ANNEXURES

MEASURABLE OBJECTIVES, IMPACT/OUTCOME. KEY ACTIVITIES, MEASURES AND TARGETS FOR THE 2007-2010 PERIOD

 

Programme 1: Corporate Services

Programme 2: Promotion of Mine Health and Safety

Programme 3: Mine Regulations

Programme 4: Mineral Policy and Promotion 

Programme 5: Hydrocarbons and Energy Planning

Programme 6: Electricity and Nuclear

1.         PROGRAMME 1: CORPORATE SERVICES

 

PURPOSE: “To provide a comprehensive corporate support service to the Department and the Ministry”

 

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE

OUTCOMES/

IMPACT

KEY ACTIVITIES

MEASURES

TARGETS

2007/8

2008/9

2009/10

Actively contribute to sustainable development

 

Full compliance with DME mandate

Ensure alignment

of SOEs strategic

plans to those of

the DME

Realigned Strategic Plans of SOEs to the DMEs’ Strategic Plan

By 30 June 2007

 

-

-

Aligned Strategic Plans of SOEs to the DMEs

-

By 31 March 2008

By 31 March 2009

Finalise and

implement

the SOE

Monitoring

Strategy

Approved

SOE

Monitoring

Strategy

31 May 2007

-

-

Reports reviewed and approved

Quarterly

Quarterly

Quarterly

Improved image of DME

Implement a

Communications

Strategy

Updated & approved communication plan

From 01 April 2007

From 01 April 2008

From 01 April 2009

Improved Investment in the minerals and energy sectors

Develop and

Implement

International

Relations Strategy and Plan

Completed client perception survey

 -

By 01 May 2008

 

Approved International Relations Plan

By April 2007

-

-

Implemented International Relations Strategy and Plan

By April 2007

-

-

Monitored International Relations Plan

 -

April 2008

Half yearly

Half yearly

 

 

 

Actively contribute to sustainable development

 

Improved employees’ skills and competency levels

Review and update HRD strategy and plan

Approved HRD strategy and plan

 

1 April  2007

 

31 March 2008

 

31 March  2009

 

Implemented HRD plan

 

1 April 2007

1 April 2008

 

1 April 2009

Actively contribute to sustainable development

and

Redress past imbalances and bridging the gap between the first and second economies

Improved participation of targeted groups

Develop and

implement a

DME strategy and

policy for targeted groups

Approved Strategy

31 September

2007

-

-

Implemented Strategy

-

31 December 2008

-

Evaluated Strategy

-

31 March 2009

-

Redress past imbalances and bridging the gap between the first and second economies

 

Transformed workforce reflecting national demographics

Implementation

of the Employment Equity Plan

Annual Targets met

31 October 2007

31 October 2008

31

October 2009

Improved participation of targeted groups

Develop and

implement a

DME strategy and

policy for targeted groups

Approved Strategy

31 September

2007

 

-

-

Implemented Strategy

 

-

31 Dec 2008

-

Evaluated Strategy

 

-

-

31 March 2009

Implement minerals and energy economic policies and legislation

 

Effective

Knowledge

Management within DME

Develop and

Implement a

Knowledge

Management

Strategy

Approved Knowledge Management Strategy

March 2008

 

-

-

Implemented Strategy

 -

1 April 2008

1 April 2009

 

 

Review and develop appropriate structures, processes, policies, systems and skills as well as the maintenance thereof

 

 

Enhanced service delivery

Review and develop appropriate organisational structure that support the Strategy

Approved Implementation Plan

30 April 2007

31 March 2008

 

31 March 2009

Implementation Plan executed

Identified Branches by April 2008

Identified Branches by April 2009

Identified Branches by April 2010

DME capacitated to deliver on its mandate

Implement identified DME projects of the Vulindlela

Capacity

Assessment

Outcomes

 

 

 

Approved Implementation Plan

 

 

March 2007

-

-

Monthly Progress Reports

(G&A and EXCO)

Monthly

 

 

 

-

-

Adequate supply of skills to meet the needs of the electricity and nuclear sector

 

Formulate  a National  Nuclear  Skills  Development Strategy for the expanded Nuclear Programme

 

Approved draft strategy for Consultation

31 July 2007

 

-

-

Approved Strategy

By 31 March 2007

-

-

 


 

1.1.       SUB-PROGRAMME: CFO OFFICE        

 

PURPOSE: “To provide a comprehensive financial, supply chain and information management service to the Department and the Ministry”

 

 

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE

OUTCOMES/

IMPACT

KEY ACTIVITIES

MEASURES

TARGETS

2007/8

2008/9

2009/10

Actively contribute to sustainable development

 

 

Effective and efficient Financial and Supply Chain Management System

 

- Business Plans

  aligned to

  budgets

- Expenditure   

  aligned to 

  spending plans

80%

100%

100%

Reduction in the level of under/over spending

Less than 4% under expenditure

Less than 2% under spending

Less than 2%

A clean audit report

Compliance with PFMA and PPPFA

Maximum of two areas of emphasis

No emphasis of matter

 -

Increased participation by target groups in procurement

70% maintained

70% maintained

70% maintained

 

 

Effective and efficient Financial and Supply Chain management system

Safer working

environment

- Approved 

  accommodation 

  plan

 

June 2007

 

 

 

Implementation

plan

July - Ongoing

 

Ongoing

 

Ongoing

 

Actively contribute to sustainable development

 

 

Provide an effective and efficient IT

Systems,

Infrastructure

capabilities and

performance.

Master System Plan (MSP) developed and implemented

 

 

 

 

Development – June 2007

 

 

Implementation – Phased Approach from July 2007

 

Implementation – Phased Approach from July 2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

Annual review of MSP

Implementation – Phased Approach from July 2007

Review 31 March annually

Review 31 March annually

Redress past imbalances and bridging the gap between the first and second economies

 

Past economic imbalances redressed

Develop

a  BBBEE and

SMME

internal policy

Approved policy

May 2007

 -

 -


2.         PROGRAMME 2: MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY

 

PURPOSE: “Execute the Department’s statutory mandate to protect the health and safety of the mine employees and people affected by mining activities.”

 

 

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE

OUTCOMES/

IMPACT

KEY ACTIVITIES

MEASURES

TARGETS

2007/8

2008/9

2009/10

Actively contribute to sustainable development

 

 

Reducing the impact of mining and energy activities on the environment and public health

Conduct volumetric surveys on rehabilitation sites as requested by Mineral Regulation branch.

% of requests dealt with in specified time frame (4 weeks).

 

 

80% surveys

 

 

100% surveys

 

 

 

100% surveys

 

 

 

Reducing the impact of mining and energy activities on the environment and public health

 

 

Investigate and address Health and Safety related complaints

% of cases investigated and resolved within a specified time frame (4weeks)

100%

100%

100%

 

Reducing the impact of mining and energy activities on the environment and public health

Processing of applications for mining/prospecting rights/permits applications

 

 

 

% of request handled within specified time frame

(4 weeks)

100%

100%

100%

 Actively contribute to sustainable development

Reducing the impact of mining and energy activities on the environment and public health

 

Evaluation of Environmental Management Programmes

% of requests handled within specified time frame(4 weeks)

100%

100%

100%

Evaluation of land use applications (township developments)

% of request handled in allotted time

(4 weeks)

 

100%

100%

100%

Govern the minerals and energy sectors to be healthier, cleaner and safer

Sustain and improve health and safety standards in the mining industry

OHS policy formulation and development.

 

Number of policies developed from identified topics and promulgated MHSA regulations.

100%

100%

100%

Monitor compliance with MHSA and regulations-Routine Inspections

 

% of planned inspections conducted

1000% as planned

 

 

 

100% as planned

100% as planned

Monitor Compliance with MHSA and Regulations-Routine Audits

% of Planned Audits conducted

100%

100%

100%

Enforcement-Statutory Instructions: Stop Work (Section 54)

Number of issued Instructions

N/A

N/A

N/A

Enforcement-Statutory Instructions: Order Compliance (Section 55)

Number of issued instructions

N/A

N/A

N/A

Administrative fines Imposed

Number of fines imposed and their (Rand Value)

N/A

N/A

N/A

Conduct accident investigations

% of investigations completed in 4 weeks

100%

100%

100%

Conduct Accident Inquiries

% of inquiries completed in 12 weeks

100%

100%

100%

Govern the minerals and energy sectors to be healthier, cleaner and safer

Sustain and improve health and safety standards in the mining industry

 

Conduct examinations for Certificates of Competency

 

% of planned examination boards conducted

100%

100%

100%

Promote the implementation of research results

Number of implemented research outcomes

100%

100%

100%

Participation in international forums and standard setting

 

Number of forums attended

20

20

20

Collection and dissemination of OHS information.

Availability of accurate safety information.

 

Monthly/

Annually

Monthly/

Annually

Monthly/

Annually

Promote health and safety

Number of promotions held (workshops, seminars, expos and OHS summits)

 

 

108 newsletters and Bi-annual regional expos

108 newsletters and Bi-annual regional expos

108 newsletters and Bi-annual regional expos

Review and develop appropriate structures, processes, policies, systems and skills as well as the maintenance thereof

 

Aligned structures and appropriate skills, processes and systems to enable effective and efficient implementation and execution of policy and legislation that is aimed at achieving the key objectives of the department

 

Implement the HRD framework for MHS

 

Number studying towards addressing scar skills.

Number of Interns.

Number of Learnerships.

 

In line with budget received

In line with budget received

In line with budget received

Improved skill profile

 

60%

80%

100%

Implement alternative short-term measures to address vacancies and skill gaps.

 

Employ contractors

20% of complement

20% of complement

15% of complement

Develop operational policies and procedures and guidelines.

Number of policies and procedures developed from identified topics

50%

80%

100%

Integrate all OHS systems and improve knowledge management.

% of operational system in place from identified needs..

50% done

80% done

100% done

 

 


3.         PROGRAMME 3: MINE REGULATION

 

PURPOSE: “To regulate the minerals and mining sector to achieve transformation and sustainable development”

 

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE

OUTCOMES/

IMPACT

KEY ACTIVITIES

MEASURES

TARGETS

2007/8

2008/9

2009/10

Regulate the Industry to achieve Transformation

Increased number of HDSA & women participants

Processing applications for prospecting and mining rights

Number of new rights granted to HDSAs

27 new HDSA entities licensed

27 new HDSA entities licensed

27 new HDSA entities licensed

Number of women led companies licensed

18 women led entities licensed

18 women led entities licensed

18 women led entities licensed

Hold workshops for HDSAs and women on compliance issues

Number of workshops held

9 workshops

9 workshops

9 workshops

Improved level of compliance with all seven pillars of the Mining Charter

Inspection of rights granted

Number of charter compliance inspections conducted

160 inspections (Charter and SLP)

160 inspections (Charter and SLP)

160 inspections (Charter and SLP)

Common understanding of transformation agenda

Develop a BEE Assessment Tool

BEE Assessment Tool implemented

BEE Assessment Tool

 -

 -

Conduct training on assessment of tool

Number of training sessions

11 training sessions

11 training sessions

11 training sessions

Hold industry workshops on compliance issues

Number of industry workshops held

1 workshop

1 workshop

1 workshop

Contribute to sustainable development

 

Sustainable development through mineral resources

Develop Guidelines to evaluate mining and prospecting work programmes

 

 

Guidelines developed

Guidelines Implemented

 Guidelines Implemented

 Guidelines Implemented

Evaluate mining and prospecting work programmes

% of mining and prospecting work programmes evaluated

Not less than 90% work programmes evaluated

 Not less than 90% work programmes evaluated

 Not less than 90% work programmes evaluated

Conduct inspections of prospecting and mining operations

Number of inspections conducted

302 inspections

302 inspections

302 inspections

Reduction of poverty around mining and labour sending areas

Develop a Poverty Impact Assessment Tool

Poverty Impact Assessment Tool

Poverty Impact Assessment Tool

-

-

 

Monitor compliance with the social and labour plans

Number of inspections conducted

160 inspections (Charter and SLP)

160 inspections (Charter and SLP)

160 inspections (Charter and SLP)

Integrated local economic development

Align SLPs approval with IDPs/LEDs

% of SLPs aligned to IDPs/LEDs

Not less than 80% SLPs evaluated

Not less than 80% SLPs evaluated

Not less than 80% SLPs evaluated

Sound environmental inspections

Conduct environmental inspections

Number of inspections conducted

1380 inspections

1380 inspections

1380 inspections

Reduced Governmental environmental liability

Rehabilitation of ownerless and derelict mines

 

 

Develop Guideline to Assess Financial Provision

Number of “ownerless and derelict mines” projects rehabilitated

 

 

Assessment Guideline on Regulation 53(1)(d)

13 Projects

 

 

 

 

 

Assessment Tool

11Projects

11Projects

Review, develop and align administrative systems, structure, processes and control for good Governance

 

 

Effective and efficient administration

Implementation of approved administrative systems and controls

 

Internal audits reports

Unqualified IA and Auditor General reports in respect of all directorates

Unqualified IA and Auditor General reports in respect of all directorates

Unqualified IA and Auditor General reports in respect of all directorates

AG Management Letter

 

-

-

-

Monthly stock-taking

Monthly audit report

-

-

-

Consistent turnaround time for processing applications

Processing of applications within prescribed timeframes

100% of applications processed within the timeframes

No backlog

No backlog

No backlog

Improved Security of tenure of rights and permits

 

Registration of rights

Number of days to effect registration

30 working days

30 working days

30 working days

Recording of permits

Number of days to effect recording

14 working days

14 working days

14 working days

Review, develop and align administrative systems, structure, process and control for good Governance

 

Human Resources Development and capacity building

Review the structures and make recommendations

Reviewed structure

Regional offices finalised structures

Implementation of the structure

Implementation of the structure

Submit report to Corporate Services

 Report submitted to Human Resources

30-Apr-07

-

-

Conduct staff training workshops

Number of training workshops conducted

6 training workshops

6 training workshops

6 training workshops

 

Regional Plans

 

EC

FS

GP

KZN

LP

MP

NC

NW

WC

Regions

HO

Total

HDSA entities

     3

     3

     3

     3

     3

     3

     3

     3

   3

       27

    -

      27

Women entities

     2

     2

     2

     2

     2

     2

     2

     2

   2

       18

    -

      18

BEE and Women Workshop

     1

     1

     1

     1

     1

     1

     1

     1

   1

         9

    -

       9

Charter (SLP) Inspections

   20

   15

   15

   20

   15

   15

   20

   20

 20

      160

    -

    160

Mine Economics inspections

   30

   30

   30

   30

   30

   30

   32

   60

 30

      302

 

    302

MEM Inspections

  120

  120

  120

  240

  150

  120

  300

  150

 60

   1,380

 

 1,380

BEE Assessment Training Sessions

     1

     1

     1

     1

     1

     1

     1

     1

   1

         9

   2

      11

Industry Workshop

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

          -

   2

       2

Rehabilitation Projects

 

 

 

 

 

 

   12

     1

 

       13

 

      13

Training Workshops

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

          -

   6

       6

 

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES

RISKS

Regulate the Industry to achieve Transformation

Fronting by designated HDSAs and women

Poor implementation of the BBSEE Charter and transformation legislation

Inadequate promotion and support of BBSEE within the economy

Non adherence to licensing requirements by industry

Contribute towards Sustainable Development

Failure to monitor compliance with legislation

Lack of proper integrated planning between DME and other spheres of government

Review, develop and align administrative systems, structure, processes and control for good Governance

High staff turn-over

Misalignment of budget to strategy and business plans

Non-integrated systems

Poor information flow and lack of timeous knowledge management

Unavailability of appropriate systems and measurement tools


4.         PROGRAMME 4: MINERAL POLICY AND PROMOTION

 

PURPOSE: To formulate mineral related policies and promote the mining and minerals industry of South Africa thus making it attractive to investors”.

 

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE

OUTCOMES/

IMPACT

KEY ACTIVITIES

MEASURES

TARGETS

2007/8

2008/9

2009/10

Actively contribute to sustainable development

 

 

 

Increased investment in the Mining Sector

 

Promotion through Exhibitions

 

Number of Exhibitions

 

6

 

 

7

 

 

6

 

 

Promotion through Publications and Directories

Number of reports and directories

 

29

 

 

32

 

 

35

 

 

Conduct general economic analyses

 

Number analyses completed

 

12

 

 

12

12

 

 

Collect and distribute mineral statistics to Stats SA

Monthly

Submission

12

12

 

 

12

Engage in international obligations

Number of obligations (AMP, KPCS, Bilaterals, & Global dialogue)

4

4

4

Increase Beneficiation of Minerals

 

Define and gazette beneficiation

baseline levels for

commodities

Number of commodities defined

-

-

-

Develop a beneficiation strategy

Strategy document

-

-

-

Increase Beneficiation of Minerals

Define and gazette beneficiation

baseline levels for

commodities

 

Number of commodities defined

7

 -

0

Develop a beneficiation strategy

Strategy document

1

0

0

Enable the mining industry to contribute optimally to SD

Develop, implement and monitor compliance  SD strategy

Compliance to SD requirements as per WSSD outcomes

Complete implementation Plan

Monitor implementation plan

Report to the UN commission for SD

Reduce negative impact of derelict and ownerless mines

Develop a strategy for rehabilitation of derelict and ownerless mines

Strategy document

Complete strategy

-

-

Reduce cumulative impacts from mining

Develop mining & closure strategies

Completed strategy documents

5 mining basins

3 mining basins

0

Reduce cumulative water impacts from mining

Develop strategies for the water ingress programme

Complete strategy

Medium term strategy

Medium term strategy  complete

Long term strategy complete

Redress past imbalances and bridging the gap between the first and second economies

 

Partnerships between small and major players

Introduce SMME to majors

 

Number of successful partnerships

 

2

1

 

 

 

1

 

 

Sustainable SMMEs

Establish sustainable SMMEs in SSM, jewellery  fabrication and clay product manufacturing

Number of SMMEs supported

30

35

35

Implement minerals and energy economic policies and legislation

A mining industry that represents the demographics of the country by 2014

Develop/review or amend policies and legislations

Number of policies and legislations

3

2

2

 


 

5.         PROGRAMME 5: HYDROCARBONS AND ENERGY PLANNING

 

PURPOSE: “To promote the sustainable use of energy resources through integrated energy planning, energy efficiency and appropriate promotion, policy formulation and implementation and regulation of the coal, gas, renewable energy and petroleum products sectors”

 

 

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE

OUTCOMES/

IMPACT

KEY ACTIVITIES

MEASURES

TARGETS

2007/8

2008/9

2009/10

Actively contribute to sustainable development

 

Full compliance with DME mandate

Ensure alignment

of SOEs strategic

plans to those of

the DME

Realigned Strategic Plans of SOEs to the DMEs’ Strategic Plan

By 30 June 2007

 

-

-

Aligned Strategic Plans of SOEs to the DMEs

 

By 31 March 2008

By 31 March 2009

Finalise and

implement

the SOE

Monitoring

Strategy

Approved

SOE

Monitoring

Strategy

31 May 2007

-

-

Reports reviewed and approved

Quarterly

Quarterly

Quarterly

Improved image of DME

Implement a

Communications

Strategy

Updated & approved communication plan

From 01 April 2007

From 01 April 2008

From 01 April 2009

Improved Investment in the minerals and energy sectors

Develop and

Implement

International

Relations Strategy and Plan

Completed client perception survey

 

By 01 May 2008

 

Approved International Relations Plan

By April 2007

-

-

Implemented International Relations Strategy and Plan

By April 2007

-

-

Monitored International Relations Plan

 -

April 2008

Half yearly

Half yearly

 

 

 

 

Actively contribute to sustainable development

 

Improved employees’ skills and competency levels

Review and update HRD strategy and plan

Approved HRD strategy and plan

 

1 April  2007

 

31 March 2008

 

31 March  2009

 

Implemented HRD plan

 

1 April 2007

1 April 2008

 

1 April 2009

Actively contribute to sustainable development

and

Redress past imbalances and bridging the gap between the first and second economies

Improved participation of targeted groups

Develop and

implement a

DME strategy and

policy for targeted groups

Approved Strategy

31 September

2007

-

-

Implemented Strategy

-

31 December 2008

-

Evaluated Strategy

-

31 March 2009

-

Redress past imbalances and bridging the gap between the first and second economies

 

Transformed workforce reflecting national demographics

Implementation

of the Employment Equity Plan

Annual Targets met

31 October 2007

31 October 2008

31

October 2009

Improved participation of targeted groups

Develop and

implement a

DME strategy and

policy for targeted groups

Approved Strategy

31 September

2007

 

-

-

Implemented Strategy

 

-

31 Dec 2008

-

Evaluated Strategy

 

-

-

31 March 2009

Implement minerals and energy economic policies and legislation

 

Effective

Knowledge

Management within DME

Develop and

Implement a

Knowledge

Management

Strategy

Approved Knowledge Management Strategy

March 2008

 

-

-

Implemented Strategy

 -

1 April 2008

1 April 2009

 

 

Review and develop appropriate structures, processes, policies, systems and skills as well as the maintenance thereof

 

 

Enhanced service delivery

Review and develop appropriate organisational structure that support the Strategy

Approved Implementation Plan

30 April 2007

31 March 2008

 

31 March 2009

Implementation Plan executed

Identified Branches by April 2008

Identified Branches by April 2009

Identified Branches by April 2010

DME capacitated to deliver on its mandate

Implement identified DME projects of the Vulindlela

Capacity

Assessment

Outcomes

 

 

 

Approved Implementation Plan

 

 

March 2007

-

-

Monthly Progress Reports

(G&A and EXCO)

Monthly

 

 

 

-

-

Adequate supply of skills to meet the needs of the electricity and nuclear sector

 

Formulate  a National  Nuclear  Skills  Development Strategy for the expanded Nuclear Programme

 

Approved draft strategy for Consultation

31 July 2007

 

-

-

Approved Strategy

By 31 March 2007

-

-


 

6.         PROGRAMME 6: ELECTRICITY AND NUCLEAR

 

PURPOSE: “To govern the electricity and nuclear sector with special emphasis on ensuring sustainable security of supply, universal access and the development of the nuclear sector”

 

 

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE

OUTCOMES/

IMPACT

KEY ACTIVITIES

MEASURES

TARGETS

2007/8

2008/9

2009/10

Actively contribute to sustainable development

 

 

 

Universal access  through increased access to modern Energy Carriers

Plan Implement and Oversee Integrated National Electrification Programme (INEP)

Number of Households, Schools and Clinics Electrified

215 000 Households, 700 Schools and all Clinics

150 000 households,

3000  schools

150 000 household 2300 schools

Preparation of integrated infrastructure planning

 

 

Bulk substations

10

10

10

Redressing past imbalances and bridging the gap between the first and second economies

 

Gender mainstreaming of the electricity and nuclear sector

Increase women participation

Percentage  of females in  the electricity and nuclear sector

20%

25%

30%

Broader participation within the electricity sector

Finalise a sector specific BEE policy aligned to the Statutory requirements

Sector specific BEE policy

Completed

Implementation

implementation

Poverty Alleviation through  increased access to modern

Energy Carriers

 

Evaluation of  the Socio impact of INEP

Coverage Index

Baseline study

Increase by 5%

Increase by 5%

Consumption Concentration

Baseline study

Increase by 1%

Increase by 1%

Poverty Alleviation through  increased access to modern Energy Carriers

Evaluation of  the Socio impact of INEP

Monitor Reliability of Electricity

Baseline study

90% Plus uptime bulk supply point

90% Plus uptime bulk supply point

Number of jobs created through provision of infrastructure

5000 new jobs

5000 new jobs

5000 new jobs

Number of learners trained

800 learners

800 learners

800 learners

Well informed stakeholders

Development of a comprehensive capacity building and communication strategy on nuclear issues

Comprehensive strategy document 

Completed

 

-

-

Implementation  Plan

Completed

 

Implementation

implementation

Implement minerals and energy economic policies and legislation

Security of Electricity Supply

 

Develop long term plan to meet demand with least cost options and align plan with Liquid fuels plan

National Integrated Resource Plan

Completed

Revised plan

Revised plan

Develop a contingency plan to deal with current generation challenges

Response Plan

Completed

Revised plan

Revised plan

Develop regulations in terms of the Electricity Regulation Act no.4 of 2006

Licensing, quality of supply, new generation capacity  regulations in place

Completed

-

-

Security of supply

 

Development of national nuclear fuel supply strategy

Strategy document

Completed

implementation

Implementation

Development of nuclear policy for the nuclear fuel cycle

Policy Document

Completed

Implementation

Implementation

Conduct a techno-economic feasibility study on conversion and enrichment  of natural uranium to low enriched uranium

 

Completed study

Completed

Implementation of findings

Implementation of findings

 

Effective nuclear non-proliferation framework

Develop and maintain a legal infrastructure that supports peaceful, safe and secure uses of nuclear energy

Number of Regulations promulgated under the Nuclear Energy Act.

Completed

-

 -

Implement minerals and energy economic policies and legislation

Reduction of Nuclear liabilities

Implementation of the Nuclear Liabilities Management Plan

 

Annual Report on Liabilities discharged including expenditure.

Completion of the annual plan as agreed with NECSA.

Completion of the annual plan as agreed with NECSA.

.

Completion of the annual plan as agreed with NECSA.

Predictable electricity pricing regime

Review existing pricing practices

Overall Policy on Electricity prices

Completed

Implementation of policy

 

Implementation of policy

 

Effective management of Radioactive waste

Implementation of the Radioactive Waste Management Policy and Strategy

Radioactive A Draft Bill on the National Radioactive Waste management Agency

 

 

Completed Draft  submitted to Cabinet (June 2007)

 

 

Consultation process

 

Finalisation &  Approval

 

The National Committee on Radioactive Waste Management

Draft Bill on the Waste management

 

Functional NCRWM

-

-

Implement minerals and energy economic policies and legislation

Effective management of Radioactive waste

Implementation of the Radioactive Waste Management Policy and Strategy

 

Draft Bill on the Radioactive waste management fund

Completed Draft (March 2008)

 

Consultation Process

Finalisation and Approval

Implementation of the NNR Act

- Regulations on annual fees for nuclear authorisations

 

- Regulations on financial security for nuclear damage

Number of Safety Regulations published

 

-

Prior to March 2008

Prior to March 2009

Secure nuclear material and installation

 

Introduce the DBT into the regulatory framework. 

Number of Regulations promulgated under the Nuclear Energy Act.

Completed

Implementation of regulatory framework

Implementation of regulatory framework

 

 

Revision of Physical Protection measures in line with DBT

Upgraded Physical Protection Systems of Nuclear Facilities

-

-

Completed

 

Review of the DBT for continued relevance

Reviewed DBT

-

-

60%

Consolidation of the electricity distribution Industry

 

EDI restructuring legislation 

 

 

Facilitate the restructuring of the EDI

Legislation

 

 

 

 

Number of REDs formed

Legislation certified and in the parliamentary process

 

 

6 REDS to be formed by March 2009

 -

Develop and maintain a legal infrastructure that supports peaceful, safe and secure uses of nuclear energy

Number of Regulations promulgated under the Nuclear Energy Act.

6 regulations

 

 -

-

 

Private sector participation in the electricity sector

Facilitate Private sector participation

30% of New generation from private sector.

1000MW OCGT in Kwa-Zulu Natal and Eastern Cape tender award

 

2000 MW Base load plant tender

2000 MW base load plant construction

Updated Act

Amendment of the nuclear energy act 46 of 99

Draft Amendment

Draft completed

Consultation

Finalisation and approval

Service Obligation

Nuclear Non-proliferation obligations under the Nuclear Energy Act

 

 

Processed applications

100% processing of applications

100% processing of applications

100% processing of applications

Govern the minerals and energy sectors to be healthier, cleaner and safer

 

Safer electrical installations

 

Conduct Electricity Safety

Audits on new  households, schools and clinics

Audit Reports

50% of all new projects audited

50% of all new projects audited

50% of all new projects audited

Develop Information System for Safety related incidents

 

 

Database for safety related incidents

Completed March 2008

Updated database

Updated database

Cleaner safer and healthier electricity and nuclear sector and secure nuclear installations

Implementation of Nuclear Disaster Management Plan in terms of the Disaster Management Act

 

Development of procedures and training of functionaries

 

Procedures and number of trainees

Procedures completed and

functionaries trained 

 

10 trainees

10 trainees

Cleaner safer and healthier electricity and nuclear sector and secure nuclear installations

 

 

Oversight of nuclear disaster management at national level

All arrangements and plans  to be in place

100% completed

100% completed

100% completed

 

Servicing of International Nuclear Safety Obligations

All reports submitted

Country reports to be submitted as required by conventions

Country reports to be submitted as required by conventions

Country reports to be submitted as required by conventions

Review and develop appropriate structures, processes, policies, systems and skills as well as the maintenance thereof

 

Support municipalities to enhance capacity to deliver on the provision of electricity

Develop a skills plan to implement the mandate

Assistance Plan

 

 

Number of staff seconded  to municipalities

Completed

 

 

 

100 staff members

Monitoring

Monitoring

Adequate supply of skills to meet the needs of the electricity and nuclear sector

Formulate  a National  Nuclear  Skills  Development Strategy for the expanded Nuclear Programme

Strategy document  in place

Completed

Implementation of the strategy

Implementation of strategy

Adequate supply of skills to meet the needs of the electricity and nuclear sector

 

 

Implementation of the current Nuclear Skills Plan

Number of Trainees in the Sector

60 trainees

60 trainees

60 trainees

Conduct a skills audit in the electricity sector

Skills Audit Report

Completed skills audit

-

-

Strategy for skills development

 

-

Completed strategy

 

-

Review and develop appropriate structures, processes, policies, systems and skills as well as the maintenance thereof

 

Enhanced Corporate Governance in the Public Entities

Strengthening of Competencies within the Boards of Public Entities

Statutory requirements

Compliance with relevant legislation

Compliance with relevant legislation

Compliance with relevant legislation

Compliance to Procedures and all other prescripts Governing the mandate of the Branch

Redefining and documenting of current work practices and processes

Work procedures

Completed March 2008

Implementation

Implementation