Pre-Conference Workshops
The DNA of Procurement
- Monday, 9 September 2024
- 08h30 to 15h30
08h30
Arrival Coffee and Networking
WORKSHOP 1
09h00
Innovation in Procurement: Implementing a Data Focused Approach to Speed up Delivery
This workshop will help you: Enhance efficiency and effectiveness in public sector supply chain management with technology.
Leverage technology for socio-economic empowerment in public procurement.
Explore best practices and success stories in data-driven procurement to optimize resources, cut costs, and boost transparency.
Learn strategies and tools to overcome challenges and foster a culture of innovation and change in the public sector supply chain.
Cindy Lekay
Procurement Specialist, Western Cape Provincial Treasury
Nadia Ebrahim
Chief Director: Asset Management, Western Cape Provincial Treasury
WORKSHOP 2
09h00
Process and Performance: Leveraging Industries for Local Economic Development
This workshop will help you: Combine compliance with economic growth and development.
Recognize procurement as essential for economic growth.
Use procurement strategically to boost local development.
Grasp the socio-economic importance of procurement for inclusive growth.
Understand financial aspects and monitor expenditures in key industries like infrastructure.
Frans Sabbat
Senior Manager Operations, FWJBW Services
WORKSHOP 3
09h00
Strategic Sourcing in the Public Sector
This workshop will help you:
Understand how to apply strategic sourcing principles in meeting your institution’s strategic goals of enhancing servicing delivery whilst complying with regulations.
Understand the major aspects contained in the Public Procurement Bill and how these if rightfully applied will lead to an effective procurement system.
Understand how through strategic sourcing, public procurement can be used as a lever for economic development.
Understand how through strategic sourcing, different procurement approaches can enhance government priority goals.
Balekile Ngalo
Director: Strategic Procurement, Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, National Treasury
Phale Naake
Director Strategic Procurement (Government Travel Services), Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, National Treasury
Ronald Mlalazi
Managing Director, Commerce Edge
WORKSHOP 4
09h00
Critical Pathway in Effectively Monitoring and Managing Contracts in the Public Sector
This workshop will help you:
Manage and monitor contracts efficiently, addressing risks with proper mitigation.
Grasp the fundamentals of contract management.
Understand contract risk management, initiation, planning, and execution.
Learn basic legal aspects, essential elements, strategic positioning, and drafting of contracts.
Rodney Moolman
Director, Moolmans Consultancy
11h00
COMFORT BREAK
11h30
Workshop Continues
13h00
LUNCH BREAK
14h00
Workshop Continues
15h30
END OF WORKSHOPS