FY2006/07 to FY2008/09 - Department of Defence

chapter 1regulated by the Constitution, national legislation, andparliamentary and executive direction.MANDATE OF THE DEPARTMENT OFDEFENCE (DOD)The Constitution mandates the DOD. The Defence Act2002, the White Paper on Defence 1996 and the DefenceReview 1998, guide the execution of the defence strategyof the DOD.DEPARTMENTAL VALUESThe DOD's value system is based on individual values,codes of conduct and unit cohesion.the possible defence contingencies. This entailsgood training, high morale and mission-readyunits.Professionalism in the Conduct of Operations.The professionalism of the DOD's combatreadyunits is to be enhanced by good commandand control, doctrine, tactics and appropriatetechnology. The Defence Force is to bewell trained for conventional operations as wellas for approved operations other than war(OOTW) in support of other State departments.Successful Implementation of the TransformationProcess. Successful transformation of theDOD is essential to ensure alignment betweenthe DOD and government policy on civil-militaryrelations, transparency, representivity,state expenditure and national security.Individual Values. The DOD has identified sevenimportant individual values deemed essential to ensureorganisational success. These are Patriotism; Loyalty; Human dignity; Professionalism; Integrity; Leadership; and Accountability.MISSION SUCCESS FACTORSIn order to achieve the mission of the DOD it is essentialthat it be managed strategically. As part of this process,certain factors that are fundamental to achieving successwere identified. These are known as the mission successfactors (MSFs) of the DOD, and are as follows: National Consensus on Defence. It is essentialto maintain a broad national consensus on thedefence needs of South Africa through consultationto ensure that the SANDF is organised,equipped, prepared and funded in accordancewith these needs. Excellent Strategic Direction. The defenceneeds of South Africa must be interpretedaccurately by the DOD. DOD policy andstrategic business plans are to ensure effective,economical and efficient allocation and controlof resources. Excellent Resource Management. The DOD'sscarce resources are to be managed in the mostproductive and economical manner. TheDepartment is to get the most out of every personand cent allocated to defence. Effective Combat Forces and Support Forces.The DOD's combat and support forces are to beprepared for rapid and effective response toDEFENCE OUTCOMEIf the DOD delivers all the outputs that are specified inthis plan it will, in co-operation with other State departments,achieve the following outcome:"Effective defence for a democratic South Africa."This outcome enhances national, regional and globalsecurity through the existence of defence capabilities thatare balanced, modern, affordable and technologicallyadvanced. The DOD has consciously decided that itsvision and defence outcome should be identical.MINISTER OF DEFENCE'SOBJECTIVESThe Minister of Defence is responsible for the followingobjectives in order to ensure that the Department's missionis achieved: Defending and protecting the sovereignty andterritorial integrity of the Republic, as well as tosupport its people, by maintaining cost-effectivedefence capabilities, in order to be preparedand equipped to participate in operationsas ordered and funded by Government. Contributing to global security. This is donethrough the promotion of regional and continentalsecurity and Government diplomatic initiativesthrough regional and global defence cooperationand participation in peace missions. Ensuring good governance of the DOD througheffective, efficient and economical management,administration and accounting withinthe regulatory framework and Governmentpolicy. Ensuring continuous improvement of defence2D E P A R T M E N T O F D E F E N C E