ROAD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT CORPORATION BRIEF TO PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE

ROAD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT CORPORATION BRIEF TO PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORT 17 MAY 2005

Introduction and Background m. Decision by Shareholders Committee (SC) to operationalize the RTMC: November 2004 m. Decision by SC to create & transfer functions to RTMC in an incremental approach : February 2005 m. Minister mandated to facilitate the operationalization of RTMC: February 2005

Mission of RTMC Mission To provide for cooperative and coordinated strategic planning, regulation, facilitation and law enforcement in respect of road traffic matters by all spheres of government.

Vision of RTMC Improved law compliance and enhanced road safety in South Africa

Strategic Objectives • To establish the Road Traffic Management Corporation as a partnership between national, provincial and local spheres of government; • To enhance quality of road traffic service provision and to ensure safety, security, order, discipline and mobility on the roads; • To phase out, where appropriate public funding and phase in private sector investment in road traffic on a competitive basis;

Strategic Objectives (cont) • To introduce commercial management principles to inform and guide road traffic governance and decision-making in the interest of enhanced service provision; • To optimize the utilization of public funds; • To regulate, strengthen and monitor intergovernmental contact and co-operation in road traffic matters

Strategic Objectives (cont) • To improve the exchange and dissemination of information on road traffic matters; • To stimulate research in road traffic matters and effectively utilize the resources of existing institutes and research bodies; • To develop human resources in the public and private sectors that are involved in road traffic

The objectives of the implementation of a RTMC 1. Efficient and optimal use of the tax payer's money 2. Lawfulness on the roads 3. Reduction in fatalities 4. High levels of customer service 5. Accurate data on accidents, drivers and vehicles 6. Financial sustainability 7. Uniform standards and operations throughout SA 8. Standardised procedures 9. Sufficient control of critical functions 10. Professionalism of operations.

Functions Created and Transferred z. Training of Traffic Personnel z. Road Traffic Information z. Accident Investigations & Recording thereof z. Marketing & Education z. Infrastructure Safety Audits

Authorities and other Stake Holders involved m. Department of Transport m. Provincial Departments of Transport m. Local Authorities m. SAPS m. Department of Justice, DPP’s and Magistrates m. Department of Education m. Department of Health m. RAF

RTMC STRUCTURE (interim)

BUSINESS PLAN & BUDGET z. Setting up of the RTMC z. Corporate Support Service z. Chief Financial Officer z. Information Systems z. Road Traffic Marketing & Education z. Enforcement Coordination z. Research & Development

Setting up of the RTMC Item Moving to new Offices Setting up of Offices Acquisition of furniture and other equipment Setting up IT systems Financial Modeling & Management Salaries and operations costs Total Budget R 100, 000 R 1, 800, 000 R 1, 300, 000 R 3, 700, 000 R 5, 000 R 34, 843, 000 R 46, 743, 000

Corporate Support Services z. Finalization of RTMC Board z. Develop a final Structure for RTMC z. Provide legal support services Total Budget: R 2, 2 m

Chief Financial Officer z Develop financial model for RTMC z Provide internal financial control service z Provide financial administrative service z Provide supply chain management service z Control corporate assets z Prepare annual financial report Total Budget: R 1 m

Information Systems z Manage the Na. TIS/e. Na. TIS contract z Manage the Credit Card Format Driving Licence Contract z Operate the Fatal Accident Information Centre z Develop and operate the Accident Bureau z Operate the Traffic Call Centre Total Budget: R 82, 800, 000

Road Traffic Marketing & Education z. Manage road traffic marketing programmes and projects z. Manage school, community and adult road safety education projects Total Budget: R 30, 477, 000

Enforcement Coordination z Set standards and monitor compliance of traffic training institutions z Develop and monitor training programmes for traffic officials and instructors z Funds for committed project/s from previous year : Academy & Qualifications z Manage implementation and monitor the patrol car project : Current Vehicles z Develop and finalise a Road Traffic Law Enforcement Code Total Budget: R 22. 480

Research & Development z Undertake special investigations into major fatal road accidents z Manage the road traffic offence survey project z Arrange road safety audits on the most hazardous sections of roads z Manage the development of a National Traffic and Transport Charge Book z Manage the development of Project e-Force

Research & Development (cont) z. Manage the development of an Information Analysis and Reporting System z. Manage the development of a Road Reference System and Information GIS Total Budget: R 10, 500, 000

SUMMARY OF BUDGET Setting up cost of RTMC R 11. 900 m Corporate Support Services R 2. 2 m Chief Financial Officer R 1 m Information Systems R 82. 8 m Road Traffic Marketing and Education Enforcement Coordination R 30. 477 m Research &Development R 10. 5 Total Budget R 149, 457 m R 22. 480 m

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