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PRESENTATION OF THE ARMSCOR ANNUAL REPORT TO THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON DEFENCE AND MILITARY VETERANS MR SIPHO MKWANAZI – ACTING CEO DATE: 10 th OCTOBER 2013. Scope. 1 . Introduction 2 . Performance of Operational Functions Acquisition Research and Development Dockyard 3. Human Resources
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PRESENTATION OF THE ARMSCOR ANNUAL REPORTTO THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON DEFENCE AND MILITARY VETERANS MR SIPHO MKWANAZI – ACTING CEO DATE: 10th OCTOBER 2013
Scope 1. Introduction 2. Performance of Operational Functions Acquisition Research and Development Dockyard 3. Human Resources 4. Corporate Performance versus Goals / Objectives 5. Financial Performance 6. Challenges 7. Questions & Answers 2
Introduction • Armaments Corporation of South Africa SOC Limited (Armscor) established in terms of the Armaments Corporation of South Africa, Limited Act (Act 51 of 2003) • State – owned entity as contemplated in the Companies Act, 2008 • Listed as a Schedule 2 Public Entity in terms of the PFMA • Further regulated by the Regulations issued in the terms of the PFMA and the Companies Act • The Minister responsible for Armscor is the Minister of Defence & Military Veterans (MOD&MV) • The Board of Directors is the Executive Authority of Armscor 3
Introduction (Cont.) • Within its mandate, Armscor’s objectives are to meet the following requirements of the DoD: • defence matériel needs • technology development • research & development • analysis • test & evaluation effectively, efficiently and economically • Adhere to accepted principles of corporate governance and lawfulness • Highlights: • Clean Audit • Achieved level 3 BBBEE rating from level 7 • Dockyard obtained ISO 9001: 2008 accreditation • Achieved a surplus of R84.6m (2012/13) against R70.2m in 2011/12 • 51% improvement on results of Corporate Social Investment (CSI) Flagship programme – Learner Enhancement Programme 4
Performance of Operational Functions - Acquisition MARITIME SYSTEMS • Following the delivery and commissioning of three submarines, engineering changes were made to meet: • operational • safety • support related requirements • These were initially omitted due to financial constraints • Changes are almost completed, awaiting • Department of Public Works to complete escape training facility by end Sept 2013 • Availability of submarine to carry out final on-board qualification by April 2013 5
Performance of Operational Functions - Acquisition (Cont.) AIRBORNE SYSTEMS • LUH- All 30 Helicopters have been delivered to SAAF & updated with latest production standards • Gripen - 9 x dual seat aircraft -17 x single seat aircraft delivered to SAAF Aircrafts in full functionality, electronic warfare and datalink capability completed in Sept 2013 Integration of the A-Darter Missile was completed and delivered in November 2012 • Hawk– Operational flight trainer has been upgraded to the same standard as the fleet The fleet exceeded 10 000 flying training hours in October 2012 • Rooivalk-Rooivalk fleet was upgraded to the MK1 deployment baseline A depot level support was also established 6
Performance of Operational Functions - Acquisition (Cont.) • 39 Oryx Medium Transport Helicopter (MTH’s) • Development of avionics upgrade was completed • The modification on the first four helicopters is progressing well • A-Darter Missile development • Jointly funded with the Brazilian Air Force • Programme is progressing well despite some technical delays experienced • Seeker head has reached an acceptable level of technology maturity 7
Performance of Operational Functions - Acquisition (Cont.) LANDWARD SYSTEMS • Ground Based Air Defence System • New Local Warning Segment of the Ground Based Air Defence System has been completed • Phase two of the GBADS programme which entails upgrading of fire-control system of the 35 mm anti – aircraft guns has commenced • New Generation Infantry Combat Vehicle • Locally developed 30mm Camgun is undergoing final environmental test and evaluation • Advanced development was completed in December 2012 and testing commenced in February 2013 • Development of an insensitive munition-compliant missile will be further explored in the next two years 8
Performance of Operational Functions - Research & Development (Cont.) TEST & EVALUATION FACILITIES aims to maintain the capability • Gerotek • 28% funded from DoD transfer payment • Relying on commercial business to fund shortfall • Alkantpan • 33% funded from DoD transfer payment • 67% operations funded from local and foreign business 9
Performance of Operational Functions - Research & Development (Cont.) DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE • Armour Development • DoD transfer payment funds basic capability – 95% • Relying on commercial business to fund shortfall • Defence Decision Support Institute (DDSI) • 100% funded from DoD transfer payment • Ergonomics Technologies (Ergotech) • 95% funded from DoD transfer payment • 5% funded from commercial contracts • Flamengro • 75% funded from DoD transfer payment • Funded 25% of operations from local business contracts 10
Performance of Operational Functions - Research & Development (Cont.) DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTES • Hazmat • 100% of income generated from local commercial contract • Institute of Maritime Technology (IMT) • 88% funded from DoD transfer payment • 12% from local commercial work • Protechnik • 98% funded from DoD transfer payment • 2% from commercial contracts 11
Performance of Operational Functions - Dockyard • Obtained ISO 9001:2008 accreditation • Current financial year focus is on SHE matters • Funding based on a fixed transfer payment to deliver predetermined capabilities • Current capacity insufficient to deliver full requirements • Received R30.6m additional funding • Capacity rejuvenation (skilled labour & equipment) • Insufficient & sustainable funding remains • Re-modernisation study completed in July 2013 • Despite challenges, overall achievement 92% versus 90% target 12
Performance of Operational Functions - Dockyard(Cont.) Planned and unplanned maintenance projects • Frigates: SAS Spioenkopexperience challenges, eventually completed in March 2013 • Patrol Vessels: SAS ISSAC Dyobastarted maintenance in March 2013 for collision damage repairs which was successfully completed SAS Umhloti, unscheduled maintenance and repairs completed on time SAS Umzimkulu, successfully completed unplanned maintenance • Tugs: Tug Indlovu Tug Demist All work successfully completed on time Tug Tshukudu Tug Umalusi , unscheduled maintenance planned for completion in April 2013 13
Performance of Operational Functions - Dockyard(Cont.) Planned and unplanned maintenance projects (cont.) • Submarines: SAS ManthatisiOEM executing refit at Dockyard, to be completed in July 2014 SAS Charlotte Maxekecompleted within revised date due to unforeseen damage SAS Queen Mojaji, activities completed within planned schedule • Independent Vessels: SAS Proteacompleted in Feb 2013 vs. planned October 2012 due to unanticipated damage of valves to be removed, repaired and replaced SAS Drankensbergcompleted within revised date 14
Human Resources • Improvement in overall transformation, esp. from mid management to top management • Improvement in employee satisfaction survey – 66.5% (2012/13) from 62.9% (2011/12) • 90 young engineers and scientist were identified for succession planning • Skills Development Programmes • Armscor Senior Management Leadership Programme • Functional training • Dockyard training centre • Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) • Talent Development Programme • CSI Flagship programme – “Learner Enhancement Programme” in support of Maths and Science in schools resulted to an average of 51% improvement in these subjects 15
Corporate Performance vs. Goals Objectives 1 – 3 : Measure effectiveness of acquisition function in terms of: • Contracts to be placed: commitment of funds • Achieved cash flow against formally planned cash flow i.t.o. of commitments Achieved goals except for System support: Acquisition and Procurement (operational funds) OBJECTIVES MEASURING FUNCTIONS IN TERMS OF SLA Objective 4: Management of Defence Industrial Participation: • Execution of DIP obligations • Objective not achieved Objective 5 : Management & Execution of Defence Technology, Test and Evaluation requirements for DOD: • Execution by Armscor Defence Institutes of contractual milestones/ deliveries • Objective achieved Objective 6 : DOCKYARD • Management and performance against Dockyard Mandate • Objective achieved 16
Corporate Performance vs. Objectives (Cont.) Strategic objective 1 – Funding & Growth Measure the expenditure compliance and effort to secure sufficient funding to sustain the organisation • Objective not achieved ACHIEVEMENT OF STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES Strategic objective 2 – People & Capabilities Measuring Armscor’s ability to attract and retain employees through a positive organizational environment x Objective partly achieved Strategic objective 3 – Organisational Effectiveness & EfficienciesMeasure the operational efficiency of Armscor x Objective partly achieved Strategic objective 4 – Stakeholder Relationships Measure the relationships with stakeholders & Armscor’s compliance to good governance x Objective partly achieved 17
Financial Overview • Armscor received an unqualified Audit Report • Net asset value (Shareholder’s interest) increased by 187% to R1 792m million due to revaluation of land and buildings • Profit of R84.6m realised against R70.2m in 2012 • Total revenue increased by 1% to R308.2 million • Personnel costs remains main contributor at 74.4% of total operating cost 18
Financial Position as at 31 March 2013Equity and Liabilities 20
Statements of Comprehensive Income for the yearended 31 March 2013 21