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led defence industry-heavy delegations. For the first
time in the history of the DOD, a Defence Industry
Day was held with the industry, where there were
candid and open discussions. They were assisted in
securing the necessary Requests for Purchase from
the relevant countries. Some companies have been
able to secure contracts as a result of one or other
visit to prospective buyers with the DOD. Industry
representatives were able to brief the Minister of
Defence for the first time on their interactions and
the status quo of their interactions with particular
countries, and requested possible assistance from
the MOD. In the year under review, ties between
the Defence-Related Industry and the DOD were
cemented by close cooperation and common purpose
to alleviate poverty, and support to ASGISA.
The Division successfully upgraded and completed
Casspir Mk III vehicles, which were delivered to
the SA Army. The commissioning into service of
new Rapid Deployment Logistical Vehicles for the
parachute forces as well as the Rapid Deployment
Reconnaissance Vehicles for the Special Forces
commenced. The upgraded Mamba vehicles for the
Motorised Infantry have also been handed over to
the SA Army and some of them have been deployed
with the SA Army Peacekeeping Forces. The SA
Army also received the new Light Machine Guns
as well as the Automatic Grenade Launchers into
service. The second Type 209 submarine, the SAS
Charlotte Maxeke, arrived in Simon’s Town on 26 April
2007. All four corvettes have been commissioned
into service. Two Agusta A109 LUH helicopters
were accepted and delivered during this period. This
brings the total number of aircraft delivered to 23,
out of the contractual delivery of 30 helicopters.
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Procurement Projects: Contracts for
accommodation, fresh fruit, vegetables and meat,
waste removal, cleaning services, fuel supply, medical
support and insurance were successfully negotiated
and concluded in support of operational missions
in the Central African Republic, DRC, Burundi and
Sudan.
Purpose
The Administration Programme conducts the policy
development, management and administration of
the Department.
The Special Defence Account Programme provides
for special defence activities as well as the authorised
acquisition of main equipment and associated
services.
Measurable Objectives
The objective of Acquisition Services is to manage
the DOD acquisition and procurement processes
and policies.
The objective of the Special Defence Account
Programme is to meet the Department’s needs
by acquiring and maintaining appropriate defence
equipment, through activities that meet the
requirements of the Government.
Outputs
Table 2.9 Acquisition Services’ Outputs for FY 2007/08
Details of Acquisition Services’ outputs are reflected
in Table 2.9.
Output Performance Measure Target Actual Achievement
Armament requirements
according to force design
To improve the efficiency
of procurement
Shortened turnaround
time of armaments and
equipment acquisition for
Services and Divisions
that will meet users’
specifications
Full installation of a
modern, electronic-based
bidding/price quotation
system at all Procurement
Service Centres and
GSBs
Improve supply chain
systems and fill vacant
positions
Average percentage of milestones achieved
is ±91% for the SDA, ±99% for SDPs,
±91% for technology development and
±77% for procurement services, according
to plans.
Average budget expenditure achieved is
±72% for the SDA; ±68% for SDPs.
100% rollout 100% has been achieved. Bidding and price
quotation system has been put in place.
Improved service delivery despite CMIrelated
problems.
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