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The Department of Communications Presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Communications Parliament 27 August 2004. Context.
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The Department of CommunicationsPresentation to the Portfolio Committee on CommunicationsParliament 27 August 2004
Context The Mandate of the DoC is informed by the relevant legislation such as, amongst others, the Telecommunications Act No. 103 of 1996, related government policies and National directives. The core functions of the DoC are; • To develop ICT policies and legislation that stimulate and enhance the sustainable economic development of the South African 1st and 2nd economy and positively impact on the social well being of all our people • To evaluate the economic social and political implementation impact, outcomes and processes of the said policies • To exercise oversight on SOE’s • To fulfill South Africa’s continental and international responsibilitiesin the ICT field
Context In cascading the mandate from National Government the Department of Communications has developed key performance areas (KPAs) aligned to the national imperatives. Pursuant to the formulation of the KPAs, an organisational structure has been developed to meet delivery objectives.
The new Vision of the DoC A global leader in harnessing Information Communication Technologies for socio economic development
The new Mission of the DoC To enhance the well being of the peoples of South Africa, the African Continent and the world, through the creation of a sustainable and enabling Information Communication Technology environment. We shall through leveraging our world class knowledge, skills and experience, deliver on our social contract to the people, in a professional manner, reflective of our national value system informed by the Batho Pele ethos.
Restructuring Process • DoC Strategy developed • Business Plans finalised • Organisational Structure developed • Organisational competency profiles compiled • Population of structure/appointments
Conclusion • Restructuring in process • Market Study completed • Convergence Bill • Consideration of issues in the broadcasting environment • Regional Broadcasting (regional issues and South African languages) • Public broadcasting • Digitisation in broadcasting • ICT Charter • Focus on application to improve universal internet access