HALF YEAR EXPENDITURE REPORT

Presentation to the Portfolio Committee;

09 November 2011

Contents

• Appropriated funds and the effected adjustments.

• Details of the adjustments.

• Expenditure performance per programme (half year).

• Expenditure performance per economic classification.

• Budget allocation/distribution.

• Half year expenditure comparisons.

Appropriated budget and adjustments

Item Original Budget Adjustments Adjusted budget

R’000 R’000 R’000 Administration 192,116 4,285 196,401

Research, Development and Innovation

854,610 (700) 853,910

International Cooperation and Resources

137,194 - 137,194

Human Capital and Knowledge Systems

1,950,427 - 1,950,427

Socio Economic Partnerships

1,270,271 (1,200) 1,269,071

TOTAL BUDGET 4,404,618 2,385 4,407,003

Details of the adjustments

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Programme Name

Reason for adjustments Amount

R’000

1. Administration This programme received an additional R2,4 million for salaries to cover inflationary adjustments; there was R1.2 million virement from Prog5 to cover Ministerial participation projects and R700 thousand for NACI Nat’l Biotech Advisory Committee from Prog2.

R4,3m

2. Research, Development and Innovation

This programme has released R700 thousand for NACI Nat’l Biotech Advisory Committee.

(R700K)

Details of the adjustments cont.

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Programme Reason for adjustments Amount

R’000

3. International Cooperation and Resources

There was no movements that affected the original budget in this programme.

-

4. Human Capital and Knowledge Systems

There was no movements that affected the original budget in this programme.

-

5. Socio Economic Partnerships

This programme has released R1.2 million for the Ministerial participation projects.

(R1,2m)

Exp performance per programme

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Item Original Budget

Adjustments Adjusted budget

Actual exp Available budget

Percentage spending

R’000 R’000 R’000 R’000 R'000

Administration 192,116 4,285

196,401 87,223 109,178 45%

Research, Development and Innovation

854,610 (700)

853,910 493,027 360,883

58%

International Cooperation and Resources

137,194 -

137,194 68,059 69,135

50%

Human Capital and Knowledge Systems

1,950,427 -

1,950,427 1,186,034 764,393

61%

Socio Economic Partnerships

1,270,271 (1,200)

1,269,071 653,726 615,345

51%

TOTAL BUDGET 4,404,618 2,385 4,407,003 2,488,069 1,918,934 56%

Exp performance per economic classification

Item Original Budget

Adjustments Adjusted budget

Actual exp Available budget

Percentage spending

R’000 R’000 R’000 R’000 R'000

Compensation of employees

225,251 2,385 227,636 98,955 128,681 44%

Goods and services

144,462 -6,795 137,667 57,774 79,893 40%

Transfers 4,031,647 6,795 4,038,442 2,328,451 1,709,991 58%

Payment for capital assets

3,258 - 3,258 2,889 369 89%

TOTAL BUDGET 4,404,618 2,385 4,407,003 2,488,069 1,918,934 56%

Budget allocation/distribution

Half year comparison 2010/11 and 2011/12

           

Programme

Adjusted budget R'000

Actual Exp R'000

Actual exp as % of budget

Adjusted Budget R'000

Actual Exp R'000

Actual exp as % of budget

  2010/11 2010/11 2010/11 2011/12 2011/12 2011/12

Administration 185,683 81,265 44% 196,401 87,223 44%Researd, Development and Innovation 826,848 70,363 9% 853,910 493,027 58%International Cooperation and Resources 135,978 60,422 44% 137,194 68,059 50%

Human Capital and Knowledge Systems 1,763,964 856,188 49% 1,950,427 1,186,034 61%

Socio Economic Partnerships 1,215,510 616,326 51% 1,269,071 653,726 52%

TOTAL 4,127,983 1,684,564 41% 4,407,003 2,488,069 56%

Non-financial

performance information

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DST Programmes

Socio-Economic

Partnership

CorporateServices

& Gov

ResearchDevelopment& Innovation

InternationalCooperation& ResourcesHuman

Capital &Knowledge

Systems

White Paper on S&T, National Research & Development

Strategy, Ten-Year Innovation Plan

Research Development Innovation (1)

To facilitate knowledge generation and exploitation through research and development in key priority areas, namely: space science, bio-economy and energy.

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RDI Outputs (2)

Indicators 2011/12 Strategic Plan Target

Actual progress to date Reason for variance

Status

Number of undergraduate and postgraduate students funded in space, bioscience, and energy related research

220 195 supported: -South Africa Nuclear Human Assets and Research Programme (SANHARP), 82 undergrads, 3 Honours, 20 Masters, 4 PhD-Hydrogen for South Africa (HySA): Masters 60, PhD 22 and Post Doc 4

Awaiting the finalization of the SKA calls for applications

Partly achieved

MeerKAT antennae and infrastructure layout and construction jobs created

Roads, electrical reticulation and MeerKAT construction site camp contracts awarded by 31 March 2012

Request for proposals of bulk-water supply, sewage reticulation and airstrip have been sent out

Selection process is underway.

Partly achieved

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RDI Outputs (3)

Indicators 2011/12 Strategic Plan Target

Actual progress to date

Reason for variance

Status

Number of new research chairs and Center of Competence (CoCs) supported in space, bioscience and energy related research

5 research chairs supported

R 5 million for Research Chairs disbursed to the NRF

Achieved

South African National Space Agency(SANSA) fully operational

SANSA foundational operating phase finalized by 31 March 2012

The Satellite Applications Centre and the Hermanus Magnetic Observatory have been fully integrated into SANSA.

Achieved

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RDI Outputs (4)

Indicators 2011/12 Strategic Plan Target

Actual progress to date Reason for variance Status

National Intellectual Property Management Office (NIPMO) fully operational

NIPMO interim operational phase completed by 31 March 2012

NIPMO is incorporating inputs from the National Treasury's Technical advisors unit to further develop the Business case to ensure its readiness for approval.

Business case of NIPMO is still under review.

Partly achieved

Number of new Offices of Technology Transfer (OTTs) established

4 OTTs established/recapitalised by 31 March 2012

Proposals sourced for the establishment/ capacitation for OTTs to be established. 5 proposals received for the capacitation for the requirements of the OTTs.

Selection processes underway.

Partly achieved

Number of candidates trained in intellectual property rights (IP) and technology transfer specialized skills

40 40 researchers and research managers trained in IP management through IP Wise initiative

Achieved

1616

To develop, promote and manage international relationships, opportunities and science and technology agreements that strengthen the NSI.

International Cooperation Resource-ICR (1)

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ICR Outputs (2)

Indicators 2011/12 Strategic Plan Target

Actual progress to date Reason for variance

Status

Amount of foreign STI funds

R285 m foreign STI funds leveraged by 31 March 2012

R54,446 m foreign STI funds leveraged

On track Partly achieved

Amount of South African and foreign funds spent on science and technology-based socio-economic development in Africa

R45 m South African and foreign funds spent on science and technology-based socio-economic development in Africa by 31 March 2012

R16,325 m South African and foreign funds spent

On track Partly achieved

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ICR Outputs (3)

Indicators 2011/12 Strategic Plan Target

Actual progress to date Reason for variance

Status

Number of foreign participants in global knowledge and STI networks

3 380 foreign participants in global knowledge and STI networks by 31 March 2012

578 foreign participants On track Partly achieved

Number of South African Students participating in international corporative STI research projects

730 Number of South African Students participating in international corporative STI research projects by 31 March 2012

412 South African Students participated

On track Partly achieved

1919

To provide leadership in the creation of an innovative and competitive society with highly skilled human capital, cutting-edge knowledge and research infrastructure

Human Capital and Knowledge Systems- (1)

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HC&KS Outputs (2)

Indicators 2011/12 Strategic Plan Target

Actual progress to date Reason for variance Status

Number of postgraduate research students supported

2 310 Honours, 2 574 Master’s and 1 716 PhD students supported by 31 March 2012

1 275 Honours/B. Tech,

2 771 Master’s and 1 574 PhD students supported

Some bursary awards are still pending

Partly achieved

Number of teaching and training platforms established

1 nanoscience teaching platform established by 31 December 2011

The DST established the platform for teaching and training, which is a masters programme in nanotechnology. 4 institutions (UJ, UFS, UWC, and NMU submitted applications of accreditation of the programme to the CHE

Awaiting for the approval from Council of Higher Education (CHE)

Partly achieved

Total number of researchers supported

2 500 researchers supported by 31 March 2012

2 339 researchers supported

Some research grants are still pending

Partly achieved

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HC&KS Outputs (3)

Indicators 2011/12 Strategic Plan Target

Actual progress to date Reason for variance

Status

A legislation for the protection and preservation of Indigenous Knowledge (IK)

Approved Cabinet Memo by Minister by 31 March 2012

First draft finalized by the internal DST Committee

Submission in preparation for EXCO approval by end of year.

Partly achieved

Number of provinces with functional NRS in place

A pilot National IKS Management System (NIKMAS) and IKSDC function in two provinces (KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo) by 31 March 2012

IKSDC at university of Zululand functioning. 3 others (University of kwaZulu-Natal, Vuwami Science Centre at university of Venda and Moruleng Traditional authority established but not yet linked to NIKMAS.

Partly achieved

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HC&KS Outputs (4)

Indicators 2011/12 Strategic Plan Target

Actual progress to date Reason for variance

Status

Number of people reached through DST funded initiatives

375 000 people participating in science awareness, engagement programmes and through DST funded initiatives by 31 March 2012

292 547 people participated in NSW 2011.

Partly achieved

Number of research equipment grants awarded

50 research equipment grants awarded by 31 March 2012

23 science centres awarded development grant.

Partly achieved

2323

To enhance growth and development priorities of government through targeted science and technology interventions and development of strategic partnerships with other government departments, industry,

research institutions and communities.

Socio-Economic Partnerships-SEP (1)

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SEP Outputs (2)

Indicators 2011/12 Strategic Plan Target

Actual progress to date Reason for variance

Status

Number of new job opportunities created

400 additional job opportunities created by 31 March 2012

425 job opportunities created

Achieved

Number of Master’s and PhD students funded or co-funded in designated niche areas annually

200 students funded for research degrees by 31 March 2012

141 students funded for research degrees.

ACCESS is finalising its research and education programmes

Partly achieved

Number of high-level research graduates funded or co-funded (Master’s and PhD students) supported in niche areas annually

136 (cumulative) Master’s and PhD students supported in designated niche areas by 31 March 2012

144 Master’s and PhD students currently supported

Achieved

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SEP Outputs (3)

Indicators 2011/12 Strategic Plan Target

Actual progress to date Reason for variance

Status

Number of small and medium-enterprises receiving technology support through the Technology Stations Programme

1753 small and medium-enterprises receiving technology support through the Technology Stations Programme by 31 March 2012

1110 small and medium-enterprises receiving technology support through Technology Stations Programme by 30 September 2011

Partly achieved

Number of companies provided with Technology Assistance Packages (TAPs)

24 companies provided with TAPs by 31 March 2011

24 companies provided with TAPs

Achieved

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Conclusion

• MTSF, NRDS and TYIP inform our work.

• Performance satisfactory but can still be improved.

• Human capital development, knowledge generation and exploitation, infrastructure and Africa collaboration will remain key focus areas.

• Monitoring and Evaluation System is being put in place.