PROGRAMME 1: ADMINISTRATION STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE PERFORMANCE INDICATOR BASELINE 2015/16 ANNUAL TARGET 2017/18 QUARTER 2 TARGETS PROGRESS/ ACHIEVEMENT AGAINST TARGET COMMENTS (CHALLENGES /EXPLANATIONS ON VARIANCES) CORRECTIVE MEASURES Equitable and sound corporate governance Percentage compliance with key legislation and corporate governance requirements 100% compliance with key governance requirements and set timeframes 100 % compliance (as per schedule) 100% compliance with key legislative/policy requirements as per schedule 100% Compliance 2017/18 1st Quarter ENE report consolidated and submitted to National Treasury on time. DEA 2017/18 1st quarter preliminary performance progress report prepared and submitted to DPME within the timeframes. Tabling of Public Entities Annual Report was done by 31 August 2017. DEA 2016/17 Annual report to be tabled by 30 November 2017 Public Entities 1st draft 2018/19 Annual Performance Plans submitted to the Presidency (DPME) and National Treasury on time (31 August 2017). External audit opinion DEA received an unqualified audit report/ opinion from the Auditor General South Africa for 2014/15 financial year Unqualified audit opinion without any matter Implementation and improvement of internal control DEA Financial Management Internal controls implemented Performance Management and information verification/ controls implemented Intervention on Modified Cash Standards underway with National Treasury and process at an advanced stage Percentage expenditure 99.97% expenditure (5 939 569 / 5 943 297) 98 % 48% 38% (2 624 951/6 848 214) Planned target missed by a small margin of 10% There are plans in place to improve expenditure and target will be met by year end.
Percentage of expenditure on affirmative procurement 75% of expenditure on affirmative procurement (R929 710/R1 240 781) 65 % 65% 90% (415 202 229 / 463 726 903) Value focused funding and resourcing (leveraged public and private sector investments) Financial value of resources raised from international donors to support SA and African environment programmes Total resources mobilized for the year: US$ 88 million US$ 10 million raised/mobilised US$2.5 million raised/mobilised per quarter Total of Mobilised funds= 14, 966.194$ USD (Q1=USD 13, 156,194$ & Q2=USD 1, 810, 000$) Number of investor projects funded 1 project in the TFCA investment catalogue funded 1 project in the TFCA investment catalogue funded Investment projects in the TFCA catalogue promoted to investors via different avenues Participated in the Tourism, Hospitality Investment and Networking Conference to promote projects to potential investors from 30-31 August. DEA Expansion plan approved N/A DEA Expansion plan approved No milestone for the period under review No milestone for the period review Adequate, appropriately skilled, transformed and diverse workforce Percentage vacancy rate 6.8% (130/ 1896) vacancy rate 8% 8% 6.2% Vacancy rate as at 30 September 2017 (112/1821*100) V=Vacant (112) F=Filled (1709) T=Total posts (1821) Number of Human Resource Development interventions implemented Planned HRD targets achieved as follows: 100 interns recruited 73 bursaries issued (30 full time and 43 part time bursaries awarded) 3 Interventions implemented: (100 Interns recruited, 70 bursaries issued; 85% of WSP implemented) 40% implementation of WSP 48% of WSP implemented (439/910*100) (Bursary advert issued with a closing date 27 October)
83% (820/990) of WSP implemented Percentage compliance to the Employment Equity targets 56% Women (991/1767) 50 % Women 50% per quarter 56% (953/1709*100) 43% (76/176) 50 % Women in SMS 46% women in SMS 43% (71/167 * 100) Planned target missed by a variance of 3%. There were limited vacancies at SMS level to enable achievement of planned annual target of 50% women in Senior Management positions DEA will continue to fill new available SMS vacancies with female candidates 91% Blacks (1611/1767) 90 % Blacks 90% Blacks per quarter 91.% (1 562/1 709*100) 2.7% People with disabilities (48/1767) 2 % People with disabilities 2% People with disabilities 2.9% (49/1 709*100) Secure, harmonious, transformed and conducive working environment Average number of days taken to resolve disciplinary cases 30 misconduct finalised in 56.3 average days (1689 / 30 = 56.3 days) 90 days: Misconduct cases 90 days average on Misconduct cases 68 average days (609 days/9 finalised cases) 38 grievance finalised in 36.07 average days (1371 / 38= 36.07 days) 30 days: Grievance cases 30 days average on Grievances cases 25 average days (449 days/18 finalised cases) Percentage implementation of security risk assessment recommendations 54% (7/13) security risk assessment recommendations implemented 100% Implementation plan developed Implementation plan for security risk assesment developed. Efficient and Effective Number of Funded Master System Plan (MSP) Initiatives 67% achieved on the implementation of MSP initiatives. 4 4 Funded Master System Plan (MSP) initiatives 4 Funded Master System Plan (MSP) initiatives 1 of 4 MSP initiative is achieved, 1 work in progress and 2 off target. Cancellation of tender as no suitable service Alternate service provider sought to complete CIPS
Information Technology services of the 6 projects achieved successfully and 2 projects work in progress implemented as per schedule: Coordinated Integrated Permitting System (CIPS) Phase 2 modules Implemented Integrated National Compliance and Enforcement Information System (INCEIS) Electronic Database on National Biodiversity Planning Integrated Environmental Programmes Management System implemented as per schedule provider was found during the tender evaluation process. Delays encountered from SITA on the implementation of the Coordinated integrated permitting system (CIPS). project. Reviewed TOR approved and RFQ issued to industry A consideration to replace the project. Deviation from using SITA has been reported to the Minister of DPSA in writing. Online and coastal information management system developed and implemented Requirement and architectural design finalised ad Map and annual Scope of Work approved. User requirement canvassed. Architectural design finalized. Data inventory and gap-analysis completed Oceans and Coasts Information Management system refined and 3rd set of decision support tool developed Prototyping of 1 DST at 2 organisations The Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) Decision Support Tool (DeST) is being prototyped at DEA, DAFF, the CSIR and at some commercial aquaculture farms. The SAMSA tender to provide satellite AIS data for the use in the Integrated Vessel Tracking DeST has not yet been awarded and is delaying prototyping of this DeST at other organizations. The delays are beyond control of DEA
(IEM) training session conducted per annum Sessions conducted Effective partnership, cooperative Governance and Local Government support Percentage implementation of the Local government support strategy 74% implementation of planned actions. (37/50) of the planned actions are on target 100% of annual action plan for Local Government Support Strategy implemented 100% of planned milestone for the quarter implemented (as per annual action plan) 81% (30/37) of the Local Government Support Strategy has been implemented (Q1=15/18; Q2=15/19) Dependency on multiple stakeholders and challenges availability result in delays on some of the planned interventions Delayed planned activities will be prioritised in the third quarter Strengthened knowledge, science and policy interface Environmental sector evidence- policy interface system in Change strategy on R,D&E framework developed Phase 2 of Change strategy on R,D, E framework implemented (8 change strategy evidence-policy interface interventions) 2 change strategy evidence-policy interface interventions implemented per quarter 3 support interventions provided on change strategy evidence policy. Cumulatively 8 change strategy interface interventions implemented Number of environmental sustainability research projects commissioned 1 environmental sustainability policy research project commissioned 1 integrated environmental sustainability systematic review research project commissioned Environmental sustainability systematic review research methodology and evidence review initiated Systematic review research methodology developed and preliminary evidence review initiated on 26 September 2017 Effective knowledge and information management for the sector Number of environmental information and knowledge management tools developed and implemented User Requirement Specification (URS) document for the webbased climate change M&E system finalised Web-based platform of the climate change M&E system developed TORs advertised internationally A decision has been taken by Management to partner with the SA Environmental Obesevation Network (SAEON) on developing the web based platform as part of implementing the MoU between DEA and SAEON. SAEON provided a written response indicating their commitment to develop the Climate Change Information system.
7 chemicals and waste position papers developed 5 Chemical/ Waste Management positions: (Basel, Rotterdam, Stockholm, Montreal MOP and BRS ExCOP) 1 position paper developed: Montreal MOP 5 position papers (Basel, Rotterdam, Stockholm BRS ExCOP, and COP11/MOP 29 ) were developed and approved (Q1=4 & Q2=1) 1 Sustainable development Position developed (High Political Forum Position on sustainable development (HLPF) 2 Sustainable development positions: (High Level Political Forum Position on sustainable development (HLPF) and United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) No milestone for the period under review No milestone for the period under review Mandatory international and national reports prepared and submitted within time frame Draft Third National Communication developed Third National Communication submitted to the UNFCCC Inputs from public comments incorporated into the TNC Public comments and inputs received and incorporated into the TNC. Chapter databases created to enable authors to incorporate comments from the public 1 National reports submitted: London Convention/ Protocol 2 National reports submitted to Convention Secretariat: London Convention/ Protocol Nairobi No milestone for the period under review No milestone for the period under review Draft Second Biennial Update Report developed Third Biennial Update Report developed Data and information collection process for the 3rd BUR initiated The data was collected for National Circumstances and GHG Inventory chapter for BUR-3. Two chapters (national circumstances, GHG Inventory and other information chapter) will be drafted internally.
PROGRAMME 2: LEGAL AUTHORISATIONS COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE PERFORMANCE INDICATOR BASELINE 2015/16 ANNUAL TARGET 2017/18 QUARTER 2 TARGETS PROGRESS/ ACHIEVEMENT AGAINST TARGET COMMENTS (CHALLENGES /EXPLANATIONS ON VARIANCES) CORRECTIVE MEASURES Improved compliance with environmental legislation Percentage of administrative enforcement actions resulting in compliance 75% (208/277) 70 % 70% 49% Cumulatively 49% (63/128) of administrative enforcement actions resulting in compliance Q1=30/60 & Q2=33/68 Performance indicator is an impact indicator which measures impact of administrative enforcement actions/desired level of compliance expected from industry. Compliance level not entirely within control of DEA Number of administrative enforcement notices issued for noncompliance with environmental legislation 245 220 55 per quarter 62 Cumulatively 122 administrative enforcement notices issued for noncompliance with environmental legislation Q1=60 & Q2=62 Number of criminal cases finalised and dockets handed over to the NPA 31 49 14 6 Cumulatively 10/24 criminal cases finalised and dockets handed over to the NPA Q1=4/10 & Q2=6/14 Less number of criminal currently under investigation than anticipated at time of setting target. Number of environmental authorisations inspected for compliance 158 150 45 64 Cumulatively 117 environmental authorisations inspected Q1=53 & Q2= 64 Number of joint compliance and enforcement operations conducted 19 55 14 22 Cumulatively 35 compliance and enforcement operations conducted. Q1=13 & Q2=22
Number of officials trained in environmental compliance and enforcement 630 320 80 562 Cumulatively 729 officials were trained in environmental compliance and enforcement. Q1=167 & Q2=562 Number of interventions implemented in support of the integrated strategic management of Rhino populations Rhino LAB outcome report 1 Intervention: Annual action plan for protection and management of Rhino populations implemented Planned milestones for each quarter implemented as outlined in the annual action plan Planned milestones in quarter 2 were implemented as outlined in the annual action plan Coherent and aligned regulatory system & decision support across government (as reflected in the Policy Initiatives on the Strat Plan) Number of interventions for streamlining environmental authorisation/ management developed NEMA/SEMA Law reform concept document developed 1 legislative intervention: Draft NEMA/SEMA alignment proposal document developed Proposals (options) to achieve alignment between NEMA and SEMAs consulted The options document is complete, consultation with NEMA and SEMA still pending Additional research is being undertaken Research conducted on NEMA and SEMA provisions The consultation to be prioritised in Q3. N/A 1 tool developed: Draft Minimum Environmental requirements for preparation of SDFs for incorporation into SPLUMA developed Literature review undertaken The literature review undertaken and a document has been prepared SIP 10 Electricity Transmission final corridors identified 2 Strategic assessment finalised: Electricity Grid (SIP 10) Infrastructure EMPR finalised for gazetting for comments consultation undertaken The Generic Environmental Management Programme for Electricity Grid has been approved by MINMEC to be gazetted for comment N/A Management plan for SKA (SIP 6) finalised for gazetting for comments 1st Draft of SKA management plan consulted with internal 1st Draft of Square Kilometre Array management plan consulted with internal and external stakeholders
and external stakeholders Environmental sustainability policy action plan implemented and reviewed Environmental sustainability policy action plan developed Environmental sustainability policy action plan implemented (Phase 1 - 12 interventions) 3 Environmental sustainability policy action interventions implemented (policy content alignment and mainstreaming) per quarter Cumulatively 6 Policy documents identified and environmental sustainability policy content alignment reviews for policy coherence were conducted
PROGRAMME 3: OCEANS AND COASTS STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE PERFORMANCE INDICATOR BASELINE 2015/16 ANNUAL TARGET 2017/18 QUARTER 2 TARGET PROGRESS/ ACHIEVEMENT AGAINST TARGET COMMENTS (CHALLENGES /EXPLANATIONS ON VARIANCES) CORRECTIVE MEASURES Threats to environmental quality and integrity managed National Coastal Management Programme interventions implemented Situational analysis report on coastal rehabilitation developed Draft National Coastal Assessment baseline study report compiled Baseline updated and second draft baseline study developed Baseline updated and Second draft baseline study developed Final draft of the National and Standards developed Assessment and Prioritisation Report on the Establishment of coastal management in National Parks compiled Stakeholder engagements with management authorities of National Parks undertaken Stakeholder engagements meeting was held with iSimangaliso on 21 September 2017 Ocean and Coastal Management measures and tools developed for effective coastal water quality management National review of coastal effluent disposal completed Coastal water quality guidelines developed for 1 end user category (natural environment) Expert consultations undertaken Internal consultation : DEA Branch Oceans and Coastal and Biodiversity Research Unit was engaged to undertake the Water Quality Guidelines Review. The proposed Water Quality guidelines were reviewed in September 2017. There was difficulty in sourcing external, impartial expert to the review team Further versions may be reviewed or commented upon by external reviewers. Ocean and coastal management strategies and developed and implemented Draft Antarctic strategy developed ( first part of strategy – Report on Economic Study) Draft Antarctic Strategy submitted to Cabinet for approval Stakeholder consultations Management approval received, Stakeholder engagements conducted Feedback on draft Socio-Economic Impact Study (SEIAS) received from DPME, and the draft document being revised accordingly for re-submission Due to time contraints, i.e. lack of response and / availability of stakeholders; the revised version of the IASOPS was shared through e-mails, and a follow up will be made to solicit further input The document will continue to be consulted upon before it is approved by Cabinet. National Framework on Marine Spatial Planning Marine Spatial Bill (MSP) submitted to Parliament for approval MSP Bill presented to various parliamentary structures for approval Public hearings by PCEA held in all coastal provinces on MSP Bill
approved N/A 1 sub-regional management plan developed Draft outline of contents of Marine Area Plan agreed to by National Working Group on MSP The draft outline for Chapters of Marine Area Plan was greed to by Sector Departments as they had presented their chapters contributing to Area plan outline. Workplan and process flow going forward was done. Stakeholder engagement Strategy discussed in Detail. Strengthened knowledge, science and policy interface Marine top predator Population estimates and ecological studies Undertaken (including climate change) Population estimates undertaken for all the 12 birds species plus 1 new species Southern Ocean Species (Rock Hopper Penguin Population estimates of 8 mainland seabird breeding species and 1 Sub-Antarctic seabird species conducted Population estimates for African Penguin, Bank Cormorant conducted Population estimates for African Penguin, Bank Cormorant conducted 100% (18 out of 18) seal pup colonies' counts completed Survey of 15 seal pup colonies conducted (large scale) Counting of seal pups at 3 colonies from localised survey completed Counts of seal pups at three colonies from localised survey completed. (Vondeling Island; Elands Bay and Jutten Island) 1 survey not conducted in Q1 due to poor camera to enable counting of pups to be done The report has the challenge, to be addressed in the next survey 2 whale cruises conducted 1 top predator ecological study conducted (sharks) Contribute to IUCN shark specialist group on migratory routes Shark tracts data provided to IUCN specialist group on migratory routes. Ocean and coast research, survey and monitoring projects undertaken South African National Plankton Monitoring Protocol (SAMPoMP) completed Plankton annual monitoring along South Coast of South Africa Data collection during Quarter 2 cruise Data was collected during the May 2017 and August 2017 IEP cruises.
Terms of reference for MPA Effectiveness study finalised MPA Effectiveness Study conducted (Annual Plan) Appropriate methodological system for the evaluation of MPA effectiveness and annual plan for 2018 finalised Appropriate methodological system for the evaluation of MPA effectiveness and annual plan for 2018 finalised One survey of a new priority habitat and two areas 3 Priority habitats surveyed One survey of a priority habitat Survey of Table Mountain Marine Protected Area (TMMPA) (a priority habitat for the survey) 3 moorings deployed along South East Atlantic Ocean (SAMBA Oceanographic Line) 2 shallow moorings in ASCA 2 Moorings deployed along SAMBA (South West Coast Atlantic) Oceanographic Observation Line Mooring cruise for the deployment of 2 moorings along line undertaken Moorings were deployed in Q1. (This target achieved in advance due to ship and equipment availability to save costs late in the year) 4 deep moorings deployed along South West Indian Ocean (ASCA Line) 1 Mooring deployed along ASCA (South East Coast Indian) Oceanographic Observation Line No milestone for the period under review No milestone for the period review The South African Science Plan for the Second International Indian Ocean Expedition (IIOE2) finalised First multidisciplinary Indian Ocean Research Cruise undertaken as component of IIOE2 No milestone for the period review No milestone for the period review Number of scientific 26 scientific publications 20 peer-reviewed scientific publications No milestone for the period under review No milestone for the period review
publications (including theses and research policy reports ) peer reviewed Number of relief voyages to remote stations (to Gough and Marion to support Research initiatives in line with Antarctic Treaty prescripts 3 relief voyages undertaken 3 relief voyages undertaken 3 relief voyages undertaken 2 relief voyages undertaken(Gough & Marion Islands) Ecosystems conserved, managed and sustainably used Number of Estuary Management developed 2 Estuarine Management Plans developed (Buffalo River Estuary in East London and Hartenbos estuary in Namaqua district municipality) 1 Estuary Management Plan (EMP) finalised for approval Public Participation Process conducted 3 Stakeholder meetings have been conducted. Stakeholders included Provincial, Local Authority and Provincial Environment Management Agencies. Percentage of Exclusive Economic Zone under Marine Protected Areas -4 287.532 sq.km (0.4% of EEZ) maintained as MPAs. 22 MPAs network gazetted for public comments -Consultation on the draft 18 Marine Protected Areas declared Interdepartmental engagements with key sector departments on the 18 MPAs conducted Phakisa MPAs Department of Mineral Resources (DMR), DEA and Petroleum Agency South Africa Phakisa MPA meeting held on 27 September 2017 at Park Inn Radisson Hotel Cape Town Ministers of DEA and DMR engaging each other. MPAs Phakisa MPA zonation modification not easy due to pervasive prospecting and mining rights Pre-existing rights to Phakisa Campaign Negotiations to be supported between Ministers by officials with more information and options
regulations undertaken Cape Nature MPA: Gazette was published and period for comment closed. Comments collated and still to be responded to. Tsitsikamma: Zonation Regulations are implemented (i.e. Communities have access to resources) Cwebe: Regulations being implemented (i.e. communities have access). Policy on Whale Watching (BBWW) and White Shark Cage Diving (WSCD) developed and implemented Policy on Boatbased Whale Watching (BBWW) and White Shark Cage Diving in place Policy on Whale Watching and Shark Cage Diving approved and permits issued Invitation of applications for the allocation of permits published; Permits for BBWW and WSCD issued Invitation to apply for permits for BBWW and WSCD published in numerous newspapers and the DEA website ending 20July 2017 Queries responded to providing clarity on the allocation process published on the Department’s website. Permit applications lodged to the Department captured and available on a database Enhanced sector monitoring and evaluation State of Environment report on Oceans and Coasts published Annual report card on key and coasts indicators compiled Annual report card on key Ocean and coasts indicators compiled Key Indicators and lead authors for report card identified Topics and Contribution Titles towards the Report Card have been identified with a list of various contributors/ authors. Oceans and Coasts Monitoring and evaluation programme developed and implemented Water Quality Report of the Port St Johns developed National Oceans & Coasts Water Quality Monitoring Programme implemented in 9 priority areas for 3 Coastal provinces Water Quality Monitoring Programme implemented in 9 priority for 3 Coastal provinces and quarterly reports compiled KZN: Consultation with the KZN Department of environmental affairs and coastal municipalities undertaken to identify potential areas for monitoring:Tugela, Mvoti, Richards Bay, Umlazi and Margate. Sampling of other Coastal Provinces by the National Pollution Laboratory is costly and time consuming for travelling. Collaborative Partnership between the National Pollution Laboratory, Coastal Municipalities and other Departments is being sought for for sampling and analysis.
ISimangaliso Wetland Park Authority was also consulted for monitoring in the northern of KZN. E-Cape:National Pollution Laboratory continues to collect and analyse water quality samples in the Province. A report for winter season has been produced. This may also involve an option of couriering preserved and sediment samples to the National Pollution Laboratory in the Eastern Cape. PROGRAMME 4: CLIMATE CHANGE AND AIR QUALITY STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE PERFORMANCE INDICATOR BASELINE 2015/16 ANNUAL TARGET 2017/18 QUARTER 2 TARGET PROGRESS/ ACHIEVEMENT AGAINST TARGET COMMENTS (CHALLENGES /EXPLANATIONS ON VARIANCES) CORRECTIVE MEASURES Coherent and aligned regulatory system & decision support across government (as reflected in the policy initiatives on the Strategic Plan) Climate Change Regulatory Framework and tools developed and Implemented Discussion document for National Climate Change Response Bill in place but not yet published Presentation prepared to be presented in IGCCC before being published National Climate Change Response Regulatory Framework gazetted for Public Comments Stakeholder Consultation on draft climate change regulatory framework Climate Change framework presented at the following meetings: DEA Management meetings July 2017 Working Group 10- 19 July 2017 MINTECH- 17 August 2017 MINMEC- 1 September 2017 Threats to environmental quality and integrity managed National Framework for Climate Services developed and implemented National Framework of Climate Services finalised Annual plan for National Framework for Climate Services implemented for 4 key climate sensitive sectors National Framework for Climate Services implemented as per the quarterly milestone The concept document for the Umgeni Resilience Project has been developed and it covers the following Sectors: Agriculture (climate agriculture) Disaster Management (early warning) Water/Human Settlements.
Concept Document for Climate Products for Biodiversity Sector developed Stakeholder consultations for the development of the NFCS Products conducted National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy Developed and Implemented Draft National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy developed National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy and action plan approved Consultation and review of the NAS A consultation meeting with the Project Management Team and the Reference group was done on the initial draft document. The document was reviewed, and it will be subjected to further consultations in the 3rd quarter The draft of the National Adaptation Strategy will be published online and in newspapers for public comments and this will be done on the last week of October 2017. Provincial and Local Government Climate Change Adaptation Programme developed and implemented Situational Analysis and Assessment (SANAs) finalised Report on implementation of Provincial Climate Change Situational Analysis and Needs Assessment (SANAS) compiled Stakeholder consultations Stakeholder consultation conducted at Intergovernmental Committee on Climate Change and further activities to be implemented in Q3 as per the implementation plan. Number of sector mitigation potential and impact studies conducted 2 studies conducted: report on Phase 1 Carbon Sink Atlas produced and the draft sinks atlas (Phase 1) developed Draft greenhouse gas 1 study: Draft Mitigation Potential Analysis 2018 update No milestone for the period review No milestone for the period under review
mitigation potential analysis model developed Number of Climate Change Response Policy interventions implemented 3 Interventions implemented: Terms of reference approved. GIZ is in a process of appointing of the service provider Carbon budgets have been allocated to 9 companies that have submitted sufficient data. Executive Authority approved the publication of the Draft Notice to declare GHG as Priority Pollutants and National Pollution Prevention Plans Regulations for final public comments 4 interventions implemented: 100% of carbon budget PPPs processed and finalised within timeframes 100% carbon budget PPPs with complete information processed and finalised within the required timeframes No PPP’s processed during the qurter under review. According to the National Pollution Prevention Plans 2017, the due date for companies to submit Pollution Prevention Plans is 21 December 2017, meaning that 50% of the submitted PPPs will be processed on the last quarter (i.e. from January – March) Due to capacity constraints it will not be possible to process 100% of the PPPs. This target was formulated when were 2 officials (Director & Deputy Director) in the Directorate, and the one has since moved to another section. Also to be noted that the Deputy Director post was additional to establishment, so Amotivation for new Deputy Director has been submitted to HR.
can’t appoint a new March 2018) person to fill the post. Final report on projected National greenhouse gas emissions pathways compiled Stakeholder Consultation Stakeholder consultation held on 26 September 2017 Final report GHG emission reduction potential of policies and measures (PAMs) compiled Draft report GHG emission reduction potential of policies and measures (PAMs) compiled Report has been prepared Draft Long-term Low GHG Emissions Strategy developed Inception report compiled Data collection Inception Report prepared and data collection initiated. Low carbon and climate resilient programmes 4 quarterly reports on implementation of Green Fund projects produced 4 Green Economy Quarterly Implementation Reports produced 1 Economy Quarterly Implementation Report compiled per quarter 2 Green Economy Quarterly Implementation Report compiled 4 Green Fund Quarterly Implementation Reports compiled 1 Green Fund Quarterly Implementation Report compiled per quarter 2 Green Fund Quarterly Implementation Report compiled Negative impacts on health and wellbeing minimised Number of sector adaptation plans finalised and implemented Implementation of 4 Climate Change Adaptation Sector plans facilitated and progress report prepared Annual Plan to support Climate Change Adaptation Sector plans for 6 sectors implemented Action plan to support sector implementation implemented Action plan to support sector plans implementation implemented as follow: Service Provider appointed to roll-out the training programme in 22 District municipalities. Appointment of the service provider for the Risk and Vulnerability Assessment Framework
(CHALLENGES /EXPLANATIONS ON VARIANCES) Coherent and aligned multi-sector regulatory system & decision support across government (as reflected in the Policy Initiatives on the Strategic Plan) Number of legislative to ensure conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity developed and implemented revised NBSAP finalised National Biodiversity Framework (NBF) updated Revised NBF submitted to intergovernmental structures for approval Draft revised NBF developed 2 Biodiversity Management approved (African Lion, White rhino) 2 draft BMPs for priority Bioprospecting species developed: Aloe ferox bush Draft documents for 2 BMP’s developed Draft documents for two BMPs developed N/A Draft NEMBA amendments (Biodiversity bill) submitted to Parliament to publish for public participation Stakeholder consultation on the draft amendments conducted Consulted internally (B&C), as well as the Hunting and Wildlife Associations of South Africa (HAWASA) National and Standards for the management of elephant in South Africa Draft amendments of norms and standards for the management of elephants gazetted for public participation Initial Impact Assessment (SEIA) developed Initial SEIA developed and submitted to DPME for approval Draft amendment notice finalised and submitted for inter-governmental approval (WG IV) Still to be submitted to WG1 N/A Draft regulations for the domestic trade in rhinoceros horn/ products finalised for approval Final draft regulations submitted to structures for approval to publish for implementation regulations and prohibitions submitted to intergovernmental structures; approved by MINMEC on 1 September 2017 Draft notice for prohibition of the Draft prohibition notice finalised and Draft regulations and prohibitions submitted to intergovernmental
powdering or shaving of rhinoceros horn and domestic trade finalised for approval submitted to MINMEC for approval for implementation structures; approved by MINMEC on 1 September 2017 N/A Notice for De-listing of Diceros bicornis michaeli as an invasive species and listing as a protected species finalised for approval Final draft listing notice submitted to inter-governmental structures for approval to publish for implementation Draft regulations and prohibitions submitted to intergovernmental structures; approved by MINMEC on 1 September 2017 Regional engagement strategy for biosafety approved and implemented (implemented plan) Draft Regional engagement strategy developed Regional engagement strategy developed. Ecosystems conserved, managed and sustainably used Percentage of land conservation 11.73% of land under conservation (14,300,113.09/121 909 000ha) 12.7% of land conservation (15, 492, 882 ha/ 121, 991, 200ha) SANParks expansion plan evaluated Final SANParks Land Acquisition Plan received and evaluated Percentage of area of state managed protected areas assessed with a METT score above 67% 92.6% of area of state managed protected areas assessed with a METT score above 67% 75% of area of state managed protected areas assessed with a METT score above 67% Analysis of 2015/16 METT data undertaken 75% of area of state managed protected areas assessed with a METT score above 67% METT data for 2016/17 analysed. Report in place. 75% of area of managed protected areas assessed with a METT score above 67%. Number of interventions to ensure conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity Two mining exclusion areas identified 2 interventions: 1 biodiversity priority area identified for exclusion from mining activities Stakeholder consultation Stakeholder consultation conducted and Ministerial memo approved for engagement with Department of Water and Sanitation
developed and implemented N/A 1 NAP priority implemented: National Land Degradation Neutrality target and indicators developed National LDN target setting leverage plan developed National Land Degradation Neutrality target and indicators developed. Improved access, fair and equitable sharing of benefits People and Parks programme effectively promoted and implemented Implementation of 2014 People and Parks resolutions facilitated in nine provinces and annual progress report prepared. 51% (15/29) of resolutions implemented as per annual plan Annual plan for People and Parks conference resolutions implemented Planned People and Parks conference resolutions implemented for each quarter as per the annual plan Stakeholder consultation conducted. 5 Draft co-management agreements in place (Barberspan, Chaguba, Loskop, Andover & Blyde NRs). (analysis conducted, a meeting with CLCC to provide information regarding the settled claims without co-management). Draft Capacity building programme in place. Draft Action plan developed. Service providers to conduct feasibility study conducted Number of biodiversity economy initiatives implemented N/A 4 biodiversity economy initiatives implemented: 800 000 hectares of Biodiversity Economy Land areas Identified and mapped for transformation in different provinces Land audit commissioned Data collated: Land use data (2013-2014 Land cover) ARC Crop Boundaries-DAFF Protected Area Data - DEA Critical Biodiversity Area Data- SANBI Land restitution (game farms and conservation)-DRDLR Pending meeting between the Branch: B&C and Branch: Environmental Advisory Services. This is necessary to established what services can be done by the department so to reduce costs of outsourcing the service 11 National Biodiversity Economy Nodes approved Priority identified The Northern Cape (3), Eastern Cape (5) , North West (3), Province have officially identified and confirmed provincial Biodiversity Economy Nodes (11)
Consultation conducted in all provinces with Community structures, traditional authorities, people and parks, provinces and municipalities as part of the EPIP consultation process 500 hectares of land for indigenous species identified and cultivated Expansion Plan for target species finalised Expansion plan for targeted species developed for 2017/2018 National game donation for transformation in the wildlife sector approved and annual plan implemented Donation framework and 2017/18 annual implementation plan approved by MINMEC 2nd of the game donation policy framework/guidelines have been presented to MINTECH and MINMEC for further comments. MINMEC referred the policy back to working Group 1 for further discussion. Policy to be reconsidered by MINMEC before end of Q3. Number of benefit sharing agreements concluded and approved 1 benefit sharing agreement concluded and approved. 4 benefit sharing agreements submitted to Executive Authority for consideration 5 benefit sharing agreements approved Concluded benefit sharing agreement/s received and reviewed Beneficiaries engaged on the benefit sharing arrangements Ministerial submission on the concluded for 5 benefit sharing agreement/s uploaded 7 concluded benefit sharing agreements of 2 applications received and reviewed Beneficiaries engaged on the benefit sharing arrangements 2 Ministerial submissions on the 7 concluded benefit sharing agreement uploaded Number of natural resource based enterprises established in support of wildlife economy vision 2024 8 sustainable natural resource enterprises established (Funding for all business plans approved) 10 business proposals for biodiversity economy entrants developed and funding/investment secured Projects identified and conceptualised Projects identified and conceptualised as follows : Tugela Private Game Reserve Ronderfontein Game farm Sands river Safaris BooSeleka Traditional Authorities
Strengthened Knowledge, Science Policy Interface Number of interventions and research programmes at advancing the Biodiversity Science Interface Elephant research conducted on the Status quo on Small Elephant Populations in South Africa and report prepared 3 interventions: Research Indaba convened Research Indaba convened The research and evidence Indaba was successfully convened on 17 – 18 August 2017 Annual report on the implementation of the biodiversity research strategy developed No milestone for the period review No milestone for the period review 2 Stakeholder workshops on the intensive breeding of colour variants convened and reports drafted Report on Scientific Assessment of Predation Management finalised Quarterly research report on Scientific Assessment on predation management The quarterly research report on Scientific Assessment produced PROGRAMME 6: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMMES STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE PERFORMANCE INDICATOR BASELINE 2015/16 ANNUAL TARGET 2017/18 QUARTER 2 TARGET PROGRESS/ ACHIEVEMENT AGAINST TARGET COMMENTS (CHALLENGES /EXPLANATIONS ON VARIANCES) CORRECTIVE MEASURES Improved benefits Number of Full Time Equivalents (FTEs) created 28 141 38 140 10 271 8 011 Cumulatively 10 909 Full Time Equivalents (FTEs) created Q1=2 898 & Q2= 8 011 Late start of projects resulted in fewer FTE created A significant improvement is expected in Q3 Number of Work Opportunities created 73 381 Women 54.07% (39 977.10 / 73 381) 64.51% (47 338.08/ 73 381) People with Disabilities 3.79% (2 781.13 / 73 381) 71 684 (Women - 58%; - 70% & People with Disabilities - 3%) 19 394 25 039 Cumulatively 37 933 Work Opportunities created Q1=12 894 and Q2=25 039 Women -53% Youth - 65% PWD - 4%
Number of accredited training person days created 139 986 145 560 39 961 21 074 Cumulatively 35 903 Accredited training person days created Q1=14 829 & Q2= 21 074 Accredited training has not commenced in the all the projects but will commence in Q3 and Q4 Number of youth benefitting from the Youth Environmental Service (YES) 1 020 3 900 Youth recruited in various programmes: 3000 Environmental Management personnel placed in Municipalities 900 Youth Environmental Service 1 600 1692 young people benefiting from implementation of Environmental Programmes Number of SMMEs used (wildlife economy ocean economy, Environment Programmes) 2 360 2 384 384 594 Cumulatively 1 022 SMME’s used (empowered) Q1=428 & Q2=594 Number of overnight visitor, and staff accommodation units established and renovated 51 (33 overnight visitor units and 18 staff accommodation units established). 3 new overnight visitor accommodation building were constructed and 48 units renovated/ upgraded 6 No milestone for the period under review Cumulatively 300% (3/1) overnight visitor, and accommodation units established and renovated Q1=3 Number of Climate Change flagship Renewable Energy 3 climate change policy flagship business plans developed: 3 flagship business plans drafted 3 flagship business plans drafted
Number of Hectares of land under rehabilitation/ restoration 36 380 30 543 7 636 19 422.73 Cumulatively 28 503.78 Hectares of land are under rehabilitation/restoration Q1=9081.05 & Q2= 19 422.73 Number of Kilometres of accessible coastline cleaned 2 113 2 113 2 113 2 116 Threats to environment quality and integrity managed Number of Environmental Monitors deployed in conservation 1 442 1 500 1 500 1 372 Cumulatively 1372 Environmental Monitors have been deployed in conservation areas Q1=1274 & Q2=98. Number of emerging invasive alien species targeted for early detection 74 70 20 38 Cumulatively 42 emerging invasive alien species have been targeted for early detection Q1=4 & Q2=38 Number of initial hectares of invasive alien plants treated 192 350 201 269 50 325 25 438.11 Cumulatively 44 086.5 initial hectares of invasive alien plants have been treated. Q1=18 648.39 & Q2= 25 438.11 Late start of projects has meant more effort going in to follow up’s to maintain gains due to delays in finalising the Implementing Agents Agreements. IA’s will be asked to revise their targets to catch up to the lost productivity due to delays in finalising the agreements Number of follow-up hectares of invasive alien plants treated 686 020 596 126 149 031 240 958.666 Cumulatively 319 331.286 hectares of invasive alien plants have been treated. Q1=78 372.62 & Q2= 240 958.666
Percentage of wild fires suppressed (provided there are not more than 2 400) 100% 90% 90% 100% (1 233/1 233) Cumulatively 100% (1 382/1 382) wild fires have been suppressed Q1=149 & Q2= 1 233 Enhanced sector monitoring and evaluation Number sector monitoring and evaluation studies and reports/publications finalised Consolidated investigation report on availability, accessibility and cost of data finalised Draft regulations on procedure, format and content of the provincial and outlook report developed 3 Studies /reports: Draft 3rd SAEO report for Policy Markers developed 1st of the 3rd SAEO report for Policy Markers in place 1st Draft of the 3rd SAEO report for Policy Markers in place Environmental sustainable development indicators developed 1st Annual Environmentally sustainable development indicators report published Analyse data and update the indicator factsheets Data was collected, analyse and updated factsheets for: Terrestrial Biodiversity Protection Index Marine Protected Areas Index Priority Areas Air Quality Index 4 emerging issue response options prepared 6 emerging response options prepared and submitted to management 1 emerging issue response options prepared and submitted to management per quarter A total of 2 issue response options were prepared and submitted to management. Q1=1 & Q2=1 PROGRAMME 7: CHEMICALS AND WASTE MANAGEMENT
Enhanced sector monitoring and evaluation of the Waste Report developed Waste Information Baseline Report 2012 State of the Waste Report compiled Advertisement for the appointment of Service Provider The terms of reference was approved on 20 September 2017. The procurement process was initiated for the tender advert and the tender was advertised on 27 October 2017. A compulsory briefing session was held on 7 November 2017 with the prospective service providers. The appointment to be finalised in Q3 together with Q3 activities. Number of chemicals and management instruments developed and implemented National Waste Management Strategy Report for management options on plastic waste compiled Develop policy position based on the outcomes of the study The study on Plastics Material flow has been finalised. The policy position based on the outcomes of the study has been developed. Report on Landfill disposal tax compiled Concept document prepared Terms of Reference aproved and Literature review done. The concept document has been prepared Report on waste separation at source compiled (incl. SEIAS) Concept document prepared The concept document for the study has been completed. The Project Steering Committee meeting was held on the 26th September 2017.