“UNDERSTANDING CLIMATE THROUGH WEATHER”

South African Weather Service“Authoritative Voice on Weather and Climate Information”Presentation by Dr. Makuleni: 31 May 2011 “UNDERSTANDING CLIMATE THROUGH WEATHER” Document Ref: SAWS STRATEGY PRESENTATION-PPC 31 MAY 2011

Contents Statement of purpose and Vision Mission Quality Policy Statement Enterprise View Strategic Goals Strategic Drivers National priorities Alignment with DEA Outcome 10 Key Strategic Programmes Strategic Collaborations Achievements Financial projections Document Ref: SAWS STRATEGY PRESENTATION-PPC 31 MAY 2011

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE The South African Weather Service is the authoritative and legitimate provider of meteorological, climatological and related services for South Africa and the African Continent.” VISION “To be the foremost provider of relevant services in respect of weather, climate and related products, which contribute to sustainable development in South Africa and the African Continent” Document Ref: SAWS STRATEGY PRESENTATION-PPC 31 MAY 2011

MISSION • “We, in line with our quality policy statement, provide useful and innovative weather, climate and related products and services for all South Africans and the African Continent, through: • Enhancing observational data and communication networks; • Effectively developing and managing talent; • Enhancing collaborative partnerships and effectively disseminating weather products to users; • Utilising cutting edge technology to convert data into meaningful products and services for risk mitigation; • Advancing the science of meteorology, research and relevant applications; • Enhancing fiscal discipline and optimal resource mobilisation to ensure sustainability; • in order to inform decision making and contribute to the safeguarding of life and property” Document Ref: SAWS STRATEGY PRESENTATION-PPC 31 MAY 2011

VALUES “Professionalism: Self control and behaviour that is aligned to best business practices, and displays a high standard of excellence in the job. Integrity: A consistent sense of honesty, truthfulness and trust in one’s own actions while valuing others opinions and beliefs. Caring: A commitment to create a supportive environment that promotes compassion and understanding.(addition) Accountability: A commitment to take responsibility for things expected from the position and/or role occupied - Responsible for own actions. Recognition of Excellence: A willingness to identify, recognise and acknowledge individuals and teams who demonstrate outstanding performance. Teamwork: A willingness to work together towards achieving a common goal by making use of and / or appreciating individual’s diverse strengths and abilities. Document Ref: SAWS STRATEGY PRESENTATION-PPC 31 MAY 2011

SAWS’ Quality Policy Statement • ““In pursuing the achievement of its primary aim outlined above, and in meeting and exceeding client requirements and expectations in so doing, SAWS commits itself to the establishment and maintenance of a Quality Management System that will be its guarantee to all its clients by: • Setting Quality Objectives that will improve processes that yield products and services • Improving its existing products and services • Improving its operational efficiency and effectiveness through careful planning and standardisation of all its processes, • Recognising and responding to client requirements • Providing resources needed for implementing and supporting continuous improvement. • Reviewing its Quality Management Policy and its Quality Policy Statement Document Ref: SAWS STRATEGY PRESENTATION-PPC 31 MAY 2011

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STRATEGIC DRIVERS • Compliance with, and achievement of, SAWS mandate • Alignment with the National Programme of Action • Balancing the grant and revenue generation imperative • Achievement of international obligations • Innovation to ensure broader reach and accessibility • Adaption to technological advancement Document Ref: SAWS STRATEGY PRESENTATION-PPC 31 MAY 2011

STRATEGIC DRIVERS • Enhancing Regional (SADC) and African (AU/NEPAD) positioning • Mitigating the impact of climate change and variability on food sustainability, rural development and quality of life of South Africans • Skills development and retention • Leveraging collaborative relationships to enhance South Africa's ability to meet the Millennium Development Goals Document Ref: SAWS STRATEGY PRESENTATION-PPC 31 MAY 2011

NATIONAL PRIORITIES and SAWS CONTRIBUTIONS Document Ref: SAWS STRATEGY PRESENTATION-PPC 31 MAY 2011

ALIGNMENT WITH DEA OUTCOME 10 Protected and enhanced environmental assets and natural resources

ALIGNMENT WITH DEA OUTCOME 10 OUTPUTS SUB-OUTPUTS 1. Enhanced quality and quantity of water resources 2. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions, climate change & improved air / atmospheric quality • Water resource protection • Reduction of Emission of CO2 • Reduction of Atmospheric pollutants • Adapting to the impacts of climate change • Energy Efficiency Document Ref: SAWS STRATEGY PRESENTATION-PPC 31 MAY 2011

ALIGNMENT WITH DEA OUTCOME 10 OUTPUTS SUB-OUTPUTS • 4. Protected biodiversity • Reduced climate change impacts on biodiversity • Protection of agricultural land Document Ref: SAWS STRATEGY PRESENTATION-PPC 31 MAY 2011

STRATEGIC PROGRAMMES Document Ref: SAWS STRATEGY PRESENTATION-PPC 31 MAY 2011

INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT The South African Government has invested R240m to upgrade the weather radar network in the country. At the completion of a three year project, South Africa will have 12 new radars and a total of 18 radar systems. The system will enable Forecasters to provide accurate weather information and warnings to the public. Document Ref: SAWS STRATEGY PRESENTATION-PPC 31 MAY 2011

Strategic Collaborations • Government Departments • DEA, DoT, DWA, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs(COGTA), DoA, DST,GCIS, DIRCO • Public Entities • ATNS, ACSA, SACAA, Water Research Commission, ARC, CSIR, SABC • Universities • Pretoria • Witwatersrand • Cape Town • UNIZULU • Fort Hare Document Ref: SAWS STRATEGY PRESENTATION-PPC 31 MAY 2011

Strategic Collaborations • International Organizations • University Centre for Atmosphere Research in the USA • International Research Institute in New York • UK MetOffice • Australia Met service • National Weather Service of the US and NOAA • EUMET SAT • WMO • ICAO Document Ref: SAWS STRATEGY PRESENTATION-PPC 31 MAY 2011

ACHIEVEMENTS • An unqualified Audit Report with no matters of emphasis for the period 2009/10 (the last audited period • The South African Flash Flood Guidance System (SAFFG). • The Southern African Regional Flash Flood Guidance System. (SARFFG) • Severe Weather Forecasts Demonstration project (which was also extended to all SADC countries). • Severe Weather Warning System (SWWS) - Early warning system. • Provision of seasonal forecasts as the Global Producing Center for Long Range Forecasting. Document Ref: SAWS STRATEGY PRESENTATION-PPC 31 MAY 2011

ACHIEVEMENTS • The SAWS Radar Network was launched on 29 March 2010. • The SAAQIS database was launched on 23 March 2010. • Provision of long-term records on trace gases and greenhouse gases at the Global Atmospheric watch. Document Ref: SAWS STRATEGY PRESENTATION-PPC 31 MAY 2011

ACHIEVEMENTS • The accreditation by SETA as a service provider for the National Certificate in Weather Observation- an NQF level 5 qualification • The provision of up- to- the- minute weather for the 2010 FIFA World Cup Tournament, which has seen the Port Elizabeth team winning an award for safeguarding of lives and property • The expansion of the Lightning detection network • The award of SAWS as the Top Gender Empowered Parastatal with TOPCO Media and • SAWS finalist as the Top Empowered Government Parastatal with Metropolitan. Document Ref: SAWS STRATEGY PRESENTATION-PPC 31 MAY 2011

ACHIEVEMENTS • Upgraded the Highbury Primary school. • Expansion of the Fognet (Water harvesting) project. • Based on the unaudited draft 2010/11 financial statements, SAWS has achieved the following: • Increasedcommercial aviation revenue by 44% to R70 million (prior year: R49 million). • Increasedother commercial revenue by 13% to R14.6 million (prior year: 12.8 million). Document Ref: SAWS STRATEGY PRESENTATION-PPC 31 MAY 2011

Interim Audit Report Document Ref: SAWS STRATEGY PRESENTATION-PPC 31 MAY 2011

DRAFT AFS Document Ref: SAWS STRATEGY PRESENTATION-PPC 31 MAY 2011

Adjusted Surplus/Deficit Document Ref: SAWS STRATEGY PRESENTATION-PPC 31 MAY 2011

Revenue Sources Document Ref: SAWS STRATEGY PRESENTATION-PPC 31 MAY 2011

Expenditure Categories Document Ref: SAWS STRATEGY PRESENTATION-PPC 31 MAY 2011

ANALYSIS OF REVENUE Document Ref: SAWS STRATEGY PRESENTATION-PPC 31 MAY 2011

ANALYSIS OF EXPENSES Document Ref: SAWS STRATEGY PRESENTATION-PPC 31 MAY 2011

Budget 2011/12 to 2013/14 Document Ref: SAWS STRATEGY PRESENTATION-PPC 31 MAY 2011

Weather lines • Vodacom service on the 082162 number • Talk to a forecaster service. • Molo Africa text-to-speech answering service on • 083 123 0500 • AfriGis location based and subscription service SMS service (*120*555*3#-DIAL) Document Ref: SAWS STRATEGY PRESENTATION-PPC 31 MAY 2011

“UNDERSTANDING CLIMATE THROUGH WEATHER”