PRESENTATION TO THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

PROGRESS REPORT ON MISA

29 AUGUST 2012

MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT AGENT (MISA)

1.Purpose 2.Background3.Diagnosis4.List of Municipalities5.Key Findings6.Lessons Learnt7.Interim Arrangements8.Conclusion

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OUTLINE OF THE PRESENTATION

The purpose of this presentation is to report on progress

regarding the establishment of MISA

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PURPOSE OF THE PRESENTATION

MISA is one of the Local Government Turnaround Strategy

(LGTAS) targets meant to introduce a turnaround mechanism in dealing with the provisioning, refurbishment and maintenance of municipal infrastructure;

It was officially proclaimed as a government component on the 11th of May 2012, with CoGTA as its principal department thereby operating within the department’s broader policy positions.

Prior to its proclamation, CoGTA piloted the implementation of MISA and its programmes through a Unit within the Department of Cooperative Governance, called the Special Purpose Vehicle for Infrastructure Development Unit.

MISA becomes the direct successor in responsibility to the support programme that the DBSA was providing through the Siyenza Manje project.

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Background

Siyenza Manje (SM) was established in 2006 and focused on

providing hands on capacity building support to municipalities on engineering, project management and financial management.

The programme was managed by the Development Bank of Southern Africa on behalf of government.

A total amount of R1.4bn was spent by DBSA during the 5 years of SM’s existence with 70% of the amount coming from National Treasury (NT) and 30% being DBSA’s own contribution.

In 2011, government took a decision to unbundle Siyenza Manje with the infrastructure component transferred to CoGTA and financial management component transferred to NT.

Both the Siyenza Manje Evaluation Report and the Submission by the Financial and Fiscal Commission to the Select Committee on Finance identify a number of lessons to be learned from the implementation of SM

MISA’s new model for supporting municipalities has taken these lessons into account and has identified the following 5 key strategic focus areas:

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Background…continued

1.Municipal Infrastructure Diagnosis - this is a scientific and in-depth assessment of the state of the municipal infrastructure required for the provision of water, sanitation, roads, electricity and refuse removal services

2.Technical Support - this entails providing specialized technical support to municipalities through deployment of technical experts to develop masterplans, feasibility studies , business plans as well as designing and implementation of infrastructure projects. implemn

3.Municipal Capacity Development - this involves the building and/or strengthening of the in-house capacity of municipalities to be able to develop, operate and maintain their infrastructure on their own in the medium to long term.

4.Sector capacity and skills development interventions – this refers to interventions designed to enhance the technical capacity of local government. These include skills development programmes such as bursaries, learnerships and internships for infrastructure development as well as partnerships with tertiary institutions and professional bodies.

5.Monitoring and Evaluation – this involves specialized technical experts undertaking the monitoring of the development, management and maintenance of the municipal infrastructure to ensure enhanced and sustainable delivery of municipal services.

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Background ...continued

A total of 88 municipalities have been put under a diagnosis to evaluate their municipal infrastructure provisioning.

These municipalities were identified in conjunction with provincial governments using the following criteria as a basis for prioritisation:- high infrastructure and basic services backlogs- low technical capacity- high vulnerability- low economic base and/or inability to collect revenue

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Diagnosis

Diagnosis…continued

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PROVINCE DIAGNOSTICS COMPLETED

EC 16

FS 4

GP 4KZN 23LMP 11MPU 7NC 7NW 11WC 5

Total 88

List of municipalities that have undergone diagnostic Eastern Cape:

Mhlontlo LM Port St Johns LM Kouga LM

King Sabata Dalindyebo LM Emalahleni LM Sakhisizwe LM

Engcobo LM Gariep LM Inxuba LM

Chris Hani DM Alfred Nzo DM Amathole DM

Nelson Mandela Metro Ntabankulu LM Mbhashe LM

Joe Gqabi DM

KZN: Mhlabuyalingana LM Zululand DM Mkhanyakude DM Sisonke DM

Upongolo LM Mtubatuba LM Mtonjaneni LM Ndwendwe LM

Jozini LM Uthungulu DM Mzimkulu LM Big5 false BayLM

Uthukela DM Mkhambathini LM Mgungundlovu DM Msunduzi LM

Okhahlamba LM Maphumulo LM Imbabazane LM Ilembe DM

Amajuba DM Ugu DM Umzinyathi LM

Free State:Nala LM Masilonyana LM Ngwathe LMMohokare LM

Gauteng:

Lesedi LM Westonaria LM Randfontein LM Merafong LM

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Northern Cape:Magareng LM Mier LM Rhenosterberg LM Khai-Ma LM

Joe Morolong LM Ga-segonyana LM Gamagara LM

Limpopo:

Musina LM Ba-phalaborwa Makhado LM Maruleng

Mopani DM Capricorn LM Tzaneen LM Greater Tubatse LM

Greater Sekhukhune DM Elias Motswaledi LM Vhembe DM

Mpumalanga:Nkomazi LM Bushbuckridge LM Thaba Chweu LM Mkhondo LM

Dr Pixley ka Seme LM Thembisile Hani LM Dr J.S Moroka LM

Western Cape:Cederberg LM Berg Rivier LM Witzenberg LM Kannaland LM

Prince Albert LM

North West:Tswaing LM Ratlou LM Ngaka Modiri DM Mamusa LM

Lekwa Teemane LM Dr Ruth Venterdorp LM Kgetleng LM

Madibeng LM Moretele LM Moses Kotane LM 10

List of municipalities … continued

HIGHLIGHT OF KEY FINDINGS FROM THE DIAGNOSIS PROCESS

- whilst findings differ from municipality to municipality and from province to province, the following reflects the common

findings

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Key Findings

  Lack of appropriate skills in planning and technical units for infrastructure maintenance

  Infrastructure master plans not existing

  Overloaded infrastructure requiring refurbishment (especially waster water treatment plants)  Ageing infrastructure is causing service interruptions

  Serious challenges in supply chain management processes when procuring infrastructure projects as well as in contract management

  Lack of infrastructure maintenance (water, sanitation, roads, electricity, land fill sites)

  Lack of bulk infrastructure (water, sanitation, roads, electricity, land fill sites)

  Huge infrastructure backlogs

  Insufficient government funding; there is a need for MISA to support municipalities to mobilize additional private sector funding for infrastructure projects  Some municipalities have difficulties in attracting and retaining technical staff

  High vacancy rate in technical positions

Lessons Learnt

There is a need for a central and effective coordination of support for the programme to succeed.

Multi-year planning is a key instrument for infrastructure delivery

MISA’s programmes must focus on the sustainability of the infrastructure and the municipality. All MISA’s interventions must recognize the central role of skills development and capacity building

All MISA’s support programmes must have clear deliverables and milestones and there must be consequences for non-delivery.

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MISA is currently staffed on short-term transferees and employees of the DBSA with contracts ending by the end of September 2012 except for the Acting CEO who is directly appointed employee of MISA and two senior officials who are seconded from COGTA;

Included in the DBSA transferees is 81 technical experts in the fields of engineering and planning;

This was so with a view of allowing MISA to finalize its organizational development as well as operational policies;

All this has been accomplished and full implementation is targeted for the 7th of September 2012;

The 2012 Medium Term Expenditure Framework provides a total amount of R613 million for the Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent, distributed as follows:

- R197 million (2012/13), R202 million (13/14), R214 million (14/15) 14

Interim Arrangements

Conclusion

In light of the many challenges facing local government relating to

infrastructure and service delivery, we believe that sustainable

turnaround of our municipalities requires effective coordination,

intensive support and alignment of efforts by all stakeholders. MISA is

designed as the mechanism to facilitate this. 15

THANK YOU!!!

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