Western Cape Procurement Conference

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

08h20

WELCOME FROM MC

08h30

WELCOME | Provincial Stakeholders

Rian Boshoff, CFO, Garden Route District Municipality

08h50

MINISTERIAL ADDRESS | The Value of Good, Clean Governance During Fiscal Uncertainty

09h05

HOT ADDRESS | Head of Treasury

09h20

KEYNOTE | WCG Infrastructure 2050

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

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.

13h30

LUNCH

14h30

PANEL DISCUSSION | Maximising Value: Procurement Strategies for Successful PPP Infrastructure Delivery

MODERATOR

PANELISTS

Shirley Robinson

Chief Director: Public Policy Services, Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Government

Andre Kruger

Training facilitator and infrastructure finance consultant, PPP Training Online

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

16h45

CLOSING REMARKS FROM MC

17h00

CLOSING

18h00

NETWORK DINNER

Conference Day 2

Wednesday 12 June 2024

08h00

WELCOME AND RECAP OF DAY 1 | Remarks from the MC

08h15

PRESENTATION | Navigating Value-Based Procurement: Unleashing Opportunities for Growth

Emphasising the focus on value creation in procurement to drive economic growth and development.

08h45

PRESENTATION | Regional Highlight: Urbanisation and City Growth, Impact on Municipal Infrastructure and Organisational Structures

09h10

CASE STUDY | Unlocking Economic Potential: Leveraging Local Businesses as a Catalyst for Local Economic Development

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.

10h00

PRESENTATION | Optimising Urban Mobility: Navigating the Future through Transit Procurement Excellence

From global best practice to local implementation

James Robb

Public Transport Oversight Official, George Municipality

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

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

15h30

CLOSING

19h00

GALA DINNER

Supplier Day

Wednesday 12 June 2024

08h00

Registration & Networking

08h30

WELCOME

08h40

Keynote and Municipality Overview

08h50

Absa Funding Masterclass

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

10h15

Construction Industry Contractor Development Programmes

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

Luvo Bomvana

Manager: Economic Development, Human Settlements, Planning and Development, George Municipality

11h00

REFRESHMENTS AND NETWORKING

Supplier MatchUp Sessions

15h00

END OF SUPPLIER DAY

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