Event Dates and Structure
10 June 2024
Arrival and Networking Drinks
11 June 2024
Day 1 Conference and Dinner
12 June 2024
Day 2 Conference, Workshops, Supplier interactions and Dinner
13 June 2024
Casual Breakfast for Delegates staying at the Wilderness Hotel
Conference Day 1
Tuesday 11 June 2024
08h30
WELCOME | Provincial Stakeholders
Rian Boshoff, CFO, Garden Route District Municipality
08h50
MINISTERIAL ADDRESS | The Value of Good, Clean Governance During Fiscal Uncertainty
Provincial Minister Mireille Wenger
Provincial Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, Western Cape Provincial Government
09h05
HOT ADDRESS | Head of Treasury
Julinda Gantana
Head of Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Provincial Treasury
09h20
KEYNOTE | WCG Infrastructure 2050
Minister Tertuis Alfred Simmers
Minister of Infrastructure, Department of Infrastructure
10h00
PRESENTATION | Energy Discussion
Presentation about all energy programmes currently underway within the Western Cape which applies to all departments and municipalities
Helen Davies, Chief Director: Green Economy, Core Energy Team, Department of the Premier Western Cape Government
10h30
PRESENTATION | PetroSA Luncheon Sponsor
Perrin Jwaai, Head: Downstream Products, PetroSA
10h40
MID-MORNING BREAK
11h20
PANEL DISCUSSION | Innovative Procurement Strategies: Building Future-Ready Infrastructure
Discover innovative procurement strategies to tackle aging infrastructure challenges. Learn how to shift from reactive to proactive maintenance, navigate regulatory complexities, and overcome budget shortfalls. Explore solutions for insufficient CAPEX and resource constraints. Join us for actionable insights to build infrastructure fit for the future.
MODERATOR
Francini van Staden
Sustainability: Environmental Officer Control, Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government
PANELISTS
Dennis Hendriks
Senior Manager: Engineering Services, Overstrand Municipality
Dr. Keith du Plessis
CEO, Casidra
Nadia Ebrahim
Chief Director: Asset Management, Provincial Treasury
Ben Peters
Director: Corporate Project Program and Portfolio Management, City of Cape Town
Karen Shippey
Chief Director: Environmental Sustainability and Strategic Gender & Human Rights Focal Point, Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government
12h30
CASE STUDY | Beyond Construction: Integrating Sustainability into Local Infrastructure Procurement for Economic Growth
Recycling waste as an opportunity for revenue generation
Francini van Staden
Sustainability: Environmental Officer Control, Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government
13h00
PRESENTATION | Innovation in Procurement: Balancing Compliance and Implementation to Ensure Service Delivery
Leveraging innovation to streamline processes, reduce red tape, and maximise the impact of procurement activities.
Nadia Ebrahim
Chief Director: Asset Management, Provincial Treasury
13h30
LUNCH
14h30
PANEL DISCUSSION | Maximising Value: Procurement Strategies for Successful PPP Infrastructure Delivery
MODERATOR
Dorcas Kayo
Director: Infrastructure Finance, National Treasury
PANELISTS
Shirley Robinson
Chief Director: Public Policy Services, Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Government
Gertruida Bambies
Public Private Partnership Analyst, National Treasury
George Daniel
Senior Procurement Specialist, World Bank
Lindokuhle Hlatshwayo
Senior Project Advisor: Transaction Advisory Service (PPP), GTAC
Andre Kruger
Training facilitator and infrastructure finance consultant, PPP Training Online
Wilfred Williams
Manager: Tourism Development, CapeNature
16h00
PRESENTATION | From Challenges to Solutions
Procurement as a Catalyst for Change – How can we address the current challenges in supply chain management and turn them into opportunities?
Santie Roy
Director – Local Government SCM, Western Cape Government, Provincial Treasury
17h00
CLOSING
18h00
NETWORK DINNER
Conference Day 2
Wednesday 12 June 2024
08h15
PRESENTATION | Navigating Value-Based Procurement: Unleashing Opportunities for Growth
Emphasising the focus on value creation in procurement to drive economic growth and development.
Dr. Harlan Cloete
Facilitator: Public Administration and Management, University of the Free State
08h45
PRESENTATION | Regional Highlight: Urbanisation and City Growth, Impact on Municipal Infrastructure and Organisational Structures
Dr. Kosie Haarhoff
Deputy Director: Strategic Growth and Development, George Municipality
09h10
CASE STUDY | Unlocking Economic Potential: Leveraging Local Businesses as a Catalyst for Local Economic Development
Dr. Willie Cilliers
Chairperson, George Business Chamber
09h35
CO-PRESENTATION | Beyond Compliance: Cultivating a Performance-Driven Procurement Culture
Explore the shift from a culture of mere compliance to one that is performance-driven and impactful.
Silent Chikamhi
Manager: Electrical & Mechanical Services, Hessequa Municipality
Albert de Klerk
Municipal Manager, Hessequa Municipality
10h00
PRESENTATION | Optimising Urban Mobility: Navigating the Future through Transit Procurement Excellence
From global best practice to local implementation
Morne Lakay
Deputy Director, Western Cape Mobility Department
James Robb
Public Transport Oversight Official, George Municipality
Deidre Ribbonaar
Chief Director: Transport Operations, Western Cape Mobility Department
10h30
MID-MORNING BREAK
SUPPLIER ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS CONTINUES FROM MID-MORNING BREAK
11h30
PANEL DISCUSSION | Collaboration and Delivery for Infrastructure
Panel session including LED, SCM, MM and National Representatives
MODERATOR
Vernon Ackeer
Chief Electrical Engineer, Department of Local Government: Western Cape
PANELISTS
Don Pitsoe
Business Development Specialist, Development Bank of Southern Africa
Alex Noholoza
Director: Build, cidb
Richard Raphiri
Director: Development, Procurement and Delivery Improvement, cidb
Dr. Kosie Haarhoff
Deputy Director: Strategic Growth and Development, George Municipality
Reginald Bent, Manager: SCM, Assets & Insurance, Hessequa Municipality
12h10
CLOSING PRESENTATION | Procurement for Prosperity: Empowering Communities Through Strategic Sourcing
The role of procurement in empowering communities and contributing to overall prosperity.
Isac Smith
Ag. Deputy Director General: Governance and Asset Management, Western Cape Provincial Treasury
12h30
LUNCH
WORKSHOPS
13h30 - 15h30
WORKSHOP 1 | Transversal Contracting
Johnny Ramoroka, Deputy Director: Transversal Contracting, National Treasury
Peace Gumede, Deputy Director: Transversal Contracting, National Treasury
13h30 - 15h30
WORKSHOP 2 | Revenue Generation vs Cost Containment
- Using procurement to generate revenue (show efficiency)
- Cost avoidance vs cost savings
Steven Kenyon
Chief Director: Local Government Public Finance, Western Cape Government
13h30 - 15h30
WORKSHOP 3 | PPP
- Perform feasibility study
- Procure the PPP
- Contract management
Lindokuhle Hlatshwayo
Senior Project Advisor: Transaction Advisory Service (PPP), GTAC
Wilfred Williams
Manager: Tourism Development, CapeNature
15h30
CLOSING
19h00
GALA DINNER
Supplier Day
Wednesday 12 June 2024
08h00
Registration & Networking
08h40
Keynote and Municipality Overview
08h50
Absa Funding Masterclass
Sibongile Macholi
Senior Enterprise Development Specialist, Absa
Sinovuyo Maphlwana, Area Segment Manager, Absa
09h20
Local Economic Development
Deon Damons, Deputy Director: Enterprise Development, Western Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism
10h00
Supplier Database Overview
Malibongwe Vusani
Procurement Specialist, Western Cape Provincial Treasury
10h15
Construction Industry Contractor Development Programmes
Thanduxolo Ndyenge
Provincial Manager: Western Cape, CIDB
10h30
Provincial Infrastructure Contractor Development
Renecia Marks, Deputy Director: Governance, Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape
10h45
Municipal Economic Development (George Municipality)
Luvo Bomvana, Manager: Economic Development, Human Settlements, Planning and Development, George Municipality
Skhumbuzo
Skhumbuzo Alan Mabuto
Senior SCM Practitioner, George Municipality
Luvo Bomvana
Manager: Economic Development, Human Settlements, Planning and Development, George Municipality
11h00
REFRESHMENTS AND NETWORKING
Supplier MatchUp Sessions
15h00
END OF SUPPLIER DAY