In dealing with the above challenges, the Department undertook to put the following corrective measures in place: . Engage National Treasury to fund approved enforcement and compliance post and personnel structure; . Implement the new electronic system for the lodgment and efficient administration of mining and prospecting applications; . Strengthen capacity of Regional offices by re-deploying Chief Directors, creation of additional Chief Director posts, and additional resources for monitoring and evaluation; and . Increase the rate of enforcement and compliance inspections and remedial actions.