department of communications presentation to the portfolio committee on communications

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Department of Communications

PRESENTATION TO THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATIONS

19 May 2010Cape Town

2010-2013 Strategic Plan

A global leader in the development and use of Information and Communication Technologies for socio-economic development

DoC Mandate, Vision & Mission

The strategy is based on the DOC mandate and targeted towards achieving our vision and mission

MandateTo create a vibrant ICT Sector that ensures that all South Africans have access to affordable and accessible ICT services in order to advance socio-economic development goals, support the African Agenda and contribute to building a better world

VisionSouth Africa as a global leader in the development and use of Information and Communication Technologies for socio-economic development

Mission Building an inclusive information society through a sustainable world class information and communication technologies environment to enhance the knowledge economy”.

2A global leader in the development and use of Information and Communication Technologies for socio-economic development

DoC Functions

In line with the mandate of the Department, its functions are - To develop ICT policies and legislation that create conditions for an accelerated

and shared growth of the South African economy and improves the cost, quality, availability and usage of ICTs so as to positively impact on the well being of all our people;

To ensure the development of robust, reliable, affordable ICT infrastructure that supports and enables the provision of a multiplicity of applications and services to meet the needs of the country and its people;

To strengthen the ICT Regulator, Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) , to enable it to regulate the sector in the public interest and ensure growth and stability in the sector;

To enhance the capacity of, and exercise advanced oversight over State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) as the delivery arms of government;

To fulfill South Africa’s continental and international responsibilities in the ICT field.

To facilitate the coordinated and accelerated development of an inclusive Information Society (IIS) in South Arica that is aligned with, and contributes to the Global Information Society


Introduction The Department’s draft 2010-2013 Strategic Plan is in line with the Medium

Term Strategic Framework that is informed by the electoral mandate period (2009-2014).

It is in support of the achievement of Government’s priorities as enumerated in the MTSF: more inclusive economic growth, decent work and sustainable

livelihoods economic and social infrastructure rural development, food security and land reform access to quality education improved health care the fight against crime and corruption cohesive and sustainable communities creation of a better Africa and a better world sustainable resource management and use a developmental state including improvement of public services.


POLITICAL AND STRATEGIC PRIORITIES (1)

Pursue regional and inter-sectoral relationships and cross-border cooperation in respect of the role of the ICT sector on issues such as seamless connectivity as well as the alignment and harmonization of the ICT frameworks.

Create conducive policy and legislative conditions for the ICT sector that will contribute to accelerated and shared economic growth through the implementation of its legislative programme.

Advance further convergence of the ICT sector through the development of an Integrated National ICT Policy, which would inform the Integrated National ICT Act, to be concluded by 2013

Strengthen government’s capacity around ICT infrastructure expansion, introduction of new services and enhance facilities leasing as well as sharing of infrastructure through the development of the Broadband and Spectrum Policies which will also be adopted in 2010. All of this will contribute towards reducing the cost to communicate and also create opportunities for sustainable jobs



Ensure that communication is affordable and accessible to the majority of our people, through the implementation of a PoA aimed at bringing down the cost to communicate (fixed and mobile). Focus will be on continued reduction of the MTR, the cost of pay phones and different elements of broadband services

Continue to implement the Broadcasting Digital Migration Policy. In addition to the migration policy, the Department has since developed a Manufacturing Sector Development Strategy that supports the implementation of the policy which further creates a platform for new industries and sustainable jobs, with specific reference to Set Top Box value chain from manufacturing, assembling to installation, repair and maintenance.

Contribute to skills development through a research and development focused programmes in ICTs, in particular the development of applications such as, e-Government, e-Health and e-Education etc. There will also be a specific focus on the development of e-skills with the aim to provide employment-ready cadres for the ICT sector and State



Contribute towards crime prevention and information security through the implementation of the Cyber Security Policy.

The skills and capacity to use new technologies remain a prerequisite for effective participation in the Information Society. In this regard the Department will continue with their programmes on the establishment of youth e-cooperatives as well as the e-skilling of e-cadres, also targeting the youth, women and people with disability. Specific emphasis will be placed on the sustainability of these programmes.

Measure the impact of the initiatives and programmes through an assessment of their socio-economic value, with specific emphasis to employment opportunities created and the manner in which it they will increase access to ICTs to ordinary South Africans.


FOCUS AREAS

Government’s refocus on outcomes of our plans

Government priorities Education Health Rural development

Focus on Youth Persons with disabilities Women SMMEs BEE SOE capacity


KEY PROGRAMMES

e-Connectivity

Broadband

Broadcasting digital migration

Oversight of SOEs

ICT SMMEs

Second economy interventions

Integrated ICT Policy

e-Skills development: ISSA, NEMISA, Meraka e-Skills Institute

Structured Intergovernmental Relations

Legislative programme

Policies and Policy directions

HR Policies9A global leader in the development and use of Information and Communication Technologies for socio-economic development

Overview… The Medium Term Strategy comprises of 7 Strategic Goals

supported by 16 strategic Objectives which are to be realized through the achievement of numerous 3-year targets.

These 3-year targets are allocated across the 6 Programmes of the Department and in certain instances, the achievement of these targets requires close collaboration with the Department’s Entities.


…Overview… Programme 1: Governance and Administration

To provide strategic support to the ministry and overall management of the Department.

Programme 2: ICT International Affairs and Trade To ensure alignment between South Africa’s international activities and

agreements in the field of ICTs with South Africa’s foreign policy and to optimally position South Africa on the African and/or Sub-Region ICT Agenda

Programme 3: ICT Policy Development To develop ICT policies, legislation and strategies that support the

Regulation and development of the ICT sector taking into account the projected development of the Sector as well as new and emerging technologies so as to create conditions for the accelerated and shared growth of the economy.

To develop strategies that increase the uptake and usage of ICTs by the majority of the South African population, thus bridging the digital divide.


…Overview Programme 4: Finance and ICT Enterprise Development

To oversee and manage government’s shareholding interest in public entities, facilitate growth and development of Small, Micro and Medium Enterprises (SMMEs) in the ICT sector and ensure compliance of the Department with the Public Finance Management Act.

Programme 5: ICT Infrastructure Development To promote investment in robust, reliable, secure and affordable ICT

infrastructure that supports the provision of a multiplicity of applications and services and to harmonise the optimum utilisation of such infrastructure.

Programme 6: Presidential National Commission * This programme is currently under review and is likely to change during the 2011 MTEF process. The purpose of this programme is to facilitate the development of an all

inclusive information society by promoting the uptake and usage of ICTs for improved socioeconomic development and research, in line with the objectives of WSIS.


Legislative programme Public Service Broadcasting Bill introduced to Parliament SAPO and Postbank Bills enacted into law Concept paper on Integrated ICT Policy developed, with the intention to

develop an Integrated National ICT Law ICASA and EC Amendment Bills developed and enacted into law

Manage the implementation of the Broadcasting Digital Migration Policy Set Top Box (STB) manufacturing sector development strategy STB installers identified and appointed. STB Conformance Scheme approved and implemented Scheme for Ownership Support of STBs for poor TV-owning households Local and digital content development strategy Digital Dzonga Secretariat capacitated and operational Awareness campaign

MTEF ALLOCATION 2010/11R’000

2011/12R’000

2012/13R’000

90,112 93,478 93,300

2010/11 PrioritiesICT Policy Development (1)


Policy Directions to ICASA: Declaration of essential facilities Unbundling of the local loop by the set target date of 2011 Pricing for broadband services - wireless/satellite Mobile termination rate with specific reference to cost-base pricing Aligning interconnection costs for public pay phones to those of

community service telephone

Implement the programme of action with regard to reducing the cost and improving the quality, availability and usage of ICTs: 15% reduction in telecommunications costs Policy Direction on quality of service (telecoms & broadcasting) 5% increase of household’s broadband penetration Compliance with ICASA Postal quality of service standards monitored 2% increase in the broadcasting network coverage to remote rural

areas Development of 2 new Thusong Post offices monitored



ICT Policy Development (3)

Conduct impact assessment on key legislation and policies and implement recommendations thereof

Develop a comprehensive Uptake and Usage Policy, aimed at increasing mobile telephony and Internet uptake

Review business models for USALs and community radio stations (CRS) and television stations

Develop a criteria for application and allocation of Universal Service Access Fund, to encourage private sector infrastructure investment prioritising rural and under-serviced and un-served areas

Conduct a study on the impact of ICTs on the environment Develop a policy instrument to separate pricing on the backbone network

elements based on LRIC and/or TELRIC methodology (V-Sat, cable, fibre, antenna, mast, POP, etc.)



Facilitate additional 10% of South African homes to have Postal Addresses and access to e-mail addresses

Mainstream issues related to gender and children in the programmes of the Department and its SOEs (SABC, NEMISA and USAASA) through the development of sector-specific strategies

Conclude the service deployment for the 800 e-Cadres Conclude the second intake for training of 450 International Computer Drivers

License Learners Confirm exit strategies for at least 20% of the e-Cadres Stakeholder engagement:

Support and institutionalise five platforms of engagement Conduct annual stakeholder surveys

MERAKA e-SKILLS Institute: e-Skills Summit, July, Cape Town Facilitate the piloting of short and certificated e-Skill courses in

collaboration with Universities, FET Colleges and Corporate Schools to impact on the employment readiness of students



2010/11 PrioritiesICT Infrastructure Development (1)MTEF ALLOCATION 2010/11

R’0002011/12

R’0002012/13

R’000Ops 175,951 187,132 193,848Transfers 1,500 1,500 1,500

Broadband: National Broadband Legislation submitted to Cabinet Provinces and Municipalities engaged on individual Broadband guidelines Broadband Intergovernmental Implementation Committee, to coordinate all

broadband initiatives, established National Radio Frequency Spectrum:

National Radio Frequency Spectrum policy submitted to Cabinet Develop measures to improve spectrum usage in accordance with the

National Radio Frequency Spectrum policy Validate current National Radio Frequency Spectrum Plan from 500MHz to

20 GHz Investigate Spectrum pricing methodologies and issue Policy Direction on

spectrum pricing for commercially competitive spectrum17A global leader in the development and use of Information and Communication Technologies for socio-economic development

Cyber Security: Cyber Security Advisory Council established Identification of Critical Information Infrastructure facilitated Establishment of the Cyber Inspectorate commences Establishment of CSIRT approved by Cabinet ECT Amendment Bill developed and enacted into law Fully functional South African Accreditation Authority (SAAA) Authentication service providers accredited SAAA legal framework reviewed and policies to support SAAA

mandate developed Develop an integrated strategy on network roll-out in under-serviced and

un-served areas Facilitate the establishment of access networks in 2 rural municipalities Implement a conceptual framework for advancing wireless mesh

networks in targeted communities

2010/11 PrioritiesICT Infrastructure Development (2)


FIFA 2010 World Cup: ICT Infrastructure for 2010 FIFA World Cup and the International

Broadcasting Centre (IBC) fully operational Consultations with municipalities of all the Host Cities and

broadcasters on the implementation of the 2010 FIFA World Cup Legacy Plan concluded

Implementation of the Legacy Plan on future utilisation of ICT infrastructure rolled out for the 2010 FIFA World Cup facilitated

Facilitation and monitoring of DTT infrastructure roll-out – 60% of population coverage

Develop a policy on use of satellites for communication developed Obtain Cabinet approval on the e-Connectivity Plans for schools and

health centres Connect 50% of Dinaledi schools Facilitate roll out of low power transmitters to 15 rural communities by the

SABC

2010/11 PrioritiesICT Infrastructure Development (3)


2010/11 PrioritiesICT Infrastructure Development (4) Internet Governance:

National Internet Governance Policy approved and implemented Country position paper on Internet Governance developed and advocated at

SADC and AU SKA:

Impact assessment is to be reviewed and mitigation measures considered Facilitate the establishment of radio quiet zones for SKA

Conduct an audit on number usage Accredit 2 additional institutions as training centres for STBs (installation, repairs

and maintenance) ISSA capacitated and programme launched focusing on:

Software application development and research Remote sensing Feasibility study on STB conformance testing Training on software development

Oversight of .zaDNA


2010/11 PrioritiesICT International Affairs & Trade (1)

Contribute towards the implementation of the NEPAD ICT Programme Advocate proposed standards for international spectrum pricing in SADC and AU Further strengthen

SADC ICT structures in order to achieve socio-economic development and regional integration through submission of one SA Position Paper per meeting

African Multilateral organisations through the influencing of key debates via the submission of at least two SA Position Papers

Bilateral relations with “Anchor” African countries in order to be effective and mutually beneficial through the formation and implementation of Strategic Partnership/ Programmes

Facilitate ICT related Post Conflict Reconstruction and Development Programmes in prioritized countries


2011/12R’000

2012/13R’000

44,618 46,810 46,255


2010/11 PrioritiesICT International Affairs & Trade (2)

IBSA: IBSA information society annual Programme of Action with specific actions

aligned with SADC PoA adopted and implemented IBSA Free Open Source Software Sub-Working Group established IBSA Portal extended to include civil society Status of the Portal elevated as a critical platform for IBSA

International training and development opportunities secured through bilateral cooperation with India, Cuba, South Korea and China

Promoted economic & development interests as well as e-skills development through North-South relations

North-South bilateral relations promoted Develop and advocate Country position papers influencing key debates on

various ICT issues for WTDC, UPU, PAPU, ITU Plenipotentiaries and ATU Identify and take up placement opportunities in Multilateral Organisations Identify and support candidates/countries for election in Multilateral

Organisations Implement strategic multilateral engagement and partnership with EU, UNECA

and UNESCO


2010/11 PrioritiesICT Enterprise Development (1)

SOE Oversight: Ensure alignment of the plans of SAPO, Sentech, USAASA and SABC with

government priorities Conclude Shareholder compacts for SAPO, Sentech, SABC and Corporate

Plans for USAASA and NEMISA and undertake quarterly monitoring Monitor performance of SOEs against set KPIs as per their Corporate Plans Develop Self Sustainability Funding Models for Sentech, SABC (PSB) and

NEMISA Undertake Corporate Governance Reviews at Sentech, SABC, SAPO, NEMISA,

.zaDNA & USAASA and implement outcomes of governance reviews Revise Articles of Association of all SOEs in line with the new company’s Act Develop and implement Action Plans to address specific audit finding of SOEs

and Authorities to prevent recurrence Conclude Performance Agreements for ICASA councilors and monitor

performance on a quarterly and annual basis


2011/12R’000

2012/13R’000

Ops 12,763 12,888 18,921Transfers 1,604,729 1,277,475 1,071,499

SMMEs Facilitate 25 ICT business linkages Develop an action plan, to benefit SMMEs in the Broadcasting Digital

Migration value chain including the manufacturing, distribution, installation and maintenance of set top boxes

Develop an ICTSMME portal to host and SOE ICT tenders and with links to all government tenders, for access by SMMEs through the internet and mobile phones

Establish two ICT hubs in two under-served Provinces facilitated (one per Province)

Facilitate migration of at least 5 ICT SMMEs into mainstream (non SMME) businesses

2010/11 Priorities ICT Enterprise Development (2)


2010/11 PrioritiesPNC on ISAD (1)

Develop fully functional websites for district hospitals Develop a Health content framework Support the implementation of the e-Health strategy – e-connectivity 25% municipal websites interactive Facilitate implementation of the e-Government blueprint Develop e-Commerce platform for SMMEs Develop a Sustainability Strategy for the youth e-Cooperatives Implement E-literacy training programme for children in conflict with the

law, in Eastern, Western and Northern Cape Adopt and implement the Provincial ISAD Framework/guidelines Second economy intervention


2011/12R’000

2012/13R’000

32,525 34,691 34,424


Develop, implement, monitor and review effective business management systems and processes

Pilot research and Foresight Centres of Excellence for e-Education and e-Health

Facilitate implementation of e-Skills Council and National ISAD Council PoAs to full fill the national ISAD programme for implementation

Capture Provincial content for additional 4 Provinces into the National Digital Repository (KZN, Mpumalanga and N.C., Limpopo.)

Develop a Portal to captured content on military veterans Commence with development of content that documents and profiles the

contribution by military veterans towards the creation of the South African democratic dispensation

Publish biennual e-Readiness Report (WSIS) Facilitate implementation of Mobinet for girls Support IGRF

2010/11 PrioritiesPNC on ISAD (2)


2010/11 Priorities Administration (1)

Intergovernmental Relations Develop and implement a joint programming framework for DOC

projects across all spheres of government Develop an action plan on DoC engagement model Establish 9 Provincial Steering Committees Engage all Provinces and all the district municipalities on BDM,

Broadband Policy, Radio Frequency Spectrum Policy, Cybersecurity Policy, enacted legislation, ICT SMME Strategy, e-Skills programme, e-connectivity plans for schools and health centers and roll out of low power transmitters


2011/12R’000

2012/13R’000

151, 801 160,087 170,615


Enhance Departmental Performance Implement an integrated, progressive and innovative HR Strategy within

prescribed legislative requirements Implement the integrated Strategic Management and Project Management

Frameworks within prescribed legislative requirements Develop an monitoring mechanism – monitor impact of e.g Programme of

Action to reduce cost to communicate as well as commitments in Strategic Plan

Implement a comprehensive annual Communications Strategy which supports the priority and focus areas of the department and is in line with applicable standards and guidelines

Employment Equity 50% gender representivity at SMS level 2% representation of people with disability across the Department

Finance 30% spend on black owned companies Implement reviewed business management processes and systems to ensure

sound financial management and other services

2010/11 Priorities Administration (2)


MTEF Baseline Allocation 2010/11 – 2012/13

PROGRAMME 2010/11R’000

Budget % allocated

2011/12R’000

Budget % allocated

2012/13R’000

Budget % allocated

1. Administration 151, 801 7% 160,087 8.8% 170,615 10,5%

2. ICT InternationalAffairs and Trade 44, 618 2% 46,810 2.6% 46,255 2,8%

3. ICT Policy Dev. 90,112 4.3% 93,478 5.2% 93,300 5,7%

4. ICT Enterprise Dev. - ops

Transfers

12,763 0.6% 12,888 0.7% 18,921 1,2%

1,604,729 76% 1,277,475 70.4% 1,071,499 65,7%

5. ICT Infrastructure Development - ops

Transfers

175,951 8% 187,132 10.3% 193,848 11,9%

1,500 0.07 1,500 0.1% 1,500 0,1%

6. Presidential National Commission 32,525 1.5% 34,691 1.9% 34,424 2,1%

GRAND TOTAL 2,113,999 1,814,061 1,630,362


MTEF Baseline Allocation 2010/11 - 2012/13

Budget allocation 2010/11R’000

2011/12R’000

2012/13R’000

GRAND TOTAL 2,113,999 1,814,061 1,630,362

Less once-off Items * Telkom (2010 FIFA World Cup) and Sentech (dual illumination)

260 000 120 000 0

Grand total allocations 1,853,999 1,694,061 1,630,362

% increase / decrease (7,1) (17) (29)


2010/11 BUDGET ALLOCATIONS


TRANSFERS 2009/10 – 2012/13


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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


SO 1.1: Contribute to creating conditions for an accelerated and shared growth of the South African economy through the development and implementation of ICT policies and strategies that positively impacts on the wellbeing of all our people

SG 1: Enable the maximisation of

investment in the ICT sector for socio-economic development

SG 2:Ensure that ICT infrastructure is accessible, robust, reliable,

affordable and secured to meet the needs of the country

and its people

SO 2.1: Support and enable the provision of a multiplicity of ICT applications and services through facilitating the modernization and deployment of the infrastructure

DoC Medium Term Strategy Map ….

SO 2.2: Improvement with respect to cost, quality, availability and usage of ICTs in line with world class standards by 2014

SO 2.3: Contribute to global earth observation systems and national space programmes


SO 3.1: Increase universal access and services to ICTs

SG 3: Accelerate the socio-

economic development of South Africans by increasing

access to, as well as the uptake and usage of, ICTs through partnerships with business and civil society

and three spheres of government

SO 3.2: Contribute to increasing the ICT skills base in South Africa and increase access to, and uptake and usage of ICTs

SO 3.3: Promote the ICT agenda across all stakeholders in order to ensure integrated and efficient service delivery to communities

… DoC Medium Term Strategy Map …


SO 4.1: Enhance departmental performance through improving institutional processes and mechanisms

SG 4: Contribute towards building a developmental state including

improvement of public services and strengthening democratic

institutions

SG 5:Enhance the role of ICT SOEs as the delivery arms of government

and support the Regulator

SO 5.1: Provide efficient and effective oversight to SOEs and other entities

SO 5.2: Provide effective monitoring of and support to SOEs through corporate governance mechanisms

SO 5.2: Introduce and implement performance agreements for ICASA

… DoC Medium Term Strategy Map …


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SO 6.1: Support the African agenda through active participation and implementation of NEPAD as well as African Multilateral and Bilateral ICT programmes, in order to promote development in Africa

SG 6: Contribute to the global ICT

Agenda prioritising

Africa’s development

SO 6.2: Strengthen South-South cooperation to support mutual economic development

SO 6.3: Consolidate North-South Relations to promote economic development

SO 6.4: Influence debates and decisions of multilateral summits, conferences and partnerships to promote development and implement the outcomes thereof

…DoC Medium Term Strategy Map

SG 7: Facilitate the building

of an Inclusive Information Society to improve the quality of

life

SO 7.1: Facilitate and promote Information Society development programmes to accelerate socio-economic development


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