Transcript Overview of Strategic Plan and APP SANParks

OVERVIEW OF STRATEGIC PLAN AND APP
SANParks
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SANParks Constitutional Mandate
Vision
South African National Parks Connecting to Society
Mandate
Delivery of Conservation Mandate by Excelling in the Management of a National Park
System
Mission
To develop, manage and promote a system of national parks that represents
biodiversity and heritage assets by applying best practice, environmental justice,
benefit- sharing and sustainable use
Transformation Mission
To ensure effective transformation both within SANParks and the broader society and
economy, through the implementation of broad-based Black Economic Empowerment
in support of the Constitution of South Africa.
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SANParks Business Architecture
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SANParks Strategy Map
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Strategic Objective :Promoting Effective Budget Management
Performance indicator
Budget Variance
Baseline
Break Even
Target 2013/14
Target 2017/18
Break Even
Break Even
7.0%
8.0%
Strategic Objective :Growing Revenue
Operating Tourism Revenue
7.0%
Strategic Objective :Enhancing Organisational Reputation
Media Reputation Rating
78.0%
71.3%
Negative Coverage =
4%
Positive Coverage =
23%
Neutral Coverage = 72%
78.5%
Negative Coverage < 10%
Positive Coverage = 35%
Neutral Coverage = 62%
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Strategic Objective :Growing Societal Support and Providing Access and Benefit Sharing
Performance indicator
Total Number of Participants in
Environmental Education
Programme
Baseline
170,540
Target 2013/14
175,580
Target 2017/18
190,000
Strategic Objective :Promoting Customer Focused Responsible Tourism
Accommodation Occupancy
68.1%
68.5%
70.5%
Total Number of Visitors
4,667,000
4,700,000
4,900,000
Total Number Domestic Black
Visitors
411,000
423,300
477,000
Customer Satisfaction Index
77.3%
77.3%
77.5%
Unqualified
with no other matters
Unqualified
Strategic Objective :Improving Corporate Governance
Auditor General Audit Report
Unqualified
with no other matters
with no other matters
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Strategic Objective :Improving Conservation Estate
Performance indicator
% progress against Biodiversity
Baseline
Target 2013/14
Target 2017/18
95% Achievement
100%
100% Achievement
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2
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95% Achievement
100%
100% Achievement
Monitoring Plan
Number of Revised Park
Management Plans
% progress against
implementation of Cultural
Heritage Programme
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Strategic Objective :Improving Conservation Estate (
Performance indicator
Total Area Added to
Baseline
68 ha
Target 2013/14
8,726 ha
National Parks
Total Area Rehabilitated of
Alien & Invasive Species
Poaching Incident Rate
(YoY)
Target 2017/18
Long term
target and date
8,726 ha
(Cumulative)
New = 16,000 ha per 16,504 ha
New = 86,400 ha per
annum
annum
178,398 ha
Follow-ups = 167,000
Follow-ups = 839,803 ha
ha per annum
Rhino = -100%
(cumulative)
Rhino =0%
Rhino = 0.0%
560
(not to Exceed Birth/
Growth Rate)
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Strategic Objective :Facilitating Socio-Economic Development
Performance indicator
Total Number of Person-
Baseline
407,300 per annum
Target 2013/14
559,181
days on Temporary Jobs
Long term
target and date
1,834,804
(Cumulative)
Created through EPWP
Total Number of Temporary
Target 2017/18
3,400 per annum
3,232
Jobs Created through
19,300
(Cumulative)
EPWP
Total Number of SMMEs
378 per annum
Supported though EPWP
(R60 million to be
280
1,566 (Cumulative)
(R368 million to be spent)
spent)
Number of Community-
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10
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based Socio-Economic
initiatives implemented
Strategic Objective :Promoting Research and Development
% of new research projects
relevant to SANParks key
issues (Essential" and
"Important" categories)
69.1%
70.0%
80%
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Strategic Objective :Promoting Effective Management of Human Capital
Performance indicator
Baseline
Target 2013/14
Target 2017/18
Total Number of New
Permanent = 80
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Permanent = 170
Employment (Jobs Created)
Temporary = 10
10
Temporary = 45
% of Employees from
Women as % of
35.0%
Women as % of Management
Designated EE Groups
Management = 34%
0.7%
= 38%
People with Disabilities
People with Disabilities =1.0%
= 0.6 %
Disabling Injury Frequency Rate 0.87
< 0.82
<0.75
(DIFR) Index
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OVERVIEW OF STRATEGIC PLAN AND APP
iSimangaliso Wetlands Park
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Overview of Isimangaliso
• The World Heritage site was established as anchor
project of Lubombo SDI to address socio-economic
neglect in the region
• Three-pronged mandate:
– Protection, conservation and presentation of world heritage
values;
– Local economic development;
– Improved financial viability
• Developmental Conservation: integrated conservation
and development strategy to produce economic benefits
in an area of market failure and no alternative
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Strategic Objective : To ensure that the World Heritage values are conserved
Performance indicator
Baseline
Target 2013/14
Target 2017/18
2 weeks
2 weeks
2 weeks
Target for detection of illegal 48 hours
developments
48 hours
48 hours
Target for response to EIA’s & 100%
reported developments
100%
100%
Target for detection of poaching
incidents
Strategic Objective :To optimise empowerment in all activities of the Park in a way that will improve the livelihoods of
historically-disadvantaged individuals and communities living adjacent to the Park through job creation and
procurement
Creation of temporary jobs (direct 2269
and indirect)
1200
New permanent jobs (direct and 83
indirect) from park related
activities
10
1400
10
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Strategic Objective :To optimise empowerment in all activities of the Park in a way that will improve the livelihoods of
historically-disadvantaged individuals and communities living adjacent to the Park through job creation and
procurement
Performance indicator
Baseline
Target 2013/14
Target 2017/18
Increase number of BEE SMME’s (ownership 92
in business 40% or more) through
iSimangaliso programm
BEE procurement as percentage of qualifying
expenditure
50
20
71
71
71
Strategic Objective : To optimise the Park’s revenue generation in a commercially- and environmentally-sustainable
manner, that fosters job-creation and empowerment of historically-disadvantaged communities
Increase revenue
R9.1m
R10.2m
Increase in visitor numbers
480000
489722
Unqualified audit opinion
y
y
R11.9m
540693
y
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SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL
BIODIVERSITY INSTITUTE (SANBI)
OVERVIEW OF STRATEGIC PLAN
AND APP
SANBI
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Strategic Overview
Vision: Biodiversity richness for all South Africans
Mission: To champion the exploration, conservation, sustainable use,
appreciation and enjoyment of South Africa’s exceptionally rich
biodiversity for all people
Goal: SANBI is positioned to lead the biodiversity sector of South Africa
and is recognised as the first port of call for knowledge, information
and policy advice on biodiversity
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Summary of Programmes and Objectives
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Manage and unlock benefits of the network of National Botanical
Gardens (NBGs)
Provide science-based evidence to support policy and decisionmaking relating to the management of terrestrial and aquatic
biodiversity and the impacts of climate change
Co-ordinate and provide access to biodiversity information and
scientific knowledge
Provide science-based policy tools and advice for the effective
management of biodiversity assets and ecological infrastructure
Drive human capital development, education and awareness in
response to SANBI’s mandate
Render effective and efficient corporate services for SANBI
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Strategic Objective :Manage, develop and maintain South Africa’s National Botanical Gardens, their associated
infrastructure and biological assets.
Performance indicator
Best-practice maintenance
and development projects
across all SANBI campuses
implemented.
Baseline
National Botanical Gardens
managed and developed
according to personnel,
operational, infrastructure and
maintenance budgets made
available.
Target 2013/14
Target 2017/18
Five (5) maintenance projects
per Garden and two (2)
corporate SANBI capital
infrastructure projects
completed.
SANBI’s NBGs recognised
locally and internationally as
centres of excellence in
indigenous horticulture, urbanbased biodiversity conservation,
management and interpretation
Funding sourced to develop the
required horticultural
and tourism-related facilities in
NBGs.
Declaration and
proclamation of two new
NBGs in the Eastern Cape
and Limpopo Provinces with
required resources (capital
infrastructure, personnel
and operations) sourced.
Preferred site for new national
botanical garden in the Limpopo
Province identified.
Required support received for the
proclamation of the new national
botanical garden in the Eastern
Cape Province
budget
Acquisition (SANBI) and
New NBGs established and
proclamation (by DEA) of the operational, in the Eastern Cape
Kwelera National Botanical
and Limpopo Provinces.
Garden in the Eastern Cape
Province.
Gardens expansion and
infrastructure budgets
allocated to the establishment
of the Kwelera National
Botanical Garden in the
Eastern Cape.
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Strategic Objective :Manage, develop and maintain South Africa’s National Botanical Gardens, their associated
infrastructure and biological assets.
Performance indicator
Baseline
Target 2013/14
Gardens Conservation
Programme is developed
and resourced to provide
co-ordination and
leadership in promoting
plant conservation amongst
SANBI Gardens through
support of the Millennium
Seed Bank Partnership with
RBG, Kew.
SANBI and its Gardens have
committed to implementation of
the International Agenda for
Botanic Gardens in Conservation.
Gardens Conservation
Programme initiated
Gardens Conservation
Programme implemented and
strengthened.
(Report).
Integrated plant conservation
skills audit conducted
amongst garden staff.
Incentive income generated
by NBGs from acquisition of
targeted collections for MSB
programme.
New Garden Records Database
developed.
Target 2017/18
Extended MoU with Royal
Botanic Gardens, Kew’s
Millennium Seed Bank
Partnership for 2015–2020.
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Strategic Objective :Strengthen revenue generating activities in all NBGs.
Performance indicator
Increased income and
visitor numbers through
expanded and/or more
effective revenue
generating activities and
enhanced business skills of
curators.
Baseline
Target 2013/14
1,297,010 visitors received at
NBGs (2% increase on previous
year).
Two percent (2%) annual
increase in visitor numbers.
(Spread sheet.)
R36,594,810 income generated
by the Gardens for the financial
year.
Four percent (4%) annual
increase in own income.
Target 2017/18
4% annual increase in own
income.
2% annual increase in visitor
numbers.
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Strategic Objective: Generate and collate fundamental biodiversity information
Performance indicator
Baseline
Target 2013/14
Target 2017/18
Number of updates to
inventories of species and
ecosystems (number of
species added;
classifications completed
and updated).
Animal checklist: total 30 000
species included.
Plant inventory: updated four
times per annum.
Animal inventory: 35 000
species included (database
available).
Plant inventory: updated four
times per annum
Animal checklist, with 50 000
species in a database; plant
inventories updated 4 times per
year; 2 ecosystem inventories
updated.
Number of animal data sets
compiled.
N/A
Fine-scale spatial wetland
datasets incorporated into
wetland inventory.
Databases for at least 10 animal
groups compiled, with population
and use data for at least 10
animal species compiled.
Number of herbarium
records and specimens
verified and prepared for
databasing.
10 000 records verified in plant
database.
- 12 500 plant specimens
prepared for databasing.
Animal data for Red Listing:
two additional animal groups
50 000 records verified in plant
database and 62 500 specimens
prepared for databasing.
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Strategic Objective: Generate and collate fundamental biodiversity information
Performance indicator
Baseline
Target 2013/14
Target 2017/18
Number of taxon-based
climate change monitoring
databases active and
providing trends information.
SABAP2 Programme
provides bird species
data on at least 60%
cumulative of South
African surface area,
planning for monitoring
on one further taxon
complete.
SABAP2 Programme provides bird
species data on at least 65%
cumulative of South African surface
area, monitoring underway for one
further taxon
At least 3 taxon-based climate
change monitoring databases
active and providing trends
information.
Number of databases and
inventories of biodiversity in
SANBI conservation
gardens.
SANBI Gardens
Biodiversity database
updated with new records
and information gathered
from biodiversity surveys
conducted in the
gardens.
One publication of Sappi-sponsored
biodiversity information for SANBI’s
NBGs, in collaboration with a range of
relevant experts. (Publication).
SANBI Gardens Biodiversity database
updated with new records and
information gathered from biodiversity
surveys conducted in the gardens.
Annual updates to the SANBI
Gardens Biodiversity database
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Strategic Objective: Provide scientific evidence to inform policy and decision making
Performance indicator
Baseline
Number of relevant research 95 publications.
papers published in
scientific literature.
Number of reports on status
and trends in biodiversity
based on research,
monitoring and assessment
of ecosystems and species
(NBA, ecosystem services
and ecological
infrastructure, threatened
species, invasive species,
the impacts of genetically
modified organisms, and the
impacts of and adaptation to
climate change.
National Biodiversity
Assessment prepared and
published in 2012, with
chapters dealing with
terrestrial, marine and
freshwater ecosystems as
well as threatened species
and invasive species and the
impacts of climate change
One new event—draft
monitoring framework for
herbicide tolerant crop
developed
Two animal assessments—
reptiles and butterflies; one
updated plants assessment.
Draft list of threatened river
ecosystems developed.
Target 2013/14
Target 2017/18
75 publications
375 papers (average of 75
papers per year).
• Programme for National
Biodiversity Assessment (NBA)
2018 conceptualised.
• Develop foundation science to
support further listing of
threatened ecosystems.
• Workshop on biodiversity based
ecosystem services.
• One updated plant assessment.
• Red list assessments: two animal
groups assessed.
• Red list index initiated.
• Draft report on coral bleaching as
an indicator of climate change.
Comprehensive (5yr) report
revised by 2018 with at least one
interim report on status and
trends for ecosystems,
ecosystem services, invasive
species, threatened species,
impacts of GMOs and impacts of
climate change, including
national assessments under the
Long Term Adaptation Scenario
process, and the 3rd National
Communication process.
• Appointment of co-ordinator for
GMO assessment work in SANBI.
• Workshop to develop
implementation plan for
monitoring status & trends of
listed invasive species.
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Strategic Objective: Provide scientific evidence to inform policy and decision making
Performance indicator
Baseline
Target 2013/14
Number of climate change
adaptation frameworks
developed.
Second phase biome vulnerability
analysis complete for nine
terrestrial biomes, response
measures for nine terrestrial
biomes identified.
Climate change adaptation
planning frameworks for nine
terrestrial biomes completed,
response measures for marine
biome identified.
Biome Adaptation Frameworks
developed for 9 biomes.
Number of ongoing
assessments of TOPS,
CITES and AIS species
required to support
regulations and
implementation of
management plans.
NDFs conducted for 10 priority
species.
•
Five NDFs completed
(documents submitted for
publication).
•
At least five risk
assessments on invasives
(risk reports).
25 priority TOPS & CITES
species assessed (as
determined by the Scientific
Authority priorities) and at least
60 emerging invasive spp
assessed.
Number of committees
where SANBI is
represented to
influence the direction
and resourcing of
research relevant to
SANBI’s mandate.
SANBI is: leading a group to
develop a national biodiversity
research strategy; chairing the
Research Advisory Panel for
DEA-NRM; represented on the
steering committees for the DSTNRF centres on invasions biology
and birds; leading the ACCESS
project.
Target 2017/18
SANBI chairing the Research
Representation on at least
Advisory Panel for DEA-NRM; 4 committees (annual
represented on the steering
average).
committees for the DST-NRF
centres on invasions biology
and birds; leading the ACCESS
project.
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Strategic Objective: Provide an integrated biodiversity information portal to promote shared value of user driven products,
services and knowledge resources.
Performance indicator
Baseline
Target 2013/14
Target 2017/18
Herbarium information
Herbarium information system
Number of modules of the
7 modules, comprising
system
piloted.
implemented.
Online
plant
&
animal
integrated biodiversity
herbarium, image management,
checklist
tool
implemented.
information portal developed
library, Red List, checklist, and
(Herbarium
system
available
to
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and available for use by
monitoring systems and 1
staff
members
within
SANBI.
Online
researchers, decisiondecision support tool
plant
&
animal
checklist
available
on
makers and policy
implemented.
http://biodiversityadvisor.org.za
developers.
Strategic Objective: Make biodiversity data and information available to enable informed decision-making on the
conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity.
140786 records available
Number of primary
on
biodiversity data (records,
sets, databases) accessible. http://biodiversityadvisor.or
g.za
Number of spatial plans and Three biodiversity plans
and/or maps available.
maps accessible.
100 000 records
(Records available on
http://biodiversityadvisor.org.za
500 000 records.
Five plans and maps available on
http://biodiversityadvisor.org.za.
20 plans and maps.
Number of volumes (issues)
of SANBI publications.
Five volumes of Strelitzia Five volumes of Strelitzia and 1
23 volumes of Strelitzia/SANBI
and 1 volume (2 issues) of volume (2 issues) of Bothalia journal Biodiversity Series; and 5 volumes
Bothalia journal published. published. (Publications).
(10 issues) of African Biodiversity
Conservation journal.
Number of library
accessions.
300 additional items added
to the library collection for
use by researchers,
planners and policy
makers.
300 additional items added to the
library collection for use by
researchers, planners and policy
makers.
1 200
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Strategic Objective: Provide biodiversity science-based tools and policy advice.
Performance indicator
Number of science-based
resources capturing and
communicating the value
of biodiversity assets and
ecological infrastructure
for the national
development agenda.
Baseline
Target 2013/14
• Making the Case Implementation
• Branding biodiversity toolkit
Strategy developed.
developed.
• One Making the Case film
• Set of eight knowledge resources for
produced: In the Age of
demonstrating the value of
Adaptation: Biodiversity and
biodiversity developed and
Climate Change; three SKEP and
disseminated.
three CAPE case studies capturing
lessons developed
Number of science-based • Feasibility of one Payment of
Ecosystem Services (PES) pilot
policy tools and pilot
project determined; draft
projects developed and
implemented in production framework for investments in
ecosystem services developed.
sectors and resource
• Applications submitted for an
management.
additional 50 000 ha protected
under stewardship agreements.
• 100 wetlands under rehabilitation.
• Draft Gauteng Biodiversity Toolkit
produced.
• Mining and biodiversity guideline
produced.
• Framework for investments in
ecosystem services developed.
• Applications submitted for an
additional 10 000 ha protected under
stewardship agreement
• Grazing guidelines for grasslands
biodiversity completed.
• 112 wetlands under rehabilitation.
• Wetland offsite mitigation guidelines
published.
• Users’ version of mining and
biodiversity guideline produced and
training provided.
• Final Gauteng Biodiversity Toolkit
produced.
Target 2017/18
Set of eight knowledge
resources for
demonstrating the value
of biodiversity developed
and disseminated.
Six science-based policy
tools being implemented
in production sectors
and resource
management supported
by SANBI.
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Strategic Objective: Provide biodiversity science-based tools and policy advice.
Performance indicator
Number of provinces,
district and local
municipalities receiving
science-based policy
advice for the
development and
implementation of
biodiversity plans.
Number of functional
mechanisms to enable
cross-organisational
science-based policy
sharing of lessons on
management of
biodiversity assets and
ecological infrastructure.
Baseline
Five provinces and five
municipalities supported in the
development and revision of spatial
biodiversity plans; guideline for
publishing Bioregional Plans
gazetted; two draft bioregional plans
reviewed; draft norms and standards
for BMP-E exist.
Target 2013/14
Support provided to provinces
for development and revision
of spatial biodiversity plans as
required.
The following national events were
convened: Offshore Environmental
Forum, 9th National Biodiversity
Planning Forum, Grasslands
Partners Forum; Stewardship
Forum/Land Reform and Biodiversity
Stewardship Forum.
At least two national events
convened e.g. 10th National
Biodiversity Planning Forum,
Grasslands Partners Forum.
Target 2017/18
Nine provinces and 20
municipalities supported to
integrate biodiversity priorities
into their planning processes.
Four national events held
annually addressing key sciencebased policy themes.
At least three communities of
practice convened e.g.
Freshwater ecosystem
The following communities of
network, CAPE
practice were convened: Biodiversity Implementation Committee,
Stewardship Technical Working
Biodiversity Stewardship
Group; CAPE Implementation
Technical Working Group.
Committee, Eastern Cape
Implementation Committee;
CAPE Project Developers Forum,
CAPE Landscape Initiative
Knowledge Exchange.
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Strategic Objective: Provide science-based advice to national and international policy processes.
Performance
indicator
Baseline
Target 2013/14
Number of national
policy processes
where support for
development and/or
revision is provided
to DEA.
Support provided for initiating
revision of South Africa’s
NBSAP; outline of draft
national strategy for plant
conservation developed for
DEA; support provided for the
development of two more
Biodiversity management
plan for species; policy input
provided upon request from
DEA; Support provided to
DEA on LTAS.
Support provided to DEA on other policies,
strategies, guidelines, norms and standards as
requested e.g., NBSAP, NBF, BMP-S, LTAS, national
strategy for plant conservation.
Start-up funding for National
Implementing Entity received
from DEA, strategic planning
complete, interim governance
structures established, initial
project proposal in one key
sector under development
Target 2017/18
100% of requests for
science-based policy
advice supported.
Advice provided to DEA NRM Programmes for
planning, research and M&E.
At least two Climate Change Adaptation pilot projects
funded and underway
Two annual meetings of the Scientific Authority
convened and one annual report submitted to the
Minister
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Strategic Objective: Provide science-based advice to national and international policy processes.
Performance
indicator
Baseline
Target 2013/14
Number of national
policy processes
where support for
development and/or
revision is provided
to DEA.
List of threatened terrestrial
ecosystems gazetted; list of
threatened rivers, ecosystems
identified
Support provided for publishing and reviewing lists of
threatened ecosystems as requested.
Support provided for the finalization of the national
biodiversity offsets framework as requested.
Workshop on National
Biodiversity Offsets
Framework held; draft
framework developed;
Support provided to DEA on protected areas and
biodiversity stewardship as requested
National Biodiversity
Framework; BMP-S for
Pelargonium sidoides and
western leopard toad;
Threatened or Protected
Species (TOPS) list for input
into regulations developed;
Target 2017/18
100% of requests for
science-based policy
advice supported.
2nd National Communication on Climate Change
submitted to DEA; support for White Paper on
National Climate Change Response;
support provided to DEA for preparation and
participation in CBD COP 10, COP16/MOP6; COP
17/MOP7, COP18/MOP8, SBSTA; support provided
for CITES plants and animals committee;
relevant CBD and IUCN/SSC meetings attended;
supported DEA on UNFCCC negotiations;
IPCC climate change adaptation chapter first-order
draft complete; SANBI staff sit on international
science/policy committees (e.g. IPBES/Future Earth).
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Strategic Objective: Provide science-based advice to national and international policy processes.
Performance
indicator
Baseline
Target 2013/14
Number of national
policy processes
where support for
development and/or
revision is provided
to other national
departments.
Participation in Water Sector
Leadership Group and Water Pricing
Strategy Review; agricultural
mainstreaming strategy; initial input
provided into agriculture sector policy.
Biodiversity inputs provided to water sector policy
as required (e.g. water pricing strategy, National
Water Resources Strategy).
Number of
international policy
processes where
support for
development and/or
revision is provided.
Support provided to South Africa’s
Support provided on multi-lateral reporting
requirements as requested e.g. Fifth Country
Report to the CBD, MDG Report, 3rd National
Communication to the UNFCCC.
(Reports, documents).
Biodiversity input provided into agriculture sector
policy e.g. tools for implementation of CARA as
required.
Millennium Development Goals Report.
Support provided for DEA negotiations
at UNFCCC SBSTA, COP18/MOP8,
Ramsar, CITES COP 16 and CBD COP
11.
100% of requests for data on CITES taxa (budget
permitting).
Review 100% of proposals from South
Africa for CITES CoP.
50% of IUCN/SSC meetings attended where
supported invitations are issued.
50% of relevant IUCN/SSC meetings
attended.
Target 2017/18
100% of
requests for
science-based
policy advice
supported.
100% of
requests for
science-.based
policy advice
supported.
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Strategic Objective: Develop a socially equitable and suitably skilled workforce.
Performance indicator
The biodiversity skills
development and job creation
programmes are effectively coordinated and set targets are
achieved.
Baseline
Biodiversity Human
Capital Development
Strategy developed.
Teachers and student teachers
are being supported to provide
relevant, quality biodiversity
education to school learners
(Foundation Building).
Resources and initiatives are in
place to attract school-going youth
to the biodiversity sector
(Greening the Youth).
National co-ordinated
school programme on
biodiversity careers for
learners.
Target 2013/14
800 unemployed youth skilled
and employed in the
biodiversity sector.
Target 2017/18
800 unemployed youth skilled and
employed in the biodiversity sector.
Teacher Developers Network
consists of at least 12
partners. At least two
biodiversity conservation
exemplars have been
produced.
2 000 teachers and student
teachers have been exposed to
biodiversity education resources. At
least one co-ordinated programme
is in place to attract school-going
youth to the biodiversity sector.
One co-ordinated programme
on biodiversity and careers for
school-going youth has been
initiated Workshop attendance
registers; career guidance
resource.
At least one co-ordinated
programme is in place to attract
school-going youth to the
biodiversity sector.
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Strategic Objective: Develop a socially equitable and suitably skilled workforce.
Performance indicator
Innovation is driven within and
collaboration between universities
towards producing stronger
biodiversity related concepts and
skills among students. (Higher
Education Innovation)
Baseline
75% of South African
universities participate in
initiatives to better meet
the sector’s HCD needs.
Sector organisations share best
practice to effectively identify and
address their skills needs, train
and retain talented professionals
in the sector ( Institutional
Strengthening).
Human Resource and
Organisational
Development Network
evaluated. Two further
Toolkit Modules drafted.
A platform and activities for
interaction and co-ordination is
provided to enable the sector to
speak and act with ‘one voice’ on
HCD matters. ( National Coordination and Advocacy).
2011 Skills Summit held.
National Environmental
Skills Planning Forum
established.
Target 2013/14
At least one suitable
mechanism is in place to drive
innovation within and
collaboration between South
African universities towards
producing stronger biodiversity
related concepts and skills.
10 sector organisations share
best practice to identify and
address their skills needs, train
and retain talented
professionals. Shared Toolkit
Modules; attendance registers.
One national platform
established or strengthened
and used to address crosssectoral HCD concerns.
Target 2017/18
At least one suitable mechanism is
in place to drive innovation within
and collaboration between South
African universities.
Thirty sector organisations share
best practice to identify and
address their skills needs, train and
retain talented professionals in the
sector.
A national platform is in place for
government, civil society, industry
and training providers to share and
address cross-sectoral HCD
concerns.
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Strategic Objective: Promote and use all national botanical gardens as platforms for biodiversity awareness, education and
recreation.
Performance indicator
Users and beneficiaries of garden
and school-based programmes
have been diversified and
increased.
Baseline
40 000 beneficiaries
reached through school
group activities
predominantly garden
based.
Interpretive material developed for Material for promoting
promoting biodiversity issues and biodiversity messages
synthesised.
SANBI’s programmes in all
gardens.
Target 2013/14
42 000 (12 X Youth Groups, 3
000 children from
Places/Homes of Safety, 100
new schools).
Target 2017/18
48 000 beneficiaries of garden and
school-based programmes.
Interpretive material developed interpretive material reviewed and
and made available through
new material developed.
garden programmes.
(Materials).
Strategic Objective: Raise awareness on biodiversity.
Case studies showcasing SANBI’s N/A
engagement with civil society on
biodiversity produced.
One Case study produced.
(Case study).
4 case studies produced.
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Strategic Objective: Implement an integrated Human Resources and Transformation Strategy.
Performance indicator
Turnover of required skills
and expertise reduced
through staff career
progression and
development.
Baseline
Approved Human
Resources and
Transformation
Strategy
Target 2013/14
Career ladder for Horticulturists approved.
Workforce plan approved and implemented.
Target 2017/18
Human Resources and
Transformation Strategy
indicators achieved.
Succession plan developed and approved.
Competency framework for core skills
developed and adopted.
A productive and enabling
working environment is
created through the
implementation of Human
Resources and
Transformation Strategy.
Sustainable
Transformation
Plan implemented.
Employment Equity
Plan implemented.
Sustainable Transformation Plan
Human Resources and
implemented and progress monitored against Transformation Strategy
the indicators for 2013/14.
implemented.
Approved Employment Equity Plan with clear
measureable actions implemented and
monitored against the barriers identified for
2013/14.
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Strategic Objective: Compliant financial management systems and policies.
Performance indicator
Annual financial statements
produced to comply with PFMA
and GRAP requirements.
Baseline
AFS produced for
submission to Parliament.
Financial and procurement polies The system of inter
approved and implemented.
64 internal audit findings
control.
Target 2013/14
Unqualified AFS produced
according to GRAP standards.
(AG’s Report).
Target 2017/18
Unqualified audit report.
Financial and procurement policies
approved and implemented.
(Policies).
Strategic Objective: Have in place effective communication technology services that enable and support the delivery of the
strategic goals and objectives of the organisation.
Number of MSTP projects
implemented across the
organisation to ensure IT
Services support business
objectives .
MSTP project charter
approved by Audit
Committee.
Number of IT governance
projects implemented across the
organisation to raise IT
governance practices and
standards.
IT Governance practices
and standards rated at 1
of 5.
Implementation of two of the
Master Systems Information
Technology Plan
3 MSTP project implemented.
IT Governance practices and
standards of between 2 and 3.
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Strategic Objective: Deliver effective marketing and communication services to internal and external stakeholders.
Performance indicator
Number of updated marketing
and communication materials.
Number of internal, external and
corporate communication
materials, events and tactics are
initiated.
Baseline
New Corporate Identity
applied to approximately
70% material.
Quarterly newsflash and
CEO letter.
Target 2013/14
SANBI material correctly branded
and available to stakeholders.
(Updated brochures, stationery
templates, banners, outdoor
material including signage and
flags).
Internal communications strategy
implemented.
At least 1 media release
per quarter.
Increased media coverage
received.
Target 2017/18
100% SANBI material is
correctly branded.
Internal communications
strategy implemented through
Quarterly
Two new websites
Up-to-date and effective website.
developments per quarter,
annual report.
Annual Report developed and
tabled in Parliament.
Increase in number of marketing
activities and events initiated.
New Marketing and
Gardens implement initiatives and
Communications strategy activities to attract increased
updated and implemented. number of visitors (Old Mutual
Concert Series—Kirstenbosch,
Walter Sisulu, Pretoria,
Kirstenbosch centenary, Chelsea
flower show, ad hoc garden
concerts, events and exhibitions).
2 sponsored concerts series
maintained, 2 major garden
events maintained.
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