CONFERENCE DAY 1
TUESDAY, 12 SEPTEMBER 2023
ESD COLLABORATIVE CAUCUS (INVITE ONLY)
08h00
Welcome from MC
Litha Kutta, Enterprise and Supplier Development Executive, South Africa
Kgalaletso Tlhoaele, Head: Enterprise Development, Absa Group
08h10
In this electrifying session, the Minister of Small Business ignites a firestorm of thought-provoking insights. Brace yourself as we challenge conventional wisdom and push the boundaries of supplier development in South Africa. Join us on a rollercoaster ride from risk to resilience, where we break free from the shackles of the status quo and unlock the untapped potential of our nation’s supplier ecosystem. Get ready to become a Risk Rebel and revolutionize the way we perceive, embrace, and conquer risks for a future of unparalleled growth and prosperity.
Hon. Stella Tembisile Ndabeni-Abrahams, Minister of Small Business Development, Department of Small Business Development
08h40
Litha Kutta, Enterprise and Supplier Development Executive, South Africa
09h00
The role of partnerships and collaboration in minimizing risks and maximizing the impact of supplier development
Identifying areas of alignment between government policies, regulatory frameworks, and enterprise objectives
Sharing insights, challenges, and best practices in managing risks and fostering sustainable supplier development
opportunities for scaling and replicating successful supplier development models in South Africa.
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room: Is ESD an enabling or a disabling initiative?
Moderator:
Litha Kutta, Enterprise and Supplier Development Executive, South Africa
Panelists:
Elmarie Goosen, Founder, The Clinic with Purpose
Atul Padalkar, Bizfarm Incubator, We Grow Entrepreneurs
Karien Cloete, Chief Executive Officer, TSIBA Ignition Academy
Peter Manyaka, Managing Director, Moriwadunai Group
Siphumelele Mabunda, Supplier Diversity Manager – CIB, Absa Group
08h45
Welcome from your MC
Your Risk Whisperer who will be guiding you through the unknown, the exciting and the practical over the next 2 days
Enkromelle Andrew, MC, The Master Of Ceremonies
08h55
Bernie van Niekerk, Editor, Smart Procurement
09h03
Kgalaletso Tlhoaele, Head: Enterprise Development, Absa Group
09h10
OPENING INTERNATIONAL KEYNOTE | Playing it Safe? Risk is the New Reward!
In this keynote session, we’ll be shaking things up and challenging the traditional notion that playing it safe is the only way to succeed in procurement. We’ll explore how taking risks can actually lead to greater rewards and discuss practical strategies for managing risks in a constantly evolving marketplace. From emerging technologies to shifting geopolitical landscapes, we’ll delve into the realities of procurement risks and how to build resilience in the face of uncertainty. Get ready to step out of your comfort zone and embrace the power of risk!
Jan-Henner Theissen, Procurement Transformation & Digitalization and Supply Chain Risk Management Leader, Germany
10h00
PANEL DISCUSSION | Alternative Energy Solutions and the Procurement Thereof
Considering frameworks that will work for the procurement of power from IPPs and managing the potential risk.
Moderator:
Rodney Moolman, Director, Moolmans Consultancy Training and Development Institute
Panelists:
Louise Paulsen, Vice President, Renewables, Global H2 Market Development, Sasol Energy Business
DeVilliers Botha, Chief Operating Officer, Solareff
11h00
UP YOUR GAME | CONNECT FOUR CHALLENGE
Join us for a hilarious showdown of wit and strategy where dropping discs has never been this intellectually glamorous!
11h20
Mid Morning-Break
12h00
VIEWPOINT DISCUSSION | Sustainability Superheroes: Procurement and Sourcing for a Better World
From Buzzword to Best Practice -industry discussion highlighting the risks of unsustainable sourcing, the benefits of sustainability, and the role of technology in ESG practices, especially how AI can provide solutions.
Led by: Lazar Armianov, Regional Director – Sales: Northern Europe, Middle East & Africa, EcoVadis
Ben Van Zyl, Group Executive: Procurement and Contract Management, Telkom
Belinda West, Head of Non Trade Procurement, Woolworths
13h00
Moderator:
Tando Dubeni, Head: Enterprise & Supplier Development, BEE123
Panelists:
Eustace Mashimbye, Chief Executive Officer, Proudly South African
Matlhogonolo Ledwaba, Founder & Managing Director, The Bread Box Bakery
Primrose Mathe, Director, Nicasia Holdings
Rita Nkuhlu, Executive Management Representative, Siemens
Kgalaletso Tlhoaele, Head: Enterprise Development, Absa Group
13h40
Lunch Break
17h00
Cocktail
STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT AND GOVERNANCE
Chair: Enkromelle Andrew, MC, The Master Of Ceremonies
14h30
Overcoming barriers to success in the public sector. This panel discussion will focus on solutions to limited resources, resistance to change, complex regulations, and market competition to achieve optimal procurement outcomes.
Moderator: Nadia Ebrahim, Director, Western Cape Treasury
Panelists:
Sandile Buthelezi, Supply Chain Executive, Ethekwini Municipality
Mariam Abrahams, Procurement Specialist, Moolmans Consultancy Training and Development Institute
Rodney Moolman, Director, Moolmans Consultancy Training and Development Institute
Frans Sabbat, Chief Director: Local Government Financial Services, Gauteng Provincial Treasury
15h20
CASE STUDY | Building Beyond Bureaucracy: Successful Public Sector Infrastructure Procurement
This session will provide a fresh perspective on navigating public sector infrastructure procurement. Provide the green light on your infrastructure projects by offering insights and innovative solutions to overcome red tape, funding, political interference, stakeholder management, and technical complexity.
Jan van Rensburg, Registered Professional Civil & Structural Engineer (Pr Eng), Byteq CC t/a janvanrensburg.com
15h45
PRESENTATION | Navigating the Jungle of Current Legal Landscape: Mastering the Art of Current Public Policy Implementation
Join us to gain valuable insights on how to master the art of implementing public policies effectively and avoid common pitfalls along the way.
Adv. Vuyo Ninzi, Senior Manager: Contract Management NEC, Transnet Port Terminals
16h10
PANEL DISCUSSION | From Legalese to Action – Navigating South Africa’s Public Procurement Landscape
This session will cover strategies for managing procurement processes,, including interim measures to ensure compliance and adapting to the changing regulatory environment. Panelists will give an overview of South Africa’s preference mechanism and the importance of preserving its power in public procurement. They will explore the role of the B-BBEE scorecard in procurement decisions and how recent legislative changes have impacted its implementation. Panelists will also share their experiences with implementing the Standard Bidding Document 6.1 (SBD6.1) for B-BBEE compliance and discuss challenges and best practices.
Moderator:
Mashudu Mannde, Board Member- Deputy Chairman, Association of B-BBEE Professionals (ABP) NPC
Panelists:
Isac Smith, Chief Director: Governance and Asset Management, Provincial Treasury Western Cape
Owen Witbooi, Deputy Director General: Municipal Financial Management, Gauteng Provincial Treasury
Walter Maleyana, Deputy Director: Supply Chain Management, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
CATEGORY MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY
Fundile Gwala, Category Lead: Facilities & Contract Labour, PepsiCo
14h30
Exploring collaborative category sourcing while balancing global sourcing benefits with risk of disruption, geopolitical instability, cybersecurity threats and integrating risk management.
Moderator:
Vusani Garrine, Regional Procurement Manager, BP
Panelists:
Yashodh Singh, Procurement Transformation Lead, Tiger Brands
Kervin Ali, Independant Procurement Consultant, South Afrcia
Stephen Wood, Senior Procurement Manager Services, Sappi
15h20
PepsiCo’s procurement team implemented a flexible category management strategy to better align procurement activities with the company’s business goals. This included developing a flexible sourcing process that enabled PepsiCo to respond quickly to changing market conditions and business needs, as well as a risk management program that identified and mitigated supply chain risks. As a result, PepsiCo was able to achieve significant cost savings and improve its supplier relationships.
Fundile Gwala, Category Lead: Facilities & Contract Labour, PepsiCo
15h45
PRESENTATION | Navigating the Tech Landscape: Balancing Innovation and Risk in Procurement
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is all the rage at the moment, but what is it really? Why should you care? Should you be worried? How can it be used to innovate? Can these innovations create real value for your business? This presentation systematically addresses these burning questions and introduces some principles that could assist in navigating the world of AI.
Pierre Le Roux, Co-Founder and Commercial Director, Spatialedge
16h10
How can the adoption of technologies enable procurement to proactively identify and mitigate risks, enhance supplier relationships, and drive greater value for their organisations?
Moderator:
Thobekile Nxumalo, SCOR-P, CSCP, Senior Manager: Supply Chain Business Lead, IQbusiness
Panelists:
Izane Cloete-Hamilton, Chief Inspiration Officer, nFold
Prof Johan Steyn, Global AI Ambassador, SwissCognitive, World-Leading AI Network
Manav Sachdeva, Managing Partner, PSA Group
Munyaradzi Husvu, Chief Executive Officer, ISB Optimus
CONFERENCE DAY 2
WEDNESDAY, 13 SEPTEMBER 2023
ORACLE Leaders Forum (invite only)
07h00
Welcome
Debbie Tagg, COO, Smart Procurement World
07h05
Danie Wienand, SCM Solution Director, Oracle Consulting for EMEA
07h15
LEADERS’ PANEL | Breaking Boundaries: Unconventional Wisdom from Extraordinary Minds
Moderator:
Enkromelle Andrew, MC, The Master Of Ceremonies
Panelists:
Michael DeWitt, Vice President Indirect Spend Management, Walmart
Mteto Nyati, Executive Chairman, BSG, South Africa
Jan-Henner Theissen, Procurement Transformation & Digitalization and Supply Chain Risk Management Leader, Germany
Michael Sudarkasa, Chief Executive Officer, African Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership, Chairman, Africa Business Group, South Africa
Danie Wienand, SCM Solution Director, Oracle Consulting for EMEA
08h15
Closing
Start of Conference
08h40
Welcome From MC
Enkromelle Andrew, MC, The Master Of Ceremonies
08h50
INTERNATIONAL KEYNOTE | Risk: Navigating Volatile Environments
Michael DeWitt, Vice President | Indirect Spend Management, Walmart International
Bayan A. Hariri, Sr. Director | Indirect Spend Management, Walmart International
09h20
Kobus van der Wath, Founder and CEO, Axis Group International
09h50
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION | End-To-End Visibility and Vigilance Needed to Protect Supply Chain
The session will unpack how AlexForbes leverages Oracle technology to manage supplier risk, standardise processes and provide end to end visibilities of the supplier and
procurement processes.
Danie Wienand, SCM Solution Director, Oracle Consulting for EMEA
Sarah George, Account Executive, Cloud Applications, Oracle
10h20
PANEL DISCUSSION | 2023 Oxalys SA Procurement Survey: Towards Resilient and Robust Procurement Teams
Moderator:
Debbie Tagg, COO, Smart Procurement World
Panelists:
Melita Ntsane, Head of Procurement, African Bank
MJ Bronkhorst, Managing Director, Oxalys South Africa
Anne-Marie Crause, Senior Manager: Procurement, Proconics Holdings
Prajay Juta, Director of Procurement, Tiger Brands
11h00
CLOSING KEYNOTE TEASER | Introduction to a Carbon Neutral Trip Around Africa
Mark Sampson, Comedian, Africa Clockwise
11h05
MID MORNING-BREAK
CAPACITATION AND SCM TECHNOLOGY
Chair: Enkromelle Andrew, MC, The Master Of Ceremonies
11h40
PRESENTATION | Risk-Proofing Public Sector Procurement: Upskilling Officials to do Risk Right
Thandy Pino, Founder and CEO, Ntakha Consulting
12h10
PRESENTATION | Strategic or Smart Procurement, a Practical Approach
Frans Sabbat, Chief Director: Local Government Financial Services, Gauteng Provincial Treasury
12h40
The new roadmap for transformative procurement
Pat Jenniker, Director: Construction Industry Innovation and Empowerment (CIIE), Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government
Mthunzi Rubuluza, Deputy Director: Empowerment Impact Assessment Unit (EmpIA), Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government
PEOPLE
Fundile Gwala, Category Lead: Facilities & Contract Labour, PepsiCo
11h40
PRESENTATION | The Future of Procurement: Breaking the Meeting Mold to Foster Innovation
Jayson Pyne, Procurement Specialist, South Africa
12h10
PANEL DISCUSSION | Practical Learnings from the Investec Procurement Risk Automation Project
Moderator:
Sandhya Mohan-Pillai, Managing Director, Mobius Consulting
Panelists:
Janet Cooper, Strategic Vendor Management, Investec
Candace Jackson, Senior Managing Consultant, Mobius Consulting
12h40
PRESENTATION | An Unprecedented Age of Industrial Innovation
The art of the possible, what technologies and companies will shape a world moving toward Net Zero. What a period of unprecedented industrial innovation means for Africa.
Gareth Rees, Head Sustainability Strategy, Deloitte
13h10
Lunch Break
CLOSING PLENARY
14h10
ACTION PANEL | Taking the Leap: From Risk Management to Risk Mastery
Our panel of procurement leaders will share their key takeaways and actionable steps that they plan to implement in their organisations, leading the way in ‘Doing Risk Right’
Moderator:
Enkromelle Andrew, MC, The Master Of Ceremonies
Panelists:
Roshen Pahaladh, Head of Procurement, Alexander Forbes
Vash Nair, Snr Business Partner Procurement EMEA, Rio Tinto
Tom Pullen, Group Procurement Manager, Canyon Coal
Molebogeng Matsebatlela, Supply Chain Head, Siemens
Hugo Du Rand, Head Of Procurement, Afrimat
Matsepo Mabena, General Manager: Procurement, MTN
Vusi Fele, Chief Procurement Officer, Absa Group
15h10
Join us for a riveting exploration of a daring world record-breaking adventure in procuring sustainable fuel across the African continent. Learn how this extraordinary journey exemplifies the principles of “Doing Risk Right” in the realm of procurement, showcasing innovation, resilience, and sustainability.
Mark Sampson, Comedian, Clockwise
15h40
End of Conference
