ACCREDITED COURSE: INTRODUCTION TO SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR (PFMA)

Background:

Supply Chain Management (SCM) in the Public Sector remains problematic in the application thereof in many public-sector Departments/ Public entities is concerned

This statement can be supported by the myriad of problems relating to government procurement that is reported in the media on a regular basis.

This course discusses the elements of SCM in the public sector and provide a generic view of supply chain management practices and procedures in the Public Sector.

This course is based on the PFMA and therefore the case studies and examples in this course will support that specific environment.

Accreditation:

This 4-day PSETA accredited course contains activities and application tools that will assist learners in developing the knowledge and skills stipulated in the specific outcomes and assessment criteria related to Unit standard 119345 namely: “Apply principles, regulations and legislation underlying supply chain management in the public sector”. On successful completion thereof, the learners will receive 15 credits towards the level 5 NQF qualifications of:

  • Certificate: Public Financial Oversight and Accountability
  • Diploma: Public Administration

Specific outcomes supported by this workshop

  • Identify and apply the principles of supply chain management.
  • Apply supply chain management policies and procedures within Local government 
  • Utilise supply chain management systems and resources to fulfill the function effectively.
  • Secure and manage supplier contracts.

Course content and programme

Supply Chain Management in perspective

  • Background
  • Legislation
  • Role players
  • Code of conduct

Demand management

  • Role players
  • Demand analysis
  • Draft Specifications
  • Draft terms of reference

Acquisitioning management

  • Role players
  • Legislative environment
  • CSD and new PPPFA, 2017 regulations
  • Procurement processes
  • Evaluation of bids/quotations
  • Bid adjudication
  • Award and contract management

Logistics management

  • Overview
  • Warehousing/storekeeping
  • Asset management
  • Stocktaking

Disposal management

  • Disposal planning
  • Legislative requirement
  • Methods of disposal

Risk management

  • Defining risk
  • Identification of risks in SCM
  • Management of risks

SCM Performance management

  • Why, how and what should be monitored for performance
  • What benefits can be derived from managing performance

Summary

It is imperative that SCM practitioners be introduced to all the aspects of SCM as this will lay the foundation for any subsequent specialised training in Supply Chain Management and this course will do just that.