Pre-Conference Workshops

The DNA of Procurement

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.

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.

Panelists

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

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.

11h00

COMFORT BREAK

11h30

Workshop Continues

13h00

LUNCH BREAK

14h00

Workshop Continues

15h30

END OF WORKSHOPS

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