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Presentation to the Portfolio Committee of Police on the 2013/14 Annual Report

` . Presentation to the Portfolio Committee of Police on the 2013/14 Annual Report 16 th October 2014. VISION AND MISSION. Vision A transformed and accountable Police Service that reflects the values of our developmental State Mission

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Presentation to the Portfolio Committee of Police on the 2013/14 Annual Report

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  1. ` Presentation to the Portfolio Committee of Police on the 2013/14 Annual Report 16th October 2014

  2. VISION AND MISSION Vision A transformed and accountable Police Service that reflects the values of our developmental State Mission To provide efficient and effective civilian oversight over the SAPS & enhance the role of the Minister of Police.

  3. OVERVIEW • Secretariat operated as SAPS cost centre until 31st March 2014 -formal audited financial statements were not required • Key focus was facilitating becoming a designated department • Review and formalisation of Budget and Programme Structure to align with National Treasury Guidelines and Framework • Key HR policies are in place • Secretariat achieved its key targets • Community participation in oversight and building partnerships facilitated • A dialogue between government and civil society was hosted during women’s month • Dialogue on the management of service complaints against the SAPS was hosted with various stakeholders

  4. OBJECTIVES • To provide quality, timeous evidence-based strategic research and policy advice to the Minister • To develop and contribute to a global view on police practices and methodologies • To develop and build strategic partnerships in the fight against crime. • To strengthen the national dialogue and relationships on safety and crime prevention • To initiate policy driven legislation on policing and security matters • To perform any other functions as may be determined by the Minister

  5. LEGISLATIVE MANDATES • The Civilian Secretariat for Police derives its primary mandate from the Civilian Secretariat for Police Service Act, 2011 (Act No. 2 of 2011) • The Civilian Secretariat for Police Service Act, 2011 responds to section 208 of the Constitution which obliges the Minister of Police to establish a civilian secretariat for police that operates directly under the Minister’s direction and authority • The Civilian Secretariat for Police Act was put in operation on 1st December 2011 with the exception of becoming a designated department and the Accounting Officer responsibilities

  6. DEPARTMENTAL EXPENDITURE

  7. EXPLANATION FOR VARIANCES • Irregular spending in the department accounted for 0.02% of the total budget • The irregular spending was due to approval of necessary services being granted after an event was concluded

  8. PROGRAMME 1: ADMINISTRATION The purpose of the programme is to provide for the management, leadership and administration of the Civilian Secretariat

  9. PROGRAMME 2: PARTNERSHIPS The purpose of the programme is to manage and encourage national dialogue on community safety and crime prevention.

  10. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS • Relationships were established with stakeholders on crime prevention and safety programmes • The functionality of the CSF’s were assessed • The number of public participation engagements were exceeded • A CPF training manual was produced

  11. DEVIATIONS & COMMENTS • Of the initial target of 18 CSF’s, 30 were established- the deviation was due to the increased prioritisation within municipalities • The number of public participation engagements were exceeded due to community demands

  12. PROGRAMME 3: POLICY & RESEARCH The purpose of the programme is to provide policy advice and research services to the Secretary of Police

  13. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS • The 1998 White Paper on Safety & Security was split and a Green Paper on Policing was developed • This was followed by provincial and public consultations • The White Paper on the Police has been finalised • Diagnostic assessment was conducted on existing government & civil society anti-gang strategy in provinces • Policy developed on Improving the Quality & Functioning of the SAPS Detective Service

  14. DEVIATIONS & COMMENTS • The Draft White Paper on Safety & Security was not achieved due to redirection of focus on drafting the Green Paper on Policing

  15. PROGRAMME 4: LEGISLATION The purpose of this programme is to provide legislative support services to the Secretary of Police

  16. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS • Private Security Industry Regulation Amendment Bill passed by parliament • Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Bill (“DNA”) passed by parliament • Dangerous Weapons Bill passed by parliament • DPCI Policy on Selection of Priority Offences approved by parliament. • Proclamations on designating the Secretariat as a department published in the Government Gazette

  17. DEVIATIONS & COMMENTS • Review of SAPS Act for alignment with the Constitution was put on hold pending the finalisation of the White Paper on Policing • Regulations under Firearms Control Amendment Act not drafted due to challenges identified with certain provisions in this Act • Draft Regulations on the Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Act have been drafted but not promulgated

  18. PROGRAMME 5: MONITORING AND EVALUATION The purpose of this programme is toprovide oversight of the SAPS through efficient & effective monitoring & evaluation.

  19. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS • A draft Oversight Monitoring and Evaluation Framework was developed and finalised after consultation with provinces • Conducted 1 219 oversight visits in total. This is a 48% increase when comparing with the 826 achieved in previous financial year • Conducted an evaluation of Resolving of Crime (ROC) Learning Programme • Phase One of IMS was developed

  20. DEVIATIONS & COMMENTS • Percentages of audited disciplinary outcomes were exceeded

  21. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT • The greatest priority of the Secretariat was to align the structure to the needs of the organisation. This process is still underway • Secretariat prioritised its human resources to enforce compliance to prescripts and newly developed policies • A learning committee on training and development was established, in which all stakeholders are represented • Workshops on Code of Conduct were conducted to orientate employees about the Secretariat • A HR Plan was developed and submissions made to inform the filling of posts • Crafted performance management development system (PMDS) together with its policy in line with the provisions of the Public Service Act and Regulations

  22. END THANKS DANKIE ENKOSI

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