Western Cape Provincial Programme of Action

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WESTERN CAPE PROVINCIAL PROGRAMME OF ACTION

2007/2008

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Western Cape Provincial Programme of Action 2007/20081

GLOSSARY

Government and other Institutions/ Forums

CEI / Centre for E - Innovation
DCAS / Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport
DOCS / Department of Community Safety
DEADP / Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning
DEAT / Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism
DEDT / Department of Economic Development and Tourism
DLA / Department of Land Affairs
DLGH / Department of Local Government and Housing
DOE / Department of Education
PDA / Department of Agriculture
DOH / Department of Health
DotP / Department of the Premier
DSD / Department of Social Development
DTI / Department of Trade and Industry
DTPW / Department of Transport and Public Works
DWAF / Department of Water Affairs and Forestry
EDA / Economic Development Agency
ESCOM / Electricity Supply Commission
PCF / Premier’s Co-ordinating Forum
PDC / Provincial Development Council
PGWC / Provincial Government of the Western Cape
PT / Provincial Treasury
SAQA / South African Qualifications Authority

Policies, Strategies and Programmes

ABET / Adult Basic Education and Training
ASGISA / Accelerated and Shared Growth Initiative for South Africa
BEE / Black Economic Empowerment
BBBEE / Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment
BPO / Business Process Outsourcing
CDW / Community Development Worker
CSP / Comprehensive Service Plan
ECD / Early Childhood Development
EE / Employment Equity
EPWP / Expanded Public Works Programme
FET / Further Education and Training
HDI / Human Development Index
HOOC / Hands Off Our Children
ICT / Information and Communication Technology
IDIP / Infrastructure Delivery Implementation Plan
IGR / Inter-Governmental Relations
ILR / Integrated Law Reform
JIPSA / Joint Initiative on Priority Skills Acquisition
LED / Local Economic Development
MEDS / Micro Economic Development Strategy
MFMA / Municipal Finance Management Act
MOU / Memorandum of Understanding
MVAI / Motor Vehicle Accident Intervention Strategy
NQF / National Qualifications Framework
PGDS / Provincial Growth and Development Strategy
PWMES / Provincial Wide Monitoring and Evaluation System
PSDF / Provincial Spatial Development Framework
PTIP / Public Transport Improvement Programme
REAF / Rural Economic Assistant Fund
SCM / Supply Chain Management
SDIP / Sustainable Development Implementation Plan
SIP / Strategic Infrastructure Plan
SLP / Strategic Leadership Programme
SMME / Small, Micro and Medium Enterprises
SMS / Senior Management Service

Western Cape Provincial Programme of Action 2007/20081

ECONOMIC CLUSTER

Priorities / Actions / Departments & persons responsible / Timeframe

Building a Competitive and Labour-Absorbing Economy

1.1MEDS / 1.1.1MEDS priority sector support: Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) (R5, 500,000), ICT (R3, 150,000), Tourism, Oil and Gas infrastructure Development (R1, 100,000) Note: These funds are for infrastructure development only. An additional R2, 700,000 will be spent on the Oil and Gas sector for marketing, skills development etc. / DEDT / 2007/2008
1.1.2Small Business Support: Red Door initiative, Business development programmes for 10 BEE/SMEs companies / DEDT/SEDA / 2007/2008
1.1.3Spatial dimensions of economic development: Die Plek programme, and establish 5 Plek Plan offices at municipal level, and also establish Rural Economic Assistance Fund (REAF) / DEDT / 2007/2008
1.2Agriculture / 1.2.1Bio fuel initiative: Develop Bio fuel Strategy / PDA, DEDT / Dec. 2007
1.2.2Farm Worker Development Programme / PDA / Ongoing
1.2.3Farm Support and Development Programme / PDA / Ongoing
1.2.4Land Reform Programme / DLA, PDA / 2014

MASSIVELY INCREASE PUBLIC Investment

2.1Provincial Spatial Development Framework (PSDF) / 2.1.1Implement the PSDF
2.1.2PSDF must enforce respect for estuaries, river catchments and coastlines and the new flood lines that are being mapped / DEADP / Ongoing
2.1.3Implementation of the NSDP at local level via PSDF and pilot with Presidency in CapeWinelands district / DLGH / 2007-2008
2.2Climate Change / 2.2.1Intensify search for alternative water sources such as aquifers, recycling of waste water and desalination of sea water / DWAF / 2007 – 2014
2.2.2Launch a pilot programme in the West Coast District for young people doing their National Youth Service to fix leakages and save water / DLGH / 2007-2008
2.2.3Food security and protection of agriculture: Ensure that 70% of farmers have adopted water saving techniques (drip system) towards a 100% target by 2014 / PDA (A Roux & M Sebopetsa) / 2007 - 2014
2.2.4Retain 900 women whose job it is to remove alien vegetation / CAPENATURE, DWAF / 2007 - 2010
2.2.5Bring two gas-powered stations with a total of 1000 mega-watts of electricity in Mosselbay and Atlantis on line / ESCOM / 2007-2008
2.2Strategic Infrastructure Plan (SIP) / 2.2.6Launch SIP
2.2.7Implement SIP / DTPW / March 2007
2007/2008
2.3Integrated Transport / 2.3.6Foster a shared approach and plan between the provincial government, the City of Cape Town and adjoining Districts, the South African Rail Commuter Corporation, Metro Rail and the Bus operators to establish a seamless and safe public transport system by 2010 / DTPW / 2007 – 2010
2.3.7Establish a functional transport authority for the metropolitan region / 2007
2.3.8Pilot an Integrated Fare Management System / 2007 - 2009
2.3.9Form agreement with the South African Rail Commuter Corporation to accelerate their upgrading and expansion of the rail system and rolling stock by 2010 / 2007
2.3.10Roll-out Taxi recapitalisation programme / 2007
2.3.11Construct the Klipfontein Corridor / End 2007
2.3.12Provincial Transport Corridor Upgrades: N1 & N2 / 2007 – 2009
2.3.13Bosmansdam pedestrian bridge / Completed
2.3.14SaldanhaBay mobility strategy / 2007
2.3.15City of Cape Town mobility Strategy (link to restructuring of public transport) / 2007 - 2009
2.3.16Public Transport impoundment facilities / 2007/2008
2.3.17Develop Integrated Transport Plans / 2007/08
2.3.18Public Transport Improvement Programme (PTIP) / 2007/2008
2.4Infrastructure Parameters / 2.4.6World Cup 2010: catalyst and milestone for SIP / DTPW / 2007/2008
2.4.7Road Infrastructure: Backlogs and flood damage; upgrade to surfaced roads due to increased economic activity, increased volumes of tourist traffic, freight; upgrade and refurbish current tourism infrastructure; and tourism & tourism capital investment strategy for CapeNature / 2007 - 2009
2.4.8Works: Maintenance and upgrading of building and bulk infrastructure; restructuring of accommodation; construction of new buildings / facilities and purchase of properties / Ongoing
2.5Property Development / 2.6.1Develop the Phillipi Stadium precinct as a practice venue and fan park for the 2010 World Cup / DLGH, Municipalities
DTPW / 2007 – 2010
2.6.2Employ sustainable building technologies and techniques in the settlement of Kosovo / DLGH / 2007/2008
2.6.3Support sustainable and partnership-based development at the Oude Molen site with alternative cutting edge ecological design and infrastructure systems
2.6.4Discuss with developers, Eurocape, around the proposed Parliamentary Precinct off Roeland Street
2.6.5Plan for appropriate mixed-income and mixed-use development in Culemborg / DTPW / 2007/2008
2.7Bulk Municipal Infrastructure / 2.7.5Strategic roads, and corridor development
2.7.6Energy, water, and sanitation provision
2.7.7Asset management / DTPW
DWAF,ESCOM, DLGH, Municipalities / 2007/2008
2.8Disaster Management and Fire Brigade Services / 2.8.5Gazetting and launch of the Provincial Disaster Management Policy Framework.
2.8.5.1Establishment of the Intergovernmental Disaster Management Committee.
2.8.5.2Establishment of the Provincial Disaster Management Advisory Forum.
2.8.5.3Initiate the development of a Provincial Disaster Management Plan.
2.8.5.4Assist and support municipalities in the establishment of Disaster Management Centres.
2.8.5.5Conduct fire brigade service investigations.
2.8.5.6Community capacity building in respect of disaster management related issues. / DLGH / 2007 - 2008

Equity and development

3.1Increase ownership of economy / 3.1.1Implement BBBEE Strategy
3.1.2Support implementation of BBBEE Charters
3.1.3PGWC procurement / DEDT / June 2007
2007/2008

3.2Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP)

/ 3.2.1.Infrastructure sector programmes identified for 2007/2008:
3.2.1.1Major road construction projects utilizing labour Intensive Construction Methods, including the link between the N7 and Algeria and White River to Knysna
3.2.1.2Upgrade access roads in the Province;
3.2.1.3Maintain provincial roads targeting poor families identified through ward committees and CDW structures;
3.2.1.4Gansbaai Bredasdorp major construction projects;
3.2.1.5Up-scale the labour-intensive construction projects and housing projects throughout the Province. / DTPW / 2007/2010

3.2Agriculture

/ 3.2.1Develop Aquaculture Strategy / PDA,DEDT, DotP / Awaiting National Strategy
3.2.2Implement Mafisa in other District / PDA / Dec. 2007
3.3Institutional Review Process / 3.3.1Undertake an Institutional Review to determine the ideal institutional framework to accelerate economic growth in the province. / DEDT / July 2007
2007/2008

3.4Second Economy

/ 3.4.1MEDS second economy research
3.4.2SMME sector expansion and development strategies / DEDT / 2007/2008
3.4.3Community-based livelihoods programme and eco-tourism / DEADP,DEDT
CAPENATURE / Ongoing
3.4.4LED
3.4.5Improve access for HDI’s in the YSLP / DEDT,DLGH / Ongoing
3.4.6EPWP
3.4.6.1Provincial EPWP Summit
3.4.6.2Launch of National Youth Service Programme
3.4.6.3Launch of Provincial Contractor Development Programme in the Construction Sector / DTPW / October 2007
June 2007
September 2007
3.4.7Stimulate the recycling economy and improve access of the poor to this economy. Results will be available at the end of this financial year and implementation of pilot projects will begin in the 2007/08 financial year.
3.4.8Develop Environmental Economy Business plans for identified sectors. / DEADP / March 2008
June 2007
4Ensure Priority Skills for the Economy
4.1Scarce Skills Development / 4.1.1Memorandum of Understanding between Vice-Chancellors from all five universities (CPUT, UCT, UNISA, US and UWC) in the Province and Premier, committing to consistent cooperation on four priority areas:
4.2.1.1.Environmental challenges given climate change
4.2.1.2.Public transport, to stimulate shared growth
4.2.1.3.Social cohesion towards a Home for All
4.2.1.4.Scarce skills / Scarce Skills Development Strategy / DOE,DEDT, DTPW, DotP, PT
All Universities
DEADP, PT
DTPW
DOTP
DOTP / 2007/2008
4.1.2Capture R100m of the JIPSA funds for learnerships over the next three years. Out of this allocation provide the following learnership projects:
4.1.2.1Learnership 1000
4.1.2.2Masikhi’Sizwe bursary program / DOTP, DEDT
All Universities
DOE
DTPW / 2007 - 2010
4.1.2.3Transform agriculture through training
4.1.2.3.1Learnership training to 170 learners
4.1.2.3.2Bursaries to 50 students studying in Higher Education in agriculture
4.1.2.3.3Internships to 50 young people
4.1.2.3.4Higher Education training to at least 300 students
4.1.2.3.5Short course/skills training to at least 2000 farm workers and emerging farmers / PDA / 2007/2008
January 2008
4.1.2.4Boost the expansion of the BPO sector
4.1.2.5Oil and Gas and Ship repair learnerships
4.1.2.6Programmes targeting SMMEs, Learnership programme. / DEDT, DLGH / 2007/2008
4.1.3ECD roll-out / DSD / 2007/2008
4.1.4ABET programme
4.1.5FET programme / DOE / 2007/2008
4.1.6Disbursement of 230 bursaries / DTPW / 2007/2008

EnsurE Sustainable Development

5.1Integrated Law Reform (ILR) / 5.1.1Streamline land development and environmental decision making
5.1.2Reduce cost of doing business / DEADP
DotP / March 2008
5.2Sustainable Development Implementation Plan (SDIP) / 5.2.1Renewable Energy Programme and Action Plans implemented / DEADP,DEDT, DTI / Programme finalised June 2007. Action plans ongoing
June 2007
5.2.2Strengthening of Environmental Law Enforcement and Compliance Monitoring / DEADP / Ongoing
5.3Water resource management / 5.3.1Improved utilisation of water resources: Olifants/ Doring River Study / PDA / 2007-2009

GOVERNANCE AND ADMINISTRATION CLUSTER

Priorities / Actions / Departments& persons responsible / Timeframes

GOOD GOVERNANCE

1.1Anti-corruption / 1.1.1Combat economic crime / DotP / 2007/2008
1.2Gender and disability programmes / 1.2.1Children, women, persons with disabilities and youth benefit from PGWC financial commitment to rights-based delivery
-Mainstream the needs of the vulnerable and marginalised groups. To ensure that PGWC programs have maximum impact on the poor, vulnerable and marginalised. / DotP / Ongoing
1.2.1.1Ensure that the design and delivery of the Provincial Sectoral Disability Strategy (PSDS) and departmental service delivery activities addresses the economic and social needs of vulnerable and marginalised groups. / Ongoing
1.2.1.2Disabled access to government buildings monitored. / 2007/ 2008
1.2.1.3Consultative structures for marginalised groups are established and sustained.
1.2.1.4Facilitate and provide support for the establishment and running of integrated human rights offices at local government level (together with the Department of Local Government). / 2007/ 2008
1.2.1.5Integrated database of vulnerable network organsations dealing with vulnerable groupings developed / 2007/ 2008
1.2.1.6Mainstream the communication needs of the vulnerable and marginalised into the Home for All communication and marketing plan / Ongoing
1.2.2A new focus and direction in terms of management and leadership strategy in line with the strategic leadership and directives of the Provincial Government Western Cape / 2007/ 2008
1.2.3Support women and leadership development and strategic leadership programmes. Review existing leadership programmes to put strong strategic focus in line with Public Sector Context. Incorporate into the strategic review of training and development in the Provincial Government Western Cape / Ongoing
1.2.4Gender and Governance Plan of Action for Gender Empowerment
1.2.5Launch of Provincial Gender Machinery
1.2.6Ensure alignment of Gender Action with other policies and activities of the Department. EE targets for females in SMS have been aligned to the 50% female target by 31 March 2009
1.3Batho Pele / 1.3.1Revitalise the Batho Pele Programme / DotP / 2007/2008
1.3.2Establish Provincial Advisory Council on Children’s Rights / 2007/2008
1.3.3Bring about the notion of National Service in all government Departments
-Recruit 500 youth under the National Youth Service Programme into delivering community service through the ProvincialBuilding maintenance programme for a minimum period of 16 months. / Western CapeYouth Commission / 2007/ 2008
1.3.4Engage with a renaming process of provincial public spaces :
-Execute an advocacy and awareness campaign aimed at increasing levels of awareness/interest of the social and economic benefits of geographical names and ensuring transparency and public participation into naming process.
-Facilitate a structure of coordination and synchronization between the provincial geographical names committee (WCPGNC), local authorities and SAGNC.
-Formalize the current database of geographical feature names in terms of data authenticity, storage and manipulation for use by civil society. / DCAS / 2007/ 2008
1.3.5Enhance, integrate and institutionalise active public participation methodologies at local government level and across other spheres within the national and provincial public participation framework in line with Social Capital Formation:
-Community participation
-CDW Programme
-Implement and monitor the system of ward committees in all municipalities / DLGH / 2007/ 2008
1.3.6Apply the National Public Participation (Imbizo) strategy
1.3.7Presidential Izimbizo (initiated by Presidency) / DotP / 2007/ 2008 + Imbizo
April 2007
October 2007
1.3.8Design and maintain policies, systems, procedures and mechanisms for social dialogue / 2007/ 2008
1.3.9Effective Provincial Government communication:
-Implement internal communication strategy and plan with a focus on internal social and human capital
-Implement effective media relations strategy and plan / 2007/ 2008
1.3.10Transform relationships with NGOs to ensure a more equal, cohesive and tolerant society. / 2007/ 2008
1.3.11Establish new and strengthen existing provincial social capital networks / 2007/ 2008
1.4Home for All / 1.4.1Develop and implement a comprehensive and integrated developmental Home for All communications and marketing strategy, using communications that focus on human rights, social inclusion and diversity. / DotP / 2007/ 2008
1.4.2Develop the visual standards guideline for the Provincial Government, and ensure that it is implemented in all departments / 2007/ 2008
1.4.3Administer a provincial honours program in terms of the Provincial Honours Act / 2007/ 2008
1.4.4Manage events allocated to the DotP:
-Host a global conference entitled “Dialogues of Reason: Pathways beyond Fundamentalisms” in Cape Town in 2007. / 2007/ 2008

cAPACITY OF THE STATE

2.1Institutional improvement/ Develop internal human capital / 2.1.1Transformation of Human Resource Development function / DotP / 2007/ 2008
2.1.2Capacity building in support of the PGDS, Batho Pele & iKapa Elihlumayo i.t.o the Departmental Workplace Skills Plans :
-Includes the establishment of the SMS learning networks, capacity building through an Executive Leadership Programme and an Accelerated Development Programme and ensuring transversal compliance, ITO policy guidelines and HRMT training / 2007/ 2008
2.1.3Establish and maintain an efficient and effective Human Capital Development System / Ongoing
2.1.4Render transversal strategic labour relations services. / 2007/ 2008
2.1.5Render transversal support and manage special transversal HRM initiatives. / 2007/ 2008
2.1.6Introduce and maintain formal knowledge management system / 2007/ 2008
2.1.7Performance management, especially including the provision of performance management systems / 2007/ 2008
2.1.8Develop institutional excellence - which includes measurement of excellence as well as excellence methodology application / 2007/ 2008
2.1.9Ensure that organisational practices, systems and processes support the attainment of a developmental state / Ongoing
2.1.10Build internal social capital - establishment of value system, building skills capacity / 2007/ 2008
2.1.11Law reform of the Provincial statute books to align with the PGDS and the Constitution / 2007/2008
2.2Support flow of skills into the public service and retention of staff / 2.2.1Develop a provincial skills development plan based on the Skills Audit. Communicate the outcomes of the Skills Audit to all departments :
-Accelerated Development Programme for Middle Managers (sustainable pools scheme)
-A new focus and direction in terms of management and leadership strategy in line with the strategic leadership directives of the PGWC
-Implementation of 6 Learnership Programmes, targeting designated groups
-Audit of the CapeAdministrativeAcademy in Kromme Rhee and George to inform the strategic review of training and development in line with Government priorities
-Implement internship policy for external bursars, young unemployed or underemployed graduates
-Provide internship contracts to unemployed youth and disabled people / DotP / 2007/2008
2.2.2Investigation of implementation of new Strategic Leadership Programme (SLP) for MMS members. SAQA / NQF alignment and accreditation of programmes / DotP / 2007/2008
2.2.3Develop a HRD strategy and competency framework designed to enhance the overall development and effectiveness of employees
2.2.4Policy analysis and evaluation of existing personnel management policies aligned to HRM policy list and national priorities. / DotP / 2007/2008
2.3Institutional improvement and support to local government / 2.3.1Develop a capacity building strategy to assist municipalities in realizing their constitutional and legislative mandate to improve service delivery. The strategy to enhance municipal capacity has four components:
-Build the analytical, interpretive and evaluative capabilities of the Province in order to understand issues and trends and proactively intervene and support municipalities with appropriate programmes of action;
-Develop a flexible basket of capacity building programmes aimed at enhancing local capacity;
-Put preventive measures in place in municipalities to counteract corruption and irregularities; and
-Provide assistance in the preparation of business plans and identification of suitable land and promotion of integrated human settlement development. / DLGH / 2007/2008
2.3.2Develop socio-economic profiles at district municipal level in the Western Cape. / PT / 2007/ 2008
2.3.3Contribute to improving system of provincial government financing to enhance revenue adequacy and service delivery / DLGH / 2007/ 2008
2.3.4Coordination of the use of CDWs by municipalities and provincial line departments / DLGH / ongoing
2.3.5Design a web-based municipal monitoring system to ensure efficiency in monitoring and evaluation. This system is envisaged to incorporate both provincial and municipal monitoring requirements and an IT-based performance management system / DotP / Ongoing
2.3.6Facilitate the development of provincial asset and guidelines to improve immoveable asset management
2.3.7Co-ordinate and promote the implementation of PPP projects through assessments compliance and enforcement of legislation
2.3.8Strengthen and provide technical and strategic support for the institutional capacity of provincial and local government with regard to liabilities management / PT / 2007/ 2008

MACRO-ORGANISATION OF THE STATE

3.1Integration, coordination and communication / 3.1.1Develop a coherent Strategic ICT Planning Framework & Methodology in support of the PGDS (Provincial broadband connectivity strategy, ICT Procurement Strategy, e-Communities and public services, Enterprise Wide Business Intelligence/ GIS)
-Improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness of data communications for business critical applications (e.g. VPN, wireless, QOS, etc.) / DotP / 2007/2008
3.1.2Provide information service with easy access to government information and services primarily to citizens of the Western Cape via a call centre and a walk-in centre. / 2007/ 2008
3.1.3Forge a common approach to e-government via:
-E-government strategy
-Support and enhance services of CapeGateway project/ Web portal (citizen-focused e-government information service).
-Delivery of ICT centres across the province.
-Delivery of e-Community Forums across the province. / 2007/ 2008
3.1.4Ensure coordinated and integrated service delivery through sound intergovernmental relations
3.1.5Leverage existing IGR Framework to deliver on shared growth and integrated development imperatives.
3.1.6Improve coordination across the different spheres of government, as well as across different provincial departments. / DotP / 2007/2008
3.1.7Develop intra-department, intraprovincial and government co-ordinating structures and systems (that relate to planning and financial matters) / PT / 2007/ 2008

TRANSVERSAL SYSTEMS

4.1Provincial Growth and Development Strategy (PGDS) / 4.1.1Launch of PGDS as a White Paper.
4.1.2Deliver PGDS through partnerships
4.1.2.1PGDS operational institutional framework developed and signed off
4.1.2.2PGDS reflected in provincial government strategic plans, APPs, budgets and revised iKapa strategies
4.1.2.3PGDS reflected in district/metro GDSs, IDPs and budgets
4.1.2.4PGDS perspective reflected in national policies and programmes
4.1.3Engage with stakeholders in relation to delivery of PGDS lead interventions
4.1.4Establish a Communication plan to educate and inform citizens and partners about PGDS / DotP / 2007/2008
4.2Provincial-wide Monitoring and Evaluation System / 4.2.1Design and implement a Provincial Wide Monitoring and Evaluation System (PWMES), which is in line with the PGDS
-Put in place processes and systems to track high level objectives and outcomes for the key interventions and deliverables relating to monitoring and evaluation.
-Accelerate the use of monitoring and evaluation instruments to make sure that all department of the provincial governments stick to the stringent targets of the action plan to fight poverty
-Post draft monitoring indicator framework for the PGDS on CapeGateway for public scrutiny and comment
-Develop principles and practices for monitoring and evaluation system; develop a compendium of indicators, including norms and standards
4.2.2Establish a Datacore Directory of common datasets for PWMES
4.2.3M&E and Research Capacity within the Provincial Government
4.2.4Draft periodic provincial input which would form part of the Country Assessment Report / DotP / 2007/2008
4.2.5Develop a Programme of Action for the APRM and draft periodic provincial input which would form part of the Country Assessment Report / DotP / 2007/ 2008
4.2.6Enhance the implementation and impact of local government budgets and IDPs. Track and assess local government budget implementation against Service Delivery Budget Implementation Plan. / PT / 2007/ 2008
4.3Financial governance / 4.3.1Improving system of provincial government financing to enhance revenue adequacy and service delivery. At the ‘information level’ of financial governance, departments are focused on measuring whether there has been economic, efficient and effective use of resources. Ensure that all departments reach the status of an ‘information level or level 4’ organization.
4.3.2Develop effectiveness of in-year revenue monitoring systems towards attaining level 3 audible organizations. Putting in place mechanisms for improved in-year revenue management
4.3.3Provide for the management, improvement and implementation of existing financial systems and eventual transition to Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS)
4.3.4Render effective technical, strategic support and training to Provincial Departments and Local Government to improve management of financial assets of the Province
4.3.5Ensure that departments/ municipalities embrace supply chain management as a strategic directive
4.3.6Build Capacity to Comply with the Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (MFMA). Relevant and effective advisory service to improve compliance within local government financial legislation framework
4.3.7Improve alignment between provincial priorities and local government IDPs and improve quality and transparency of local government budgets
4.3.8Develop and facilitate the implementation of an effective risk management framework and governance capacity and provide consolidated risk profile.
4.3.9Ensure the development of accounting practices that will promote effective/ efficient capturing of Revenue, Expenditure, Assets, Liabilities (REAL) movements/ accountability and ensuring integrity of financial data
4.3.10Monitor existing financial management norms and standards in departments and public entities to address compliance thereof / PT
PT, DotP / 2007/2008

SOCIAL CLUSTER