Workshop: Draft of Specifications and Terms of Reference in the Local Government environment (MFMA).
Background:
This workshop was specifically developed to train line managers and end users in the Municipal environment who during the course of their daily work engage in activities that incorporate the procurement of goods and services.
This workshop can be customised to incorporate the uniqueness of different Municipalities.
Accreditation:
This two-day workshop is not accredited by any unit standard.
Purpose of this workshop:
The purpose of this course is to train end users on how to prepare proper specifications and Terms of References if so required.
On completion of this workshop delegates should be able to:
- Understand the bid and quotation process
- Understand the legislative requirements
- Know the different methods of procurement
- Understand the bid committee system and their roles in procurement
- Understand the concept of total cost of ownership
- Understand deviation criteria and impact
- Draft a specification
- Draft a Terms of Reference
- Draft functionality criteria
- Know the contents of the General conditions of contract and how that may assist in contract management.
Who will benefit from this workshop?
- End users
- Project managers
- Subject matter experts
Workshop content
- Legislative requirements
- Analysis of needs
- Total cost of ownership
- Designated sectors procurement
- Methods of procurement
- Deviations from standard procurement
- Procurement process
- Role and functions of the Bid Specification Committee
- Drafting of specification
- Draft of a Terms of Reference
- Understand the importance of the General and Special Conditions of Contract
Facilitation
Facilitation of this workshop is done by experienced facilitators.
Summary
The workshop content and subject matter is related to everyday SCM practices and will add valuable and practical knowledge to all role players.