the annual performance plan presentation to the portfolio committee by dr. phil mjwara 13 march 2013

THE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN

Presentation to the Portfolio Committee

by Dr. Phil Mjwara13 March 2013

MissionTo develop, coordinate and manage a

National System of Innovation (NSI) that will bring about maximum human capital,

sustainable economic growth and improved quality of life for all.

VisionTo create a prosperous society that

derives enduring and equitable benefits from science and

technology.

Vision and Mission

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Five Strategic-Oriented Goals To develop appropriate science,

technology and innovation human capital to meet the needs of society.

To enhance South Africa’s knowledge-generation capacity.

Goals (1)

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Five Strategic-Oriented Goals To develop the innovation capacity of the

NSI.

To build world-class STI infrastructure.

To position South Africa as a strategic international RDI partner and destination.

Goals (2)

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1996 2002 2004 2007 2009+

Strategic Overview (1)

Developing the

NSI

Developing the

NSI

New Public S&T missions Biotechnology ICT Advanced Mnfg Astronomy

New Public S&T missions Biotechnology ICT Advanced Mnfg Astronomy

Creation of DST

Creation of DST

S&T Mission

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S&T Mission

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Knowledge-based economy Grand challenges Human capital development

Knowledge-based economy Grand challenges Human capital development

OECD Review of

SA NSI

OECD Review of

SA NSI

TIA SANSA IPR

TIA SANSA IPR

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1996 White Paper on Science &Technology

Introduced the concept of a National System of Innovation (NSI). Shifting focus from science to science,

technology and innovation. Meeting the national imperatives,

enhance quality of life and economic growth and competitiveness.


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1996 White Paper on Science and Technology

Importance of leadership, coordination and cooperation in making NSI effective.

Government’s role was expected to see to it that different components of NSI are in place, interact, and that there is an agreed set of goals and objectives.


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2002 National Research and Development Strategy (NRDS)

NRDS rests on 3 pillars: Innovation. Human capital development. Governance and coordination.


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2002 National Research and Development Strategy (NRDS A target of 1% GERD.

Technology missions.

Science missions.


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RESOURCE-BASED ECONOMY

KNOWLEDGE-BASED ECONOMY

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InnovationInformation

Infrastructure

EducationEconomic and

Institutional RegimeInterconnect

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Interdepend

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Four Pillars of Knowledge- Based Economy

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Ten-Year Innovation Plan (2008-2018)

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Bio-Economy

Human & Social

Dynamics

Global Chang

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EnergySpace Science

Technology Development and Innovation

Human Capital:Centres of Excellence, South African Research Chairs Initiative, Professional Development Programme, etc.

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International Cooperation:Regional and Continental Partnerships

International Cooperation:Regional and Continental Partnerships

Knowledge Infrastructure:Science Councils, State-Owned Enterprises, Global

Projects

Knowledge Infrastructure:Science Councils, State-Owned Enterprises, Global

Projects

• Investment plan based on strategic priorities

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Recent Achievements

Increased human capital development (HCD) support from 5 131 in 2009/10 to 7 083 postgraduate in 2011/12.

Increased research support from 2 422 in 2009/10 to 2 866 researchers in 2011/12.


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Recent Achievements

Increased publications by NRF funded researchers from 2 753 in 2009/10 to 4 777 in 2011/12.

More than 20 new research chairs awarded.


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Recent Achievements

About 1 918 SMMEs supported through the Technology Stations Programme in 2011/12 compared to 1 594 in 2009/10.

About 632 livelihood job opportunities created, sustained or improved compared to 396 in 2009/10.


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Recent Achievements

Multipurpose Fluorination Pilot Plant was established in June 2012.

The development of local manufacturing capability of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) for ARVs through the Ketlaphela project.


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Fluorochemical Expansion Initiative (FEI)

To increase beneficiation from 5% to 25% of fluorspar.

Potential 1 000 direct jobs.

Envisaged R1 billion increase in value of exports.

Supported about 103 students.

133 publications and conference papers and 7 patents.

FEI Benefits

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Rationale for Ketlaphela Rationale for Ketlaphela ProjectProject

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Economic BenefitsEconomic Benefits

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GERD (SA, 1991 – 2009)

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SELECTED TARGETS (1)

Objective Indicator Annual Target

Support ongoing research and development and demonstration of technology-based solutions with the intention of promoting the commercialisation and use thereof.

Number of MeerKAT antennae designed and installed.

4 MeerKAT antennae designed and installed by 31 March 2014.

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To support ongoing research and development and demonstration of technology based solutions with the intention of promoting the commercialisation and use thereof.

Number of technology solutions that are either commercialised or used by the community in the areas of space science, energy or bioscience.

15 technology solutions by 31 March 2014

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To provide system based leadership, including regulatory and compliance functions, and support that seek to optimize the commercialisation and use of technology based solutions.

Number of guidelines and practice note to the IPR PFRD Act approved by the Minister and gazetted.

3 Guidelines and 1 Dispute Practice Note to the IPR-PFRD Act approved by the Minister and gazetted by 31 March 2014.

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To secure South African and foreign funds for knowledge production, technology transfer, enhanced innovation, and STI human capital development in Africa.

Amount (expressed in Rand millions) of foreign STI funds secured for knowledge production, technology transfer, enhanced innovation, and STI HCD.

R300m by 31 March 2014.

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Objective Indicator Annual target

To increase the number of South African postgraduate students participating in international knowledge production, technology transfer and STI human capital development to support the NSI.

Number of South African postgraduate students participating in international knowledge production, technology transfer and STI HCD.

855 postgraduate students by 31 March 2014.

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To contribute to the development of representative, high-level human capital able to pursue locally relevant and globally competitive research and innovation activities.

Total number of postgraduate students awarded bursaries.

11 208 postgraduate students awarded bursaries by 31 March 2014.


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To support and promote research that develops basic sciences.

Number of Institute for Scientific Information (ISI)-accredited research articles published by NRF-funded researchers.

5 500 ISI-accredited research articles by 31 March 2014.


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To promote public engagement on science, technology and innovation.

Total number of participants in science awareness and engagement programmes as reflected in the NRF project reports and those of other service providers.

904 646 people participated in science awareness and engagement programmes by 31 March 2014.

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To strategically develop priority science areas in which South Africa enjoys a competitive advantage, by promoting internationally-competitive research and training activities and outputs.

Number of Indigenous knowledge -based technological innovations (such as cosmeceuticals, nutraceuticals, functional foods, indigenous teas and coffees) developed and registered as intellectual property.

3 Indigenous knowledge-based technological innovations developed and registered as intellectual property by 31 March 2014. 30



To identify, grow and sustain a niche of high-potential STI capabilities for sustainable development and for the greening of society and the economy.

Number of knowledge and innovation products.

2 knowledge and innovation products by 31 March 2014.

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To inform and influence how science and technology can be used to transform rural and socio-economic development, government planning and service delivery, and the building of sustainable human settlements.

Number of livelihoods created sustained or improved.

400 livelihood opportunities created, sustained or improved by 31 March 2014.

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Strategic objective Indicator Annual Target

To identify, grow and sustain niche high-potential R&D capabilities that improve the competitiveness of existing and emerging economic sectors and that facilitate the development of new targeted industries with growth potential in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, chemicals, mining, advanced metals and ICTs.

Number of small and medium enterprises provided with technology support.

2 300 SMMEs receiving technology support by 31 March 2014.

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To identify, grow and sustain niche high-potential R&D capabilities that improve the competitiveness of existing and emerging economic sectors and facilitate the development of new targeted industries with growth potential in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, chemicals, mining, advanced metals and ICTs.

Number of Master's and PhD students fully funded or co-funded in designated niche areas (advanced manufacturing, aerospace, chemicals, mining, advanced metals and ICTs).

245 Master's and PhD students fully funded or co-funded in designated niche areas by 31 March 2014.

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To identify, grow and sustain niche high-potential R&D capabilities that improve the competitiveness of existing and emerging economic sectors and facilitate the development of new targeted industries with growth potential in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, chemicals, mining, advanced metals and ICTs.

Number of companies on a register receiving technology assistance packages (TAPs).

72 companies on a register receiving TAPs by 31 March 2014.



To facilitate the development of a competent, productive and representative workforce within the Department.

vacancy rate reduced to a set rate.

Vacancy rate reduced to 7% by 31 March 2014.

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To proactively partner with the Department in optimising organisational performance and improving levels of compliance with relevant policies, frameworks and legislative requirements.

Number of enterprise architecture development lifecycle steps developed and implemented.

2 enterprise architecture development lifecycle steps developed and implemented by 31 March 2014.

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DST Medium Term Budget (1)

R ’ thousand 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 Programmes Administration 268 158 290 960 309 183 Research Development and Innovation

1 627 145 1 603 851

1 702 027

International Cooperation and Resources

148 430 157 186 164 362

Human Capital and Knowledge Systems

2 476 821 2 683 537

3 417 836

Socio Economic Partnerships 1 677 601 1 864 656

2 050 912

Total6 198 155

6 600 190

7 644 320

Compensation of employees 260 733 283 818 300 996 Goods and services 193 341 203 425 208 994 Transfers and subsidies 5 741 903 6 110

638 7 131 945

Payments for capital assets 2 178 2 309 2 415 Payments for financial assets - - -

Total6 198 155

6 600 190

7 644 320

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DST Medium Term Budget (2)

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DST Public Entities budget (1)

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DST Public Entity Annual DST Allocation (R’000)

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

R 808 996

Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC)

R 223 630

Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)

R20 744

DST Public Entities Budget (2)

DST public entity Annual DST allocation (R’000)

National Research Foundation (NRF)

R 1 476 445

Technology Innovation Agency (TIA)

R 521 081

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DST public entity Annual DST allocation (R’000)

Africa Institute of South Africa (AISA)

R 35 237

South Africa National Space Agency (SANSA)

R 148 908


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Implementing Agencies Council for Scientific and Industrial

Research (CSIR). National Research Foundation (NRF). Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC). Africa institute of South Africa (AISA).

DST Public Entities (1)

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Implementing Agencies Technology Innovation Agency (TIA). Academy of Science of South Africa

(ASSAf). South African National Space Agency

(SANSA). National Advisory Council on Innovation

(NACI).

DST Public Entities (2)

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Conclusion (1)

Medium term outputs driven by MTSF, NRDS and TYIP.

Performance satisfactory.

Steady growth in resources but more is required.

Establishment of innovation instruments.

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Conclusion (2)

Continued focus on HCD, R&D and infrastructure.

Public entities aligned to implement government priorities.

Robust Monitoring and Evaluation System is being put in place.

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DankieEnkosi

Ha khensaRe a lebogaRo livhuwa Siyabonga

SiyathokozaThank You

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the annual performance plan presentation to the portfolio committee by dr. phil mjwara 13 march 2013

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