Chapter 2 - P rogramme 1 - Department of Defence

operational once the maritime helicopters have
been delivered and integrated. The first of three
submarines, 12 of 30 light utility helicopters and
11 of 24 trainer aircraft are already in service and
one submarine, 12 light utility helicopters and eight
trainer aircraft will follow during 2008/09.
Governance
In line with cooperative governance and in
alignment with Cabinet and cluster priorities, the
Department of Defence ensures that its priorities
are aligned with the Government priorities through
its planning framework, as well as through its
operations. The DOD planning framework is
located within Government’s planning framework.
The outcomes of the January Lekgotla, as articulated
through the State of the Nation Address and the
Budget Vote, serve as the basis for the development
of the responsiveness trajectory articulated by the
DOD through the priorities and guidelines of the
Minister.
The determinant clusters for operational work
and functions of the DOD are the International
Relations, Peace and Security (IRPS) Cluster; the
Justice, Crime Prevention and Safety (JCPS) Cluster;
the Governance and Administration (G&A) Cluster
and the Economic Cluster. The strategic plan of
the DOD therefore makes provision for meeting
Government objectives and contributes towards
these, as articulated through the clusters.
Restructuring of the Defence Industry
The South African Defence Industry continues
to be under the scrutiny of the Department of
Defence with a view to its growth and development.
Emphasis has been placed on an integrated approach
to the transformation of the Defence Industry.
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It is a key industry in the South African economy
and all role players have played a part in the
transformation. This has included various
Government departments, the Defence Industry
itself and the private sector.
Operation Clean Audit
The Department of Defence has continued to refine
its mechanisms for accounting for the utilisation of
resources at its disposal, including human resources,
finance, material and information. The aim is to
work towards reducing and ultimately eliminating
adverse audit reports from the Inspector-General
and the Auditor-General.
We extend our considerable appreciation to DOD
leadership, as well as staff of the DOD, who
have worked tirelessly in support of our collective
vision.
G.N. NGWENYA
CHIEF OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN
NATIONAL DEFENCE FORCE: GENERAL
J.B. MASILELA
SECRETARY FOR DEFENCE:
DIRECTOR-GENERAL
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