OFFICE OF THE PREMIER

1. OFFICE OF THE PREMIER PRESENTATION OF ANNUAL REPORT 2009/2010 TO MEMBERS OF PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND PROVINCIAL AFFAIRS Presented BY: Acting DG Mr A Tlaletsi

2. Table of contents Slide No • Executive Summary 3 • Mission and Vision of the OOP 4 • Programme Structure 5 • Core functions of Office of the Premier 6 • Expenditure report for 2009/2010 7- 13 • Key Achievements 14-18 • Key Challenges 19-20 • Summary of the Auditor General’s report 09/10 21-40

3. Executive Summary - Constitutional Mandate Constitution, the Public Service Act, its regulations and policy directives: • The Premier performs executive, policy, legislative, intergovernmental and ceremonial functions and responsibilities as defined in Chapter 6 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. • The Premier as the head of the Provincial Government is also responsible for the implementation of Chapter 3 of the Constitution. Article 4(1) defines the relationships and principles underlying cooperation between the various spheres of government. • Section 125(2) of the Constitution determines that the Premier exercises the executive authority of the province with the other members of the Executive Council (EXCO). The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa vests the executive authority for a province in the Premier, but provides that the Premier is responsible for appointing the Executive Council to assist the Premier in carrying out functions and responsibilities.

4. The figure below outlines the mission and vision as follows:

5. OFFICE OF THE PREMIER PREMIER PROGRAMME 1 ADMINISTRATION DIRECTOR GENERAL PROGRAMME 3 POLICY AND GOVERNANCE (Deputy Director General) PROGRAMME 2 INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT (Deputy Director General)

6. Core Functions of the Office of the Premier • Provincial policy coordination, integratio and review. • Rendering of administrative and secretarial support to the Executive Council structures. • Integration of services between spheres of government and with international countries. • The mainstreaming of gender, disability, children, older persons and youth policy directive. • Moral regeneration , forensic and anti-corruption investigations. • Capacity building and human capital development. • Coordination of information communication technology. • Provincial communication and protocol. • Legal services and legislative review.

7. Expenditure Report For the financial year ended 31 March 2010

8. DEPARTMENTAL SUMMARY ACCORDING TO PROGRAMMES

9. DEPARTMENTAL SUMMARY ACCORDING TO ECONOMIC CLASSIFICATIONS

10. PROGRAMME SUMMARY ACCORDING TO SUB-PROGRAMMES

11. PROGRAMME SUMMARY ACCORDING TO SUB-PROGRAMMES

12. PROGRAMME SUMMARY ACCORDING TO SUB-PROGRAMMES

13. EXPENDITURE TRENDS - TRADITIONAL LEADERSHIP EXCLUDED

14. Key Achievements for 2009/2010

15. Key achievements • A total of 40 Management reports dealing with priority transversal Human Resource Management were produced for EXCO and its structure. Key amoungst strategic reports written include quarterly Inter-Departmental Skills Development Reports showing improved uptake and more strategic approach to reporting, National Skills Fund supported projects, Bursary Performance reports, Batho Pele Revitalization Performance reports, Job Evaluation reports, HR Policy Implementation reports, Grievance Management reports, Employee Wellness & Management Compliance Reports. • The Persal Management Information System reports have been produced monthly, during the 2009/2010 financial year. • During the 2009/2010 financial year, the following five(5) Provincial human resource policies were amended and consultation with the Trade Unions has been finalized: - Employment policy - Human Resource Procurement policy. - Special Leave policy - Working time policy - Termination of service policy.

16. Key achievements(continued) • Coordinated and facilitated the NSF Show Case Event which was aimed at publicizing the achievements of the NSF Programme in the Province. The Province managed to enroll 1798 unemployed youth in various learning programmes(97%) of the targeted intake of (1860). The programme has been extended and the Department of Higher Education: NSF Division has approved the implementation plan as well as the budget. • Finalized consultative processes with all client departments and consolidated all inputs to prepare the draft for final consultation and approval with the Provincial Bargaining Chamber. We also developed a comprehensive strategic input on the new approach regarding the integrated job evaluation processes in the Province. This was done in line with the EXCO approach on cost containment. • Four Pieces of legislation have been passed by the provincial Legislation during the year under review. All these pieces of legislation have been promulgated by way of publication in the provincial government gazette. • Garona Security & Safety Committee, comprising of officials from resident departments was established and its terms of reference was finalised. The safety and security assessments for the complex was conducted and a service Provider was appointed to improve the safety shortfalls identified. • The Forensic Management Committee was also re-established and its terms of reference was approved by the EXCO during the 4th Quarter of 2009/2010.

17. Key achievements(continued) • 10 preparatory meetings (including workshops) of the three sectors- public sector, business and civil society were convened to prepare for the re-launch/ summit of the Provincial Anti- Corruption Forum. The summit took place in Rustenburg and a revised MoU and plan of the Action of the forum was signed and adopted. New members of the Forum were also inaugurated by the Honourable Premier during this anti-corruption summit. • Provincial Disability Programme of Action was adopted by EXCO. Four OSPD quarterly reports were submitted to EXCO. Five –Interdepartmental Committee on Disability meetings & Annual Planning and Evaluation Summit were convened. Nominated to the South African delegation to the Second Conference of State parties to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of people with Disabilities. • Provincial Disability Database was launched and Five hundred (500) people with disabilities registered on the Electronic System of the Database. • Participated in the National celebrations of the Day of the African Child held in Limpopo and the National Children’s Day. • The Provincial Bahumagadi Forum was launched (Association of Traditional leaders’ wives).

18. Key achievements(continued) • Contributed in the finalization of the national approach on international relations to market SA abroad with guidelines on international trips, conference/meetings. This national policy has also been adopted by EXCO as guiding policy for provincial and municipal IR. • Repealed North West Provincial Youth Commission and hosted public hearings with the Legislature in four(4) districts. • Municipal Turn Around Strategy meetings were held in all Municipalities and the draft turnaround strategies were drafted. ieRamotshereMolioa, Ratlou, Ditsobotla and NgakaAmodiriMolema. • Policy Paper on the Water Infrastructure study in the Province was developed. • Participated in ID processes with departments and municipalities, supporting project –based planning and integration. • Held three(3) Monitoring and Evaluation Forum Meetings. Draft Monitoring &Evaluation Framework was developed and endorsed by Monitoring and Evaluation Forum. Terms of Reference for Monitoring and Evaluation system was developed and approved by the Executive Management Meeting • World population Day event was held to inform the Public about the importance of education for the girl child. Research showcase was also held to inform the public about importance of research in the Province.

19. Key Challenges for 2009/2010

20. Key challenges • Reactivate Intergovernmental relations and co-operative governance between provincial and local government in the province. The last NWPCC meeting scheduled for December 2009 did not take place. • The Policy and Planning Directorate as well as the Monitoring and Evaluation Directorate should be restructured in context of new initiatives at national level to establish a Planning Commission and launch an Outcome Based Management approach and performance agreements that must be monitored and evaluated in the province; • Managed process of mini-indaba to promote stakeholder engagements in the formulation of a new Provincial Growth and Development Strategy and Plan. • No budget to implement Occupational Health and Safety measures at Garona Complex • No dedicated structure to manage the Anti Corruption Unit • No capacity in the Forensic Unit to manage forensic projects.

21. Auditor General’s Report For the financial year ended 31 March 2010

22. AUDITOR GENERAL’S REPORT ( SUMMARY )

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