Presentation of Strategic Presentation of Strategic Plan and APP to the Plan and APP to the Portfolio Committee on Portfolio Committee on Trade and IndustryTrade and IndustryBenjamin van der Merwe (acting CEO)17 April 2013

OutlineOutline

Legislative MandateLegislative MandateNMISA was established under the

Measurement Units and Measurement Standards Act, No

18 of 2006 (The Measurement Act)

To provide for the use of measurement units of the International System of Units (SI) and certain other

measurement units To provide for the designation of the national

measurement units and standards; to provide for the keeping and maintenance of the national

measurement standards and units and to provide for the establishment and functions of the National

Metrology Institute of South Africa (NMISA)

Mission and ValuesMission and Values

Organisational Goals Organisational Goals

Strategic ObjectivesStrategic Objectives

ProductsProducts

ServicesServices

International and Regional International and Regional EnvironmentEnvironment

NMISA plays a key role in the establishment of measurement traceability and the international

equivalence there-of, sitting at the interface between the national and international systems.

The expanding global trade and pressure to eliminate technical barriers to trade (TBTs)

creates a constant demand for greater accountability and demonstrated competence in

NMIsNMISA plays a leading role in the development of metrology infrastructure in Africa, especially

in support of South Africa’s immediate neighbours in SADC. A sound measurement

structure is critical to the successful implementation of regional free trade agreements and elimination of TBTs

National Environment National Environment

NMISA Management StructureNMISA Management Structure

Alignment to the 12 national Alignment to the 12 national outcomesoutcomes

Contributions to Contributions to the dti the dti IPAPIPAP

NMISA 2013

Key strategic focusKey strategic focus

NMISA 2013

Strategic Outcome-Orientated Strategic Outcome-Orientated Goals Goals

Stakeholder and Customer Stakeholder and Customer PerspectivePerspective

Organisational (learning and Organisational (learning and growth) Perspectivegrowth) Perspective

Financial and Business Financial and Business PerspectivePerspective

Divisional strategic outcome-Divisional strategic outcome-orientated goalsorientated goals

Physical Physical MetrologyMetrology

Strategic Goal 1

Modernisation of the National Measurement Standards (NMS) in Physical Metrology

To modernise the NMS for Mass, Force, Torque, Vibration, Acoustics, Pressure & Vacuum and Flow through the improvement and replacement of aged NMS; 46% of NMS and equipment are older than 10 yearsStrategic Goal 2

To be the leading Physical Metrology division in National Measurement Institutes (NMIs) in the SADC region

To implement fit for purpose, internationally recognised, mechanical (physical) calibration services for the South African industry and NMI's in the SADC

Strategic Goal 3

Research in new fields of metrology, focussed nano and materials metrology

Accreditation for dimensional gratings to supply traceable calibrations for nano standards, expand research and development work in nano-metrology and materials metrology and uplift the qualification of the metrologists in the Physical divisionStrategic Goal 4

To develop NMS in the fields of Underwater Acoustics and Ultrasound

To establish competencies in the fields of Underwater Acoustics and Ultrasound with the purpose to develop NMS in these areas (in support of marine biology, maritime monitoring, diagnostic and therapeutic medical)

Strategic Goal 5

Improve measurement in the capabilities of the calibration of mass standards (weights)

To reduce current uncertainties to meet requirements of OIML class E1.

Strategic Goal 1

Enhance the impact profile of the IR division for dosimetry and radionuclide measurements in the country and region

Improved capability for disseminating traceability in radiation therapy, radiation protection including X ray capabilities, ensure measurement equivalence in dosimetry measurements for the region and increase services to industry; project partnership with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

Strategic Goal 2

Support the South African nuclear regulatory bodies (DoH and NNR) through traceable measurements and technical expertise

In collaboration with the National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) establish a radio-analytical measurement laboratory and pilot audits for hospitals in radiation therapy, diagnostic radiology and/or nuclear medicine

Strategic Goal 3

Increased workforce that is knowledgeable in dosimetry including radionuclide measurements in nuclear applications

Host interns from the NRF/DST project and offer to host interns based in hospitals for medical physics training. Offer training course in dosimetry and increase collaboration with universities through joint projects and evaluation of their medical physics interns

Ionising Ionising RadiationRadiation

Electricity Electricity & & MagnetisMagnetismm

Strategic Goal 1

Improve performance of fibre optics and wireless telecommunication systems

Improve accuracy of existing fibre optic NMS, design replacements for current fibre optic responsivity standards, gauge market trends in ITC and continue research and development work towards optical frequency standards

Strategic Goal 2

Provide users with knowledge and reliable measurement data to verify energy saving claims for lighting systems and building materials

Establish capability to develop methods to measure the photometric properties of light emitting diodes (LEDs), develop facilities to measure thermal properties of materials heat management in buildings and conduct feasibility study of the metrology needs in the South African building industry related to thermo-physical quantities

Strategic Goal 3

Enhance the NMS to support the development of a world-class NMISA

Replacement of obsolete equipment, procurement of new equipment and improve the radio frequency power

Strategic Goal 4

Assist international space agencies in benchmarking observed environmental measurement data

Adapt the current NMS for radiometry to meet space applications

Strategic Goal 1

Entrench our international standing

Continued international and regional benchmarking to prove core competencies, increase the CMCs in the international database, attendance at relevant scientific conferences and increase publication outputs Strategic Goal 2

Provide essential support for public policy objectives and initiatives pertaining to measurement compliance issues related to health, food safety and the environment

Host a National Research Laboratory for Air Pollution Management and establish a National Environmental Pollution Compliance and Research Centre for monitoring toxic chemical substances (POPs) meeting international regulations in support of health, food safety and the environment, including biofuels

Strategic Goal 4

Provide support to the South African industry competing in a fast-paced global economy

Provide improved measurement services to industry through certified reference materials, measurements and chemical analyses; improve measurement capabilities of analytical labs through provision of proficiency testing (PT) schemes and value assignment of reference materialsStrategic Goal 4

Establish and maintain the necessary expertise and competence according to internationally acceptable standards

Expand the bursary/ intern pipeline, initiate scientist exchange program and establish collaborative projects with industry and academia

ChemistryChemistry

Research & Research & Technology Technology DevelopmentDevelopment

Strategic Goal 1

Develop knowledge management systems

Implement systems to manage and protect NMISA intellectual property and programmes to leverage existing expertise within the organisation

Strategic Goal 2

Develop R&D programmes to support new measurement standards, reference materials and upgrade of existing measurement standards

Identify National Government needs and priorities and establish technology platforms aligned to national priorities and long-term multi-divisional anchor projects/ programmesStrategic Goal 3

Enhance confidence in the national measurement standards

Increase scientific outputs in peer review journals by 7 % per year, promote scientific activities and outputs at national technical conferences (25 oral and 20 presentations for all NMISA and 3 promotional stands at technical conferences per year)

Strategic Goal 4

Establish and maintain the necessary expertise and competence according to internationally acceptable standards

Create opportunities to attract and host students and post-docs into NMISA research projects and implement incentive schemes to attract and retain top researchers

Technical Technical InfrastructuInfrastructure re DevelopmeDevelopmentnt

Strategic Goal 1

Increase the Impact of Metrology/NMISA Nationally and Regionally

Represent the NMISA and South Africa in Metrology issues related to the region, ensure inclusion of Metrology in TBT issues and a common trade region; design model for NMISA Technical cooperation and regional outreach programme (secure funding and implement in collaboration with partners such as the PTB); reach at least 15-20 SMMEs and NMIs per annumStrategic Goal 2

Decrease the reliance on traceability sourced from outside Africa

Establish NMISA as the traceability link to the SI for SADC and Africa and maintain our international links with the CIPM and associated activities of the Metre Convention to influence policy to the benefit of South Africa and developing countries. Ensure contingency candidate to CIPMStrategic Goal 3

Increase bi-lateral collaboration with other key NMIs in Africa and other trading partners especially the BRIC countries

Negotiate and sign bi-lateral scientific cooperation agreements between South Africa and NMIs in SADC and Africa to leverage and obtain funding for specific measurement system development projects at the NMISA. Expand bi-lateral cooperation with the NMIs of the BRICS countries and collaborate with identified NMIs (PTB, KRISS Korea and NIST, etc.) to tap into the research scientist exchange program and to train metrologists

Strategic Goal 1

Human Capital Development

Enrol 5 postgraduate students for PhD, offer 3 undergraduate bursaries and host 5 interns and in-service trainees

Strategic Goal 2

Improve organisational qualification profile

Increase qualification profile to; PhD:12; MSc: 34; B Degree:39 and other: 37; Support 18 internal staff further studies

Strategic Goal 3

Transformation

Increase black professionals to 51%. Submit employment equity plan

Strategic Goal 4

Staff attraction and retention

Conduct remuneration survey. Develop new employee classification system for scientific and support staff and develop new job evaluation system for scientific staff.

Human Human ResourcesResources

Financial PlanFinancial Plan11

Financial PlanFinancial Plan22

Revenue Forecast over MTEFRevenue Forecast over MTEFYear 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16

the dti Grant 81,621,000 145,940,000 202,565,000 250,895,000

Revenue from rendering of services 10,500,000 10,600,000 14,549,000 15,755,000

Investment income 1,190,000 1,261,000 1,336,000 1,400,000

Total Budget 93,311,000 157,801,000 218,450,000 268,050,000

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Capex

Goods and services

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Total Budget

Projected Expenditure over Projected Expenditure over MTEFMTEF

Year 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16

Capex 9,000,000 35,499,000 74,099,000 73,884,000

Goods and services 29,522,000 71,139,000 107,395,000 119,136,000

Compensation of employees 48,129,000 64,039,000 80,015,000 99,914,000

Total Budget 93,311,000 157,801,000 218,450,000 268,050,000

Estimate of Expenditure linked to Estimate of Expenditure linked to Strategic ObjectivesStrategic Objectives

Strategic Objectives Audited Outcome

Revised Estimate

Medium Term Estimate

R thousand 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16

Maintenance of the national measurement standards and international benchmarking

39 959 41 360 50 947 58 135 91 763 126 461 147 335

Dissemination, measurement expertise and services to South African commerce and industry by means of calibration, measurement or analysis and certified reference materials

13 320 13 787 18 826 17 588 33 536 44 291 52 654

Upgrade of existing measurement standards and development of new measurement standards and reference materials in line with the requirements of commerce and industry

6 660 6 893 4 775 8 794 16 251 23 899 33 512

Establish and maintain the necessary expertise and competencies according to internationally acceptable standards

6 660 6 893 4 776 8 794 16 251 23 799 34 549

Total expense 66 598 68 934 79 324 93 311 157 801 218 450 268 050

Strategic risksStrategic risks

NMISA 2013

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Contact details:

Benjamin van der MerweTel 012-841 3457

NMISA 2013