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Operation Vuselela – An overview

Operation Vuselela – An overview. Col Seakle K.B. Godschalk SSO Environmental Services Logistics Division November 2004. Scope. Background What is Operation Vuselela Operation Vuselela role players Various Operation Vuselela coordinating committees Basic processes of Operation Vuselela

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Operation Vuselela – An overview

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  1. Operation Vuselela – An overview Col Seakle K.B. Godschalk SSO Environmental Services Logistics Division November 2004

  2. Scope • Background • What is Operation Vuselela • Operation Vuselela role players • Various Operation Vuselela coordinating committees • Basic processes of Operation Vuselela • DWAF contributions • DOD contributions • Other aspects

  3. Background • Working for Water Programme – eradication of alien invasive plants • Also on some military properties • Former Deputy Minister of Defence requested focus on military veterans • Operation Vuselela – current budget RM10 per year • Plenary Defence Staff Council Oct 2002

  4. Background (cont’d) • 14 Nov 2003 first meeting DOD Coordinating Committee • Draft Agreement April 2004 • C SANDF Directive 04/04 dd 6 Sep 04 • Draft Procedures on Recruitment and Selection of veterans • Roadshow

  5. What is Operation Vuselela? A strategic partnership between the Dept of Defence and the Dept of Water Affairs & Forestry, in association with the various military veterans organisations, to clear invasive alien plants on military properties whilst empowering unemployed military veterans

  6. Operation Vuselela role players OV Steering Committee D MVA Log Div – D Fac Services OV Coordinating Committee WfW/OV Head Office Veterans organisations HO’s Log Sup Fmn – D Fac Sup Mnmgt Service Corps HQ Veterans regional offices Service Corps Regional Office Reg Env Mngmt [RFIM office] Regional WfW Forum WfW Regional Office Support Base Base Level Liaison Committee OV Project Managers

  7. DOD OV Coordinating Committee • Representation • Directorate Facilities • Services • Service Corps • Directorate Military Veterans Affairs • Logistics Support Formation • Dept Water Affairs & Forestry/Operation Vuselela

  8. DOD OV Coordinating Committee (2) • Functions • Manage implementation of OV partnership • Consolidation and prioritisation nationally • Inter-departmental liaison • Report to and advise top management

  9. DWAF Regional WfW Coordinating Committee • Representation • WfW Regional Program Leader • WfW and OV Project Managers • National Strategic Partnership Rep’s • DOD Regional Environmental Manager • Functions • Consolidate and prioritise regionally • Oversee and coordinate execution at local level

  10. Base level OV Coordinating Committee • Representation • OC of General Support Base • GSB Environmental Officer • OV Project Manager • Functions • Identify and prioritise properties locally • Identify resources required • Input into APO • Ensure comprehensive approach

  11. Base level OV Coordinating Committee (2) • Coordinate and oversee execution at local level • Sort out any problems • Ensure effective communication • Monitoring • Signing off • Record keeping of of DOD resources used • Ensure planning and budgeting for follow-up operations

  12. Planning Implementation Recruitment Budget Appointment APO Execution The basic processes of Operation Vuselela Mapping Monitoring Prioritisation Follow-up Identification

  13. DWAF contributions • Operation Vuselela budget • Appointments and labour relations • Computers for project management • Training of OV appointees • Waterworks software and training • Telephone/fax facilities for project manager • Evacuation of medical casualties • At least two follow-up clearings

  14. DOD contributions • Liaison officers at all levels • Office accommodation and basic furniture for project manager • Storage facilities for OV equipment and supplies • Water carts [availability] • Stabilisation of casualties • Long-term maintenance

  15. Other aspects • Code of Ethics – in process • Discipline, access control and local coordination • Comprehensive approach: • Clearing of infestation • Removal of material • Rehabilitation [vegetation, erosion] • Revegetation • If necessary, OV will consider >2 follow-ups

  16. Other aspects (2) • Neighboring properties might be included, if necessary • Role of Dept of Public Works • GSB must plan/budget for long-term maintenance • Monitoring, quality control and signing off • Dispute resolution – take to regional level DOD and WfW]

  17. Other aspects (3) • Damage to infrastructure – Board of Inquiry including WfW Investigative officer • Keep record of all DOD resources used [standard format] • Bridging arrangements • Current WfW teams – until contracts expire • Migrate into Op Vuselela

  18. Conclusion • Cooperative Partnership • Mutual trust and respect • Great opportunities: • DOD – clearing of invasive plants required by law • DWAF – achieve objectives of WfW • Veterans – employment and empowerment • Let us grab this opportunity and build an excellent example of a multilateral partnership program for the benefit of our people and our environment

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