FY2006/07 to FY2008/09 - Department of Defence

chapter 12To develop a defence industry sector strategythat will result in preference for local investmentfor new acquisition projects.To increase investment in the retention andmaintenance of our industrial technology basein areas which are strategically essential to theSANDF.verification of user requirements and strictly controllingrequirement baselines during project execution.SERVICES TO BE SCALED DOWN,SUSPENDED OR ABOLISHEDNo reduction in output is planned.The DOD will expend a specific acquisition managementeffort to direct contractual functional performanceand timescale compliance, while the management ofclient-furnished equipment support will be formalisedon all projects. Focused attention will also be directed atcontractual processes, the development of appropriatevalue systems and negotiating strategies, ensuring thePERFORMANCE AND SERVICEDELIVERY IMPROVEMENTThe subprogrammes of the Special Defence AccountProgramme are intended to improve performance andservice delivery as indicated in Table 12.3 below.ObjectiveActivitiesPlanned Management InterventionAnticipated BenefitStatusTo exercise greatercontrol in the executionof acquisition.Improve the processfor authorisation ofprojectsImplementation of the newly promulgatedArmaments AcquisitionPolicyControl of achievement of time andcosts goals on all projectsMaximised operationalcapabilities withextended technologicallife available toDefenceIn processTable 12.3 Special Defence Account Programme: Performance and Service Delivery ImprovementInitiatives: FY2006/2007S 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 / 0 989