WCG DoTP APP 2023/2024

FOREIGN NATIONALS

MALE

FEMALE

OCCUPATIONAL LEVELS

TOTAL

FEMAL E

A

C

I

W

A

C

I

W

MALE

1

3

10

1

4

7

26

Total

Temporary employees

1

3

10

1

4

7

26

Grand total

A = African; C = Coloured; I = Indian; W = White.

6.2.2.

Performance on Pre-determined Objectives

The pursuit of excellence and good governance is reflected in the department achieving 98% of its annual targets for the 2021/22 financial year despite the impact of COVID-19 on its service delivery environment. The Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) conducted an audit on the 2021/22 pre-determined objectives relating to Programme 4: Branch e-Innovation and found the reported information to be useful and reliable and complying with all the reporting criteria. The department has sustained an unqualified audit opinion with no findings (clean audit) on predetermined objectives or compliance with laws and regulations for the past nine years. The department institutionalised a monthly, quarterly and annual performance management system providing for regular monitoring of and reporting on performance on pre-determined objectives. During the 2023/24 financial year, further enhancements will be done on the system that will allow for the inclusion of annual operational plans in the electronic system which will allow for a more efficient and effective mechanism to monitor and evaluate performance of the Department. The Department’s budget is constrained; however, management is intent on delivering on its plans for the benefit of citizens. Key areas identified for funding are WCG eCentres (fixed and mobile to expand citizens’ access to ICTs, Connectivity and Digital Skills training), and Public Wi -fi access for our citizens at WCG facilities. Due to funding constraints requests for ICT solutions development are only accepted if the requesting department is able to fund the development initiatives. Similarly, broadband and Voice Over Internet installations are only undertaken if a requesting department is able to fund the installation. Applications and systems are continuously reviewed and decommissioned where it is no longer regarded as viable. Training and organisational design interventions are only considered where a clear alignment with the provincial strategic priorities is evident. The 2023 MTEF budget for Broadband has been aligned to the latest roll-out plan as well as Broadband 2.0. The 2025/26 budget allocation for cyber security has been aligned to the funding levels of 2023/24 and 2024/25 to ensure consistency and sustainability in the management of cyber risks. Significant funding was allocated to deal with the energy crisis. To ease the burden of loadshedding on our citizens, various demand and supply interventions will be undertaken over the next three years, including the capacitation of the WCG as well as its municipal partners. 6.2.3. Financial Resources

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DOTP ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN FOR 2023/2024