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D E P A R T M E N T O F D E F E N C ETable 4.15: Defence Reserve Direction Output Detail for FY2010/11OutputStrategic directionto the developmentandmaintenance ofthe ReservesystemReserve promotionand employers'support serviceto the Chiefof the SANDFPerformanceIndicatorTimeliness, relevanceand quality of Reservestrategic and policyadvice to the DODThe number of ProvincialBusiness LiaisonForum structures functionalThe number of publicevents facilitated tomarket the ReserveSystemAnnualTargetReserve strategicand policy adviceprovided as andwhen required620Actual TargetAchievementReserve strategic andpolicy advice were providedas and whenrequired620Reasons for Over/Under AchievementAchieved. Amendmentsto the Defence Act (Act22 of 2010) as promulgatedon the 09December 2010Achieved. The Forumsstill have to undergo aprocess of vetting andscreeningAchieved. All plannedmarketing events wereconducted and achievedsuccessfullyEffect of Sub programme Output Achievement on ENE Vote 21 Purpose, Objectives and Measures.The achievement of the Defence Reserve Direction Outputs has contributed positively to the Administration ProgrammePurpose to execute the Department overall management, administration and policy development.S U B P R O G R A M M E : D E F E N C EI N T E R N A T I O N A L A F F A I R SO v e r v i e wThe Defence International Affairs Division is mandated toprovide policy related products and strategic direction relatingto establishing bilateral and multilateral relations in thefield of defence. In addition the Division provides advice andsupport on international legal instruments within the contextof defence international affairs.The Division was actively involved in co-ordinating and providingpolicy direction in the following spheres:Provided advice to the Minister of Defence and theMilitary Veterans through the Secretary for Defence onkey defence international affairs policy issues and internationalengagements,Participated in the diplomatic activities of the AU,SADC and the UN multilateral organisations, and.Ensured that the DOD met its diplomatic obligations byservicing all existing defence co-operation agreements.In the year under review, the Division was instrumental innegotiating and concluding bilateral and multilateral agreementswith South Africa's foreign allies and internationalorganisations. In order to ensure that the conduct of internationalrelations by the DOD accords with government policy,the Division coordinated several departmental meetings toensure proper preparation for bilateral engagements with foreignpartners. The Division coordinated and supported theformulation of South African International Relations Policythrough participation in the Department of International50Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) led scheduled meetingsand activities.The Division facilitated the processing and signing of theDefence Cooperation agreements/Memoranda of Understanding(MOUs) with countries such as Argentina,Zimbabwe and Botswana. The Division succeeded in thenegotiating and finalisation of defence co-operation agreementswith Ecuador and Kenya. However, the former isawaiting Ministerial consideration, while the latter will besigned at a period to be determined by the Minister.The Division participated during the planning of the SANDFcontingency evacuation plan for South African citizens in theevent of the situation deteriorating during the Southern Sudanreferendum. In this respect, the Note of Exchange betweenRSA and Uganda was prepared and finalised in order to facilitatethe airlifting of South African nationals from the Sudanto Uganda. A similar legal instrument in the form of an MOUwas finalised to provide legal and administrative protectionfor the deployment of the SA Navy element in a joint maritimepatrol with Mozambique to counter piracy on the IndianOcean.During the period under review, the Division led the co-ordinationand successful convening of obligatory defence internationalagreements such as bi-national Commissions, theJoint permanent Commission on Defence and Security(JPCDS), Defence Committees and SADC forums such asthe Inter-State Defence and Security Committee (ISDSC). Inparticular, these involved Mozambique, Algeria, Botswana,DRC, the USA, Namibia, China, Zimbabwe and the UK. Aspart of its core responsibility to represent the DOD at forumsconvened and/or led by the DIRCO.ANNUAL REPORT FY 2010/2011
D E P A R T M E N T O F D E F E N C EThe Division provided reports on the state of defence relations,including progress on defence co-operation withFrance, Spain, India, Benin and Kenya. As the DOD beguninitiating formal defence relations with Cuba, the Divisionprovided valuable policy advice to a high level delegationtasked by the Minister to visit in order to initiate steps to formalisedefence relations.Notwithstanding the structural challenges that impacted oncontinuity, the Division was able to achieve its planned objectives.Structural transformation was necessitated by theupgrading of the function to a Divisional level from aDirectorate. Despite this, the current structure has proven tobe inappropriate and inadequate. A revised structure has beendeveloped and tabled for consideration.O b j e c t i v e s a n d M e a s u r e sThe Subprogramme Defence International Affairs providesthe Minister of Defence and the DOD with a foreign relationscapability and services.O u t p u t D e t a i lTable 4.16 below provides details of the DefenceInternational Affairs' Subprogramme outputs, performancemeasures and targets specified in the output table in the DODStrategic Plan FY2010/11.Table 4.16: Defence International Affairs Output Detail for the FY2010/11OutputAligned ForeignRelations Policywith GovernmentandDefence needsMarketing strategyand Plan ofthe DefenceForeignRelations PolicyForeignRelationsStrategyLegal instrumentsto informDefenceDiplomacyPerformanceIndicatorTimeliness, relevanceand quality of policyadvice and support tothe DODImproved compliancewith the policyDefence Diplomacyinformed by foreignpolicy and DOD foreignrelations strategyLegal instruments inline with the Constitutionalmandate, Governmentprescripts andinternational lawAnnualTargetCollaborativelydeveloped Defenceforeign policy that isaligned withGovernment policyInformation campaigntargetingDOD and othersocial partnersPosition Paper onDOD Foreign relationStrategyTimeliness, relevancequality servicingof legalInstrumentsActual TargetAchievementEngaged actively inSADC, AU, internationalforums wrt Def Coms andother bilateral meetings inpursuit of defence interestsLed the co-ordinationand successful conveningof obligatory defenceinternational agreementssuch as the BinationalCommissions, Joint permanentCommission onDefence and Security(JPCDS), DefenceCommittees and SADCforums such as the Inter-State Defence and SecurityCommittee (ISDSC)A draft Position Paper onDOD Foreign relationStrategy has been completedServiced various Def Co--operation agreements withkey international partnersReasons for Over/Under AchievementAchievedAchievedAchievedAchievedEffect of Programme / Subprogramme Output Achievement on ENE Vote 21 Purpose, Objectives and Measures.The Subprogramme Defence International Affairs successfully provided the Minister of Defence and the DOD with aforeign relations capability and services.S U B P R O G R A M M E : D E F E N C EF O R E I G N R E L A T I O N SO v e r v i e wThe Defence Foreign Relations (DFR) Subdivision has maintainedits defence representation abroad. Although a newDefence Office was opened in Cuba, the Defence Office inTunisia will be closed shortly, bringing the Subdivision backto its objective of 37 military diplomatic missions abroad. InMarch 2011, accreditation to Ghana on a non-residential basiswas received.ANNUAL REPORT FY 2010/2011 51
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