ContentsBackground to development of 2006/07 Strategic Plan & BudgetHighlights for 2006/07Priorities 2007/08-08/092007 State of Nation address & Programme of ActionStrategic Plan - 2007/08 overview & Performance Programme outline (year 1)Challenges for implementation

Development of Strategic Plan 2007/08 2011/12Exec Management Committee (EMC) evaluation of strategic planning and performance evaluation in August 2006 Need to have phased approach to priorities and recognise that many are not one year prioritiesNeed to focus on enhancing role of operational management in DCS for better deliveryNeed strategically focus to create enabling conditions for delivery on White Paper creating institutional capacity for delivery and overcoming obstacles to rehabilitation such as security breaches, corruption, overcrowding, vacanciesMid-term review of 2006/07 of organisational performance

Development of Strategic Plan 2007/08 2011/12Development of 5 year plan - prioritizes 1st year of operation and adds outer yearRevised targets for year 1 Integrated Planning approach which incorporatedExtended EMC work session end January 2007Cabinet Lekgotla prioritiesState of National Address priorities Government Prog of Action

correctional servicesDepartment of Correctional ServicesREPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICAStrategic Themes Of DCS Work

2006/07 HighlightsImprovement in securityImplementation & roll-out of Biometric systemImplementation & monitoring of security policy Re-launch & finalisation of HIV/Syphilis prevalence surveyFilling of posts at senior management level (Chief Deputy Commissioner level)Accreditation of sites for provision of ARVs7-day establishment & accelerated recruitment (continued)Launch of Corrections weekRelease of Jali Commission report

Priorities 2007/08-08/09Key projects 2007/08-2008/09Expedite procurement of new correctional centres & attend to necessary improvements in physical infrastructure for promotion of security, rehabilitation & correctionPhased Implementation of Offender Rehabilitation PathPhased Implementation of Social Reintegration action planManagement of Awaiting Trail Detention ProjectJob Refinement & Enhancement Project

Priorities 2007/08-08/09 contdPriorities for 2007-8Creation of enabling environment for rehabilitation Improvements in Compliance with Internal Control & Policies Improve Planning, Implementation & Reporting framework Improved Communication of DCS Strategic DirectionImplementation of Integrated Human Resources StrategyImproving of partnerships & external relations

2007 State of Nation Address Overall focus on delivery in relation to crime, poverty alleviation and social development addresses both crime prevention and crime combatingDepartment specificEnsure existence of effective institutional structures & systems for delivery of White Paper on Corrections Management of Awaiting Trial Detainees ProjectImprovement of capacity of JCPS departments Build new correctional centres

2007/2008 -2011/12 PlanInclusion of priorities in all programmes are cross cuttingIntroduction of critical strategies into Strategic Plan, including:Harnessing Organisational Culture ProjectManagement of Awaiting Trial Detention ProjectRisk Management and Compliance ImprovementSecurity Co-ordinationDevelopment & updating of Service Delivery Improvement Plan in compliance with DPSADevelop effective Monitoring & Evaluation System for DCSOperational management coordination Framework for improvement of delivery on priority projects within DCS Implementation at Centres of Excellence

AdministrationCompliance improvement planInvolvement of managers in monitoring compliance with internal controls & procedures at both operational & support levelsImproved communication, support to & relations with Chapter 9 Institutions & other Statutory bodies, especially Parliament, Human Rights Commission & Auditor GeneralEnsure compliance with PFMA & internal financial management controls Implementation of Jali Commission RecommendationsFinalise processing of Correctional Services Amendment BillExpedite implementation of policies & develop procedures for approved policiesImprove implementation & performance reporting on Centres of Excellence Delivery on Priority Master Information Systems Plan (MISP) projects

Administration (cont)Finalise alignment between elements of government planning cycle: ENE, Strategic Planning, Operational Plans, Quarterly Reports, Annual Report, Performance Management System Development of effective Monitoring & Evaluation System for organisational performance monitoringFinalise development of Service Delivery Improvement Plan (SDIP) & implementationImplementation of Integrated Human Resources StrategyImprove functioning of cluster system to advance government objectives & programs of DCS Participate in efforts to establish continental corrections body and conclude bilateral agreements

SecurityReview & improvement of measures to ensure Safety & Security of inmates, officials, service providers &publicVetting of officialsRefresher training for emergency support teams . Specialised training programmes for security personnel Reduce incidents of escapes & assaults by 10% of previous financial yearReduce unnatural deaths with 5% compared to previous year Completion of installation of security equipment at 25% of correctional centres

CorrectionsReduced & even spreading of Overcrowding of Sentenced OffendersPhased implementation of Offender Rehabilitation PathDevelopment of prioritised offence related corrections programmesIncrease participation of offenders in rehabilitation programsFacilitate removal of awaiting trial & sentenced children from correctional centres to appropriate facilitiesImproved effective management of Remand Detention through internal & JCPS processes

CareImplement Comprehensive Health Care Service Review current & develop new care programmes for implementation Conduct HIV & AIDS knowledge, attitude, perception & behaviour (KAPB) assessment Development & implementation of needs based rehabilitation approach for special categories of offenders as defined in White Paper

DevelopmentImplement comprehensive education, sports, recreation, arts, culture & skills development programme Implement comprehensive offender skills development plan to enhance skills utilisation & employability of offenders Maintain & expand national agriculture & production workshop system for poverty alleviation

Social reintegrationImplement framework on Social Reintegration Develop & implement Policy procedure for Restorative Justice Pilot & implement classification tool for probationers & paroleesPromote alternative non-custodial sentencing to judiciary by DepartmentImplement measures for improving functions of correctional supervision & parole systemsEnhance Operation Masibambisane outreach to community and to local government

FacilitiesConstruction of Kimberly Completion of Viability for LeeuwkopImplement feasibility study findings for new head officeDevelopment of monitoring framework for capital works budgeting & expenditure 5 year facilities plan including new centres, upgrading and renovationsRented accommodation for community corrections offices, regional offices and Head Office

ChallengesProvision of three meal system, Implementation of Unit Management & Structured day dependent on job refinement and 7 day establishmentJob refinement and enhancement projectIncrease participation of offenders in programmesEscapes (collusion, violence)Attracting & retaining scarce skillsFinalization & implementation of policies and proceduresImprove delivery at management area level taking into account local governments role (Operation Masibamibsane)Alignment of planning, budgeting & reporting framework

Conclusion

Have built on EMC evaluation August 2006 that need to be more strategically focused to create enabling conditions for delivery on White Paper in sense of creating institutional capacity for delivery and overcoming obstacles to rehabilitation such as overcrowdingHave ensured that all key projects are reflected in Strategic PlanHave ensure alignment of ENE and Strategic PlanHave focused Department on 5 major projects over two year project with 6 priority areas for 2007-8Key focus of DCS is to address challenges and lay institutional basis for delivery on White Paper and mandate of rehabilitation and social reintegration of offenders

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legal mandate of Department of Correctional Services is drawn from clear hierarchy of imperatives, originating from Constitution & in particular Bill of Rights. Legislature has passed legislation laying down prescripts to Department as to kind of correctional system that is required in our developing democracy, & regulations & orders give effect to practicalities of its implementation. overall strategic direction of DCS is drawn from recently drafted White Paper on Corrections in South Africa, & subordinate policy that lays basis for procedures to be followed by correctional officials in their work within correctional centres & community corrections offices & in their relations with offenders. Government adopted in 1996 National Crime Prevention Strategy that provides overall paradigm within which crime prevention & crime combating take place in democratic South Africa. DCS has very specific responsibilities that flow from this strategy & inform much of DCS work. current challenge of Department is to ensure proper alignment of hierarchy of imperatives as until recently there has been disjuncture between key elements of this mandatory framework.