Presentation to the Portfolio Presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Correctional Committee on Correctional

ServicesServices

Mangaung Maximum Security Mangaung Maximum Security PrisonPrison

Vusi Ngwenya – General Manager Vusi Ngwenya – General Manager BCCBCC

Mangaung Maximum Security PrisonMangaung Maximum Security Prison

IndexIndex

1.1. Project structureProject structure

2.2. Project fundingProject funding

3.3. Project structure - securitiesProject structure - securities

4.4. Project structure - cash flowProject structure - cash flow

5.5. Fee structureFee structure

6.6. Project lifetime costsProject lifetime costs

Mangaung Maximum Security Mangaung Maximum Security PrisonPrison

Tony Parker - DirectorTony Parker - Director

Murray & Roberts ConcessionsMurray & Roberts Concessions

Background InformationBackground Information

1. 1996 SA Government met with UK specialists

2. PFI/APOPS/PPP terminology (Governments move away from capital expenditure for buildings to payment for services delivered)

3. June 1996 APOPS guidelines agreed with

the business community

4. November 1996 Cabinet approved the process (Indicated 11 prison projects)

5.5. May 1997 the Department of Public Works May 1997 the Department of Public Works issued the Request for Qualification (RFQ) issued the Request for Qualification (RFQ) documents for four prison contracts. documents for four prison contracts. (Disappointed International competitors)(Disappointed International competitors)

6.6. June 1997 Fifteen Consortia submitted their June 1997 Fifteen Consortia submitted their RFQ documentation.RFQ documentation.

7.7. Late 1997 Three consortia appointed to go Late 1997 Three consortia appointed to go through to the Request for Proposal (RFP) through to the Request for Proposal (RFP) stage. DPW issued the RFP documents.stage. DPW issued the RFP documents.

Background Information (continued)Background Information (continued)

8.8. April 1998 Consortium submitted RFP documents.April 1998 Consortium submitted RFP documents.

9.9. Between Apr 1998 and Feb 1999 focus group Between Apr 1998 and Feb 1999 focus group meetings arranged with DPW/DCS to agree all meetings arranged with DPW/DCS to agree all design, operations, finance & legal issues.design, operations, finance & legal issues.

10.10. During March 1999 Consortium advised:During March 1999 Consortium advised:

• Preferred bidder on one prisonPreferred bidder on one prison

• Selected bidder on two prisonsSelected bidder on two prisons

11.11. Government decision to go ahead with only two Government decision to go ahead with only two out of the four prisons.out of the four prisons.

Background Information (continued)Background Information (continued)

12.12. March 1999 Minister announced: Consortium March 1999 Minister announced: Consortium successful in being awarded a 3000 bed Maximum successful in being awarded a 3000 bed Maximum Security Prison in Bloemfontein.Security Prison in Bloemfontein.

13.13. March 1999 to March 2000 further negotiations with March 1999 to March 2000 further negotiations with Government.Government.

14.14. Contract signed with the Department of Contract signed with the Department of Correctional Services on 24 March 2000.Correctional Services on 24 March 2000.

15.15. Work commenced on site April 2000.Work commenced on site April 2000.

16.16. Completion of buildings by June 2001.Completion of buildings by June 2001.

17.17. Prison open for first prisoners 1 July 2001.Prison open for first prisoners 1 July 2001.

Background Information (continued)Background Information (continued)

1.1. From issuing of RFQ to signing contract three From issuing of RFQ to signing contract three years (March 1997 to March 2000).years (March 1997 to March 2000).

2.2. Four prisons advertised (Two maximum Four prisons advertised (Two maximum security, one awaiting trial for 1 500 inmates security, one awaiting trial for 1 500 inmates each and one youth facility for 800 prisoners).each and one youth facility for 800 prisoners).

3.3. Two 3 000 prisoner facilities awarded.Two 3 000 prisoner facilities awarded.

4.4. The original building programme was 18 The original building programme was 18 months – completed in 15 months.months – completed in 15 months.

Background InformationBackground InformationSummarySummary

1.1. Requirement by Government was for Design, Requirement by Government was for Design, Construction, Finance, Maintenance and Construction, Finance, Maintenance and Operation contract – Total shift away from Operation contract – Total shift away from traditional way of procurement .traditional way of procurement .

2.2. Now included all the costs usually included in Now included all the costs usually included in the DPW budget:the DPW budget:

• All professional and legal feesAll professional and legal fees• Construction of the prison including Construction of the prison including

programme and budget overrun risksprogramme and budget overrun risks• Maintenance and utility costs for 25 years.Maintenance and utility costs for 25 years.

3.3. Financing fixed (building) and variable Financing fixed (building) and variable (operating) costs for contract period.(operating) costs for contract period.

Major Impact on DCSMajor Impact on DCS

Mangaung Maximum Security Mangaung Maximum Security PrisonPrison

Frikkie VenterFrikkie Venter

Acting Managing DirectorActing Managing Director

Group 4 Correction Services SAGroup 4 Correction Services SA

• Article published in the ‘Citizen’

• Article published in ‘Die Volksblad’

• Extract from the Law Society of SA – Human Rights Day Prison Visits Report

• Slides from this presentation

Contents of Info Pack Contents of Info Pack

• Deliver services as specified by Government

• Monitored by DCS employees on site.

• Breaches of Contract result in financial penalties.

Key Aspects Key Aspects

Staffing, Recruitment Staffing, Recruitment and Trainingand Training

• 15 month period

• Customised and validated South African selectioninstrument and assessment process

• +- 500 new positions created

• 25 000 applications received

• Over 1200 applicants interviewed

Mobilisation Mobilisation

74,4% African

8,4% Coloured

0,9% Indian

16,3% White

Gender ratio: 40,6%

Employee Profile Employee Profile

• Developed Outcomes and Objectives

• Developed Modules

Technicon SA

Group 4 Specialists

• Instructional Design and adaptation of language use to Learner Profile

Group 4 T&D Programme

• Managers and Supervisors (± 52)

(commenced on 1 Dec 2000)

• Other employees (± 446)

(commenced 4 months later)

• Managers and Supervisors (± 52)

(commenced on 1 Dec 2000)

• Other employees (± 446)

(commenced 4 months later)

Two Phases of Training

• Leadership Development Programme

• Induction Training

• Operational Training

• Train-the-Trainer programme

• Leadership Development Programme

• Induction Training

• Operational Training

• Train-the-Trainer programme

Managers & Supervisors

• Orientation to Group 4

• Group 4 Values and Best Practice

• Private Company / Business Processes

• Team Facilitation

• Communication

• Performance Management

• People Skills for Line Managers

• People Development

Leadership Development

• Introduction to Group 4• Legal Framework• Interpersonal skills• Safety and Security• Customer service• Confidentiality• Report writing• Prison Environment • Signs and symptoms of stress• Aids Awareness

Induction Training

This contains modules that equip managers and supervisors to function operationally. This included:

Operational Training

• Emergency Procedures• Command and Incident Training• Unauthorised articles• Searching• Key / Card and Radio management• Unit management and Direct Supervision• Movement Control• Daily routines• Sentence Management

• Health and Safety• Suicide and Self harm• First Aid• Movement Control• Intelligence Management• Fire Evacuation Training• Medication and Hygiene• Use of security equipment

Operational Training(continued)

This includes modules that are specific to a certain department/area in which an employee will be functioning. This will equip employees with necessary knowledge and skills to perform within their specific position. This is especially relevant for specialised positions and support functions within the prison.

Department Specific Training

• Dog Handler Training

• Sentence Calculation

• Control Room Procedures

• Systems Training e.g.:

Custos

HR Focus

ASP - Assessment system for Prisoners

Department Specific Training

Access control on entering the prisonAccess control on entering the prison

VisitationVisitation

InductionInduction

• Delivered by Programmes DSO’s, and relevant vocationists • The Induction Programme consists of 10 outcome based

modules• Pictures, colours, songs, videos etc. are used to create an

equal opportunity for illiterate inmates• Values of MMSP form a very important part of induction:

Each one teach one Healthy bodies and healthy minds Take opportunities Follow the rules (Inmates learn these and the importance thereof by

singing the Value song)

Induction (continued)Induction (continued)• Induction Programme consists of the following Modules:

Introduction to MMSP (Layout of the facility, Values, Opportunities)

Functioning of MMSP ( Rules, Available staff, Living units, etc.)

Assessment (Assessment System for Prisoners) Health care Legal Matters and Contact with significant other Programme re-capping and counseling Sentence Management Inmate Development (delivered by different vocationists) Procedures of MMSP (Complaints and requests, confidential

access, Anti-bullying etc.) Allocation and Termination (Initial sentence plan, allocation

to living unit, etc.)

Units, Prison Cells and “Streets”Units, Prison Cells and “Streets”

SegregationSegregation

• Services delivered by 8 qualified teachers, one Supervisor, one Programmes DSO and tutors

• 517 inmates attend education classes daily presented by 9 qualified teachers and 31 tutors: Mother tongue education(240) ABET level 1 to level 4 (216) Grade 12 (48) Distance education (13)

• Project Literacy provides the curricula for the ABET training.

• The Dept of Education Freestate provides the curricula for Grade 12.

EducationEducation

Library and education classroomLibrary and education classroom

ProgrammesProgrammes

• 10 Social Workers and 30 Programmes DSO’s are providing the following services to inmates: Individual & Group Counseling HIV/AIDS Prevention & Treatment Substance Abuse Prevention & Treatment Sexual Offenders Treatment Programmes Life Skills Programmes Intermediate Treatment Programmes Pre-release preparation Anger Management programmes Stress management programmes

Programmes (continued)Programmes (continued)

• Psychological Services are provided by 2 Psychologists in the following areas:

Individual Therapy

Group counselling

Crisis intervention

Psychometric evaluations

• Service delivered by 6 Case Management Coordinators (CMC’s)

• A Case Management Programme provide each inmate with a CMC for advice, guidance and assistance. Each inmate is assessed to identify needs. A individual sentence plan is drawn up to meet

the needs of the individual . The CMC will drive the process of development

by having quarterly CMT (Case Management Team) meetings with the inmate to discuss his progress.

Case ManagementCase Management

Industries TrainingIndustries Training

• Services provided by 12 vocational instructors and one supervisor.

• 280 inmates receive vocational training on a daily basis in the following areas: Home care Computer literacy Woodwork Leather work Cleaning services Tailoring Horticulture Office machine operator Basic Business Skills

Vocational TrainingVocational Training

Vocational Training (continued)Vocational Training (continued)

• Service providers are utilised to provide the training curricula.

• All courses are registered by the different ETQA’s.

• Certificates are issued to the inmates on the successful completion of a course by the service provider.

Vocational TrainingVocational Training

CateringCatering

• Managed by One Chaplain and one Religious Care Officer.

• 39 ministers from 25 different church denominations conduct services, visit groups and do counseling on a regular and structured basis.

• Sufficient and effective religious care of inmates as part of inmate development.

• Create opportunities to sustain and/or develop inmates spiritually.

Religious CareReligious Care

Religious DistributionReligious DistributionMMSP 2002MMSP 2002

Zionist

AME

OtherRoman Catholic

Rastafarian

Pentacostal

Presbyterian

Old ApostleNo Church

New ApostleMethodist

IslamJehova's

Full Gospel

Ethiopian

Congregational

Anglican

ZCCNazarene

Christian Science

Assemblies

Dutch Reformed

BaptistApostolic

OthersAFM

Lutheran

SDA

Religious Care Statistics 2002

Month ServicesInmates

InvolvedGroups

Inmates involved

Interviews

Jan 52 3543 23 409 67

Feb 69 3602 25 276 70

March 81 3353 37 479 97

April 79 2601 40 490 61

May 92 3526 65 810 67

June 109 4305 68 652 60

Religious CareReligious Care

• Services provided 14 Activities Officers (assisted by Programmes DSO’s) and one supervisor.

• The following activities are available: Sports i.e. soccer, volley ball, badminton, etc. Two hard courts A range of board games Cultural activities I.e. drama groups, choirs,

etc. Art i.e. painting & drawing Music Pool table & home gym in living units

ActivitiesActivities

HealthcareHealthcare

LaundryLaundry

Drug DogsDrug Dogs