must submit applications for work permits.
QUESTION 287
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 3 July 2009
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 5 of 2009
Mr L W Greyling (ID) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
(1) What is the current status of the special exemption permits for Zimbabweans that were announced recently;
(2) whether the Government will introduce these permits; if not, why not; if so, when?
NW339E
REPLY
(1) Whilst the special dispensation for Zimbabwean nationals has been announced in the media, the Department of Home Affairs is, currently, investigating the technicalities surrounding the implementation, thereof. Consultations are also taking place within the Justice, Crime Prevention, and Security Cluster.
(2) A formal briefing session with Cabinet will take place, as soon as, the Department is ready to introduce the special dispensation for Zimbabwean nationals.
QUESTION 208
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 19 JUNE 2009
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 3 OF 2009
208. Mr R B Bhoola (MF) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
(1) How many (a) Indians, (b) coloureds, (c) blacks and (d) whites are employed in the (i) immigration and (ii) passport sections at the OR Tambo Airport;
(2) whether the Employment Equity Act, Act 55 of 1998, is being complied with; if not, why not; if so,
(3) whether her department is representing the diversity of South Africa; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NW255E
REPLY
(1) (i) The racial composition of Immigrations Services staff at OR Tambo is classified, here-under:
(a) Indians - 2
(b) Coloureds - 6
(c) Africans - 256
(d) Whites - 8
TOTAL: 272
(ii) All immigration officers deal with passport issues, as well.
2. The Department of Home Affairs complies with the provisions of Employment Equity Act, 1998 in that:
§ An Employment Equity Plan for the period 2008 to 2011, is in place, which is a requirement, in terms of the Act, in order to achieve reasonable progress towards employment equity in the Department.
§ The Department submits Employment Equity Report, annually, to the Department of Labour in compliance with Section 21 (2).
§ The Employment Equity Forum has been established.
§ Employment Equity Plan, and the Report have been displayed on notice boards. The plan, and the Report are, also, accessible to the public.
§ Acting Deputy Director – General: Human Resources is the designated Senior Manager responsible for monitoring, and evaluation of the Employment Equity Plan.
3. No. There are a number of challenges, including that of the high mobility of employees.
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FOR WRITTEN REPLY
QUESTION 917
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 21 August 2009
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 10 of 2009
Mrs J F Terblanche (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
(1). Whether the Director-General signed a performance contract with her; if not, why not; if so, when; whether all senior managers in her department signed performance contracts with the Director-General; if not, (a) which senior managers did not sign, (b) for what reason and (c) when will it be done; if so, on which date did each senior manager sign a performance contract?
REPLY
(1). The Director General, Mr Mavuso Msimang, entered into a Performance Agreement with me on 30 July 2009 for the 2009/10 performance cycle. The original Performance Agreement was also submitted to The Office of the Public Service Commission, as stipulated in the Guidelines for the Evaluation of Heads of Departments, as well as, per the Cabinet Lekgotla's Apex Resolution 15 of 2007.
No. Out of the seventy one (71) members of the Senior Management Service (SMS) on the fixed establishment of the Department, only sixty two (62) members have entered into a Performance Agreement with the Director-General / their respective supervisors for the 2009/10 performance cycle.
The information, in this regard, is attached, here, as Annexure A.
(2). (a) to (c). Of the nine (9) SMS members who have not entered into a Performance Agreement with their respective supervisors for the 2009/10 performance cycle, two (2) SMS members are newly appointed employees who have three (3) months to enter into a Performance Agreement with their supervisors, three (3) SMS members are newly transferred employees from the Department of International Relations & Cooperation and are in the process of structuring their performance agreements. The remaining four (4) SMS members were issued with Audi Alterem Partem letters, affording them the opportunity to provide reasons why the Department should not institute disciplinary measures against them for non compliance. The table below indicates the information in respect of each of the nine (9) SMS members concerned:
|
Name of the Member |
Reason |
Corrective Measure |
|
Joseph: GB |
Member failed to comply with provisions of Chapter 4 of the SMS Handbook |
Corrective measures initiated, Audi Alterem Partem letter issued |
|
Mnyaka: N |
Member failed to comply with provisions of Chapter 4 of the SMS Handbook |
Corrective measures initiated, Audi Alterem Partem letter issued |
|
Ngoie: EC |
Member failed to comply with provisions of Chapter 4 of the SMS Handbook |
Corrective measures initiated, Audi Alterem Partem letter issued |
|
Khuzwayo Z R Date of Appointment: 1 August 2009 |
Less than 3 months in a rank, Performance Agreement to be submitted on 31 October 2009 |
HR currently providing technical assistance. |
|
Khumalo: N |
Transferred from the Department of International Relations and Co-operation on 9 May 2009 |
Member going through induction and orientation to the new environment (DHA) to enable judgements about what it will take to deliver a good service for the current performance cycle. |
|
Mamoepa: MRE |
Transferred from the Department of International Relations and Co-operation on 16 May 2009 |
Member going through induction and orientation to the new environment (DHA) to enable judgements about what it will take to deliver a good service for the current performance cycle. |
|
Maya: L |
Transferred from the Department of International Relations and Co-operation on 1 June 2009 |
Member going through induction and orientation to the new environment (DHA) to enable judgements about what it will take to deliver a good service for the current performance cycle. |
|
Msomi: TJ |
Member failed to comply with provisions of Chapter 4 of the SMS Handbook |
Corrective measures initiated, Audi Alterem Partem letter issued |
|
Apleni M Date of appointment 1 October 2009 |
Less than 3 months in rank Performance agreement to be submitted no later than 31 January 2010 |
Branch: Human Resources providing technical assistance in the development of the Performance Agreement. |
QUESTION 1164
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 11 September 2009
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 14 of 2009
Mr M Mnqasela (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
Whether her department uses temporary employment services and/or labour brokers; if so, (a) why, (b) how many positions have been filled by temporary employment services in the (i) 2006-07, (ii) 2007-08 and
(iii) 2008-09 financial years, (c) what percentage of the total staff complement did temporary employment services contribute in each of these years and (d) how much money has been spent on temporary employment services per year?
NW1499E
REPLY:
No. The Department of Home Affairs does not utilise the services of temporary employment services and, or labour brokers.
QUESTION 452
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 10 July 2009
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 6 of 2009
Dr C P Mulder (FF Plus) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:†
(1) How many (a) black, (b) brown, (c) Indian and (d) white officials were in her department's employ in (i) April 1994 and (ii) April 2009;
(2) how many of the (a) black, (b) brown, (c) Indian and (d) white officials (i) resigned, (ii) retired, (iii) took an early package and (iv) were dismissed during the period from 1 April 1994 to 1 April 2009;
(3) how many of the (a) black, (b) brown, (c) Indian and (d) white officials who
(i) resigned, (ii) retired, (iii) took an early package and (iv) were dismissed were replaced with an official from the same race group;
(4) how many posts in her department have been reserved for persons from the designated groups for affirmative action in terms of the Employment Equity Act, Act 55 of 1998;
(5) how many of these posts (a) are vacant and (b) have been filled with persons from the designated groups since the commencement of the Employment Equity Act, Act 55 of 1998?
NW513E
REPLY
(1)(i) There were a total of 7 236 employees in the Department of Home Affairs in April 1994. The breakdown is specified in the table, below:
|
Racial group |
Number |
|
(a) African |
2554 |
|
(b) Coloured |
563 |
|
(c) Indian |
113 |
|
(d) White |
4006 |
|
Total |
7236 |
(1)(ii) There were a total of 7 435 employees in the Department of Home Affairs in April 2009. The breakdown is specified in the table, below:
|
Racial group |
Number |
|
(a) African |
6071 |
|
(b) Coloured |
447 |
|
(c) Indian |
71 |
|
(d) White |
846 |
|
Total |
7435 |
(2) A total of 10 517 employees left the employ of the Department between April 1994 and April 2009. The number of officials (5 076) who left the employ of the Department for the reasons as specified in (i) to (iv) of the Question is specified in the table, below:
|
Racial group |
(i) Resigned |
(ii) Retired |
(iii) Took an early package |
(iv) Dismissed |
Total |
|
(a) African |
980 |
411 |
1 |
751 |
2 143 |
|
(b) Coloured |
266 |
14 |
0 |
101 |
381 |
|
(c) Indian |
50 |
11 |
0 |
9 |
70 |
|
(d) White |
1 542 |
819 |
5 |
116 |
2 482 |
|
Total |
2 838 |
1 255 |
6 |
977 |
5 076 |
Please note: The Honourable Member's attention is invited to the fact that there are eleven (11) types / categories of resignations in the Public Service. The categories as well as the number of officials who left the employ of the Department are specified, below:
· Contract expiry : 4 378
· Death / demise : 596
· Dismissal: Ill health : 447
· Dismissal: Incapacity : 42
· Dismissal: Misconduct : 538
· Dismissal: Retrenchments : 53
· Not categorised : 344
· Resignation : 2 838
· Retirement : 1 255
· Transfer : 20
· Early package : 6
TOTAL : 10 517
(3) For the period April 1994 to April 2009, the Department replaced all 5 076 officials with officials of the same racial group. An additional 482 officials of the same racial group were, also, appointed during this period. The breakdown is specified in the table, below:
|
Racial group |
Number |
|
African |
4,872 |
|
Coloured |
385 |
|
Indian |
49 |
|
White |
252 |
|
Total |
5 558 |
(4) In terms of the Employment Equity Plan (2008-2011) of the Department, the posts reserved for people from designated groups for affirmative action, as required by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act no 55 of 1998), are as follows:
Abbreviations: AM African Male
AF African Female
CM Coloured Male
CF Coloured Female
IM Indian Male
IF Indian Female
WF White Female
Senior Management Services (SMS)
As per the table, below:
|
Year |
AM |
AF |
CM |
CF |
IM |
IF |
WF |
|
2008/09 |
12 |
19 |
11 |
14 |
10 |
14 |
0 |
|
2009/10 |
12 |
15 |
11 |
14 |
11 |
13 |
0 |
|
2010/11 |
11 |
12 |
5 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
0 |
The projection of the SMS has been done in accordance with a Cabinet decision that 50/50 representation must be achieved by March 2009.
Positions below Senior Management Services:
As per the table, below:
|
Year |
AM |
AF |
CM |
CF |
IM |
IF |
WM |
WF |
|
2008/09 |
569 |
347 |
203 |
151 |
86 |
87 |
118 |
140 |
|
2009/10 |
530 |
312 |
250 |
149 |
92 |
103 |
214 |
131 |
|
2010/11 |
613 |
309 |
256 |
145 |
89 |
84 |
205 |
86 |
People with disabilities' targets to be achieved by March 2010
As per the table, below:
|
2008 |
2009 |
2010 |
Total |
|
43 |
39 |
20 |
102 |
These employment equity targets are, currently, being revised in accordance with the new organisational structure of the Department. It, also, stands to reason, as to whether they do apply for these posts with the necessary required skills, and qualifications.
(5) (a) The Department is, currently, busy with the migration process from the old structure to the newly approved structure. Therefore, it is not possible to determine the current number of vacancies with regards to persons from the designated groups.
(5) (b) The following are the number of positions filled by people from designated groups.
|
RACE |
GENDER |
NUMBER |
|
African |
Female |
3 308 |
|
African |
Male |
2 763 |
|
Sub-Total |
6 071 |
|
Race |
Gender |
Number |
|
Coloured |
Female |
257 |
|
Coloured |
Male |
190 |
|
Sub-Total |
447 |
|
Race |
Gender |
Number |
|
Indian |
Female |
38 |
|
Indian |
Male |
33 |
|
Subtotal |
71 |
|
Race |
Gender |
Number |
|
White |
Female |
675 |
|
People with Disabilities |
35 |
|
GRAND TOTAL |
7 299 |
QUESTION 377
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 3 July 2009
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 5 of 2009
Mrs J F Terblanche (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
(1) Whether she purchased a new vehicle on her appointment to office; if so, (a) why, (b) what make and model is the vehicle, (c) what did the vehicle cost and (d)(i) what accessories were included in excess of the vehicle's purchase price and (ii) what was the cost of such accessories; if not,
(2) whether she inherited an existing vehicle; if so, (a) what was the make and model and (b) how old is the vehicle?
NW437E
REPLY
(1)(2) No. The Minister of Home Affairs did not purchase a new vehicle on her appointment
to the new office, nor did she inherit any vehicle.
QUESTION 378
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 3 July 2009
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 5 of 2009
Mrs J F Terblanche (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
(1) Whether a function was held by her department to celebrate her appointment as minister; if so, (a) how much did the function cost, (b) what is the breakdown of the cost and (c) how many guests attended the function;
(2) whether there were any related costs for the travel and accommodation of guests; if so, (a) what were the costs and (b) what was the breakdown of these costs?
NW438E
REPLY
(1)(2) No celebration was held by the Department to celebrate my appointment as the new
Minister of Home affairs. All I had, was a teleconference on 24 June 2009, in Cape
Town to link with all Home Affairs offices, so as to communicate the StratPlan to the
staff and management, and to respond to questions raised by the staff.
QUESTION 1211
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 11 September 2009
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 16 of 2009
Mrs J F Terblanche (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
(1) Whether her Deputy Minister or her department purchased a new vehicle on the Deputy Minister's appointment to office; if so,
(a) why, (b) what make and model is the vehicle, (c) what did the vehicle cost and (d)(i) what accessories were included in excess of the vehicle's purchase price and (ii) what was the cost of such accessories; if not,
(2) whether he inherited an existing vehicle; if so, (a) what was the make and model and (b) how old is the vehicle?
NW1550E
REPLY:
(1) No. The Department did not purchase a new vehicle on the Deputy Minister's appointment to office.
(2) Yes. The Deputy Minister inherited an existing vehicle.
(2)(a) The make is a BMW 530i, and it is a 2008 model.
(2)(b) The vehicle is one year old.
QUESTION 1804
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 16 October 2009
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 22 OF 2009
Dr C P Mulder (FF Plus) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:†
(1) How many applications for work permits from people with critical skills have been received (a) in total and (b) from each country until the latest specified date for which information is available;
(2) how many (a) work permits have been issued (i) in total and (ii) per category in terms of the schedule of critical skills since publication of the schedule on 15 April 2008, (b) countries do the persons who have received work permits in terms of the critical skills work permit system hail from and (c) persons who have obtained such work permits hail from each of these countries; and
(3) how many of the work permits for persons with scarce skills have already been renewed since they were issued for the first time?
NW2305E
REPLY
(1)(a) Since the publication of the first Work Permit Quota List on
1 April 2006 (which made provision for the different types of categories) up to 31 August 2009, the Department of Home Affairs has received a total of 9 123 applications for quota work permits.
(1)(b) Statistics are not kept in respect of the number of work permits received, or issued per nationality.
(2)(a)(i) A total of 2 874 quota work permits have been issued, since
15 April 2008.
(2)(a)(ii) During the 2008/09 financial year, 1 380 quota permits were issued. Annexure A contains the breakdown. Since 1 April 2009, until 20 October 2009, 1 494 quota permits were issued. Annexure B provides a breakdown for this period.
(2)(b) & (c) The Department of Home Affairs does not keep statistics in respect of the number of work permits received, or issued per nationality, or country.
(3) The Department of Home Affairs does not keep statistics in respect of the type of category of work permits, which have been renewed.
Pease see the Annexure as attached.
QUESTION 1805
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 16 October 2009
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 22 OF 2009
Dr C P Mulder (FF Plus) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
(a) How many economic migrants are currently in South Africa and (b) what is their average period of stay in South Africa, (c) in which sectors of the economy are they employed and (d) what is their annual financial contribution to the economy? NW2306E
REPLY
We do not know. The Immigration Act, 2002 (Act No 13 of 2002), does not make provision for economic migrants. The said Act does not cater for a specific permit to be issued to such migrants, which implies that such migrants do not qualify to apply for work permits.
That is why we have asked the Cabinet to allow us to consult, first.
QUESTION 419
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 3 July 2009
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 5 of 2009
Dr C P Mulder (FF Plus) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:†
(1) Whether it has been established that the new personal information processing system which she referred to in the National Assembly on 26 June 2009 has contributed to the safeguarding of passports in order to meet international safety standards; if not, why not; if so, (a) who came to this conclusion and (b) what were the details of this finding;
(2) (a) how much did this system cost, (b) how many officials have been trained to use the new system and (c) how much did this training cost?
NW480E
REPLY
(1)(a) & (b) The new personal information processing system referred to, entails the upgrading of the passport capturing, and enrolment processes to ensure higher standards of security to the passport application process, by ensuring that potential fraudulent activities are minimised. That includes enhancements with the likes of Live Capture, Biometric Access Control, and Photo Enhancement processes.
The benchmarking against the international standards, as enshrined in the
prescripts of the International Aviation Organisation (ICAO), and more and
above, the known weaknesses of the document, convinced us that our
passport security features require extensive upgrading.
There were various loopholes that inadvertently allow fraudulent activities with the passport capturing process, namely:
1.1 The two paper based photographs required with every application submission, allowed: (a) The swapping of photos of legitimate applicants with illegitimate ones. Photos of applicants were laminated onto the passport; of which fraudsters were able to remove, and paste illegal ones onto the passport document. (b) Photos submitted were often of poor quality, and didn't conform to the international requirements of picture quality, as stipulated in the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). In effect, the Live Capture process was introduced to solve this problem. This ensures that photos are captured live onto the system at the time of application. That is, in the presence of the citizen, allowing recapturing, if needs be, to correct any quality and compliance, immediately, online, with automated software through digital cameras. Photos are digitally printed onto the passport. The applicant's record, together with pictures, is, then, transferred for printing to Government Printing Works (GPW). There is less intervention by officials, and this has resulted in minimising possible fraudulent activities.
During the transition from old passport system to the new one, the Department had to develop a solution (enhancement module) to deal with the bad quality pictures that were, already, captured in the old system which were not compliant to the ICAO standards. The enhancement module functionality was developed and introduced. This functionality enhances the photograph by fine tuning it, until it is at the correct resolution (colour, clarity etc). Progressively, the backlog, which was caused by bad quality pictures, has been reduced without asking applicants to have their pictures taken, again. In effect, the Live Capture has dramatically decreased the time to produce the Travel Document with a marked increase in quality.
Following these vital developments, we are in the process of rolling out the Live Capture system. Already, we have installed it in forty (40) Home Affairs offices, with one (1) station, in each of them, and we are hoping to have more, before the end of the financial year. However, because of financial constraints, we may not have it in every office.
1.2. Users within the Department, with the rights to perform activities, on the passport application system, were accessing the system using password authentication. With this mechanism, users would swap passwords, leave their workstations unattended, and, then, fraudsters would get an opportunity to tamper with the system. Even though, there was audit trail, it was not easy to link the fraudulent action to the owner of the password, as there was no conclusive proof that they, indeed, performed the transaction.
The Biometric Access login was, then, introduced for the passport application process. This solution uses the fingerprint authentication, and the Smart Card mechanism. Each time, a user has to perform critical functions on the system, they are required to authenticate themselves, using their fingerprints. The system does not allow progression to another step in the process, until authentication has been performed.
A non-repudiation database is kept for all transactions performed during the process of issuing passports, the specific user doing the transaction is linked, date, or time of the transaction. This is, in fact, admissible evidence in a court of law.
(2)(a)(b)(c) Cost of the Live Capture system:-R10 Million (for the recently completed 40
offices). Training costs are included.
Cost of Biometric Log - on system:–R29 million. (with 850 enrolled users)
Training costs are included.
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
QUESTION 1789
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 16 October 2009
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 22 OF 2009
Mrs J F Terblanche (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
How many, (a) same sex marriages and (b) civil unions have there been since the Civil Unions, Act, Act 17 of 2006, was passed into law to allow such marriages? NW2289E
REPLY
We do not know. This will take too long to establish. If there is any particular one of interest, we could check that.
QUESTION 1788
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 16 October 2009
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 22 OF 2009
Mrs J F Terblanche (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
(1) Whether her department has put any measures in place to address human trafficking; if not, why not; if so, what measures;
(2) whether any plans are to be implemented during the 2010 Fifa World Cup Soccer tournament to address human trafficking; if not, why not; if so, what plans?
NW2288E
REPLY
(1) Yes. The following measures were put in place:
- All Immigration Officials have received training on Human Trafficking, offered by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM).
- The Department, in conjunction with the IOM, is, also, currently, training facilitators, and assessors within the Department's Directorates: Central Law Enforcement, and Inspectorate, respectively, to roll out training to officials on implementation, once the Prevention and Combating of Trafficking in Persons Bill is enacted.
- The Department of Home Affairs forms part of the National Task Team on Human Trafficking, which is led by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).
(2) Yes. The following measures are in place:
- Perpetrators of Human Trafficking will be prosecuted, and dealt with in terms of the Immigration Act, 2002 (Act No 13 of 2002).
- Provincial Tasks Teams have been established, in all nine Provinces. The Tasks Teams comprise the Department of Home Affairs, the South African Police, the Department of Social Services, the Department of Health, and the NPA.
QUESTION 742
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 14 August 2009
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 9 of 2009
Mr J J McGluwa (ID) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
Whether her department will no longer issue smart card identity documents; if not, why not; if so, (a) when and (b) what are the further relevant details?
NW830E
REPLY
(a) & (b) No. The Smart Card Identity Document initiative remains one of the crucial plans of the Department. Cabinet mandated the Department of Home Affairs to replace the RSA National Identity Document with a Smart Identity Card (Smart ID Card). To this end, the Department initiated an open tender process for the supply of the Smart ID Card, which was managed by the State Information Technology Agency (SITA).
In the ensuing tender process, the Department was, subsequently, advised by SITA, in April 2009, that a forensic audit of the tender process was being carried out to investigate apparent irregularities. As at the end of August 2009, the Department had not been advised of the outcome of the forensic audit.
The Department has, since, cancelled the tender. Currently, we are in discussions with National Treasury to possibly allow us to start the process from scratch.
QUESTION 1737
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 10 October 2008
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 30 of 2008
Mr C M Lowe (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
For each of the past five years up to the latest specified date for which information is available, (a) what was the total amount spent by her department on bonuses or performance awards and (b) in each case, (i) how much was paid and (ii) what were the reasons for the bonus / performance award?
NW2521E
REPLY
2003/04 Performance Cycle:
(a) A total of R2,785,864.00 was paid to employees in lieu of performance/bonuses during this specific performance cycle.
(b)(i) A total number of 235 employees received bonuses / performance awards in this performance cycle. Due to the number of officials who qualified, the specific information can be made available separately to the Honourable Member at his request.
(b)(ii) The payment of incentive bonuses is granted to employees with twelve months continuous service in their specific ranks – at the end of March of each financial year. These incentive bonuses are only paid to officials with above and / or exceptional performance in terms of the agreed performance standard.
2004/05 Performance Cycle:
(a) A total of R15,710,338.48 was paid to employees in lieu of performance/bonuses during this specific performance cycle.
(b)(i) A total number of 2385 employees received bonuses / performance awards in this performance cycle. Due to the number of officials who qualified, the specific information can be made available separately to the Honourable Member at his request.
(b)(ii) The payment of incentive bonuses is granted to employees with twelve months continuous service in their specific ranks – at the end of March of each financial year. These incentive bonuses are only paid to officials with above and / or exceptional performance in terms of the agreed performance standard.
2005/06 Performance Cycle:
(a) A total of R20,628,249.63 was paid to employees in lieu of performance/bonuses during this specific performance cycle.
(b)(i) A total number of 2823 employees received bonuses / performance awards in this performance cycle. Due to the number of officials who qualified, the specific information can be made available separately to the Honourable Member at his request.
(b)(ii) The payment of incentive bonuses is granted to employees with twelve months continuous service in their specific ranks – at the end of March of each financial year. These incentive bonuses are only paid to officials with above and / or exceptional performance in terms of the agreed performance standard.
2006/07 Performance Cycle:
(a) A total of R12,112,346.42 was paid to employees paid to employees in lieu of performance/bonuses during this specific performance cycle.
(b)(i) A total number of 2411 employees received bonuses / performance awards in this performance cycle. Due to the number of officials who qualified, the specific information can be made available separately to the Honourable Member at his request.
(b)(ii) The payment of incentive bonuses is granted to employees with twelve months continuous service in their specific ranks – at the end of March of each financial year. These incentive bonuses are only paid to officials with above and / or exceptional performance in terms of the agreed performance standard.
2007/08 Performance Cycle:
(a) & (b) (i) The Department of Home Affairs is still in the process of processing the performance awards for this specific performance cycle and a final amount and the number of officials who were awarded performance awards can, at this stage, not yet be provided.
(b)(ii) The payment of incentive bonuses is granted to employees with twelve months continuous service in their specific ranks – at the end of March of each financial year. These incentive bonuses are only paid to officials with above and / or exceptional performance in terms of the agreed performance standard.
QUESTION 1738
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 10 October 2008
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 30 of 2008
Mr C M Lowe (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
(1) Whether her department's turnaround strategy has had any successes with regard to its financial management in view of the fact that her department has not achieved a clean audit report from the Auditor-General since its introduction; if so, what are the relevant details on which this conclusion is based;
(2) what are some of the other major policy (a) successes and (b) failures of her department under her leadership?
NW2522E
REPLY
(1) Yes. Listed below are the major improvements being put in place to ensure better financial management.
(i) A specific organisational structure has been established in the Department. Its main function is aimed to better current financial management in the Department and to facilitate effective financial management. This will ensure proper accountability.
(ii) The new structure will also ensure that effective financial management structures are put in place in the Provinces / Zones in terms of revenue administration and expenditure management as well as sound procurement systems.
(iii) Various governance structures, which include amongst others, a Compliance Unit, a Loss Control Committee and a Monitoring and Evaluation Unit have also been established within the Chief Directorate: Finance and Supply Chain Management. The purpose of these units is to ensure proper compliance with the Public Finance Management Act as well as to correctly enforce Treasury Regulations.
(iv) The Department's Asset Management system has also been revisited and a proper Asset Register now exists. All the necessary measures are implemented to ensure that asset management in the Department is compliant with the National Treasury's requirements in this regard.
(v) A Receipting Solution is also being piloted to address revenue management in the Department.
(vi) All delegations regarding financial management / authority as well as financial policies and procedures have been updated.
(vii) A five year Immigration Control Account Financial Statement has been compiled according to general accepted audit practices. It has been submitted to the Auditor General for auditing purposes.
(viii) A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been drafted between the Department and the Department of Foreign Affairs and is awaiting final signature between the two Departments. The purpose of this MOU is to better facilitate accounting for financial transactions taking place abroad at the SA Foreign Offices. To date, all vouchers received from the Department of Foreign Affairs have been verified and the Department is awaiting final payment from the Department of Foreign Affairs to post these transactions to the relevant items on the Department's budget.
(2)The Public Finance Management Act provides the policy framework with regard to management of finances in the department. To the extent that we are addressing the compliance issues relating to the PFMA as stated in (1) above, we are certain that this represents policy success in this regard.
QUESTION 1704
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 26 September 2008
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 29 of 2008
Mr C M Lowe (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
In respect of the 2006-07 and 2007-08 annual reports of her department and the annual reports of each statutory and other entity reporting to her, (a) what was the (i) budgeted cost, (ii) actual cost and (iii) unit cost of each annual report and (b) how many copies of each were (i) produced and (ii) distributed?
NW2484E
REPLY
Department of Home Affairs:
|
Entity |
(a)(i) Budgeted cost |
(a)(ii) Actual cost |
(a)(iii) Unit cost |
(b)(i) Produced |
(b)(ii) Distributed |
|
Department of Home Affairs – 2006/07 |
R257 062.20 |
Design and layout R65 817.90 Printing R191 244.30 Total R257 062.20 |
R51.41 |
5000 |
+/- 4870 copies were distributed. The remaining number will be transferred to Knowledge and Information Management Directorate (KIM) |
|
Department of Home Affairs – 2007/08 |
R363 753.80 |
Design and layout R87 780.00 Printing R275 973.80 Total R363 753.80 |
R121.25 |
3000 |
Copies of the document have not yet been distributed |
Independent Electoral Commission:
|
Entity |
(a)(i) Budgeted cost |
(a)(ii) Actual cost |
(a)(iii) Unit cost |
(b)(i) Produced |
(b)(ii) Distributed |
|
Electoral Commission – 2006/07 |
145 000.00 |
Design and layout R33 585 Printing R66 415.23 Total R100 000 |
R49.99 |
2 000 |
1 700. Balance for archiving |
|
Electoral Commission – 2007/08 |
R145 000.00 |
Design and layout R28 000.00 Printing R133 540.00 Total R161 540.00 |
R80.77 |
2,000 |
1,990. Balance for archiving. |
Film and Publication Board:
|
Entity |
(a)(i) Budgeted cost |
(a)(ii) Actual cost |
(a)(iii) Unit cost |
(b)(i) Produced |
(b)(ii) Distributed |
|
Film and Publication Board – 2006/07 |
R120 000 |
Design and layout R33 500.00 Printing R57 666.00 Total Incl vat R103 929.24 |
R51.96 |
2000 |
+/-1500 The remaining will be distributed to various stakeholders before financial year end. |
|
Department of Home Affairs – 2007/08 |
R150 000 |
Total R148 000 |
R74.00 |
2000 |
500 copies sent to parliament. The balance have not yet been distributed |
QUESTION 1266
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 11 September 2009
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 16 of 2009
Mrs J F Terblanche (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
(a) How many mobile units does her department currently own in each province,
(b) in which provinces do they operate, (c) what are the operating times and (d) how many officials man a unit at any given time?
NW1611E
REPLY:
The Department currently owns and operates one hundred and seventeen (117) Mobile Units. The information for (a) to (d) is provided in the table, below:
|
Zone / Province |
Number of Units |
Operating time start |
Operating time end |
Number of officials |
|
Zone 1 Kwazulu-Natal |
16 |
09:30 or depending on the distance travelled per Unit |
15:00 or until the last applicant / client has been attended to |
Three (3) – the driver and two (2) administration clerks |
|
Zone 1 |
12 |
09:00 or depending on the distance travelled per Unit |
15:00 or depending on the distance travelled between the service point and the office of departure |
Three (3) – the driver and two (2) administration clerks |
|
Zone 2 |
11 |
08:00 |
Until all applicants / clients have been attended to |
Three (3) – the driver and two (2) administration clerks |
|
Zone 2 |
12 |
10:00 or depending on the distance travelled per Unit |
Until all applicants / clients have been attended to |
Three (3) – the driver and two (2) administration clerks |
|
Zone 2 |
11 |
08:00 |
Until all applicants / clients have been attended to |
Three (3) – the driver and two (2) administration clerks |
|
Zone 3 |
12 |
09:00 or depending on the distance travelled per Unit |
15:00 or until the last applicant / client has been attended to |
Three (3) – the driver and two (2) administration clerks |
|
Zone 3 |
17 |
09:00 or depending on the distance travelled per Unit |
15:00 or until the last applicant / client has been attended to |
Three (3) – the driver and two (2) administration clerks |
|
Zone 4 |
10 |
08:30 |
15:00 or until the last applicant / client has been attended to |
Three (3) – the driver and two (2) administration clerks |
|
Zone 4 |
16 |
09:00 or depending on the distance travelled per Unit |
15:00 or until the last applicant / client has been attended to |
Three (3) – the driver and two (2) administration clerks |
QUESTION 1264
Mr. A Louw (DA) to ask the Minister of Labour:
(1) Whether the practice of labour brokering has been outlawed; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;
(2) whether he has formulated a plan to address the reduction of training opportunities that would follow the outlawing of labour brokering; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NW1609E
WRITTEN REPLY
No, there is nothing in our law that refers to the concept of labour broking. The so-called labour brokers legitimised themselves through the use of the provisions of the law that regulate temporary employment services.
In terms of our skills development legislation workplace skills could be accessed by any other employer or workplace. Therefore, employers could still make use of workplace skills training to develop their personnel.
QUESTION 1423
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 11 September 2009
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 16 OF 2009
Dr H C van Schalkwyk (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
(1) Whether the persons from the State Information Technology Agency (Sita) responsible for the leaks which led to the cancelling of a tender to issue smart identity cards have been identified; if not, why not; if so,
(2) whether they have been investigated; if not, why not; if so, what steps were taken against them;
(3) whether the Auditor-General's report on procurement practices will be made available; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, when?
NW1780E
REPLY
(1) to (3) It is suggested that the Honourable Member directs his request for the information to the Honourable Minister of Public Service and Administration, as the State Information Technology Agency resorts under his jurisdiction.
QUESTION 2086
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Monday, 2 November 2009
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 26 OF 2009
Mrs S V Kalyan (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
Whether her department has a strategy in place to deal with the impacts of climate change on migration within Southern Africa; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
NW2742E
REPLY
No.
QUESTION 1111
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 4 September 2009
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 13 of 2009
Mrs J F Terblanche (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
How many vacancies were there as at 30 April 2009 for (a) counter staff, (b) supervisors and (c) management at each office in KwaZulu-Natal?
NW1374E
REPLY
Abbreviations: RO: Regional Office
DO: District Office
BP: Border Post
The number of vacant posts relating to Civic Services at each office in KwaZulu-Natal:
|
OFFICE |
COUNTER STAFF |
SUPERVISORS |
MANAGERS |
|
RO: UMLAZI |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
PORT OF ENTRY: DURBAN HARBOUR |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT DURBAN |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO: PROSPECTON |
12 |
1 |
1 |
|
DO: UMBUMBULU |
0 |
1 |
0 |
|
RO: ETHEKWINI |
15 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO: COMMERCIAL ROAD |
4 |
1 |
1 |
|
DO: PINETOWN |
12 |
1 |
0 |
|
RO: NDWEDWE |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
DO: TONGAAT |
2 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO: KWADUKUZA |
4 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO: PHOENIX |
1 |
2 |
0 |
|
DO: MAPHUMULO |
2 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO: KWAMASHU |
2 |
0 |
0 |
|
RO: UGU |
4 |
2 |
1 |
|
DO: KOKSTAD |
1 |
1 |
0 |
|
DO: SCOTTBURGH |
4 |
2 |
0 |
|
DO: IXOPO |
4 |
1 |
0 |
|
DO: UMZIMKULU. |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
RO: AMAJUBA |
7 |
2 |
1 |
|
DO: LADYSMITH |
10 |
1 |
0 |
|
DO: ESTCOURT |
2 |
2 |
0 |
|
DO MSINGA |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO: NQUTU |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO: DUNDEE |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
RO: ZULULAND |
17 |
3 |
0 |
|
DO: NGOTSHANE |
2 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO: NONGOMA |
4 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO: VRYHEID |
9 |
1 |
1 |
|
DO: NKANDLA |
2 |
0 |
0 |
|
RO: UTHUNGULU |
2 |
3 |
1 |
|
DO: EMPANGENI |
3 |
1 |
0 |
|
DO: MTUBATUBA |
11 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO: HLUHLUWE |
5 |
1 |
0 |
|
DO: INGWAVUMA |
2 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO: ESHOWE |
5 |
1 |
0 |
|
BP: GOLELA |
2 |
0 |
0 |
|
BP: KOSI BAY |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
BP: ONVERWACHT |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
BP: SANI PASS |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
BP: BOESMANSNEK |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
RO: UMGUNGUNDLOVU |
15 |
3 |
1 |
|
DO: GREYTOWN |
3 |
0 |
0 |
|
TOTAL |
173 |
30 |
9 |
The number of vacant posts relating to Immigration Services at each office in
KwaZulu-Natal:
|
OFFICE |
COUNTER STAFF |
SUPERVISORS |
MANAGERS |
|
RO: UMLAZI |
0 |
1 |
1 |
|
PORT OF ENTRY: DURBAN HARBOUR |
5 |
2 |
0 |
|
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT DURBAN |
4 |
1 |
0 |
|
DO: PROSPECTON |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO: UMBUMBULU |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
RO: ETHEKWINI |
3 |
1 |
1 |
|
DO: COMMERCIAL ROAD |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO: PINETOWN |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
RO: NDWEDWE |
0 |
1 |
0 |
|
DO: TONGAAT |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO: KWADUKUZA |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO: PHOENIX |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO: MAPHUMULO |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO: KWAMASHU |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
RO: UGU |
1 |
0 |
1 |
|
DO: KOKSTAD |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO: SCOTTBURGH |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO: IXOPO |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO UMZIMKULU. |
2 |
1 |
0 |
|
RO: AMAJUBA |
2 |
1 |
1 |
|
DO: LADYSMITH |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO: ESTCOURT |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO MSINGA |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO: NQUTU |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO: DUNDEE |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
RO: ZULULAND |
0 |
1 |
1 |
|
DO: NGOTSHANE |
0 |
1 |
0 |
|
DO: NONGOMA |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO: VRYHEID |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO: NKANDLA |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
RO: UTHUNGULU |
5 |
1 |
1 |
|
DO: EMPANGENI |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO: MTUBATUBA |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO: HLUHLUWE |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO: INGWAVUMA |
1 |
1 |
0 |
|
DO: ESHOWE |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
BP: GOLELA |
5 |
1 |
0 |
|
BP: KOSI BAY |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
BP: ONVERWACHT |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
BP: SANI PASS |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
BP: BOESMANSNEK |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
RO: UMGUNGUNDLOVU |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
DO: GREYTOWN |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
TOTAL |
28 |
13 |
7 |
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
QUESTION 1111
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 4 September 2009
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 13 of 2009
Mrs J F Terblanche (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
How many vacancies were there as at 30 April 2009 for (a) counter staff, (b) supervisors and (c) management at each office in KwaZulu-Natal?
NW1374E
REPLY
Abbreviations: RO: Regional Office
DO: District Office
BP: Border Post
The number of vacant posts relating to Civic Services at each office in KwaZulu-Natal:
|
OFFICE |
COUNTER STAFF |
SUPERVISORS |
MANAGERS |
|
RO: UMLAZI |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
PORT OF ENTRY: DURBAN HARBOUR |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT DURBAN |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO: PROSPECTON |
12 |
1 |
1 |
|
DO: UMBUMBULU |
0 |
1 |
0 |
|
RO: ETHEKWINI |
15 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO: COMMERCIAL ROAD |
4 |
1 |
1 |
|
DO: PINETOWN |
12 |
1 |
0 |
|
RO: NDWEDWE |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
DO: TONGAAT |
2 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO: KWADUKUZA |
4 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO: PHOENIX |
1 |
2 |
0 |
|
DO: MAPHUMULO |
2 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO: KWAMASHU |
2 |
0 |
0 |
|
RO: UGU |
4 |
2 |
1 |
|
DO: KOKSTAD |
1 |
1 |
0 |
|
DO: SCOTTBURGH |
4 |
2 |
0 |
|
DO: IXOPO |
4 |
1 |
0 |
|
DO: UMZIMKULU. |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
RO: AMAJUBA |
7 |
2 |
1 |
|
DO: LADYSMITH |
10 |
1 |
0 |
|
DO: ESTCOURT |
2 |
2 |
0 |
|
DO MSINGA |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO: NQUTU |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO: DUNDEE |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
RO: ZULULAND |
17 |
3 |
0 |
|
DO: NGOTSHANE |
2 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO: NONGOMA |
4 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO: VRYHEID |
9 |
1 |
1 |
|
DO: NKANDLA |
2 |
0 |
0 |
|
RO: UTHUNGULU |
2 |
3 |
1 |
|
DO: EMPANGENI |
3 |
1 |
0 |
|
DO: MTUBATUBA |
11 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO: HLUHLUWE |
5 |
1 |
0 |
|
DO: INGWAVUMA |
2 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO: ESHOWE |
5 |
1 |
0 |
|
BP: GOLELA |
2 |
0 |
0 |
|
BP: KOSI BAY |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
BP: ONVERWACHT |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
BP: SANI PASS |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
BP: BOESMANSNEK |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
RO: UMGUNGUNDLOVU |
15 |
3 |
1 |
|
DO: GREYTOWN |
3 |
0 |
0 |
|
TOTAL |
173 |
30 |
9 |
The number of vacant posts relating to Immigration Services at each office in
KwaZulu-Natal:
|
OFFICE |
COUNTER STAFF |
SUPERVISORS |
MANAGERS |
|
RO: UMLAZI |
0 |
1 |
1 |
|
PORT OF ENTRY: DURBAN HARBOUR |
5 |
2 |
0 |
|
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT DURBAN |
4 |
1 |
0 |
|
DO: PROSPECTON |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO: UMBUMBULU |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
RO: ETHEKWINI |
3 |
1 |
1 |
|
DO: COMMERCIAL ROAD |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO: PINETOWN |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
RO: NDWEDWE |
0 |
1 |
0 |
|
DO: TONGAAT |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO: KWADUKUZA |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO: PHOENIX |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO: MAPHUMULO |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO: KWAMASHU |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
RO: UGU |
1 |
0 |
1 |
|
DO: KOKSTAD |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO: SCOTTBURGH |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO: IXOPO |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO UMZIMKULU. |
2 |
1 |
0 |
|
RO: AMAJUBA |
2 |
1 |
1 |
|
DO: LADYSMITH |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO: ESTCOURT |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO MSINGA |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO: NQUTU |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO: DUNDEE |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
RO: ZULULAND |
0 |
1 |
1 |
|
DO: NGOTSHANE |
0 |
1 |
0 |
|
DO: NONGOMA |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO: VRYHEID |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO: NKANDLA |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
RO: UTHUNGULU |
5 |
1 |
1 |
|
DO: EMPANGENI |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO: MTUBATUBA |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO: HLUHLUWE |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO: INGWAVUMA |
1 |
1 |
0 |
|
DO: ESHOWE |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
BP: GOLELA |
5 |
1 |
0 |
|
BP: KOSI BAY |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
BP: ONVERWACHT |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
BP: SANI PASS |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
BP: BOESMANSNEK |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
RO: UMGUNGUNDLOVU |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
DO: GREYTOWN |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
TOTAL |
28 |
13 |
7 |
QUESTION 1104
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 4 September 2009
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 14 of 2009
Ms M R Shinn (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
(1) Whether, with reference to the expected increased tourist traffic for the Fifa 2010 World Cup Soccer tournament, her department will recruit and train additional immigration officials to process visitors on arrival and departure; if not, why not; if so, (a) what plans are in place in this regard and (b) how many additional officials will be recruited and trained;
(2) whether any budget has been allocated for (a) training and (b) salaries of such officials; if not, why not; if so, what are the amounts?
NW1365E
REPLY
(1)(a)&(b) Yes. A total of 143 critical posts have been advertised by the Chief Directorate: Port Control to improve immigration capacity at Ports of Entry. These additional recruited, and trained immigration officials will be deployed to support immigration operations at selected Ports of Entry during the FIFA 2010 World Cup, but will, also, ensure sustainable operations, and improved service delivery to the public, beyond the FIFA 2010 World Cup tournament.
(2)(a) & (b) An amount of ±R25,700,000.00 has been allocated for the filling of these positions, and training of the successful candidates.
25 December 2008 - Question:Minister of Home Affairs
MPs to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
Reply:
QUESTION 1817
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 17 October 2008
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 31 of 2008
Mr C M Lowe (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
Whether any disciplinary action was taken against officials in her department (a) in
(i) 2005, (ii) 2006 and (iii) 2007 and (b) during the period 1 January 2008 up to
30 September 2008; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (i) how many instances of disciplinary action occurred, (ii) what was the rank/position of each official against whom disciplinary action was taken, (iii) what was the transgression and (iv) what disciplinary action was taken?
NW2612E
REPLY
(a)(i) Yes.
(a)(ii) Yes.
(a)(iii) Yes
(b)(i) A total of 594 instances of disciplinary action occurred in the period
01 January 2008 to 30 September 2008.
(b)(ii) Rank / position of each official – please note that the ranks / positions are stated together with the number of officials in that specific rank against which disciplinary action was taken. As per the table below:
|
Rank / position |
Number of officials |
|
Senior Administrative Officers |
42 |
|
Vetting Officer |
1 |
|
Senior Administration Clerks |
113 |
|
Senior Immigration Officers |
10 |
|
Senior Provisioning Administrative Officer |
1 |
|
Administration Clerks |
125 |
|
Senior Legal Administrative Officer |
1 |
|
Security Officers |
13 |
|
Refugee Reception Officers |
8 |
|
Quality Assuror |
1 |
|
Provisioning Administrative Officers |
8 |
|
Legal Administrative Officers |
2 |
|
Information Technology Specialists |
2 |
|
Immigration Officers |
149 |
|
Interns |
3 |
|
Grounds man |
1 |
|
Foreign Mission Co-ordinator |
1 |
|
Fingerprint Comparers |
35 |
|
Drivers |
4 |
|
Deputy Directors |
6 |
|
Control Security Officers |
2 |
|
Client Service Consultant |
1 |
|
Cleaners |
11 |
|
Chief Immigration Officers |
18 |
|
Casual Workers |
4 |
|
Assistant Directors |
12 |
|
Administrative Officers |
7 |
|
Senior Personnel Officer |
1 |
|
Chief Administration Clerks |
4 |
|
Chief Training Officer |
1 |
|
Control Immigration Officers |
3 |
|
Data Typist |
1 |
|
National Youth Service Participant |
1 |
|
Principle Communications Officer |
1 |
|
Secretary |
1 |
|
Total |
594* |
(b)(iii) The transgressions – as per the table below. Please note that the number of a specific instance/s is only stated:
|
Transgression |
Number of officials |
|
Assault |
15 |
|
Disrespect and abusive behaviour |
33 |
|
Aiding and abetting and corruption |
209 |
|
Theft |
10 |
|
Fraud / false statements |
67 |
|
Unauthorised absence / abscondment |
98 |
|
Discrimination against fellow employees |
0 |
|
Damage to / loss of State property |
8 |
|
Unauthorised use of Government vehicles |
56 |
|
Dereliction of duty |
94 |
|
Absenteeism / abscondment |
45 |
|
Total |
635* |
* More than one transgression by official in some cases, hence the difference in totals.
(b)(iv) The disciplinary action taken. Please note that only the number of actions taken is stated:
· Dismissals: 196
· Suspension without salary: 44
· Demotions: 3
· Written Warnings: 196
· Cases withdrawn /
found not guilty / not finalised: 196
QUESTION 843
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 30 May 2008
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 15 of 2008
Mr M H Hoosen (ID) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
(1) What (a) is the total number of refugee applications pending and (b) steps are being taken to address the backlog;
(2) how many applications have been (a) approved and (b) rejected in the past financial year;
(3) whether her department receives any revenue to support refugees; if so, (a) from whom and (b) what amounts have been received?
NW1531E
REPLY
(1)(a) A total number of 89 584 refugee applications were pending as on 31 March 2008.
However, not all of these constitute a backlog, but are pending applications which are being dealt with, at our permanent office.
(1)(b) The Department of Home Affairs implemented the Refugee Backlog Project to address the pending asylum applications and refugee applications which were submitted before 1 July 2005. This project ended in February 2008, and all applications for political asylum, which were lodged before 1 July 2005, have successfully been dealt with by the Backlog Project. Cases which were not finalised are cases where the applicants appealed against the decisions of the Refugee Status Determination Officers. The backlog project was successful, and it has, now, been closed.
Applications are, currently, being dealt with by the five permanent Refugee Reception Offices, following the appointment of 190 additional staff members (between the five centres), in addition to the existing staff members. The newly appointed Centre Managers, Operations Managers, Refugee Status Determination Managers, and Refugee Reception Managers will ensure that applications for asylum and refugee status are being dealt with swiftly and responsibly.
To improve efficiency, the Department has identified the status determination process of asylum seekers and refugees, as one of the Department's priorities, within the Turnaround Project. The Department is currently piloting the "Refugee and Deportation (RaD) Integrated System in this regard.
(2)(a) A total of 1617 applications were approved during the past financial year (2007/08) – i.e refugee status was granted in terms of section 24 of the Refugees Act, 1998 (Act No 130 of 1998).
(b) A total number of 5661 applications were rejected during the 2007/08 financial year.
(3) (a) & (b) No.
QUESTION 595
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 28 March 2008
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 11 of 2008
Mr C M Lowe (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
(a) What are the key criteria identified by her departmental turnaround team necessary to be met in order to meet the objectives of the turnaround strategy, (b) on what basis was each of these key criteria identified, (c) on what date was the turnaround strategy first implemented, (d) what is the progress to date in respect of each key criterion and (e) by what date will all the objectives have been met so that her department will begin to function efficiently and effectively in all key service delivery and operational areas?
NW1280E
REPLY
The following key criteria were identified:
Improved service delivery which will be customer focused.
The reduction of fraud and corruption.
A much improved and more effective management of risks.
Improved turnaround times for key enabling documents.
Effective operations encompassing people, processes, infrastructure and technology.
Improved organisational alignment.
The selection of the turnaround criteria factored in the key findings of the Ministerial Support and Intervention Task team which was appointed in June 2006 to analyse the root causes of the problems in Home Affairs, and subsequently, made recommendations. In addition, a diagnostic exercise was undertaken in the Department and extensive interviews were conducted to identify key issues and success criteria for the Turnaround.
Phase 1 (one) of the Turnaround was initiated on the 01 June 2007, and encapsulated the design of a new Vision, and defining an Operational Model for the Department, as well as, the Roadmap for the Turnaround. Phase 1 (one) was completed in December 2007, and Phase 2 (two) began in January 2008.
At this stage, it is not possible to assess the progress to date with regards to each set criteria, as the Department has, only, now, embarked on the Piloting and Implementation Phase of the Turnaround Project (Phase 2). This process follows the initial defining of the new Vision and Operating Model of the Department, as well as, the Roadmap for the Turnaround Project.
However, a number of Phase 1 Quick Win initiatives had a significant impact on
the key criteria. These included:
A Track and Trace system for Identity Documents (ID) was implemented, enabling the Department to identify key bottleneck areas in the process, and giving citizens access to the status of their ID applications.
A first line Contact Centre was established to support the existing second line service centre to improve service delivery.
Critical path backlogs were eliminated in fingerprint verification, and turnaround times improved from an average of 27 days to 4 days.
More than 400 front office officials working with Identity Document (ID) applications have been trained on quality assurance. A single courier service has been put in place for the pick up, and delivery of IDs, and applications between front offices, and the head office. This resulted in an improvement in the time it takes to dispatch an application from an average 20 days to 10 days. This figure is set to decline further as implementation progresses in Phase Two.
A new Late Registration of Birth process was developed to minimise fraud in the late registration process. More than 300 front office officials were trained in the new process.
A large account unit was set up to expedite issuing of permits focusing on scarce skills.
(e) The Turnaround Project, a complex task, which typically takes three to five years in many big organisations, is expected to be completed by 2011. It is anticipated that 55% to 65% of the Turnaround effort will be implemented by the end of 2009.
QUESTION 596
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 28 March 2008
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 11 of 2008
Mr C M Lowe (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
Whether her department has made any special budget allocation for the implementation of the turnaround strategy; if not, (a) why not and (b) how will the funds required be sourced; if so, (i) what is the total amount budgeted for the turnaround strategy in each province or region, (ii) how many (aa) individual and (bb) company consultants and/or agencies have been appointed to carry out the (aaa) research on and (bbb) implementation of the turnaround strategy, (iii) what is the total cost of the turnaround strategy to date and
(iv) how much has been expended on outside agents and consultants?
NW1281E
REPLY
(a) No specific budget is allocated to the Turnaround Project, as its work is integrated in the Strategic Plan of the Department. All amounts for the work done in the Turnaround Project are covered in the baseline of the Department's Budget.
The National Treasury has also made a special allocation of R 300 000 000 per annum for specific Turnaround Projects. This is held on commission by the Treasury, and was made available to the Department of Home Affairs on motivation.
(b)(i)The Department has now budgeted a total amount of R1,126,621,000 for the Turnaround Project – please see the tables given at (b)(iv) for a comprehensive breakdown of this amount, which indicates that the amount will be utilised during the 2008/09, 2009/10 and 2010/11 financial years. The amount budgeted for, includes the total cost of the Turnaround Project for the Department's Head Office, as well as, all its Provinces.
(b)(ii)(aa) & (bb). A total number of 107 consultants from the consulting firms Fever Tree Consulting and A.T. Kearney were employed.
(b)(iii) The total expenditure incurred by the Department in respect of the Turnaround Project (as on 31 March 2008) amounts to R148.061 million.
(b)(iv) A breakdown of the expenditure as per the tables below:
|
Description |
Budget Allocation (million) |
Expenditure as at 31-03-2008 (million) |
Budget Allocation (million) |
Total Budget (million) |
Total Expenditure as at |
||
|
2007/08 |
2008/09 |
2009/10 |
2010/11 |
||||
|
Consultants |
R147,310 |
R146,022 |
R255,305 |
R64,104 |
- |
R466,719 |
R146,022 |
|
DHA |
R34,719 |
R2,039 |
R55,346 |
R246,591 |
R323,246 |
R659,902 |
R2,039 |
|
Total |
R182,029 |
R148,061 |
R310,651 |
R310,695 |
R323,246 |
R1,126,621 |
R148,061 |
QUESTION 597
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 28 March 2008
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 11 of 2008
Mr C M Lowe (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
Whether her department paid for the travel and car hire and any other related costs for a certain person (name furnished) on or about 30 May 2006, 1 and 2 July 2006; if so, (a) in what capacity was the said person employed by her department, (b) why did this person incur these costs and (c) what was the total cost to her department of the expenditure incurred?
NW1282E
REPLY
Yes. The Department paid for the costs for the 30th May and 1st of July 2006 only. The person was offering voluntary service to the Department.
To cover her travel expenses while assisting the Deputy Minister with communication and speech writing services.
R 7 737.60
QUESTION NO.: 598 DATE OF PUBLICATION: 28 March 2008
Dr J T Delport (DA) to ask the Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development:
(1) What is the current staff vacancy rate in the Directorate of Special Operations (DSO) at each (a) salary and (b) occupation level;
(2) whether there has been an increase in the number of staff resigning from the DSO since the announcement that it would be disbanded by June 2008; if so, what are the relevant details;
(3) whether there are any plans in place for the prosecutors and forensic investigators who are currently part of the DSO but who will not be transferred to the SA Police Service after the disbanding of the DSO; if not, why not; if so, what plans?
NW1283E
REPLY
(1) The vacancy ratein the Directorate of Special Operations (DSO as at 30 July 2008 is as follows:
(a) Vacancy rate according to salary bands:
|
SALARY BAND |
NO OF POSTS |
NO FILLED |
VACANCY RATE % |
|
Lower Skilled (Levels 1 – 2) |
0 |
0 |
0% |
|
Skilled (Levels 3 – 5) |
18 |
17 |
6% |
|
Highly Skilled Production (Levels 6 – 8) |
148 |
108 |
27% |
|
Highly Skilled Supervision (Levels 9 – 12) |
481 |
346 |
28% |
|
Senior Management (Levels 13- 16) |
74 |
43 |
42% |
|
721 |
514 |
29% |
(b) The vacancy rate according to occupational levels:
|
OCCUPATIONS |
NO OF POSTS |
NO FILLED |
VACANCY RATE % |
|
Administrative Related |
73 |
64 |
12% |
|
Advocated |
104 |
57 |
45% |
|
Client Information Clerks (switchboard) |
1 |
1 |
0% |
|
Communication and Information Related |
2 |
0 |
100% |
|
Finance and Economics Related |
1 |
0 |
100% |
|
General and Special Investigators* |
432 |
319 |
26% |
|
Head of Department/CEO |
1 |
0 |
100% |
|
Library mail and related clerks |
3 |
3 |
0 |
|
Logistic Support Personnel |
8 |
5 |
38% |
|
Messengers/Porters |
8 |
8 |
0% |
|
Other Administrative Related Clerks |
1 |
0 |
100% |
|
Other Information Technology |
1 |
0 |
100% |
|
Prosecutors |
5 |
1 |
80% |
|
Protection Services |
9 |
9 |
0% |
|
Public Relations |
1 |
1 |
0% |
|
Secretaries |
9 |
4 |
56% |
|
Senior Managers** |
62 |
43 |
31% |
|
721 |
514 |
29% |
* Includes Trainee and Assistant Forensic Accountants
** Includes DDPP's and Forensic Accountants
(2) Resignations at the DSO have remained at an average of 3.5 per month for the months before and after the announcement but since April 2005, it has risen to an average of 5 per month.
(3) A plan on these matters is not yet finalised and discussions are ongoing.
QUESTION 882
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 30 May 2008
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 15 of 2008
Ms H Weber (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
(1) (a) How many burglaries have occurred in her department's offices throughout the country in each of the past five years up to the latest specified date for which information is available, (b) how many (i) identity documents, (ii) passports,
(iii) computers and (iv) other equipment were stolen during such burglaries, (c) what was the total cost incurred by her department as the result of the burglaries and
(d) what is the total amount spent by her department on office security in each of these years;
(2) whether any of her department's officials were implicated in these burglaries; if so, (a) how many and (b) at which offices were they based;
(3) whether her department has taken any action against the implicated officials; if not, why not; if so, what action?
NW1573E
REPLY
(1)(2(3) The Department has had a series of burglaries in some of its offices, around the country, in the past, which caused so much inconveniences. The information, the Honourable Member is looking for, requires an enduring process of accessing information, spanning so many years that may require the extensive use of resources, so dearly required for the critical advancement of the challenges, and the undertaking of the immediate tasks of the Department.
QUESTION 633
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 9 May 2008
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 12 of 2008
Mr L W Greyling (ID) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
Whether the spouses of foreign persons with critical skills recruited to come to work in the Republic of South Africa are themselves allowed to seek work in South Africa; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, under what conditions?
NW1319E
REPLY
Currently, the spouse of a recruited foreign person with critical skills does not automatically qualify for a work permit, but is allowed to seek work in the Republic of South Africa. However, as is the case with all other foreign nationals, an application for a work permit must be submitted at the nearest Regional office of the Department in the Republic of South africa (RSA) (or South African Embassy, or High Commission in their country of origin).
Having recognised that this has a potential to negatively affect the recruitment of much needed scarce skills, we intend to consider a review of this legal position as part of the immigration policy review process.
QUESTION 1208
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 1 August 2008
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 21 of 2008
Ms H Weber (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
(1) Whether her department has taken any steps to establish whether companies, small businesses and other employers employ illegal immigrants; if so, for each of the past five years up to the latest specified date for which information is available, how many (a) employers have been found to be employing illegal immigrants and (b) illegal immigrants were employed in each case; if not,
(2) whether her department intends taking such steps; if not, why not; if so, when;
(3) whether they were fined; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
NW1949E
REPLY
(1), (2) and (3) Yes. The Chief Directorate: Inspectorate is responsible for immigration law enforcement. This unit continues to conduct inspections of companies and businesses on a regular basis to ensure that employers do not employ illegal foreigners. The table below reflects information on each province for the past five financial years and also the fines imposed:
|
Province |
Year |
Number of employers |
Amount Fined |
Number of illegal foreigners |
Amount fined |
|
Kwazulu Natal |
2003/04 |
2 |
R2000 |
1 |
R500 |
|
2004/05 |
1 |
R1000 |
0 |
0 * |
|
|
2005/06 |
2 |
R7000 |
0 |
0 * |
|
|
2006/07 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
2007/08 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
Total |
5 |
R10000 |
1 |
R500 |
|
|
Mpumalanga |
2003/04 |
1 |
R14000 |
1 |
R1500 |
|
2004/05 |
2 |
R3000 |
1 |
R1500 |
|
|
2005/06 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
2006/07 |
10 |
R15000 |
2 |
R3000 |
|
|
2007/08 |
2 |
R6000 |
2 |
R3000 |
|
|
Total |
15 |
R38000 |
6 |
R9000 |
|
|
Eastern Cape |
2003/04 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
2004/05 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
2005/06 |
2 |
R5000 |
1 |
R2500 |
|
|
2006/07 |
2 |
R5000 |
1 |
R1000 |
|
|
2007/08 |
5 |
R17500 |
1 |
R2500 |
|
|
Total |
9 |
R27500 |
3 |
R6000 |
|
|
Western Cape |
2003/04 |
4 |
R12000 |
2 |
R2700 |
|
2004/05 |
4 |
R7500 |
1 |
R1500 |
|
|
2005/06 |
4 |
R10000 |
1 |
R2000 |
|
|
2006/07 |
5 |
R30000 |
4 |
R10000 |
|
|
2007/08 |
15 |
R86800 |
2 |
R5000 |
|
|
Total |
32 |
R146 300 |
10 |
R21200 |
|
|
Northern Cape |
2003/04 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
2004/05 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
2005/06 |
2 |
R2000 |
0 |
0 * |
|
|
2006/07 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
2007/08 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
Total |
2 |
R2000 |
0 |
R0 |
|
|
North West |
2003/04 |
8 |
R19200 |
8 |
R4000 |
|
2004/05 |
10 |
R20000 |
6 |
R5000 |
|
|
2005/06 |
10 |
R41500 |
9 |
R6300 |
|
|
2006/07 |
8 |
R24000 |
4 |
R3000 |
|
|
2007/08 |
9 |
R11000 |
5 |
R3800 |
|
|
Total |
45 |
R115700 |
32 |
R22100 |
|
|
Free State |
2003/04 |
1 |
R5000 |
1 |
R500 |
|
2004/05 |
4 |
R6000 |
2 |
R2000 |
|
|
2005/06 |
5 |
R15500 |
4 |
R4000 |
|
|
2006/07 |
4 |
R24500 |
2 |
R4000 |
|
|
2007/08 |
1 |
R2500 |
1 |
R1000 |
|
|
Total |
15 |
R53500 |
10 |
R11500 |
|
|
Gauteng |
2003/04 |
16 |
R33200 |
9 |
R3100 |
|
2004/05 |
10 |
R27000 |
6 |
R2800 |
|
|
2005/06 |
23 |
R6300 |
23 |
R4600 |
|
|
2006/07 |
67 |
R31100 |
52 |
R26000 |
|
|
2007/08 |
10 |
R10000 |
9 |
R4500 |
|
|
Total |
126 |
R107600 |
99 |
R41000 |
|
|
Limpopo |
2003/04 |
7 |
R38300 |
5 |
R7000 |
|
2004/05 |
12 |
R22500 |
7 |
R4500 |
|
|
2005/06 |
16 |
R26100 |
7 |
R7000 |
|
|
2006/07 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
2007/08 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
Total |
35 |
R86900 |
19 |
R18500 |
* Please note: No fines were imposed on illegal foreigners, as the illegal foreigners involved were directly deported. Section 32(2) of the Immigration Act, 2002 (Act No 13 of 2002) states that any illegal foreigner shall be deported.
QUESTION NO 1237
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 15 September 2006
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 30 - 2006
Mrs S V Kalyan (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
Whether any cases of financial misconduct have occurred in her department in the 2004-05 financial year; if so, what are the relevant details?
N1640E
REPLY:
Yes. A total of seven employees have been dismissed for financial misconduct in the 2004/2005 financial year.
The nature of the financial misconduct in respect of the dismissed employees:
- Misappropriation of State funds;
- Failure to bank or declare revenue monies collected; and
- Inflation of subsistence and travel claims
The Ranks, Offices and dates of dismissals:
1) Rank: Senior Administration Clerk
Office: Directorate: Identity Documents: Pretoria
Date of dismissal: 07 July 2004.
2) Rank: Immigration Officer
Office: Pontdrift Port Control Office(Limpopo)
Date of dismissal: 02 November 2004.
3) Rank: Senior Administration Clerk
Office: Regional Office: Umgungundlovu (Kwazulu-Natal)
Date of dismissal: 28 October 2004.
4) Rank: Administration Clerk
Office: Regional Office: Bethlehem (Free State)
Date of dismissal: 22 December 2004.
5) Rank: Immigration Officer
Office: Cape Town Regional Office (Western Cape)
Date of dismissal: 28 June 2004.
6) Rank: Senior Administration Clerk
Office: Polokwane Regional Office (Limpopo)
Date of dismissal: 27 August 2004.
7) Rank: Administration Clerk
Office: Wynberg District Office (Western Cape)
Date of dismissal: 15 December 2004.
QUESTION 1482
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 29 August 2008
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 25 of 2008
Mr C M Lowe (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
How many posts were there for (a) counter staff, (b) supervisors and (c) management at each office in KwaZulu-Natal as at 25 August 2008?
NW2226E
REPLY
The number of posts relating to Civic Services were available at each office in the Kwazulu-Natal Province on 25 August 2008 – as per the table below:
|
Office |
Counter Staff |
Supervisors |
Management |
|
Amajuba Regional Office (R/O) |
43 |
13 |
16 |
|
Chatsworth District Office (D/O) |
23 |
5 |
1 |
|
Commercial Road D/O |
43 |
11 |
1 |
|
Dundee D/O |
12 |
4 |
0 |
|
Empangeni D/O |
30 |
9 |
1 |
|
Eshowe D/O |
17 |
4 |
1 |
|
Estcourt D/O |
11 |
3 |
0 |
|
Ethekwini D/O |
61 |
21 |
4 |
|
Greytown D/O |
2 |
0 |
0 |
|
Howick D/O |
0 |
2 |
0 |
|
Ingwavuma Service Point (S/P) |
17 |
5 |
1 |
|
Ixopo D/O |
17 |
5 |
1 |
|
Jozini D/O |
15 |
5 |
1 |
|
Kokstad D/O |
22 |
6 |
1 |
|
Kwadukuza D/O |
22 |
7 |
1 |
|
Kwamashu D/O |
8 |
2 |
0 |
|
Ladysmith D/O |
34 |
10 |
1 |
|
Maphumulo D/O |
8 |
2 |
0 |
|
Mbazwana S/P |
16 |
5 |
1 |
|
Melmoth D/O |
10 |
1 |
1 |
|
Mpumalanga D/O |
8 |
1 |
0 |
|
Mtubatuba D/O |
26 |
7 |
1 |
|
Ndwedwe R/O |
51 |
15 |
3 |
|
New Hanover D/O |
8 |
1 |
1 |
|
Ngotshane D/O |
13 |
1 |
1 |
|
Nkandla D/O |
10 |
3 |
0 |
|
Nongoma D/O |
10 |
2 |
0 |
|
Nquthu D/O |
8 |
2 |
0 |
|
Phoenix D/O |
26 |
7 |
1 |
|
Pinetown D/O |
43 |
11 |
1 |
|
Prospecton D/O |
27 |
7 |
1 |
|
Richmond D/O |
10 |
3 |
0 |
|
Scottburgh D/O |
27 |
8 |
1 |
|
Tongaat D/O |
25 |
7 |
1 |
|
Ugu R/O |
49 |
15 |
3 |
|
Umbumbulu D/O |
8 |
2 |
0 |
|
Umgungundlovu D/O |
16 |
11 |
3 |
|
Umlazi D/O |
37 |
11 |
3 |
|
Umsinga D/O |
14 |
6 |
1 |
|
Uthungulu R/O |
53 |
15 |
3 |
|
Vryheid D/O |
27 |
7 |
1 |
|
Zululand R/O |
25 |
2 |
1 |
|
TOTAL |
932 |
264 |
58 |
The following number of posts relating to Immigration Services in the Kwazulu-Natal Province as at 25 August 2008 – as per the table below:
|
Office |
Counter Staff |
Supervisors |
Managers |
|
Ethekwini D/O |
24 |
5 |
3 |
|
Ugu R/O |
16 |
4 |
1 |
|
Umgungundlovu D/O |
15 |
4 |
1 |
|
Uthungulu R/O |
20 |
5 |
1 |
|
Amajuba R/O |
12 |
16 |
6 |
|
Golela PCO |
18 |
6 |
1 |
|
Kosi Bay PCO |
8 |
3 |
0 |
|
Onverwacht Port Control Office (PCO) |
5 |
1 |
0 |
|
Durban Harbour PCO |
12 |
3 |
0 |
|
King Shaka Airport PCO |
18 |
2 |
2 |
|
Sani Pass PCO |
3 |
1 |
0 |
|
Boesmansnek PCO |
3 |
1 |
0 |
|
TOTAL |
154 |
51 |
15 |
QUESTION 1483
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 29 August 2008
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 25 of 2008
Mr C M Lowe (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
How many posts were there for (a) counter staff, (b) supervisors and (c) management at each office in the Western Cape as at 25 August 2008?
NW2227E
REPLY
The number of posts relating to Civic Services at each office in the Western Cape Province as at 25 August 2008 – as per the table below:
|
OFFICE |
COUNTER STAFF |
SUPERVISORS |
MANAGERS |
|
Cape Town Regional Office (R/O) |
124 |
38 |
4 |
|
Wynberg District Office (D/O) |
44 |
13 |
1 |
|
Bellville D/O |
62 |
21 |
1 |
|
Cape Town International Airport |
51 |
12 |
1 |
|
Cape Town Harbour |
11 |
3 |
0 |
|
Cape Town Refugee Reception Office |
16 |
9 |
1 |
|
Paarl R/O |
34 |
11 |
2 |
|
Worcester D/O |
19 |
7 |
1 |
|
Stellenbosch D/O |
6 |
2 |
0 |
|
Malmesbury D/O |
22 |
7 |
1 |
|
Vredendal D/O |
8 |
2 |
0 |
|
George R/O |
35 |
15 |
2 |
|
Knysna D/O |
11 |
2 |
0 |
|
Beaufort West D/O |
14 |
5 |
0 |
|
Oudtshoorn D/O |
12 |
3 |
0 |
|
Khayelitsha R/O |
38 |
17 |
2 |
|
Caledon D/O |
24 |
8 |
1 |
|
Mitchell's Plain D/O |
21 |
6 |
1 |
|
Nyanga D/O |
32 |
7 |
1 |
|
TOTAL |
584 |
188 |
19 |
The following number of posts relating to Immigration Services in the Western Cape Province as at 25 August 2008 – as per the table below:
|
OFFICE |
COUNTER STAFF |
SUPERVISORS |
MANAGERS |
|
Cape Town International Airport |
90 |
9 |
2 |
|
Cape Town R/O |
40 |
4 |
1 |
|
Cape Town Harbour |
10 |
3 |
0 |
|
Khayelitsha R/O |
14 |
3 |
1 |
|
George R/O |
15 |
3 |
1 |
|
Paarl R/O |
15 |
3 |
1 |
|
Malmesbury D/O |
5 |
1 |
0 |
|
TOTAL |
189 |
26 |
6 |
QUESTION 1484
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 29 August 2008
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 25 of 2008
Mr C M Lowe (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
How many posts were there for (a) counter staff, (b) supervisors and (c) management at each office in Mpumalanga as at 25 August 2008?
NW2228E
REPLY
The number of posts relating to Civic Services at each office in the Mpumalanga Province as at 25 August 2008 – as per the table below:
|
Office |
Counter Staff |
Supervisors |
Management |
|
Nelspruit Regional Office (R/O) |
13 |
6 |
2 |
|
Barberton District Office (D/O) |
5 |
2 |
1 |
|
Hazyview D/O |
7 |
3 |
1 |
|
Komatipoort D/O |
6 |
2 |
1 |
|
Lydenburg D/O |
4 |
1 |
1 |
|
Mhala D/O |
9 |
6 |
1 |
|
Nkomazi D/O |
5 |
3 |
1 |
|
White River D/O |
5 |
2 |
1 |
|
Witbank R/O |
36 |
16 |
2 |
|
Middelburg D/O |
19 |
6 |
1 |
|
Belfast D/O |
5 |
2 |
0 |
|
Kwamhlanga D/O |
10 |
4 |
1 |
|
Mdutjana D/O |
18 |
7 |
1 |
|
Mkobola D/O |
9 |
3 |
0 |
|
Ermelo R/O |
23 |
8 |
2 |
|
Piet Retief D/O |
5 |
3 |
1 |
|
Evander D/O |
22 |
7 |
1 |
|
Bethal D/O |
8 |
2 |
1 |
|
Standerton D/O |
6 |
2 |
0 |
|
Volksrust D/O |
5 |
2 |
0 |
|
TOTAL |
220 |
87 |
19 |
The following number of posts relating to Immigration Services in the Mpumalanga Province as at 25 August 2008 – as per the table below:
|
OFFICE |
COUNTER STAFF |
SUPERVISORS |
MANAGERS |
|
Nelspruit R/O |
10 |
4 |
1 |
|
Witbank R/O |
10 |
1 |
0 |
|
Middelburg D/O |
2 |
0 |
0 |
|
Siyabuswa D/O |
0 |
1 |
0 |
|
Lydenburg D/O |
2 |
0 |
0 |
|
Hazyview D/O |
2 |
0 |
0 |
|
White River D/O |
2 |
1 |
0 |
|
Nkomazi D/O |
2 |
0 |
0 |
|
Komatipoort D/O |
5 |
0 |
0 |
|
Barberton D/O |
2 |
1 |
0 |
|
Lebombo Port Control Office (PCO) |
41 |
2 |
0 |
|
Mananga PCO |
6 |
2 |
0 |
|
Jeppes Reef PCO |
10 |
2 |
0 |
|
Josefsdal PCO |
1 |
1 |
0 |
|
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport PCO |
9 |
2 |
0 |
|
Mhala D/O |
5 |
1 |
0 |
|
Ermelo R/O |
1 |
1 |
0 |
|
Piet Retief PCO |
1 |
1 |
0 |
|
Bethal D/O |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
Secunda D/O |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
Oshoek PCO |
31 |
1 |
0 |
|
Waverley PCO |
2 |
1 |
0 |
|
Nerston D/O |
4 |
2 |
0 |
|
Emahlathini D/O |
4 |
1 |
0 |
|
Mahamba PCO |
10 |
4 |
0 |
|
TOTAL |
164 |
29 |
1 |
QUESTION 1485
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 29 August 2008
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 25 of 2008
Ms H Weber (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
How many posts were there for (a) counter staff, (b) supervisors and (c) management at each office in Eastern Cape as at 25 August 2008?
NW2229E
REPLY
The number of posts relating to Civic Services at each office in the Eastern Cape Province as at 25 August 2008 – as per the table below:
|
Office |
Counter Staff |
Supervisors |
Management |
|
King Williams Town Regional Office (R/O) |
24 |
15 |
2 |
|
Zwelitsha Service Point (S/P) |
3 |
1 |
0 |
|
Alice District Office (D/O) |
12 |
5 |
1 |
|
Fort Beaufort S/P |
3 |
1 |
0 |
|
Middledrift S/P |
3 |
2 |
0 |
|
East London D/O |
26 |
10 |
1 |
|
Keiskammahoek D/O |
11 |
6 |
0 |
|
Mdantsane D/O |
9 |
5 |
0 |
|
Peddie D/O |
8 |
4 |
0 |
|
Queenstown R/O |
31 |
12 |
2 |
|
Whittlesea S/P |
3 |
1 |
0 |
|
Cofimvaba D/O |
16 |
5 |
1 |
|
Tsomo S/P |
3 |
1 |
0 |
|
Cradock D/O |
12 |
5 |
1 |
|
Middleburg S/P |
3 |
1 |
0 |
|
Ngcobo D/O |
13 |
4 |
1 |
|
Cala S/P |
3 |
1 |
0 |
|
Elliot S/P |
3 |
1 |
0 |
|
Lady Frere D/O |
10 |
5 |
0 |
|
Port Elizabeth R/O |
33 |
15 |
2 |
|
Clearly Park D/O |
14 |
4 |
1 |
|
Graaff Reinet D/O |
8 |
4 |
1 |
|
Grahamstown D/O |
12 |
5 |
1 |
|
Port Alfred S/P |
3 |
1 |
0 |
|
Humansdorp D/O |
12 |
5 |
1 |
|
Motherwell D/O |
20 |
6 |
1 |
|
Somerset East D/O |
6 |
3 |
0 |
|
Uitenhage D/O |
17 |
5 |
1 |
|
Mthatha R/O |
31 |
18 |
2 |
|
Mqanduli S/P |
5 |
1 |
0 |
|
Butterworth D/O |
12 |
7 |
1 |
|
Ngqamakhwe S/P |
4 |
1 |
0 |
|
Centane Thusong D/O |
2 |
1 |
0 |
|
Qumbu D/O |
10 |
4 |
1 |
|
Tsolo S/P |
4 |
1 |
0 |
|
Willowvale D/P |
17 |
6 |
1 |
|
Dutywa S/P |
4 |
1 |
0 |
|
Elliotdale S/P |
2 |
1 |
0 |
|
Mount Frere R/O |
22 |
10 |
2 |
|
Mt Ayliff S/P |
3 |
1 |
0 |
|
Aliwal North D/O |
6 |
3 |
0 |
|
Burgersdorp D/O |
6 |
3 |
0 |
|
Mount Fletcher D/O |
6 |
3 |
1 |
|
Maluti S/P |
3 |
1 |
0 |
|
Matatiele S/P |
3 |
1 |
0 |
|
Sterkspruit D/O |
14 |
6 |
1 |
|
Lusikisiki R/O |
21 |
8 |
2 |
|
Flagstaff S/P |
3 |
1 |
0 |
|
Bizana D/O |
14 |
5 |
1 |
|
Libode D/O |
14 |
5 |
1 |
|
Ngqeleni S/P |
4 |
1 |
0 |
|
Port St Johns D/O |
12 |
5 |
1 |
|
Ntabankulu D/O |
8 |
4 |
0 |
|
TOTAL |
551 |
231 |
31 |
The following number of posts relating to Immigration Services in the Eastern Cape Province as at 25 August 2008 – as per the table below
|
OFFICE |
COUNTER STAFF |
SUPERVISORS |
MANAGERS |
|
King William's Town R/O |
21 |
5 |
2 |
|
East London D/O |
16 |
4 |
0 |
|
Queenstown D/O |
21 |
6 |
1 |
|
Engcobo D/O |
2 |
1 |
0 |
|
Port Elizabeth R/O |
12 |
5 |
1 |
|
Graaf Reinett D/O |
4 |
1 |
0 |
|
Grahamstown D/O |
6 |
2 |
0 |
|
Butterworth D/O |
5 |
1 |
0 |
|
Mount Fletcher D/O |
5 |
1 |
0 |
|
Sterkspruit PCO |
5 |
1 |
0 |
|
Lusikisiki PCO |
16 |
5 |
1 |
|
Mthatha R/O |
19 |
5 |
1 |
|
Couga PCO |
16 |
5 |
0 |
|
Telebridge PCO |
10 |
1 |
0 |
|
Qachasneck PCO |
10 |
1 |
0 |
|
Ramatisilo PCO |
6 |
1 |
0 |
|
Ongeluksnek PCO |
6 |
1 |
0 |
|
TOTAL |
180 |
46 |
6 |
QUESTION 1486
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 29 August 2008
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 25 of 2008
Ms H Weber (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
How many posts were there for (a) counter staff, (b) supervisors and (c) management at each office in Northern Cape as at 25 August 2008?
NW2230E
REPLY
The number of posts relating to Civic Services at each office in the Northern Cape Province as at 25 August 2008 – as per the table below:
|
Office |
Counter Staff |
Supervisors |
Management |
|
Kimberley Regional Office (R/O) |
49 |
22 |
2 |
|
De Aar District Office (D/O) |
15 |
6 |
1 |
|
Prieska D/O |
10 |
4 |
0 |
|
Jan Kempdorp D/O |
8 |
3 |
0 |
|
Upington R/O |
43 |
18 |
2 |
|
Kuruman D/O |
24 |
10 |
1 |
|
Postmasburg D/O |
13 |
5 |
1 |
|
Springbok R/O |
23 |
10 |
2 |
|
Pampierstad D/O |
12 |
6 |
0 |
|
Calvinia D/O |
13 |
5 |
1 |
|
TOTAL |
210 |
89 |
10 |
The following number of posts relating to Immigration Services in the Northern Cape Province as at 25 August 2008 – as per the table below:
|
OFFICE |
COUNTER STAFF |
SUPERVISORS |
MANAGERS |
|
Kimberley R/O |
17 |
6 |
1 |
|
Upington R/O |
22 |
6 |
1 |
|
Springbok D/O |
12 |
4 |
1 |
|
De Aar D/O |
5 |
1 |
0 |
|
Kuruman D/O |
11 |
3 |
0 |
|
Alexander Bay Port Control Office (PCO) |
7 |
1 |
0 |
|
Sendelingsdrift PCO |
2 |
1 |
0 |
|
Vioolsdrift PCO |
17 |
5 |
0 |
|
Onseepkans PCO |
2 |
1 |
0 |
|
Nakop PCO |
17 |
7 |
0 |
|
Rietfontein PCO |
2 |
1 |
0 |
|
Gemsbok PCO |
3 |
1 |
0 |
|
Twee Rivieren PCO |
2 |
1 |
0 |
|
Middelputs PCO |
2 |
1 |
0 |
|
McCarthy's Rest PCO |
2 |
1 |
0 |
|
TOTAL |
123 |
40 |
3 |
QUESTION 1487
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 29 August 2008
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 25 of 2008
Ms H Weber (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
How many posts were there for (a) counter staff, (b) supervisors and (c) management at each office in Limpopo as at 25 August 2008?
NW2231E
REPLY
The number of posts relating to Civic Services at each office in the Limpopo Province as at 25 August 2008 – as per the table below:
|
Office |
Counter Staff |
Supervisors |
Management |
|
Giyani Regional Office (R/O) |
12 |
3 |
2 |
|
Tzaneen District Office (D/O) |
17 |
6 |
1 |
|
Phalaborwa D/O |
12 |
3 |
1 |
|
Thohoyandou R/O |
27 |
4 |
2 |
|
Vuwani D/O |
12 |
5 |
1 |
|
Dzanani D/O |
14 |
5 |
1 |
|
Elim D/O |
13 |
6 |
1 |
|
Malamulele D/O |
12 |
4 |
1 |
|
Makhado D/O |
20 |
6 |
1 |
|
Mutale D/O |
13 |
4 |
1 |
|
Musina D/O |
6 |
2 |
1 |
|
Mokopane R/O |
27 |
4 |
2 |
|
Lephalale D/O |
12 |
3 |
1 |
|
Modimolle D/O |
8 |
2 |
0 |
|
Tauyatwala D/O |
3 |
0 |
0 |
|
Thabazimbi D/O |
6 |
0 |
0 |
|
Polokwane R/O |
28 |
6 |
2 |
|
Bochum D/O |
9 |
3 |
0 |
|
Seshego D/O |
3 |
0 |
0 |
|
Mankweng D/O |
7 |
2 |
0 |
|
Lebowakgomo D/O |
50 |
12 |
1 |
|
Molemole D/O |
7 |
3 |
1 |
|
Groblersdal D/O |
6 |
3 |
1 |
|
Sekhukhuni Hospitals |
25 |
9 |
0 |
|
TOTAL |
349 |
95 |
21 |
The following number of posts relating to Immigration Services in the Limpopo Province as at 25 August 2008 – as per the table below:
QUESTION 1488
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 29 August 2008
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 25 of 2008
Mr T D Lee (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
How many posts were there for (a) counter staff, (b) supervisors and (c) management at each office in Gauteng as at 25 August 2008?
NW2232E
REPLY
The number of posts relating to Civic Services at each office in the Gauteng Province as at 25 August 2008 – as per the table below:
|
Office |
Counter Staff |
Supervisors |
Management |
|
Brakpan District Office (D/O) |
19 |
6 |
1 |
|
Nigel D/O |
22 |
6 |
1 |
|
Kempton Park D/O |
30 |
9 |
1 |
|
Benoni D/O |
19 |
6 |
1 |
|
Springs Regional Office (R/O) |
45 |
14 |
2 |
|
Boksburg D/O |
24 |
2 |
1 |
|
Germiston R/O |
31 |
4 |
2 |
|
Akasia R/O |
25 |
6 |
2 |
|
Centurion D/O |
10 |
3 |
1 |
|
Alberton D/O |
23 |
3 |
2 |
|
Edenvale D/O |
17 |
3 |
2 |
|
Cullinan D/O |
14 |
5 |
1 |
|
Mabopane D/O |
18 |
2 |
1 |
|
Soshanguve D/O |
10 |
3 |
1 |
|
Garankuwa D/O |
25 |
7 |
1 |
|
Pretoria R/O |
88 |
16 |
2 |
|
Johannesburg R/O |
20 |
20 |
2 |
|
Alexandra D/O |
4 |
4 |
0 |
|
Market Street D/O |
4 |
9 |
0 |
|
Randburg D/O |
14 |
6 |
0 |
|
Sandton D/O |
6 |
3 |
1 |
|
Randfontein R/O |
9 |
12 |
2 |
|
Carletonville D/O |
5 |
4 |
1 |
|
Krugersdorp D/O |
5 |
6 |
1 |
|
Soweto R/O |
9 |
9 |
1 |
|
Roodepoort D/O |
17 |
7 |
1 |
|
Vereeniging R/O |
19 |
11 |
2 |
|
Heidelberg D/O |
4 |
2 |
0 |
|
Sebokeng D/O |
4 |
2 |
1 |
|
Vanderbijlpark D/O |
11 |
4 |
1 |
|
Total |
551 |
194 |
35 |
The following number of posts relating to Immigration Services in the Gauteng Province as at 25 August 2008 – as per the table below:
|
OFFICE |
COUNTER STAFF |
SUPERVISORS |
MANAGERS |
|
Springs R/O |
18 |
3 |
2 |
|
Benoni D/O |
4 |
1 |
0 |
|
Kempton Park D/O |
3 |
1 |
0 |
|
Nigel D/O |
5 |
1 |
0 |
|
Daveyton D/O |
5 |
1 |
0 |
|
Tembisa D/O |
5 |
1 |
0 |
|
Brakpan D/O |
5 |
1 |
0 |
|
Carletonville D/O |
1 |
1 |
0 |
|
Krugersdorp D/O |
3 |
1 |
0 |
|
Soweto R/O |
5 |
2 |
1 |
|
Vereeniging R/O |
8 |
1 |
1 |
|
Germiston R/O |
16 |
3 |
1 |
|
Alberton D/O |
3 |
1 |
0 |
|
Boksburg D/O |
3 |
1 |
0 |
|
Edenvale D/O |
3 |
1 |
0 |
|
Randburg D/O |
3 |
1 |
0 |
|
Randfontein D/O |
40 |
2 |
2 |
|
Roodepoort D/O |
2 |
1 |
0 |
|
Marabastad D/O |
24 |
5 |
2 |
|
Akasia R/O |
0 |
1 |
1 |
|
Pretoria R/O |
10 |
6 |
1 |
|
Johannesburg R/O |
19 |
3 |
0 |
|
Lanseria Airport |
8 |
1 |
0 |
|
O R Tambo International Airport |
161 |
17 |
4 |
|
Crown Mines Refugee Reception Office |
34 |
52 |
9 |
|
TOTAL |
388 |
109 |
24 |
QUESTION 1489
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 29 August 2008
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 25 of 2008
Mr T D Lee to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
How many posts were there for (a) counter staff, (b) supervisors and (c) management at each office in North West Province as at 25 August 2008?
NW2233E
REPLY
Due to the fact that the Department of Home Affairs has separated its Civic Services and Immigration Services as part of its Turnaround Project, the following number of posts relating to Civic Services were available in the North West Province on 25 August 2008 – as per the table below:
|
North West Province |
|||
|
Office |
Counter Staff |
Supervisors |
Management |
|
Mmabatho Regional Office |
22 |
6 |
9 |
|
Molopo District Office |
14 |
2 |
5 |
|
Lehurutshe District Office |
9 |
2 |
3 |
|
Ganyesa District Office |
9 |
3 |
2 |
|
Taung District Office |
14 |
4 |
4 |
|
Vryburg District Office |
7 |
3 |
4 |
|
Rustenburg Regional Office |
20 |
6 |
8 |
|
Mankwe District Office |
5 |
3 |
4 |
|
Madikwe District Office |
7 |
4 |
2 |
|
Brits District Office |
10 |
2 |
4 |
|
Garankuwa District Office |
7 |
2 |
5 |
|
Mabopane District Office |
8 |
4 |
3 |
|
Moretele District Office |
15 |
3 |
2 |
|
Klerksdorp District Office |
17 |
5 |
7 |
|
Lichtenburg District Office |
12 |
3 |
4 |
|
Atamelang District Office |
6 |
2 |
2 |
|
Potchefstroom District Office |
8 |
2 |
3 |
|
Wolmaranstad District Office |
2 |
0 |
1 |
|
TOTAL |
192 |
56 |
72 |
Due to the fact that the Department of Home Affairs has separated its Civic Services and Immigration Services as part of its Turnaround Project, the following number of posts relating to Immigration Services were available in the North West Province on
25 August 2008 – as per the table below:
|
OFFICE |
COUNTER STAFF |
SUPERVISORS |
MANAGERS |
|
Mafikeng |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
Mafikeng RRO |
5 |
2 |
1 |
|
Mmabatho |
20 |
5 |
1 |
|
Klerksdorp |
20 |
5 |
1 |
|
Rustenburg |
20 |
5 |
1 |
|
Brits |
5 |
1 |
0 |
|
Moretele |
5 |
1 |
0 |
|
Lehurutse |
5 |
1 |
0 |
|
Vryburg |
5 |
1 |
0 |
|
Ganyesa |
5 |
1 |
0 |
|
Potchefstroom |
5 |
1 |
0 |
|
Makopong |
6 |
1 |
0 |
|
Bray |
6 |
1 |
0 |
|
Makgobistad |
6 |
1 |
0 |
|
Derdepoort |
6 |
1 |
0 |
|
Swartkopfontein |
12 |
4 |
0 |
|
Kopfontein |
24 |
7 |
0 |
|
Ramatlabana |
24 |
7 |
0 |
|
Skilpadshek |
24 |
7 |
0 |
|
TOTAL |
203 |
52 |
5 |
QUESTION 1490
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 29 August 2008
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 25 of 2008
Mr T D Lee (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
How many posts were there for (a) counter staff, (b) supervisors and (c) management at each office in Free State Province as at 25 August 2008?
NW2234E
REPLY
The number of posts relating to Civic Services at each office in the Free State Province as at 25 August 2008 – as per the table below:
|
Office |
Counter Staff |
Supervisors |
Management |
|
Bloemfontein Regional Office (R/O) |
49 |
14 |
2 |
|
Botshabelo District Office (D/O) |
16 |
5 |
1 |
|
Zastron D/O |
8 |
2 |
1 |
|
Koffiefontein D/O |
8 |
2 |
1 |
|
Taba Nchu D/O |
11 |
4 |
1 |
|
Phuthaditjhaba R/O |
49 |
14 |
2 |
|
Bethlehem D/O |
24 |
8 |
1 |
|
Harrismith D/O |
8 |
2 |
1 |
|
Sasolburg D/O |
12 |
5 |
1 |
|
Welkom R/O |
40 |
14 |
2 |
|
Kroonstad D/O |
17 |
4 |
1 |
|
Bulfontein D/O |
10 |
3 |
1 |
|
TOTAL |
252 |
77 |
15 |
The following number of posts relating to Immigration Services in the Free State Province as at 25 August 2008 – as per the table below:
|
OFFICE |
COUNTER STAFF |
SUPERVISORS |
MANAGERS |
|
Ficksburg Bridge Port Control Office (PCO) |
33 |
12 |
1 |
|
Maseru Bridge PCO |
42 |
12 |
1 |
|
Caledonspoort PCO |
20 |
4 |
0 |
|
Van Rooyenshek PCO |
13 |
4 |
0 |
|
Monantsapas PCO |
3 |
1 |
0 |
|
Pekabrug PCO |
3 |
1 |
0 |
|
Sepapushek PCO |
3 |
1 |
0 |
|
Makaleng PCO |
3 |
1 |
0 |
|
Phuthaditjhaba D/O |
14 |
4 |
1 |
|
Bethlehem D/O |
5 |
1 |
0 |
|
Bloemfontein R/O |
19 |
5 |
1 |
|
Botshabelo D/O |
5 |
1 |
0 |
|
Welkom R/O |
19 |
5 |
1 |
|
Kroonstad D/O |
5 |
1 |
0 |
|
TOTAL |
187 |
53 |
5 |
QUESTION 1004
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 13 June 2008
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 18 of 2008
Ms H Weber (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
(1) (a) What are the reasons for her department not releasing a report submitted to her office by a team of immigration experts assessing the huge backlogs in processing applications for asylum-seekers, (b) what is the total cost for the (i) compilation of the report and (ii) remuneration to members of the team who wrote the report and (c) how many times did the team meet to discuss or elaborate on the report;
(2) whether she will release the report; if not, why not; if so, when?
NW1742E
REPLY
(1)(a) As far as I know, there was never any report to be published, as this was a Backlog Project. The Exit Report was prepared, and submitted by the Backlog Managers appointed and trained by the Department, with the aim of eradicating the backlog in asylum applications, accumulated since 1998, and not to "assessing the huge backlogs in processing applications for asylum-seekers" as suggested.
In essence, the Exit Report, so compiled by the Backlog Managers, was purely an administrative report, intended for in-house use; and, therefore, cannot be published.
It is also important to note that the writers of the Exit Report were not a team of Immigration experts. They were, instead, appointed by the Department to assist in eliminating the accumulation of pending asylum applications by means of approvals and rejections, through an adjudication process, for the duration of the project. In order to achieve that, the Department provided them with training in "Refugee Status Determination and Immigration matters".
(b)(i) No additional costs were incurred for the report, as its compilation was completed within the allotted budget for the Backlog Project.
(ii) The total cost was R9 179 552.25. This was the amount paid in salaries to the Backlog Managers for the duration of the project (May 2005 to March 2008).
(c) Project members met regularly to discuss challenges, and progress made. However,
the last three (3) months of the project were basically dedicated to the compilation of
report, and the closure of the project.
(2) With reference to the response given in (1)(a) above, the report is intended for
Internal use. Besides, there are lessons learnt in the project which are also vital for improving processes, and service delivery, such as file census, file audit, file management system, segregation of dormant files from active ones, etc.
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 20 June 2008
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 19 of 2008
Ms H Weber (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
(1) (a) what were the reasons for the correct procedures not being followed in awarding tenders to four IT firms to modernise the identification system and (b) what are
(i) the full names of the tender committee members responsible for the allocation of those tenders and (ii) their designations;
(2) whether any action will be taken against those found to have not followed the correct procedures in awarding the tenders; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
NW1775E
REPLY
(1) and (2) It needs to be clarified that there is no report that has ever found any tender for the Department of Home Affairs to have been awarded without following correct procedures. It is also not clear from the question which specific tender the Honourable Member is referring to. A number of tender relating to the identification system have been issued and/or awarded in the department. These include the HANIS tender, the Smart ID card tender and the Who-Am-I-Online tender.
With regard to the Who-Am-I-Online tender, I have taken a decision to refer the concerns raised by Members of the Home Affairs portfolio Committee regarding the process and the costs to the Office of the Auditor-General who currently dealing with this matter. A report in this regard is still not yet available.
QUESTION 1043
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 20 June 2008
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 19 of 2008
Ms H Weber (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
(a) When was the Large Account Initiative, created to assist companies with large requirements of foreign skills, set up, (b) how many companies are part of this Large Account Initiative, (c) how many skilled foreign nationals have been recruited and (d) what is the breakdown of the foreign skills acquired since the initiative was established?
NW1777E
REPLY
(a) The first phase of Large Account Initiative (LAI) which serviced 4 (four) pilot companies,\ started in July 2007.
(b) Apart from the initial 4 pilot companies, an additional 23 (twenty three) companies
were selected on the 15th of May 2008.
(c) To date, a total number of 1810 skilled foreigners have been recruited by the initial 4 piloted companies.
(d) The foreign skills which were acquired consisted of the following: (i) Mining Engineers, (ii) Artisans, (iii) Specialized Engineering skills for the Construction Industry and (iv) Industrial Engineers.
QUESTION 1044
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 20 June 2008
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 19 of 2008
Ms H Weber (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
(1) (a) When will the recently-announced division of her department into separate civics and immigration service units be implemented, (b) how will the two new units be structured and (c) what amount (i) was budgeted, (ii) was allocated and (iii) has already been spent in dividing the department into these two units;
(2) whether there will be any staff retrenchments or job losses resulting from this restructuring; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the
(a) relevant details and (b) reasons for these retrenchments;
(3) whether any new jobs will be created by the division of the department into the civics and immigration services units; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, how many?
NW1778E
REPLY
(1)(a) The Department is in the process of implementing the new structure, including the division between Civic Services and Immigration Branch.
(b) These units will be structured according to the Vision and Design structure that was presented, and approved by the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) on 11th of April, and by the Minister of Home Affairs on 16 April 2008.
(c) (i)(ii)(iii) No separate budget was allocated to this particular part of the re-organisation.
(2) The intention of this re-organisation is not to reduce capacity. On the contrary, between 2000 and 3000 vacancies need to be filled in the next five years. The intention is to capacitate the organisation, in the best way possible, so that the Department of Home Affairs can meet its performance obligations to the South African public.
(3) Civic Services is expected to grow with approximately 1 700 employees, in five (5) years, while the National Immigration Branch/Immigration Services is expected to grow with approximately 1000 employees, in five (5) years, as well.
QUESTION 1271
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 8 August 2008
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 22 of 2008
Dr R Rabinowitz (IFP) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
Whether her department pays for the printing costs of the annual reports of all agencies, councils and commissions reporting to her; if not, who pays for the printing of these annual reports; if so, what were the associated costs of this in each year from 1994 to 2008?
NW1236E
REPLY
No. The Department of Home Affairs is only responsible for paying printing costs for its own Annual Report and that of the Government Printing Works, as its annual performance is incorporated in the Department of Home Affairs' Annual Report. Printing costs of the Annual Reports for entities reporting to me, i.e. the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) and the Film and Publication Board (FPB) are paid by themselves as budgeted for in their own budget allocations.
The Department of Home Affairs:
Unfortunately, records reflecting the printing costs regarding the Department's Annual Report are only available from the 2001/02 financial year – as per the table below:
Financial year Printing costs Number of copies
2001/02
Reprint R44,706,02
R28,309,79 1800
1000
2002/03 R92,952,00 6000
2003/04 R118,070,94 3000
2004/05 R141,802,21 3000
2005/06 R169,555,60 5000
2006/07 R257,062,20 5000
2007/08 R275,973,80 3000
QUESTION 354
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 7 March 2008
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 8 of 2008
Dr S-B Huang (ANC) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
(1) Whether she and her Deputy Minister are monitoring her department's turnaround strategy that was launched in 2007; if not, why not; if so, what benchmarking mechanisms are being used in this regard;
whether this is bearing any fruit; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
NW957E
REPLY
(1) Yes. On a lower level, there is an Executive Committee (EXCO) that oversees the work done by the workstreams, and once in a month, the Deputy Minister, and myself get updated, and subsequently, give strategic direction, at a political level, by way of a Steering Committee (STEERCO) meeting on all matters pertaining to the Turnaround. Notwithstanding, the flash reports that are given to me on a weekly basis.
(2) Immense progress, thus far, is commendable. We have been able to realise the Turnaround plan through the 55 projects that have been set up. As we speak, the restructuring and the migration plan of the Department is being implemented.
QUESTION 1094
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 20 June 2008
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 19 of 2008
Mr C M Lowe (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
(1) Whether her department (a) kept records as required by the Public Finance Management Act, Act 1 of 1999, and (b) reported any incidents of losses through
(i)criminal conduct, (ii) unauthorised expenditure, (iii) irregular expenditure or
(iv) fruitless and wasteful expenditure in the 2007-08 financial year; if not, why not;
if so,
(2) whether any action has been taken against the offending officials; if not, why not; if so, in each category, (a) how many officials (i) were dismissed, (ii) were suspended and (iii) had other sanctions imposed on them and (b) what amounts were involved;
(3) whether there were any disciplinary cases pending on 31 March 2008; if so, what are the relevant details?
NW1833E
REPLY
(1)(a) to (b)(iv) As per the table below:
|
Incident |
Disciplinary steps taken/criminal proceedings |
2007/08 |
|
An official procured goods and services for private use |
The department has since charged the official with additional 62 cases of fraud and found guilty and dismissed. The money will be recovered from his pensions. |
9 |
|
An official procured goods and services for private use |
The department has since charged the official with additional 62 cases of fraud and found guilty and dismissed. The money will be recovered from his pensions. |
2 |
|
An official procured goods and services for private use |
The department has since charged the official with additional 62 cases of fraud and found guilty and dismissed. The money will be recovered from his pensions. |
24 |
|
An official procured goods and services for private use |
The department has since charged the official with additional 62 cases of fraud and found guilty and dismissed. The money will be recovered from his pensions. |
42 |
|
Rendering of catering services without obtaining relevant orders and authorisation from Procurement services |
Explanatory information was obtained from the affected offices and the expenditure will have to be regularised. |
8 |
|
Accommodation of newly appointed officials without following proper procurement processes |
The matter is under investigation |
31 |
|
The Chief Directorate: Communication Service made use of Service Provider: Monitoring South Africa for media monitoring and reporting without following normal procurement procedures where bids needed to be invited. |
The department is still in the process of finalising the case to determine liability and the Official responsible for this action. |
498 |
|
TOTAL |
614 |
(2) (a) For the financial year 2007/2008, 53 officials were involved in financial misconduct.
(i) 21 officials were dismissed for financial misconduct.
(ii) 25 officials were suspended.
(iii) 15 officials had other sanctions imposed on them:
13 officials had only Final Written Warnings imposed on them and;
2 officials had Final Written Warning plus Suspension Without Salary
2 officials were found not guilty.
1 official resigned.
(b) A total amount of R965 885.20 was involved. Please note that in some instances the amounts are not specified.
(3) 14 cases are still pending finalisation. (1) Yes, my Department has kept records, in terms of the Public Finance Management Act, Act 1 of 1999 of losses incurred through criminal conduct, unauthorized expenditure, irregular expenditure and fruitless and wasteful expenditure.
(2) Action was taken against the relevant offending officials found guilty.
(a) With regard to the instances of financial misconduct for the period 2007-08, the following action was taken against officials in my Department:
(i) 4 were dismissed;
(ii) 9 were suspended; and
(iii) 21 had other sanctions imposed on them. Regarding officials that are found to have been liable for the losses, the State Attorneys offices have been briefed to recover the losses from them. Such matters are subject to ongoing litigation.
(b) The process of determining the actual amounts lost takes time. In most cases, the initial figures are estimates but once the investigation is completed, the amounts are generally accurate.
(3) There were 230 cases outstanding at the end of the 2007/08 financial year. To date, 112 of these matters have been finalised.
QUESTION 976
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 30 May 2008
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 15 of 2008
Mr L B Labuschagne (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
(1) Whether her department has conducted an energy audit to determine its (a) use of energy and (b) opportunities for reduction of energy use; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;
(2) whether her department has any plans to reduce energy consumption; if not, why not; if so, what plans;
(3) whether her department has made any material reduction in energy use since
1 January 2008; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
NW1660E
REPLY
(1)-(3 The Department has disengaged geyser installations, and has, further, requested officials
to, no longer, use portable bar heating systems. As part of the contingencies to deal with load shedding (power-cuts), the Department has installed 11 Gensets and Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) at state owned buildings. The rollout of this to all Department of Home Affairs Regional Offices is led by the Department of Public Works (DPW).
The energy savings audits, previously done by DPW, at all the offices of the Department of Home Affairs will, subsequent to its findings, issue recommendations on further energy savings methods, as well as, energy saving devices that must be installed at the various offices of the Department.
QUESTION 429
DOF PUBLICATION: Friday, 14 March 2008
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 9 of 2008
Mrs S V Kalyan (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
Whether she will introduce an e-identity document; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
NW1033E
REPLY
I will be introducing a Smart ID Card, in the course of the 2008/09 financial year, which is considered to be compatible to the needs of our society. A pilot project is scheduled for the end of December 2008, and a full rollout will commence towards the end of December 2009.
QUESTION 706
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 9 May 2008
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 12 of 2008
Ms H Weber (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
(1) Whether her department makes use of private security firms; if so, how much money was spent on such firms in 2007;
(2) whether these firms are used on a contractual basis; if so, (a) how many contracts did her department take out in this regard in 2007, (b) with which firms were these contracts taken out, (c) for what specific purpose was each contract taken out and (d) what was the value of the contract in each case;
(3) why is there a need for her department to use a private security firm as opposed to state security?
NW1403E
REPLY
(1) Yes. A total amount of R29,339,473,87 was spent on private security firms in the 2007/08 financial year.
(2) Yes. (a) A total of ten (10) contracts were in place during 2007.
(b) Khulani Fidelity Security Services (Most Khoza Security Services), Double Barrel Security Services, Motheo Security Services, M2M Security Services, SSE Security CC, Davidson Security Services, P S Legal Protection Security Services, Cheetah Security Services, Naphtronics Security Services and Bagale Security Services.
(c) The contracts were for the provision of guard duties, cash-in-transit facilities and armed response services.
(d) The following amounts were paid to each of the respective service providers:
· Khulani Security Services R 26,882,623,98
· Most Khoza Security Services R4,860,75
· Double Barrel Security Services R1,875,563,08
· Motheo Security Services R31,686,20
· M2M Security Services R27,000,00
· SSE Security Services R91,618,20
· Davidson Security Services R110,238,00
· P S Legal Security Services R6,666,93
· Cheetah Security Services R43,638,06
· Bagale Security Services R95,006,10
· Naphtronics Security Services R176,122,57
· Fidelity Security Services R450,00
(3) The utilisation of private security companies is necessitated by the fact that the Department currently does not have the internal capacity to provide security, at all of its offices, in all nine (9) Provinces. However, the Department has appointed nineteen (19) new Security Officers during the 2007/08 financial year. Ten (10) of these officers are, currently, stationed at the Department's Head Office, and the remaining nine (9) (Control Security) officers, have, each, been deployed to the Provinces.
Based on different appraisals and audits that have been conducted by both the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), and the South African Police Service (SAPS), it is more cost effective, at this point, in time, for the Department to outsource physical security. By outsourcing physical security, the Department only needs to pay for services provided by a private security guard, which is, in all instances, far less than the salary, and benefits to be paid to an appointed official, in a financial year.
QUESTION 740
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 16 May 2008
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 13 of 2008
Mr J Selfe (DA) to ask the Minister Home Affairs:
(1) Whether her department's office in Wynberg, Cape Town is experiencing staff shortages; if so, (a) for how long have the staff shortages persisted, (b) what have the implications been for the delivery of services to the public as a result of such staff shortages and (c) what steps is her department taking to alleviate the shortages;
(2) whether the Wynberg office currently conforms to her department's vision of providing a world class service; if not, what steps is her department taking to ensure conformity?
NW1427E
REPLY
(1) Yes. (a) Staff shortages have been experienced over the past two financial years.
(b) Long queues are evident due to the shortage of frontline staff members.
(c) The following steps were taken and are still in force:
· Staff members, including a deployed Assistant Director, stationed in the Office of the Provincial Manager: Western Cape, as well as, staff members in the offices of the Regional Managers regularly assist when queues are reported to be long.
· Four (4) Queue Managers were appointed with effect from
27 April 2008 to focus on client relations and queue management.
· Three (3) new staff members (appointed at the Regional Office: Khayelitsha) assumed duty at the Wynberg office on Monday, 19 May 2008.
· Members of the National Youth Service were also deployed to the Wynberg office to assist with queue management.
· Five (5) new staff members (appointed at the District Office: Bellville) will also assume duty at the Wynberg office once their appointments have been finalised.
· The Directorate: Human Resource Administration at the Department's Head Office is also investigating ways to further expedite the advertisement of vacant posts.
(2) No. At the moment, the Wynberg office does not conform to the Department's vision of providing a world-class service. However, as part of the Turnaround Project, the Department will address the shortcomings of this office, and it forms part of the offices that have to be refurbished.
The Department of Home Affairs is, further, in the final stages, of finalising its new structure which will cluster Provinces into zones. The proposed separation of Civic Services and National Immigration Services in the Department will address the needs of the Department and its Regional – and District Offices which will minimise capacity constraints.
QUESTION 519
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Thursday, 20 March 2008
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 10 of 2008
Mr C M Lowe (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
Whether her department has a national data base containing the records, including fingerprints, of all persons who have applied for an identity document; if not, (a) why not and (b) what plans are envisaged to address this matter; if so, (i) what is the nature of the information recorded on the data base, (ii) what steps are planned to ensure that every person applying for refugee or residence status have such information recorded on the data base and (iii) what arrangements have been made to share the information with other agencies like the SA Police Service?
NW1161E
REPLY
(a) Yes. A full set of fingerprints in respect of every South African citizen who applies for a South African identity document is kept on the Home Affairs National Identification System (HANIS). The HANIS System further makes provision for the integration with other Information Systems of the Department, such as the new Refugee System.
(b)(i) The nature of the information that is recorded on the database is as follows:
The identity document number of the applicant or South African citizen.
A full set of fingerprints of the applicant or South African citizen.
A photograph of the applicant or South African citizen.
Demographic data of the applicant or South African citizen, such as surname, full names, date and place of birth, residential, as well as, postal address and the applicant's status, with regard to South African citizenship.
(b)(ii) The Department of Home Affairs has acquired a new Refugee System, and it is currently being piloted by the Department for capturing asylum seekers or approved refugees, and their fingerprints will also be stored in HANIS.
(b)(iii) The SA Police Service has access to the information from the database in electronic, as well as, hardcopy format. In addition, there are three members of the SA Police Service attached to the Criminal Record Centre, and these three members are permanently stationed at the New Co-Operation Building in Pretoria, and they have easy access to any information on the Department's data basis.
QUESTION 768
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 16 May 2008
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 13 of 2008
Mr M M Swathe (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
In respect of each of the past five years up to and including 2007, (a) how many posts existed at the Electoral Commission, (b) how many of these posts were vacant, (c) for how long was each of these posts vacant, (d) what amount was allocated by her department for the operation of this Commission and (e) what amount was actually spent?
NW1457E
REPLY
(a)(b) & (c) The information is not readily available or determinable. However, statistics on
the number of posts and vacancies, as at the last day of the relevant financial
year, are given in the Commission's annual reports to Parliament for the fina-
ncial years ending in March 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006. Similar statistics
were not given in the annual report for the year ending March 2007, as the
Commission's structures were under review, and thus, in a state of flux, at
that time. Comparable statistics will be included in this year's (2008) annual
report.
(d) & (e) The Department of Home Affairs does not allocate funds to the Electoral
Commission. Parliament votes for the Electoral Commission, and the
amount voted appears on the Home Affairs vote as a transfer amount. The
annual amounts voted by Parliament for the Commission are to be found in
the yearly budgets submitted by the Minister of Finance, and approved by
Parliament. The amounts received by the Commission as income, and spent
in each financial year can be found in the Commission's Annual Reports to
Parliament containing the Commission's financial statements, and the Auditor
-General's reports on those financial statements.
QUESTION NO.: 769 DATE OF PUBLICATION: 16 MAY 2008
Mr M M Swathe (DA) to ask the Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development:
In respect of each of the past five years up to and including 2007, (a) how many posts existed at the Human Rights Commission, (b) how many of these posts were vacant, (c) for how long was each of these posts vacant, (d) what amount was allocated by her department for the operation of this Commission and (e) what amount was actually spent?
NW1458E
REPLY
Details of the vacant posts at the South African Human Rights Commission for the past five years as well as the budget allocated by my Department for the operation of this office are indicated in the table below:-
|
Year |
Total Establishment |
Total Nr of Funded Posts |
Total Nr of filled Posts |
Total Nr of Vacant Funded Posts |
Total Funds Available |
Total Spent |
|
2002/03 |
85 |
85 |
85 |
0 |
27,401,000 |
28,201,016 |
|
2003/04 |
114 |
114 |
95 |
19 |
32,728,000 |
29,458,174 |
|
2004/05 |
120 |
120 |
106 |
14 |
37,653,000 |
38,827,409 |
|
2005/06 |
138 |
138 |
108 |
30 |
41,774,000 |
42,392,847 |
|
2006/07 |
135 |
135 |
104 |
31 |
49,220,000 |
45,574,082 |
The table below indicates the period which each vacant post remained unfilled:-
|
TOTAL NUMBER OF POSTS |
DESCRIPTION OF POSTS |
VACANT FROM |
TO |
|
New and Vacant positions 2004 (19) |
|||
|
1 |
Education Officer: Mpumalanga Provincial Office |
February 2004 |
March 2005 |
|
1 |
Legal Officer: Mpumalanga Provincial Office |
February 2004 |
March 2005 |
|
1 |
Admin Secretary: Mpumalanga Provincial Office |
February 2004 |
April 2005 |
|
1 |
Provincial Manager: Mpumalanga Provincial Office |
February 2004 |
March 2005 |
|
1 |
Housekeeper: Mpumalanga Provincial Office |
February 2004 |
March 2005 |
|
2 |
PAIA Researchers x2 |
April 2004 |
August 2004 |
|
5 |
ESR Researchers x 5 |
May 2004 |
September 2004 |
|
1 |
Deputy Director: Equality |
May 2004 |
October 2004 |
|
1 |
Deputy Director: Media & Communications |
June 2004 |
December 2004 |
|
1 |
Legal Officer |
July 2004 |
September 2004 |
|
1 |
Secretary: PEPUDA |
July 2004 |
October 2004 |
|
1 |
Legal Secretary |
July 2004 |
September 2004 |
|
1 |
Legal Practitioner |
August 2004 |
December 2004 |
|
1 |
Deputy Director: Administration |
October 2004 |
March 2005 |
|
19 |
|||
|
New and Vacant positions 2005 (14) |
From |
To |
|
|
1 |
Head of Programme: Finance & Administration |
January 2005 |
May 2005 |
|
1 |
Head of Programme : Legal Services |
March 2005 |
November 2005 |
|
1 |
Legal Officer |
March 2005 |
August 2005 |
|
1 |
Legal Officer |
March 2005 |
August 2005 |
|
1 |
Deputy Director: PAIA |
March 2005 |
August 2005 |
|
1 |
Legal Officer |
March 2005 |
Abolished |
|
1 |
Legal Officer |
April 2005 |
Abolished |
|
1 |
Deputy Director:PEPUDA |
April 2005 |
November 2005 |
|
1 |
Deputy Director: Media & Communications |
April 2005 |
October 2005 |
|
1 |
Researcher:PEPUDA |
April 2005 |
December 2005 |
|
1 |
Researcher ESR |
May 2005 |
Abolished |
|
1 |
Deputy CEO: Operations |
May 2005 |
August 2006 |
|
1 |
Deputy Director: Finance |
July 2005 |
December 2005 |
|
1 |
Legal Practitioner |
November 2005 |
July 2006 |
|
14 |
|||
|
New and Vacant positions 2006 (30) |
From |
To |
|
|
1 |
Deputy Director: ESR |
January 2006 |
Abolished |
|
1 |
Communications Officer |
January 2006 |
Upgraded |
|
1 |
PA to CEO |
February 2006 |
August 2006 |
|
1 |
Education Officer: Northern Cape Provincial Office |
January 2006 |
September 2006 |
|
1 |
Provincial Manager: Eastern Cape Provincial Office |
February 2006 |
January 2007 |
|
1 |
Education Officer |
March 2006 |
September 2006 |
|
1 |
Legal Officer |
March 2006 |
September 2006 |
|
1 |
Admin Secretary: Free State Provincial Office |
March 2006 |
August 2006 |
|
1 |
Employee Relations Manager |
April 2006 |
May 2006 |
|
1 |
Head of Programme: Human Resources |
April 2006 |
August 2006 |
|
1 |
Provincial Manager: North West Provincial Office |
April 2006 |
September 2006 |
|
1 |
Legal Officer: North West Provincial Office |
April 2006 |
June 2007 |
|
1 |
Administrative Secretary |
April 2006 |
June 2007 |
|
1 |
Office Assistant |
April 2006 |
January 2008 |
|
1 |
Deputy Director: Child rights |
April 2006 |
June 2007 |
|
1 |
Deputy Director: HIV/AIDS |
April 2006 |
September 2006 |
|
1 |
Deputy Director: Older persons |
April 2006 |
September 2006 |
|
1 |
Deputy Director: Non-nationals |
April 2006 |
September 2006 |
|
1 |
Legal Officer |
April 2006 |
September 2006 |
|
1 |
Compliants Administrator |
July 2006 |
October 2006 |
|
1 |
Legal Assistant |
July 2006 |
October 2006 |
|
1 |
Secretary |
July 2006 |
July 2006 |
|
1 |
Education Officer: Northern Cape Provincial Office |
July 2006 |
Outstanding |
|
1 |
Legal Officer |
April 2006 |
June 2007 |
|
1 |
Head of Programme: NACHRET |
August 2006 |
April 2007 |
|
1 |
Human Resources Practitioner |
August 2006 |
September 2006 |
|
1 |
Legal Practitioner |
September 2006 |
February 2007 |
|
1 |
Education Officer: Mpumalanga Provincial Office |
November 2006 |
July 2007 |
|
1 |
Education Officer: Western Cape Provincial Office |
November 2006 |
June 2007 |
|
1 |
Education Officer |
March 2006 |
July 2006 |
|
30 |
|||
|
New and Vacant positions 2007 (31) |
From |
To |
|
|
1 |
Admin Assistant: Human Resources |
July 2007 |
August 2007 |
|
1 |
Chief Internal Auditor |
April 2007 |
November 2007 |
|
1 |
Parliament: Administrator |
April 2007 |
November 2007 |
|
1 |
Deputy Director: Disability |
April 2007 |
September 2007 |
|
1 |
Deputy Director: Crime & Human Rights |
April 2007 |
September 2007 |
|
1 |
Deputy Director: Business & Human Rights |
April 2007 |
September 2007 |
|
1 |
Archivist |
April 2007 |
September 2007 |
|
1 |
IT Help Desk Administrator |
April 2007 |
September 2007 |
|
1 |
Deputy Director: Equality |
April 2007 |
November 2007 |
|
1 |
Office Manager |
April 2007 |
September 2007 |
|
1 |
Senior Researcher |
April 2007 |
September 2007 |
|
1 |
Head of Programme: Finance |
April 2007 |
September 2007 |
|
1 |
Senior Assistant Accountant |
April 2007 |
October 2007 |
|
1 |
Head of Programme: Human Resources |
May 2007 |
November 2007 |
|
1 |
Deputy Director: E-Learning |
July 2007 |
December 2007 |
|
1 |
Provincial Manager: Eastern Cape |
July 2007 |
Outstanding |
|
1 |
Researcher Parliament |
July 2007 |
December 2007 |
|
1 |
Provincial Manager: Western cape Provincial Office |
July 2007 |
Outstanding |
|
1 |
Provincial Manager: Mpumalanga Provincial Office |
August 2007 |
Outstanding |
|
1 |
Head of Programme: Legal Service |
November 2007 |
December 2007 |
|
1 |
Administrative Secretary |
November 2007 |
February 2008 |
|
1 |
Administrative Secretary |
November 2007 |
February 2008 |
|
1 |
Head of Programme: Research |
November 2007 |
June 2008 |
|
1 |
Travel & Events Manager |
November 2007 |
January 2008 |
|
1 |
Legal Officer- Northern Cape Provincial Office |
November 2007 |
Outstanding |
|
1 |
Legal Assistant |
November 2007 |
Abolished |
|
1 |
Records Clerk |
November 2007 |
April 2008 |
|
1 |
Human Resources Manager |
November 2007 |
Outstanding |
|
1 |
Accounts Clerk |
November 2007 |
April 2008 |
|
1 |
Deputy Director: Monitoring and Evaluation |
October 2007 |
Abolished |
|
1 |
Education Officer: Northern Cape Provincial Office |
May 2008 |
January 2008 |
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31 |
QUESTION 770
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 16 May 2008
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 13 of 2008
Ms H Weber (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
(a) What is the total daily cost for running the Lindelani Immigration Centre, (b) how many people is the centre legally allowed to host, (c) how many illegal immigrants are currently (i) hosted and (ii) daily fed by the centre, (d) how many staff members at the centre are employed by her department, (e) how many posts are vacant at the centre, (f) how long have they been vacant, (g) when are these posts going to be filled and (h) how much has been budgeted to fill them?
NW1459E
REPLY
(a) The total daily cost of running the Lindela centre is calculated as the average number of illegal foreigners which were detained – per day – over a calendar month. The Department is then charged R105.00 per day to detain one illegal immigrant.
(b) 4004.
(c)(i) As on the morning of 20 May 2008, a total number of 2205 illegal immigrants were hosted at the centre.
(ii) As on the morning of 20 May 2008, a total number of 2205 illegal immigrants were fed by the centre, but the total varies during the course of the day because of new admissions and deportations.
(d) Fifty eight (58) staff members are currently employed at the centre.
(e) There are currently 15 vacant posts.
(f) As per the table below:
|
Job title description |
Post status description |
Post date |
Vacant date |
Salary level |
|
Immigration Officer |
Vacant |
2004-03-01 |
2008-02-11 |
5 |
|
Immigration Officer |
Vacant |
2004-03-01 |
2007-12-01 |
6 |
|
Immigration Officer |
Vacant |
2004-03-01 |
2008-04-01 |
6 |
|
Immigration Officer |
Vacant |
2004-03-01 |
2008-04-04 |
6 |
|
Immigration Officer |
Vacant |
2006-03-16 |
2008-05-01 |
6 |
|
Immigration Officer |
Vacant |
2006-03-16 |
2006-03-16 |
6 |
|
Immigration Officer |
Vacant |
2006-03-16 |
2006-03-16 |
6 |
|
Immigration Officer |
Vacant |
2006-03-16 |
2006-03-16 |
6 |
|
Control Immigration Officer |
Vacant |
2007-09-28 |
2007-09-28 |
8 |
|
Control Immigration Officer |
Vacant |
2008-04-01 |
2008-04-01 |
8 |
|
Assistant Director: Immigration services |
Vacant |
2006-03-16 |
2006-03-16 |
10 |
|
Senior Administration Clerk |
Vacant |
2008-03-10 |
2008-03-10 |
5 |
|
Senior Administration Clerk |
Vacant |
2007-08-01 |
2007-08-01 |
5 |
|
Senior Administrative Officer |
Vacant |
2007-09-01 |
2007-09-01 |
8 |
|
Assistant Director: Administration |
Vacant |
2006-01-01 |
2006-01-01 |
9 |
(g) The Department is in the process of finalising a new structure, which will address capacity at this specific office, as well as, all other offices of the Department.
(h) A total amount of R1,190,775,20 has been budgeted to fill all the vacant positions after the finalisation of the new structure.
QUESTION 231
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Monday, 25 February 2008
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 4 of 2008
Mr M Swart (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
Whether her department is currently making use of the services of an international task team to assist with its turnaround strategy; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) how many persons are employed by the task team, (b) what is the annual cost of the task team, (c) what mandate was given to this task team, (d) in what section are they employed, (e) for how long will her department still use the task team, (f) what is the estimated future cost of the task team and (g) why are (i) local consultants not being used and (ii) highly paid officials in her department unable to perform the turnaround tasks now being done by these consultants?
NW696E
REPLY
(1) No. The team of consultants in the Department cannot be viewed as an "international
task team", as overseas consultants, in the team, constitute a negligible number.
A total number of 107 consultants are currently being utilised.
For a comprehensive breakdown of all costs associated with the Turnaround Project, please refer to the tables below:
|
Description |
Budget Allocation (million) |
Expenditure as at 31-03-2008 (million) |
Budget Allocation (million) |
Total Budget (million) |
Total Expenditure as at |
||
|
2007/08 |
2008/09 |
2009/10 |
2010/11 |
||||
|
Consultants |
R147,310 |
R146,022 |
R255,305 |
R64,104 |
- |
R466,719 |
R146,022 |
|
DHA |
R34,719 |
R2,039 |
R55,346 |
R246,591 |
R323,246 |
R659,902 |
R2,039 |
|
Total |
R182,029 |
R148,061 |
R310,651 |
R310,695 |
R323,246 |
R1,126,621 |
R148,061 |
(c) The mandate of the turnaround project is to transform the Department into a modern, efficient, cost-effective service organisation responsive to the needs of South African citizens, residents and visitors to our country
(d) The consultants are deployed in all the Branches and Business Units of the Department.
(e) It is anticipated that the consultants will be utilised until the end of the 2009/10 financial year.
(f) Please see the table as mentioned in point (b) above.
(g)(i) & (ii) The minority of international consultants, in the team, merely complements the majority of the local consultants, in conjunction with the Departmental staff, on a daily basis, on all the projects, as project sponsors, team leads, or team members, with their wealth of international experience on Home affairs related matters.
QUESTION NO. 237
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 25 FEBRUARY 2008
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 4)
Mr M Swart (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
Whether the Chief Financial Officer of her department received a performance bonus in 2007; if so, (a) how much and (b) why was the performance bonus awarded?
NW702E
REPLY:
Yes.
(a) R20,274.03.
(b) For his performance as evaluated by the Accounting Officer when measured against a set of pre-determined indicators.
QUESTION 1103
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 27 June 2008
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 20 of 2008
Dr R Rabinowitz (IFP) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
(1) Whether she will ensure that her department (a) monitors and (b) reduces its carbon footprint with immediate effect; if so, how will this be done;
(2) whether this will include the phasing out of glossy publications from all agencies or councils reporting to her; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details;
(3) (a) what is the estimated cost of all such (i) reports and (ii) publications per annum in the case of these agencies and all other working documents of her department and (b) what kinds of (i) energy are being used in the offices of her department and (ii) energy saving measures are being implemented in these offices?
NW1230E
REPLY
(1) (a) & (b) Yes. The Department of Home Affairs is committed to the implementation of the Programme of Energy Efficient Measures in National Government Buildings, as approved by Cabinet, which includes the monitoring and reduction of the use of energy by National Departments. We are currently working on a plan in this regard. The finalised plan will be costed and implemented.
(2) This is dependent on the plan that will be implemented.
(3)(a)(i) & (ii) As per the table below:
Department of Home Affairs:
|
Financial year |
Costs |
Number of copies |
|
2001/02 Reprint |
R44,706,02 R28,309,79 |
1800 1000 |
|
2002/03 |
R92,952,00 |
6000 |
|
2003/04 |
R118,070,94 |
3000 |
|
2004/05 |
R141,802,21 |
3000 |
|
2005/06 |
R169,555,60 |
5000 |
|
2006/07 |
R191,244,30 |
5000 |
|
2007/08 |
R R275,973,80 |
3000 |
(3)(b)(i) The Department of Home Affairs utilises electricity supplied by Eskom through the various local municipalities, as it does not have its own source of energy.
(3)(b)(ii) The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) did not embark on a specific energy savings audit. However, the matter was raised with the Department of Public Works (DPW) who is enrolled to do energy savings audits at offices of all National Departments, including all the offices of the Department of Home Affairs. DPW will, subsequent to its findings, issue recommendations on energy saving methods, as well as, energy saving devices that must be installed at the various offices of the Department.
Whilst we await the DHA audit report, we have as an interim measure done the following to address energy saving:
- Discontinued with the installation of geysers
- Requested officials to no longer use portable bar heating systems
As part of our contingencies during load shedding (power-cuts), the Department has installed 11 power generators and uninterrupted power supply at state owned buildings. Further rollout to our Regional Offices will be led by DPW.
Film and Publication Board (FPB):
(3)(a)(i) & (ii) The annual cost of publications, including the Annual Report, is estimated at about R190,000,00. These are necessary and unavoidable publications for the benefit of the public, such as schools and community organisations.
(3)(b)(i) As the FPB does not have its own source of energy, it is utilising electricity supplied by Eskom through the various local municipalities
(3)(b)(ii) The FPB embarked on standard energy saving methods, which include that electrical equipment are switched off when not in use, to use electrical lighting only where and when necessary, utilisation of energy saving light bulbs and to ensure that electricity in all offices are switched off after hours.
Independent Electoral Commission (IEC):
(3)(a)(i) Three (3) reports at a total cost of R199,818,64 in the 2007/08 financial year.
(3)(a)(ii) Twenty three (23) publications, which included manuals, pamphlets, flyers, banners, programs, modules, folders and brochures at a total cost of R999,545,42 in the 2007/08 financial year.
(3)(b)(i) Electricity – with standby diesel generators in a limited number of cases.
(3)(b)(ii) - All non-essential electrical equipment such as lights and air-conditioners are switched-off after working hours.
- The IEC uses electronic communication as its prime means of communicating, both internally and externally. This includes working documents, newsletters and the like. Large amounts of paper are thus saved.
- The IEC embarked on a program in 2007 to plant a tree at every school it uses as a voting station as a means of reducing its carbon footprint. The cost is being covered by donations and staff contributions.
QUESTION 1144
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 27 June 2008
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 20 of 2008
Mr C M Lowe (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
Whether any function was organised to mark the occasion of the delivery of her budget vote in 2008; if so, (a) what total amount was spent on this function, (b) from which budget was the money allocated, (c) what amount was spent on (i) food and refreshments,
(ii) venue, (iii) entertainment, (iv) staff and (v) transport and (d) how many persons were invited to attend this function?
NW1882E
REPLY
(a) Yes. An amount of R67 650 00 was spent on the function.
(b) The money was allocated from the Department's budget.
(c)(i) R67 650.00.
(ii)(iii)(iv)(v) No extra amount of money was spent.
(d) One Hundred and Fifty (150) people were invited.
QUESTION 468
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 14 March 2008
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 9 of 2008
Mr C M Lowe (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
(1) With reference to the scarce skills and work permit quotas schedule appearing as a link to her department's website, what are the reasons for (a)(i) chartered accountants, (ii) management accountants, (iii) cost accountants and
(iv) accounting technicians not listed as scarce on the schedule and (b)(i) doctors, (ii) nurses and (iii) other health care professionals not listed as scarce under the health professionals category;
in respect of each of the three most recent financial years for which information is available, how many applications (a) for work permits had been (i) received,
(ii) approved and (iii) successfully placed in terms of permanent employment and (b) considered as having a scarce skill had been (i) received, (ii) successfully registered on the site and (iii) successfully placed in terms of permanent employment?
NW1108E
REPLY
The Department of Home Affairs does not determine the professional categories and occupational classes which are deemed to be scarce and critical or the applicable quotas, but mainly facilitates the issuing of quota work permits to foreigners in these professional categories or occupational classes. For this reason, a national list of scarce skills (Master Skills List) has been developed through collaboration by key Departments (Education, Home Affairs, Labour, and Trade and Industry) in order to provide a concrete picture of skills shortages that have been identified as contributory to blocking economic growth and development.
(2) The following breakdown of information available:
(a) During the period 1 April 2005 to 31 March 2006:
(i) 12 765 applications for work permits were received; and
(ii) 12 582 applications for work permits were approved.
During the period 1 April 2006 to 31 March 2007:
27 997 applications for work permits were received; and
26 917 applications for work permits were approved.
During the period 1 April 2007 until 31 March 2008:
20 824 applications for work permits were received; and
18 584 applications for work permits were approved.
(b) During the period 1 April 2005 to 31 March 2006:
(i) 339 quota work permit applications were received; and
(ii) 285 quota work permits were approved.
During the period 1 April 2006 to 31 March 2007:
942 quota work permits applications were received; and
661 quota work permits were approved.
During the period 25 April 2007 until 31 March 2008:
1191 quota work permit applications were received; and
1133 quota work permits were approved.
(2)(a) (iii) and (2)(b)(iii) Work permits are temporary residence permits and are issued for temporary employment and not permanent employment. With regard to general- and intra company transfer work permits, foreigners have secured employment prior to applying for work permits, which means that they have been placed successfully. In so far as quota work permits are concerned, foreigners are required to provide proof of having secured employment in the respective professional category or occupational class within 90 days after having entered the RSA.
QUESTION 1800
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 17 October 2008
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 31 of 2008
Mr C M Lowe (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
With regard to her reply to Question 889 on 10 October 2008, how many of the 1831 vacancies (a)(i) were filled by the end of the 2007-08 financial year and (ii) are still vacant and (b) by when will her department fill all the vacancies?
NW2595E
REPLY
(a) (i) The 1831 vacancies referred to were vacant as at 10 May 2008.This was before the implementation of the new organisational structure that was approved in January this year.A total of 474 positions were filled since 10 May 2008. However, the Department of Home Affairs has started with the implementation of its newly approved structure with effect from 01 June 2008 and 809 critical positions were identified for filling.
(ii) All the critical identified positions (809) are still vacant. A total of 417 vacant positions have already been advertised. Another 476 vacant positions will be advertised soon.
(b) The Department envisages to fill all remaining vacancies by the end of January 2009.
QUESTION 1800
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 17 October 2008
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 31 of 2008
Mr C M Lowe (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
With regard to her reply to Question 889 on 10 October 2008, how many of the 1831 vacancies (a)(i) were filled by the end of the 2007-08 financial year and (ii) are still vacant and (b) by when will her department fill all the vacancies?
NW2595E
REPLY
(a) (i) The 1831 vacancies referred to were vacant as at 10 May 2008.This was before the implementation of the new organisational structure that was approved in January this year.A total of 474 positions were filled since 10 May 2008. However, the Department of Home Affairs has started with the implementation of its newly approved structure with effect from 01 June 2008 and 809 critical positions were identified for filling.
(ii) All the critical identified positions (809) are still vacant. A total of 417 vacant positions have already been advertised. Another 476 vacant positions will be advertised soon.
(b) The Department envisages to fill all remaining vacancies by the end of January 2009.