Chapter 2 - P rogramme 1 - Department of Defence

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The challenge in establishing an affordable and
sustainable force design and force structure
that can be operationalised within the Defence
Budget allocation.
The challenge in establishing a combat-ready
Reserve Force component. Various initiatives
to rejuvenate the Reserves were taken. These
included:
• the deployment of the Reserves in peace
support operations to heighten the focus
on the Reserves;
• the submissions to the Defence Act, 2002
(Act No. 42 of 2002) for amendments
that will guarantee the call-up of Reserve
members; and
• the utilisation of the MSD System as the
primary feeder system.
The challenge of maintaining DOD facilities
that are in urgent need of renovation. DOD
facilities remain in a poor state, due mainly to
a backlog in the repair of old facilities requiring
high maintenance. Although some progress was
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made, this was hampered by the delays caused
by the fact that the Department of Public Works
changed consultant/contractor procurement
requirements.
The challenge of preventing and combating
crime within the Department. The anticriminality
strategy has been implemented
and the newly-established structures within
the Military Police Division will moderate this
challenge.
Purpose
To provide a corporate staff capability and service.
SUBPROGRAMME CORPORATE STAFF
OFFICE
Outputs
Table 2.25 Outputs of the Corporate Staff Office for FY 2007/08
Details of the outputs of the Corporate Staff Office
are shown in Table 2.25.
Output Performance Measure Target Achievements
Corporate staff capability and
service for the Chief of the
SANDF
The degree to which direction
is provided to the Corporate
Staff Division ensures that
the Chief of the SANDF’s
expectations are met
The degree to which the
Corporate Staff Division’s
policy and strategic advice
meet the requirements of the
Chief of the SANDF
The degree to which the
control and coordination, as
delegated by the Chief of
the SANDF, is executed and
maintained
SUBPROGRAMME MILITARY POLICY
STRATEGY AND PLANNING OFFICE
Overview
The Military Policy, Strategy and Planning Office
(MPSPO) achieved its planned objectives for
FY 2007/08. These objectives have particularly
contributed to the Department’s support of
multilateral initiatives as led by the African Union,
the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security,
the African Standby Force, and the SADC Brigade.
In addition, the activities of the office addressed
the RSA Security Cluster’s responsibilities and the
Government’s imperatives under the Programme
Direction provided ensures
that the expectations of the
Chief of the SANDF are met
All the required outputs
were achieved, despite the
difficulties experienced and
a lack in capacity within the
Corporate Staff Office.
Relevant and timeous advice Detailed achievements under
each subprogramme report.
Control and staff coordination
in compliance with the Chief
of the SANDF’s expectations
of Action. During this period, a number of
improvements were made to enhance the
departmental strategic planning, internal control and
performance reporting. The strategic plans, their
monitoring and evaluation through the DPBEC, as
well as various requirements for SANDF reports,
were met in full accordance with the timelines of
Government and Parliament and the objectives of
the DOD.
Among the many achievements made, the following
warrant specific mention:
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The Military Strategy was revised and approved
by the Plenary Defence Staff Council;
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