SRSA Strategic Plan 2009-2013: Empowering Sport & Recreation for National Development

1. DRAFT SRSA STRATEGIC PLAN: 2009 - 2013 PRESENTED TO THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON SPORT & RECREATION 17 June 2009 SRSA

2. PROCESS OF UPDATING STRATEGIC PLAN • 2008 • Strategic workshop by MANCO 18 – 19 Nov • Follow-up workshop 25 Nov • 2009 • 1st Draft updated after SoN address on 6 Feb • In middle February submitted to MANCO and updated • Presented to Tech MINMEC on 12 March • Presented to SRSA staff on 18 March • Updated after SoN address on 3 June • Submitted to Ministry on 4 June • Inputs from Minister and Deputy Minister incorporated on 6 June • Presentation to Portfolio Committee on 11 June SRSA

3. PREAMBLE • “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else can. Sport can awaken hope where there was previously only despair.” (N Mandela) • Sport is recognised by the UN as a right which all Governments should make available to their people. • Worldwide sport strategies are focused on increasing levels of sport and recreation participation as well as achieving success in high profile sports. • These strategic corner stones are also reflected in the SRSA vision. SRSA

4. PREAMBLE cont • In line with SA Constitutional imperatives SRSA has been assigned the powers to develop and implement national policies regarding sport and recreation in the country. • In its strategic direction SRSA endeavours to fulfil its responsibility in such a way that it contributes to create “an inclusive society, a SA that belongs to all, a nation united in its diversity, a people working together for the greater good of all.” • To succeed SRSA has the responsibility to use sport and recreation to transform and develop all parts of the country and people equally. • Two public entities to assist SRSA (SAIDS+BSA). • Strategic Plan in compliance with requirements and prescripts. SRSA

5. STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENT • Introduction • Since 2004/05 SRSA focussed on its main mandate to broaden the participation base of sport and recreation in SA. • Commendable successes have been achieved supported by statistics – especially amongst the youth. • It is important to move beyond the mobilization phase with more emphasis on developing and nurturing new talent within a holistic development continuum. • SRSA needs to build a bridge between mass participation and high performance that will eventually also reflect a transformed society. SRSA

6. STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENT cont • United Nations • UN declarations (especially wrt the right of children, women and people with a disability) • State of the Nation address (3 June 2009) • SRSA can contribute to 6 of the 10 priorities of the 2009-2014 MTSF of Gov: • The development of rural areas • Strengthen skills and human resources • Improve the health profile of all South Africans • Build cohesive, caring and sustainable communities • Enhance international cooperation • Build an improved public service SRSA

7. STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENT cont • Other areas in the SON address impacting on SRSA include: • 2010 FIFA World Cup • School sport • Facilities • Social infrastructure • National identity • DPSA • 8 point plan on gender equality • Programme of Action 2009 • SRSA participation primarily in the Human Development Cluster • Also have a role to play in Social Protection and Community Development Cluster SRSA

8. STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENT cont • Estimates of Public Expenditure 2009 • Alignment between all strategic documents • Legislative mandate – implementation of NSRA • SRSA fundamentally a facilitator and regulator • Main responsibility is to develop national policies and guidelines • Will ensure effective partnerships with other implementers such as Provinces, Municipalities, Confederation and Sports Federations • SRSA needs to enter into service level agreements • Support those responsible for delivery with availableresources • Oversee the implementation of projects and evaluate results SRSA

9. STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENT cont • Parliament • Inputs from Portfolio + Standing Committees • 2008 National Sports Indaba • Resolutions as adopted on 10 October 2008 • Case for Sport • Evaluating the social and economic benefits of sport and recreation • Strategic review • Evaluating successes and failures of SRSA key strategic focus areas SRSA

10. STRATEGIC CHALLENGES • SRSA’s role as an “implementer” versus its “oversight” role • Elevating the status of sport • Role clarification • Empowering stakeholders • Ensuring effective support structures (HR empowerment, infrastructure, professional administration, funding) • Prioritising of NFs • Cooperating with Provinces to deliver on identified sport and recreation projects (MIG funds) SRSA

11. STRATEGIC CHALLENGES • Promoting good governance – three spheres of Government, NFs, BSA and SAIDS • Maximising the returns of financial allocations of SRSA to sport • Transformation of sport (including team names, national symbols) • Maximising access and accelerating the implementation of sports development programmes SRSA

12. SRSA: VISION AND MISSION • VISION • Create an active and winning nation • MISSION • To maximise access, development and excellence at all levels of participation in sport and recreation in order to improve social cohesion, nation building and the quality of life of all South Africans SRSA

13. SRSA: Values and Clients • VALUES • Dedication Teamwork • Innovation Transparency • Integrity Accountability • ASSOCIATES FRAMEWORK • Beneficiaries (Nation of SA, athletes) • Partners (BSA, SAIDS, SASCOC, NFs, Provincial and Local Government, Prov Academies, NGOs) • Stakeholders (Sponsors, media) • Service providers (High performance centres, tertiary institutions) SRSA

14. SRSA OBJECTIVES • Objective 1: • To contribute to a healthy nation by increasing the • number of participants and the development of talent • within an integrated development continuum • Key strategic focus areas of SRSA to achieve objective 1: • 1.1 Increase in the number of participants in sport and recreation, with a particular emphasis on the youth, women, disabled, the aged and rural participants • 1.2 Assist to identify and develop talent that will address transformation • 1.3 Support to NFs, individual athletes and teams • 1.4 Facilitate the development of sport and recreation clubs • 1.5 Assist with the empowerment of the human resource base for sports development with special emphases on coaching SRSA

15. SRSA OBJECTIVES cont • Objective 1: • To contribute to a healthy nation by increasing the • number of participants and the development of talent • within an integrated development continuum • Key strategic focus areas of SRSA to achieve objective 1: • 1.6 Facilitate the implementation of sport in schools • 1.7 Contribute to social cohesion and peace and development • 1.8 Contribute to the functioning of a proper development continuum and academy system, streamlining the transition of talented athletes from the mass participation to the high performance programmes • 1.9 Assist with the building and management of basic sports facilities according to an approved National Facilities Plan SRSA

16. SRSA OBJECTIVES • Objective 2: • To assist South African sportspeople to be winners on • and off the field • Key strategic focus areas of SRSA to achieve • objective 2: • 2.1 Contribute to improve the success rate of SA in international competitions • 2.2 Contribute to the existence of a quality scientific support structure for elite athletes • 2.3 Contribute to the creation of an environment conducive to the development of “successful athletes” • 2.4 Support role-models in sport (Sport legends) • 2.5 Assist with the development of a code of ethics for South African sport (Including WADA activities) SRSA

17. SRSA OBJECTIVES • Objective 3: • To raise the profile of sport and recreation through • addressing issues of national importance • Key strategic focus areas of SRSA to achieve objective 3: • 3.1 Assist in building a case for sport and recreation • 3.2 Contribute towards Government priorities through sport and recreation • 3.3 Assist in strengthening South Africa's continental and international relations, specifically UN & UNESCO Resolutions • 3.4 Support well organised identified sports events in SA • 3.5 Contribute to the promotion of sports tourism to SA SRSA

18. SRSA OBJECTIVES • Objective 4: • To streamline the delivery of sport by means of effective • support systems and adequate resources • Key strategic focus areas of SRSA to achieve objective 4: • 4.1 Ensure that systems are in place to accomplish business excellence within the Department • 4.2 Develop a legislative and regulatory framework for the Department to fulfil its obligations • 4.3 Endeavour to unlock the resources required to achieve the objectives of SRSA • 4.4 Provide for dispute resolution mechanisms SRSA

19. SRSA OBJECTIVES • Objective 5: • To contribute in making the 2010 FIFA World CupTM the • best ever • Key strategic focus areas of SRSA to achieve objective 5: • 5.1 Coordinate Government responsibilities regarding the 17 guarantees signed with FIFA related to the 2010 FIFA World Cup • 5.2 Assist in using 2010 to expand the base for football in SA • 5.3 Assist with human resource development through the training of volunteers for 2010 • 5.4 Assist in making the 2010 FIFA World Cup an African event • 5.5 Assist in making a meaningful contribution to the 2010 legacy SRSA

20. REST OF CONTENT • Foreword by the Minister • EPE objectives and measures • EPE selected performance indicators • Outputs from business plans • Resources (Financial & Human) • Statutory Reporting - Service Delivery Improvement Plan • Proposed Information Technology Acquisition • Appendices (contribution that sport & recreation can make to the MDGs and Government priorities as outlined in the SoN address on 3 June 2009) SRSA

21. WAY FORWARD • Present the Strategic Plan to the Sport Portfolio Committee • Lay out and printing of Strategic Plan • Present Strategic Plan to Parliament ten days before budget vote of Minister SRSA

22. THANK YOU SRSA