Public Sector Procurement

Public sector procurement forms an essential link in the service delivery chain. These services benefit the country’s inhabitants, for instance, education, health, water and sanitation, justice, roads, public transport, and many more. Hence, Public Sector Procurement plays a significant role in the government’s spending efficiency and overall financial performance, binding with transparency, competitiveness, and cost-effectiveness.

This training course aims to provide delegates with a comprehensive understanding of public procurement. It will deal with the entire lifecycle of processes followed in public procurement, from the legal perspective until the final disposal of assets. You will also achieve the skills to manage the performance of contractors effectively.

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to understand:

• Detailed principles of public procurement
• The role and function of procurement in service delivery
• The legal framework of public procurement
• The risks and ethics of public procurement
• Demand and sourcing management
• Successfully manage the process of engaging with suppliers
• Manage supplies through proper contract management
• The importance of logistics and asset management

This training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

People who are involved or aspire to be involved in government procurement and supply chain management activities. These include procurement staff, accountants, and end-users in the national government, provincial government, local government, and public entities.

This training course will utilize a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension, and retention of the information presented. This training course will combine presentations with instructor-guided interactive discussions between participants relating to their individual interests. Practical examples and case studies aim to stimulate the lectures’ discussions, providing maximum benefit to the participants.

Pre & Post course assessments will be used to measure the effectiveness of this training.