FY2006/07 to FY2008/09 - Department of Defence
FY2006/07 to FY2008/09 - Department of Defence
FY2006/07 to FY2008/09 - Department of Defence
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chapter 3Personnel (PSAP) strength as on 15January 2006. The dynamic evolvemen<strong>to</strong>f the force design and forcestructure will, however, influencethe final number <strong>of</strong> posts. Thebroad aim remains <strong>to</strong> reduce theauthorised posts and full-timecomponent human resourcesstrength <strong>to</strong> 70 000. In addition, theenvisaged measures <strong>to</strong> rejuvenatethe SANDF's human resourceswith specific reference <strong>to</strong> anincrease in the size <strong>of</strong> the MilitarySkills Development System(MSDS) component, the implementation<strong>of</strong> a mobility/exit mechanismand the migration <strong>of</strong> RegularForce members <strong>to</strong>wards the newservice system dispensation, willrequire replanning during theMTEF period. Approval and fundingwill, however, first have <strong>to</strong> begranted for the implementation <strong>of</strong>the above measures.Programme<strong>Defence</strong> AdministrationForce Employment (Joint Operations)Landward <strong>Defence</strong> (SA Army)Air <strong>Defence</strong> (SA Air Force)Maritime <strong>Defence</strong> (SA Navy)GroupRegular ForceMSDPSAPSub<strong>to</strong>talRegular ForceMSDPSAPSub<strong>to</strong>talRegular ForceMDSPSAPSub<strong>to</strong>talRegular ForceMSDPSAPSub<strong>to</strong>talRegular ForceMDSActual Strength15-Jan-062 046471 5783 7611 2550821 33725 9272 9334 83633 6967 886693185810 4374 131760FORCE STRUCTUREAND DESIGNF O R C E S T R U C T U R EGiven the complex nature <strong>of</strong> thedefence function, it is imperativethat the DOD's force design andforce structure be reviewed on aregular basis in order <strong>to</strong> ensurethat it can execute the MilitaryStrategy. Furthermore, it has <strong>to</strong>ensure alignment between the<strong>Department</strong>'s objectives, the budgetallocation, ordered commitmentsand likely missions.Military Health Service (SAMHS)<strong>Defence</strong> IntelligenceJoint SupportPSAPSub<strong>to</strong>talRegular ForceMSDPSAPSub<strong>to</strong>talRegular ForceMSDPSAPSub<strong>to</strong>talRegular ForceMSDPSAPSub<strong>to</strong>tal1 6836 5765 2772721 688723756501026678 527662 77311 366The current structure <strong>of</strong> theServices and Divisions within theDOD is represented in the organisationaldiagram.<strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Defence</strong> TotalsRegular ForceMSDPSAPTotal55 6144 77114 60<strong>07</strong>4 985Table 3.1The Services and Divisions arecomposed <strong>of</strong> force structure elements(FSEs) <strong>of</strong> varying sizes andtypes. An ongoing process <strong>of</strong> closingand establishing FSEs is taking place as the DODadjusts <strong>to</strong> changes in the environment and strives <strong>to</strong> doits business as economically as possible. Table 3.2 belowshows the planned changes in the number <strong>of</strong> FSEs overthe MTEF period.Human Resource Authorised Posts and ActualStrength - 15 January 2006 (Regular ForceMembers and Public Service Act Personnel)F O R C E D E S I G N A N D S T A T U SThe White Paper on <strong>Defence</strong> provided that the forcedesign should revolve chiefly around the SANDF's primaryfunction <strong>of</strong> defence against military aggression.S T R A T E G I C B U S I N E S S P L A N F Y 2 0 0 6 / 0 7 T O 2 0 0 8 / 0 917
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