· 1 PROGRAMME 4: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT INDICATOR DESCRIPTIONS 2014/15 Medium–term...

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PROGRAMME 4: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT

INDICATOR DESCRIPTIONS 2014/15 Medium–term objectives, measure/indicator, outputs, and targets To build world-class STI infrastructure to extend the frontiers of knowledge, train the next generation of researchers and enable technology development and transfer as well as knowledge interchange

Output Name: Research infrastructure grants

Date: 31 March 2015

1. Overview of the objective, output, measure / indicator and target to be reported on

Programme # Programme 4

Programme’s Strategic Objectives (as per the Strategic Plan and the annual Performance Plans

To ensure availability of and access to internationally comparable research and innovation infrastructure in order to generate new knowledge and train new researchers

Indicator title Number of research infrastructure grants awarded as per award letters

Purpose of indicator To ensure the availability of appropriate infrastructure for enhancement of RDI

Type of indicator

Input indicator

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competitiveness

Measure / Indicator Definition

Number of research infrastructure grants awarded as per award letters by the National Research Foundation to the research community Research infrastructure refers to the equipment that will be used to train the researchers

Measure / Indicator Formula

We use the ratio 1:5, one equipment will train 5 researchers and 1:10 for research to students access, That is, 300 researchers and 3000 students accessing the infrastructure by 31 March 2015

New Indicator Target continues from the previous year

Desired performance

Measure / Indicator Owner

Charles Mokonoto, Director: Infrastructure

Worked example To award 60 research infrastructure across the system and 20% increment is envisaged hence the number of awarded grants has increased from 50 to 60.

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Target set for current year

Annual target: 60 research infrastructure grants awarded as per award letters by 31 March 2015

Q1- no target Q2- call for proposals on awarding of research infrastructure grants issued by 30 September 20014 Q3- no target Q4- 60 research infrastructure grants awarded as per award letters by 31 March 2105

Target achieved Q1 -. Q2 – Q3 - .

Data limitations

The collection of data is done by the implementing agency and the process not in the control of the DST. However, the DST has the opportunity to interrogate the data presented to them

Reasons for variances

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between the target set and actual achieved

2. Collection of source data to enable effective reporting on the adopted output measure / indicator

Source data Contracts with implementing agency (NRF) Quarterly and annual report from implementing agency (NRF) BAS payment form to transfer funds to implementing agencies Award letters

Collection Frequency of Source data Data is collected quarterly and annually

Archiving of Source Data Data is stored on Alfresco

Type of information to be extracted from the source data

Data on the human capital developed and a result of the equipment placement and bibliometric data such as publications, citations and patents (Human capital development is an important indicator as one of the key outputs over and above publications and citations– how many students have been trained using the equipment, and how many have graduated as a result of the new equipment).

IT Systems/ Tools used to capture extracted data

The data is presented to the DST in the form of report which are then stored and saved on Alfresco

Source Data Capturing Frequency Quarterly and Annually

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Individual(s) responsible for collecting the source data

D: Infrastructure Individual(s) responsible for filing/ archiving the collected source data

DD: Infrastructure

Individual(s) responsible for extracting the required information from the source data

D: Infrastructure Individual(s) responsible for verifying the accuracy and completeness of the extracted information

DD: Infrastructure

Individual(s) responsible for capturing the extracted information onto the IT System

D: Infrastructure Individual(s) responsible for verifying the accuracy and completeness of the captured information

DD: Infrastructure

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3. Quarterly and Annual Reporting of Collected/ Extracted Performance Information

Performance Information Source Alfresco

Type of performance information to be extracted/ used

Type of an equipment, amount or grant awarded for the equipment, institution where the equipment has been placed, principal researcher, number of students.

Calculations required on extracted information Number of grants awarded

Archiving of Extracted / Recalculated Information

Reports filed and saved on Alfresco

Return Format Word documents

Reporting Frequency Quarterly and Annually

Individual(s) responsible for extracting, calculating and consolidating the reported performance information

Director: Infrastructure

Individual(s) responsible for verifying the accuracy and completeness of the extracted performance information


Individual(s) responsible for archiving the extracted/ recalculated performance information


Individual(s) responsible for sending the information in the required return format to the ------------


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Medium–term objectives, measure/indicator, outputs, and targets To build world-class STI infrastructure to extend the frontiers of knowledge, train the next generation of researchers and enable technology development and transfer as well as knowledge interchange

Output Name: A Gigabit per second capacity broadband network providing transmission of data to all research and academic institutions

Date: 31 March 2015




To ensure availability of and access to internationally-comparable research and innovation infrastructure in order to generate new knowledge and train new researchers

Indicator title Average amount of bandwidth per SANReN site per annum

Purpose of indicator To ensure sufficient amount of bandwidth per SANReN site to maximize the transmission of research data

Type of indicator

This is an impact indicator which also assesses performance such as efficiency.

Measure / Indicator Average amount Measure / Average bandwidth per site = total bandwidth across all the sites

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Definition of bandwidth per SANReN site per annum

Increased availability of broadband connectivity for Research and Development Initiatives

Indicator Formula connected/ number of sites connected


Desired performance

Higher performance, as it measures also the capacity provided to the site.


Charles Mokonoto, Director: Infrastructure

Worked example N/A


Annual target: 2 800 Mbps average bandwidth capacity available per SANReN site by 31 March 2015 Q1 – No target

Target achieved Q1 - Q2 – Q3 -.

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Q2 - Revised sites connectivity plan concluded by 30 September 2014 Q3 – No target Q4 - 2 800 mbps average bandwidth capacity availability per SANReN site by 31 March 2015

Data limitations

The collection of data is done by the CSIR and the process not in the control of the DST. However, the DST has the opportunity to interrogate the data presented to them in the form of presentations and analysis report.

Reasons for variances between the target set and actual achieved

To be completed as milestone reached

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Source data Audited reports from the CSIR (SANReN report)

Collection Frequency of Source data Data is collected Quarterly and Annually

Archiving of Source Data The CSIR audited reports are stored in Alfresco


Average amount of bandwidth per SANReN site extracted from the SANReN audited report.


Reports are prepared in word and stored on Alfresco

Source Data Capturing Frequency Quarterly and Annually.


-D: Infrastructure Individual(s) responsible for filing/ archiving the collected source data

DD: Cyber Infrastructure


D: Infrastructure Individual(s) responsible for verifying the accuracy and completeness of the extracted information


Individual(s) responsible for capturing the

D: Infrastructure Individual(s) responsible for verifying the


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extracted information onto the IT System

accuracy and completeness of the captured information




The amount of bandwidth required per SANReN site.

Calculations required on extracted information

Amount of bandwidth required per SANReN site




Reporting Frequency Quarterly and Annually.





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Medium–term objectives, measure/indicator, outputs, and targets

To enhance South Africa's knowledge-generation capacity in order to produce world-class research outputs and turn some advanced findings into innovation products and processes

Output Name

Strategy documents

Date

31 March 2015




To strategically develop priority science areas in which South Africa enjoys a competitive advantage, by promoting internationally competitive research and training activities and outputs.

Indicator title Number of strategy documents approved by the DST Executive Committee

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Purpose of indicator To develop a Basic sciences development framework to strategically steer and direct the support of this component of the science system

Type of indicator

Output indicator


Number of strategy documents approved by the DST Executive Committee. These are the number of strategy documents that will have to be achieved in a given time


Summation of the strategy documents that are approved by the DST Exco

New Indicator New indicator Desired performance

Draft basic sciences development framework completed and approved by Exco


Charles Mokonoto Director:

Worked example Summation of the strategy documents that are approved by the DST Exco

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Infrastructure


Annual: Draft basic sciences development framework approved by DST EXCO by 31 March 2015 Quarterly: Q1 - Process plan for the preparation of the draft framework approved by the DDG by 30 June 2014 Q2 - Stakeholder consultations on basic sciences conceptual framework completed by 30 September 2014 Q3 - Draft basic

Target achieved Actual target achieved. Q1 – Q2 – Q3 – Q4 – YTD - :

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sciences conceptual framework presented to DDG by 31 December 2014 Q4 - Draft basic sciences development framework approved by DST EXCO by 31 March 2015

Data limitations

N/A


To be completed when milestone is reached.

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Source data Project plan for the preparation of the draft basic Sciences Framework. Draft Basic Sciences development framework. EXCO document and EXCO minutes for the approval of the draft framework

Collection Frequency of Source data Quarterly

Archiving of Source Data Alfresco


Data available from various databases on the support to Basic Sciences. This data will be used to inform the future framework. Data necessary to develop an evidence –based on the draft framework


Alfresco.

Source Data Capturing Frequency Quarterly and annually.


DD: Basic Sciences

Individual(s) responsible for filing/ archiving the collected source data

Director: Infrastructure ownership for this activity


DD: Basic Sciences

Individual(s) responsible for verifying the accuracy and completeness of the extracted information


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DD: Basic Sciences

Individual(s) responsible for verifying the accuracy and completeness of the captured information





Draft basic sciences conceptual framework and EXCO documents on the presentation of the framework


N/A.


Alfresco

Return Format MS Word

Reporting Frequency quarterly

Individual(s) responsible for extracting, calculating and consolidating the reported performance

DD: Basic Sciences

Individual(s) responsible for verifying the accuracy and completeness of the extracted

D: Infrastructure

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information performance information


DD: Basic Sciences


CD: Basic Sciences and Infrastructure

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Output Name

Strategy documents

Date

31 March 2015






Purpose of indicator Number of strategy documents approved by the DST Executive Committee Measures the number of strategy

Type of indicator

Output indicator

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documents that will be developed and approved by the DST Exco


Strategy documents refers to the documents that will have to be achieved in a given time




Desired performance

A Bill to be presented in Parliament


Director: Advocacy, Policy and Institutional Collaboration

Worked example One Bill on the Protection, Promotion, Development and Management of Indigenous Knowledge Systems approved by Parliament.


Annual: A bill for the protection, promotion, development and management of IKS tabled

Target achieved Actual target achieved. Q1 – Q2 – Q3 –. Q4 – YTD - :

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before parliament by 31 March 2015

Quarterly: Q1 - Publication of the Bill for the protection, promotion, development and management of IKS for public comment by 30 June 2014 Q2 - No target Q3 - Report approved on public comment on the Bill for the protection, promotion, development

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and management of IKS by 30 October 2014 Q4 - A Bill for the protection, promotion, development and management of IKS tabled before Parliament by 31 March 2015

Data limitations

Consultation and cabinet processes are long and may affect achievement of the target.


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Source data A refined draft legislation prepared by the expert group (2 international and 2 local specialists in the field of academia and legal will constitute the expert group). Cabinet memorandum seeking approval for country wide-wide consultation Reports on consultation held




Draft Bill, Cabinet memo, and consultation reports


The primary data is presented in form of a draft Bill, secondary data in the form of reports and policy brief are prepared and stored on Alfresco

Source Data Capturing Frequency Frequency source data is extracted and captured Quarterly and Annually.


D: Advocacy, Policy & Institutional Collaboration


DD: Institutional Collaboration





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information





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A Bill approved by the Minister Acceptance by stakeholders of the Bill through the consultation process.


none




Reporting Frequency Quarterly and Annually.









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To develop appropriate STI human capital to meet the needs of society

Output Name

Strategy documents

Date

31 March 2015






Purpose of indicator Measures the number of strategy documents that will be developed and approved by the DST Exco

Type of indicator

Output indicator

Measure / Indicator Number of strategy



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Definition documents approved by the DST Executive Committee Strategy documents refers to the documents that will have to be achieved in a given time

New Indicator Strategy documents

Desired performance

Approved strategy and implementation plan


Director: Science Promotion.

Worked example 1 HCD strategy+ 1 Antarctic research strategy= 2 strategy documents approved by the DST Exco


Annual: 1 implementation plan for the STEMI promotion and engagement strategy for the NSI approved by DST Exco by 31 March 2015

Target achieved Actual target achieved. Q1 – Q2 – Q3 –. Q4 – YTD -

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Quarterly: Q1 - No target Q2 First draft of the implementation plan developed by 30 September 2014 Q3 - First draft of the implementation plan presented to the DDG by 31 December 2014 Q4 - Implementation plan approved by EXCO by 31 March 2015

Data limitations

N/A

Reasons for variances between the target set and


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actual achieved


Source data EXCO document and EXCO minutes for the approval of the STEMI implementation plan for the promotion and engagement strategy for the NSI. Approved implementation plan.

Collection Frequency of Source data Quarterly and annually.



Draft STEMI promotion and engagement strategy and Implementation Plan


Reports are prepared in MS word and stored in Alfresco

Source Data Capturing Frequency Quarterly and annually


DD. Science Promotion


Director : Science Promotion

Individual(s) responsible for extracting the required information from the

DD: Science Promotion


Director : Science Promotion

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source data information


DD: Science and Youth


Chief Director: Human Capital and Science Platforms




Approved STEMI implementation plan


N/A.


Alfresco.

Return Format Microsoft word.

Reporting Frequency Quarterly.

Individual(s) responsible for extracting, calculating


Individual(s) responsible for verifying the accuracy

Director: Science Promotion

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and consolidating the reported performance information

and completeness of the extracted performance information




Director: Science Promotion

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Output Name

Internationally accredited research articles from researchers awarded research grants through NRF-managed programmes

Date

31 March 2015




To support and promote research that develops basic sciences through production of new knowledge and relevant training opportunities

Indicator title Number of Institute for Scientific Information (ISI)-accredited research articles published by NRF-funded researchers as reflected in the NRF project reports

Purpose of indicator

To measure the research outputs in the form of research articles published in internationally

Type of indicator Output

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recognised, peer- reviewed (ISI-accredited) journals by NRFfunded researchers.


Number of Institute for Scientific Information (ISI)-accredited research articles published by NRF-funded researchers as reflected in the NRF project reports. Number of Research articles produced by NRF funded researchers, published in internationally recognised, peer reviewed (ISI-


Total number of research articles published = number of NRF funded researchers + research articles.

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accredited) journals

New Indicator Continues from the previous financial year

Desired performance High – research articles published in ISI accredited research articles by NRF –funded researchers


Director: High End Skills.

Worked example 200 research articles in ISI accredited research articles published by NRF-funded researchers


Annual: 5 700 ISI-accredited research articles published by NRF-funded researchers by 31 March 2015 Quarterly: Q1 - No target Q2 - No target Q3 - No target Q4 - 5 700 ISI-accredited research articles published by NRF-funded researchers by 31 March 2015


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Data limitations

The collection of data is done by the implementing agency and the comprehensive information is only available after the close of the financial year.



Source data Contracts entered into with the NRF on funding of researchers. BAS Forms on Funds Transferred relating to the funding of researchers. NRF progress reports on accredited ISI research papers Database or list of peer-reviewed accredited research papers

Collection Frequency of Source data Annual

Archiving of Source Data Alfresco.


Number of ISI-accredited research articles published by NRF-funded researchers.


Alfresco

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Source Data Capturing Frequency Annually


All Deputy Directors


Deputy Directors in the HES unit




Directors in the HES unit


Deputy Directors in the HES unit


Director in the High End Skills unit

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Performance Information Source Alfresco/Funded researchers ISI accredited research articles


Published ISI accredited research articles


Sum of Institute for Scientific Information (IS)-accredited research articles published by NRF-funded researchers


Alfresco.

Return Format Spreadsheet.

Reporting Frequency Annual




Director : High End Skills




Director :High End Skills

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Output Name

Graduates and students placed in DST-funded work preparation programmes in science, engineering and technology institutions (SETI)

Date

1000 graduates and students placed in DST-funded work preparation programmes in SETI institutions by 31 March 2015




To contribute to the development of representative, high-level human capital able to pursue locally relevant, globally competitive research and innovation activities.

Indicator title Total number of graduates and students placed in DST-funded work preparation programmes in SETI institutions

Purpose of indicator

To measure the number of graduates and students placed in DST-funded work

Type of indicator Input indicator

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preparation programmes in order to gain the necessary work experience


Total number of graduates and students placed in DST-funded work preparation programmes (through internship programme , PDP, National Youth Service and experiential learning) in science, engineering, technology and innovation (SETI) institutions


Total number of graduates and students placed = Number of students/graduates placed through internship programme + PDP + National Youth Service + experiential learning.

New Indicator Continuing indicator but

Desired performance High – a number of graduates and students placed in DST-funded work preparation programmes

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also made smarted and inclusive of a number of workplace preparation programmes


Director: High-End Skills and Science Promotions

Worked example Total number of graduate/students placed = No. of internships supported students (140) + No. of PDP fellows supported (80) + No. of National Youth Service Students (40) + No. of Experiential learning programme students (0) = 260 total number of graduates/students


Annual: 1000 graduates and students placed in DST-funded work preparation programmes in SETI institutions by 31 March 2015 Quarterly: Q1 - No target Q2 - No target Q3 - No target Q4 - 1000


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graduates and students placed in DST-funded work preparation programmes in SETI institutions by 31 March 2015

Data limitations

Data focuses on students and graduates that have been placed in the programme in a given year. The success rate of employment can be determined after the internship year.


No variance foreseen

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Source data Contracts entered into with the NRF by the interns. BAS Forms on Funds Transferred relating to the workplace preparation programmes. NRF progress reports on workplace preparation programmes DST-NRF internship database interns; and DST-National Youth Service database of students




Number of graduates and students placed in DST-funded work preparation programmes in science, engineering, technology and innovation (SETI) institutions.


Alfresco

Source Data Capturing Frequency Quarterly.


Deputy Director in the HES (New Generation Researchers Programmes) and Deputy Director in Science Promotions


Deputy Director: New Generation Researchers Programmes and Deputy Director in Science Promotion

Individual(s) responsible for

Deputy Director: New Generation


Director in High-End Skills and Director in Science Promotions

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extracting the required information from the source data

Researchers Programmes and Deputy Director in Science Promotion

verifying the accuracy and completeness of the extracted information


Deputy Director: New Generation Researchers Programmes and Deputy Director in Science Promotion


Director in High-End Skills and Director in Science Promotions

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Performance Information Source Alfresco/ funded students and graduates in work preparation programmes statistics.


Number of graduates and students placed in DST-funded work preparation programmes Number of graduates and students funded at each level (bachelors, honours and masters)


Number of graduates and students placed by levels (bachelors, honors and masters).


Alfresco

Return Format Spreadsheet

Reporting Frequency Quarterly


Deputy Director in the HES (New Generation Researchers Programmes) and Deputy Director in Science Promotions


Director in High End Skills and Director in Science Promotions

Individual(s) responsible for archiving the extracted/

Deputy Director in the HES (New Generation

Individual(s) responsible for sending the

Director: High End Skills and Director in Science Promotions

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recalculated performance information

Researchers Programmes) and Deputy Director in Science Promotions

information in the required return format to the ------------



Output Name

Postgraduate students and fellows awarded bursaries and fellowships through NRF managed programmes

Date

31 March 2015




To contribute to the development of representative, high-level human capital able to pursue locally relevant, globally competitive research and innovation activities.

Indicator title Total number of postgraduate students (BTech and honours, Master’s and PhD students, and postdoctoral fellows) awarded bursaries as reflected in the NRF project reports

Purpose of To measure the total

Type of Input indicator

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indicator number of postgraduate research students awarded bursaries by level of study (B. Tech, Master’s and PhDs) and postdoctoral fellowships

indicator


Total number of postgraduate students (BTech and honours, Master’s and PhD students, and postdoctoral fellows) awarded bursaries as reflected in the NRF project reports Postgraduates research students


Number of students awarded bursaries through and fellowships through NRF-funded programmes (B. Tech and Honours+ Master’s + PhD + postdoctoral

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receiving bursary support and postdoctoral fellowships from the NRF

New Indicator Continues with some changes to meet SMART principle

Desired performance

High – a number of students and postdoctoral feloowships awarded bursaries


Director: High End Skills

Worked example Number of students awarded bursaries and fellows awarded postdocs, e.g. (100 B. Tech and Honours+ 150 Master’s + 50 PhD + 50 postdoctoral fellows


Annual: 11 440 postgraduate students

(3 414 BTech and honours, 4 671 Master's, and 2 665 PhD students, and 690 postdoctoral fellows) awarded bursaries


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through NRF-managed programmes by 31 March 2015 Quarterly: Q1 - 7 700 postgraduate students and 300 postdoctoral fellows awarded bursaries through NRF- managed programmes by 30 June 2014 Q2 - 9 000 postgraduate students and 400 postdoctoral fellows awarded bursaries through NRF- managed programmes

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by 30 September 2014 Q3 - 10 000 postgraduate students and 500 postdoctoral fellows awarded bursaries through NRF- managed programmes by 31 December 2014 Q4 - 10 750 postgraduate students and 690 postdoctoral fellows awarded bursaries through NRF- managed programmes by 31 March 2015

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Data limitations




Source data Bursary agreements / contracts entered into with the NRF. BAS Forms on Funds Transferred relating to the bursaries. NRF progress reports on individual programmes. Database of postgraduate students with ID numbers, student numbers, course details etc.


Archiving of Source Data Quarterly


Number of graduates and students placed in DST-funded work preparation programmes in science, engineering, technology and innovation (SETI) institutions. Host institutions and the number of graduates and students placed in each institutions and their levels


Alfresco

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Source Data Capturing Frequency Quarterly


Deputy Director: New Generation Researchers’ Programmes


Deputy Director: New Generation Researchers’ Programmes


Deputy Director: New Generation Researchers’


Director High End Skills





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Number of postgraduate research students (honours, Master’s and PhD students) awarded bursaries and postdocs awarded fellowships


Number of post graduate research students and fellows funded at each level (honours, Masters, PhD, and Postdoc )


Alfresco

Return Format Word document in Alfresco










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To build world-class STI infrastructure to extend the frontiers of knowledge, train the next generation of researchers and enable technology development and transfer as well as knowledge interchange

Output Name

Researchers awarded research grants through NRF-managed programmes

Date

31 March 2015




To support and promote research that develops basic sciences through production of new knowledge and relevant training opportunities

Indicator title Total number of researchers awarded research grants through NRF-managed programmes as reflected in the NRF project reports

Purpose of indicator To measure the total number of researchers who get research grants from NRF-managed research grant programmes

Type of indicator Input indicator


Total number of researchers


Summation of researchers that are awarded research grants

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awarded research grants through NRF-managed programmes as reflected in the NRF project reports Researchers awarded research grants to conduct research and supervise postgraduate students (e.g. including Research Chairs, rated researchers, Centre of Excellence Researchers)

New Indicator Continues from previous financial year

Desired performance High – research grants awarded to researchers


Director: High-End Skills.

Worked example This indicator is the total number of researchers who receive research grant support from the NRF through its various programmes. This is the total number of research grantholders be they from emerging researchers programmes (i.e. Thuthuka) and established researchers

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programmes (e.g. SARChIs, CoEs, rated researchers etc). Therefore the indicator is the sum of all researchers receiving NRF grants.


Annual: 3 876 researchers awarded research grants through NRF-managed programmes by 31 March 2015 Quarterly: Q1 - 1 000 researchers awarded research grants through NRF-managed programmes as reflected in the NRF project reports by 30 June 2014 Q2 - 2 000 researchers awarded research grants


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through NRF-managed programmes as reflected in the NRF project reports by 30 September 2014 Q3 - 3 500 researchers awarded research grants through NRF-managed programmes as reflected in the NRF project reports by 31 December 2014 Q4 - 3 876 researchers awarded research grants through NRF-managed programmes as reflected in the NRF project reports by 31 March 2015

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Data limitations


Variance can be caused by the size (per capita values) of individual grants


Source data Contracts entered into with the NRF in respect programmes aimed at the funding of researchers. BAS Forms on Funds Transferred relating to funding of researchers. NRF progress report on researchers awarded research grants. Database of researchers (with names, ID, registration numbers etc.)




Number of researchers awarded research grants through NRF-managed programmes


Alfresco


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Deputy Director: Established Researchers Programme


Deputy Director: Established Researchers Programmes


Director: Established Researchers Programme







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Performance Information Source Alfresco/funded researchers statistics.


Number of researchers awarded research grants through NRF-managed


Number of researchers awarded research grants


Word document in Alfresco

Return Format Word document










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Output Name

Participants in science awareness and engagement programmes managed by the NRF and other service providers

Date

31 March 2015




To promote public engagement on science, technology and innovation.

Indicator title Total number of participants in science awareness and engagement programmes as reflected in the NRF project reports and those of other service providers

Purpose of indicator Quantifies participants in science awareness and engagement programmes

Type of indicator Output indicator


Number of participants in science


Number of participants = visitors to sites hosting awareness and engagement activities (National Science Week, Science centres and science festivals) and

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awareness and engagement programmes (STEMI Olympiads and competitions, science festivals, National Science Week and science centres) as reflected in the NRF project reports and those of other service providers

learners participating in STEMI Olympiads and competitions as well as people reached through the media (learners and members of the public)

New Indicator Continues from the previous financial year

Desired performance Yearly increase


Director: Science and Youth

Worked example 10 000 people visited 31 science centres in the 2014/15 financial year. 200 learners+ 100 members of the public= 300 participants in science awareness and engagement programmes


Annual: 942 160 people participated in science awareness and engagement programmes by


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31 March 2015 Quarterly: Q1 - Grant funding awarded to organisations implementing the initiatives by 30 June 2014 Q2 - National Science Week conducted by 30 September 2014 Q3 - 3 science festivals & 6 STEMI Olympiads & competitions conducted by 31 December 2014 Q4 - 4 science festivals conducted & annual report on people’s participation in science centres received by 31 March 2015

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Data limitations

Complete data on participation is only available after receipt of annual or final project reports from the NRF and other relevant service providers




Source data Contracts entered into with service provider where applicable Quarterly projects reports submitted by the NRF and other relevant service providers. Annual or final project reports submitted by the NRF and other service providers. Attendance registers for mass participation activities and visits to science centres. Enrolment forms for STEMI Olympiads and competitions.




Number of participants in science awareness and engagement programmes Participation according to demographics Involvement of various institution in the National System of Innovation


Alfresco/spreadsheet

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Source Data Capturing Frequency Frequency source data is extracted and captured i.e. daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually.


Deputy Director: Science and Youth (Out-of-School programme)











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Performance Information Source Quarterly and annual project reports from the NRF and relevant service providers


Number of participants in science awareness and engagement programmes Participation according to demographics Involvement of various institution in the National System of Innovation

Calculations required on extracted information Number of participants in science awareness and engagement programmes


Alfresco

Return Format Microsoft word










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Output Name

Strategy documents

Date

31 March 2015






Purpose of indicator Measures the number of strategy documents that will be developed and approved by the DST Exco

Type of indicator

Output indicator

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Number of strategy documents approved by the DST Executive Committee Strategy documents refers to the documents that will have to be achieved in a given time



New Indicator Continues from previous financial year

Desired performance

1 Marine and Antarctic Research Strategy approved by DST Exco by 31 March 2015


Director: Science Platforms.

Worked example 1 HCD strategy+ 1 Antarctic research strategy= 2 strategy documents approved by the DST Exco


Annual: 1 Marine and Antarctic Research Strategy approved by the DST Exco by 31 March 2015


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Quarterly: Q1 - First draft of the Marine and Antarctic Research Strategy completed by 30 June 2014 Q2 - Approval of first draft of Strategy by DDG for submission to DST Exco by 30 September 2014 Q3 - Presentation of the draft Marine and Antarctic Research Strategy to DST Exco by 31 December 2014 Q4 - 1 Marine and Antarctic

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Research Strategy approved by DST Exco by 31 March 2015

Data limitations

No limitations


No variance

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Source data The EXCO document for approval of the draft Marine and Antarctic Strategy. The draft Marine and Antarctic Research Strategy EXCO minutes on the approval of the strategy




Approved draft Marine and Antarctic research strategy


Alfresco word document.

Source Data Capturing Frequency Quarterly.


Director: Science Platforms


Deputy Director: Science Platforms




Director Science Platforms





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capturing the extracted information onto the IT System

verifying the accuracy and completeness of the captured information


Performance Information Source Alfresco.


Approved Marine and Antarctic research strategy


N/A.


Alfresco.







Individual(s) Deputy Director: Individual(s) Deputy Director: Science Platforms

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responsible for archiving the extracted/ recalculated performance information

Science Platforms responsible for sending the information in the required return format to the ------------



Output Name

MeerKAT antennae installed

Date

31 March 2015





Indicator title Number of MeerKAT antennae installed as per SKA specifications

Purpose of indicator To measure the number of MeerKAT

Type of indicator

Output

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antennae installed against the set target


Number of MeerKAT antennae installed at the SKA Site in Carnavon


The total number of installed MeerKAT antennae per financial year= 4 Meerkat antennae

New Indicator Yes Desired performance

Higher performance desirable – 4 MeerKAT antennae installed


DDG Worked example Number of installed Meerkat antennae


Annual: 4 new MeerKAT antennae installed as per SKA specifications by 31 March 2015 Quarterly: Q1 - Acceptance testing for first 2 antennae completed by


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30 June 2014 Q2 - 3rd antenna installed by 30 September 2014 Q3 - 4th antenna installed by 31 December 2014 Q4 - Array release of antennae 1 to 4 completed by 31 March 2015

Data limitations

No Data Limitations


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Source data Official SKA Reports Signed SKA Letters




Indication of the number of installed MeerKAT antennae


Alfresco

Source Data Capturing Frequency Quartely


Deputy Director: Radio Astronomy Projects:




Deputy Director: Radio Astronomy Projects


Director: Radio Astronomy Projects

Individual(s) responsible for capturing the extracted



Director: Radio Astronomy Projects

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information onto the IT System

and completeness of the captured information




Number of installed MeerKAT antennae and data source verification number

Calculations required on extracted information Number of installed MeerKAT antennae


Alfresco


Reporting Frequency Quartely


Deputy Directors Individual(s) responsible for verifying the accuracy and completeness of the extracted performance information

Directors


Directors Individual(s) responsible for

Chief Directors

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archiving the extracted/ recalculated performance information

sending the information in the required return format to the ------------



Output Name

Strategy documents

Date

31 December 2014






Purpose of indicator To measure the number of DST EXCO approved

Type of indicator

Output

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strategy documents


Number of strategy documents approved by the DST Executive Committee Strategy documents refers to the documents that will have to be achieved in a given time



New Indicator New indicator Desired performance

Higher performance is desirable – approved Multiwavelength Astronomy Strategy


Director: Multi-wavelength Astronomy:

Worked example 1 HCD strategy+ 1 Antarctic research strategy= 2 strategy documents approved by the DST Exco.


Annual: Multi-wavelength astronomy strategy approved by DST EXCO by 31 December


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2014 Quarterly: Q1 - Draft multi-wavelength strategy finalized by 30 June 2014 Q2 - Consultation concluded on multi-wavelength strategy by 30 September 2014 Q3 - Multi-wavelength strategy approved by DST EXCO by 31 December 2014

Q4 - No target

Data limitations

No data limitations

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Source data Draft Multi-wavelength Astronomy Strategy, Official EXCO Document and Minutes of the EXCO Meeting




Multi-wavelength Astronomy Strategy.


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Deputy Directors Multi-wavelength Astronomy:


Deputy Directors: Multi-wavelength Astronomy y

Individual(s) responsible for extracting the required

Deputy Directors: Multi-wavelength Astronomy


Directors: Multi-wavelength Astronomy

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information from the source data

and completeness of the extracted information


Deputy Directors: Multi-wavelength Astronomy:


Directors Multi-wavelength Astronomy:




Multi-wavelength Astronomy Strategy


N/A


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Reporting Frequency Frequency the collected performance information is to be reported on i.e. quarterly or annually.

Individual(s) Deputy Directors Individual(s) Directors: Multi-wavelength Astronomy:

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responsible for extracting, calculating and consolidating the reported performance information

Multi-wavelength Astronomy:

responsible for verifying the accuracy and completeness of the extracted performance information


Directors: Multi-wavelength Astronomy


Chief Director: Multi-wavelength Astronomy

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