USA STRATEGIC PLAN AND BUDGET 2005/2006

1. USA STRATEGIC PLAN AND BUDGET 2005/2006 PRESENTATION TO THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATIONS 4 MARCH 2005

2. The Universal Service Agency, established in accordance with the Telecommunications Act 103 of 1996.

3. Telecommunications Act 103 of 1996 Objectives of the Act [a] To promote the universal and affordable provision of telecommunications service. [c] To make progress towards the universal provision of telecommunication services. Chapter VII • Establishment of the Universal Service Agency. Chapter VIII • Establishment of the Universal Service Fund.

4. Functions - USA • Conduct Research • Survey and evaluate the extent to which universal service has been achieved • Make recommendations to Minister in relation to universal access or service • Advice the Authority on any matter relating to universal service and access • May appoint expert and other consultants • Manage the Universal Service Fund

5. Universal Service Fund The Universal Service Fund provide subsidies for: • Assistance of needy persons towards cost of telecommunication service. • To holders of licences in terms of Chapter V. • To public schools and education and training institutions. • For the establishment of centres where access can be obtained to telecommunication services. • For establishment of public information terminals. • To assist small businesses and cooperatives to acquire and construct infrastructure. • To facilitate the provision of multimedia services

6. Functions - USA • Strive to promote the goal of universal service • Encourage and facilitate any scheme to provide universal access and service • Foster the adoption and use of new methods of attaining universal access and service • Stimulate public awareness of the benefits of telecommunication service • The USA shall, after obtaining public participation make recommendations to enable the Minister to determine what shall constitute: • Universal access to telecommunication services. • Universal provision of telecommunication services.

7. Source of Strategic Plan • Legislation • State of the Nation Address • Minister’s Budget Speech • Parliamentary Debates • Roadshows & Stakeholders Meetings • Interactions with ICASA

8. The Vision To be the leading organisation in the strive to promote the goal of universal service and universal access to Information and Communications Technology in South Africa.

9. Organisational Structure Management • The Chief Executive Officer • Internal Audit • Corporate Secretary • Chief Operations Officer • The Project Service Division • Knowledge Management Division • Human Resources Division • Regulatory & Corporate Affairs Division • Chief Financial Officer

10. Project Service DivisionKedibone Serero-Chiloane • Community Digital Hubs • The Telecentres • Batho Pele e-Government Gateway • Cyberlabs • Virtual Private Network • Subsidization of USALs

11. Knowledge Management DivisionDennis Memela • Research • Extent to which universal service and universal access has been achieved; • research on definitions and categories of the needy in S.A; • study on affordability of Telecommunications services in S.A; and • To provide the Minister and ICASA with researched information on the effectiveness of the Telecommunications act as well as the provision of universal service and universal access. • Education and Development • Continue to build capacity for ICT utilisation in the under-serviced areas. • Two certified ICT training centres in each Province located in the under-serviced areas • The ICT trainers to work with the Telecentre Association of South Africa (TASA) as a vehicle to build capacity for making Telecentres viable and sustainable • Content Development • Development of Community websites and e-mail services in the rural nodes. • Payment of subsidy for online education and training content.

12. Human Resources Division Thandi Dibakwane • The development and implementation of improved human resource procedures systems and policies; • The implementation of performance management and personnel development systems; • Implementation of transformation program through restructuring and enhanced HR systems • Implementation of a structured remuneration system • Effective advise on labour related matters • The attraction and retaining of the appropriate talent and skills; • Ensure training and development of staff • The management of the internship program; and • To ensure compliance with the employment equity legislation

13. Regulatory & Corporate Affairs DivisionDr Sam Gulube • Support the agency in preparing all legal documentation relating to the granting of subsidies and procurement; • Manage the engagement with external legal counsel; • Management of relations with various stakeholders; • Co-ordinate all legislative and regulatory advisory activities • Government, Parliamentary and Community relations • Improve corporate image of the Agency; and • Market the Agency ICT projects in the underserved area

14. Chief Financial Officer Division Andries Louw • Effective, efficient and transparent systems of financial and risk management and internal control; • An appropriate procurement and supply chain management system which is fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective; • The management, including the safeguarding, of the assets and for the management of the revenue, expenditure and liabilities of the Agency; • Insuring the submission of all reports, returns, notices and other information to management and the Board; and • Ensure compliance with the provisions of the PFMA and any other legislation applicable to the Agency.

15. Organisational Structure The Board of 7 Members: • Board Executive Committee • The Audit Committee • The Human Resources Committee • Operations & Mandate Committee

16. Organisational Structure

18. USA Budget 2005/2006

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