ROAD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT CORPORATION

BRIEF TO PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORT

17 MAY 2005

Introduction and Background

Decision by Shareholders Committee (SC) to operationalize the RTMC: November 2004

Decision by SC to create & transfer functions to RTMC in an incremental approach : February 2005

Minister mandated to facilitate the operationalization of RTMC: February 2005

Mission of RTMC

Mission

To provide for cooperative and coordinated strategic planning, regulation, facilitation and law enforcement in respect of road traffic matters by all spheres of government.

Vision of RTMC

Improved law compliance and enhanced road safety in South Africa

Strategic Objectives

• To establish the Road Traffic Management Corporation as a partnership between national, provincial and local spheres of government;

• To enhance quality of road traffic service provision and to ensure safety, security, order, discipline and mobility on the roads;

• To phase out, where appropriate public funding and phase in private sector investment in road traffic on a competitive basis;

Strategic Objectives (cont)

• To introduce commercial management principles to inform and guide road traffic governance and decision-making in the interest of enhanced service provision;

• To optimize the utilization of public funds;• To regulate, strengthen and monitor

intergovernmental contact and co-operation in road traffic matters

Strategic Objectives (cont)

• To improve the exchange and dissemination of information on road traffic matters;

• To stimulate research in road traffic matters and effectively utilize the resources of existing institutes and research bodies;

• To develop human resources in the public and private sectors that are involved in road traffic

The objectives of the implementation of a RTMC

Efficient and optimal use of the tax payer's money Lawfulness on the roads Reduction in fatalities High levels of customer service Accurate data on accidents, drivers and vehicles Financial sustainability Uniform standards and operations throughout SA Standardised procedures Sufficient control of critical functions Professionalism of operations.

Training of Traffic PersonnelRoad Traffic InformationAccident Investigations & Recording

thereofMarketing & EducationInfrastructure Safety Audits

Functions Created and Transferred

Authorities and other Stake Holders involved

Department of TransportProvincial Departments of TransportLocal AuthoritiesSAPSDepartment of Justice,DPP’s and

MagistratesDepartment of EducationDepartment of HealthRAF

RTMC STRUCTURE (interim)

A U D IT S C O M M IT T E E

C O R P O R A T E S U P P O RTS E R V IC E S

C H IE F F IN A N C IA LO F F IC E R

IN F O R M A T IO NS Y S T E M S

E D U C A T IO NA N D M A R K E T IN G

E N F O R C E M E N TC O O R D IN A T IO N

R E S E A R C H &D E V E L O P M E N T

C H IE F E X E C U T IV E O FF IC E R

B O A R D

S H A R E H O L D E R S C O M M IT T E E

BUSINESS PLAN & BUDGET

Setting up of the RTMCCorporate Support ServiceChief Financial OfficerInformation SystemsRoad Traffic Marketing & EducationEnforcement CoordinationResearch & Development

Setting up of the RTMC

Item Budget

Moving to new Offices R 100,000

Setting up of Offices R1,800,000

Acquisition of furniture and other equipment

R1,300,000

Setting up IT systems R3,700,000

Financial Modeling & Management

R5,000,000

Salaries and operations costs R34,843,000

Total Budget R46,743,000

Corporate Support Services

Finalization of RTMC Board

Develop a final Structure for RTMC

Provide legal support services

Total Budget: R2,2m

Chief Financial Officer

Develop financial model for RTMCProvide internal financial control serviceProvide financial administrative serviceProvide supply chain management serviceControl corporate assetsPrepare annual financial report

Total Budget: R1m

Information Systems

Manage the NaTIS/eNaTIS contractManage the Credit Card Format Driving Licence

ContractOperate the Fatal Accident Information CentreDevelop and operate the Accident BureauOperate the Traffic Call Centre

Total Budget: R82,800,000

Road Traffic Marketing & Education

Manage road traffic marketing programmes and projects

Manage school, community and adult road safety education projects

Total Budget: R 30,477,000

Enforcement Coordination

Set standards and monitor compliance of traffic training institutions

Develop and monitor training programmes for traffic officials and instructors

Funds for committed project/s from previous year : Academy & Qualifications

Manage implementation and monitor the patrol car project : Current Vehicles

Develop and finalise a Road Traffic Law Enforcement Code

Total Budget: R22.480

Research & Development

Undertake special investigations into major fatal road accidents

Manage the road traffic offence survey projectArrange road safety audits on the most

hazardous sections of roadsManage the development of a National Traffic

and Transport Charge BookManage the development of Project e-Force

Research & Development (cont)

Manage the development of an Information Analysis and Reporting System

Manage the development of a Road Reference System and Information GIS

Total Budget: R10,500,000

SUMMARY OF BUDGET

Setting up cost of RTMC R11.900 m

Corporate Support Services R2.2 m

Chief Financial Officer R1 m

Information Systems R82.8 m

Road Traffic Marketing and Education

R30.477 m

Enforcement Coordination R22.480 m

Research &Development R10.5

Total Budget R149,457 m

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