Join a select group of public procurement specialists:

An international expert from Germany on public sector transformation, an author and academic in Public Sector Law, respected senior supply chain Directors, a forensic expert and foremost government auditor and leading subject matter consultants will share their experience and know-how during this interactive two-day forum on a comprehensive range of highly relevant subjects and topics, including:

• A case study focusing on the latest systems and technology being deployed in the German public service.
• An overview of the massive Transnet Capital Programme with special insights into alternative contracting tactics and strategies.
• The sourcing and tendering regime for high risk items within the context of the government SCM framework and the PPPFA.
• A National Treasury discussion on the professionalism of SCM in the public sector and the contribution of a Professional Body within the discipline.
• The internal resolution of disputes and appeals against Tender Awards.
• Transversal contracts and the latest Strategic Sourcing trends used for select public sector commodities.
• Panel discussion on whether the ‘points matching’ system proposed by the DTI to promote local bidders (against international competitors), is constitutional and whether it complies with the PPPFA and B-BBEE codes of good practice.
• Expert legal opinion on the proposed amendments to the PFMA and MFMA.
• A case study highlighting key success factors for Public Private Partnerships (PPP).
• State-Owned Enterprises are accelerating transformation through efficient procurement practises for facilitating ‘Supplier Enablement’ and the building of lasting and sustainable supply - side relationships.
• The latest developments in ‘Green or sustainable Procurement’ in catering and cleaning with special focus on waste disposal, especially redundant ICT and IT equipment.

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS

Mr. Gerd Kerkhoff, Chairman of Kerkhoff Consulting, specialists in procurement optimisation in the European Union (EU).

Professor Phoebe Bolton, University of Stellenbosch, legal expert and author of the ‘The Law of Government Procurement in South Africa’.

Mr. Isac Smith, Director Supply Chain Management – PGWC Department of Health.

Adv. Helen Venter, (B lur, LLB) - Adv Venter has wide-ranging experience gained during 18 years in the financial and regulatory public sector environment. This includes being legal technical expert in the government Tender Board, Head of Office at a National Ministry and various management positions in the Western Cape and F-State Provincial Governments.

Mr. Kevin Naik, National Treasury: Director for Supply Chain Policy Training

Ms. Yolandi Raath-Booyens, Head: Professional Development & Membership Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Southern Africa

Mr. Bernie van Niekerk, BSc (Eng), Editor of SmartProcurement.

Ms. Nonkululeko Gobodo, Executive Chairman of Gobodo Incorporated and the first black woman to become a chartered accountant in SA.

Dr. Douglas Boateng, MSc (Eng) D, Fellowship of Institute of Directors. FCILT, FCMI. FIBC, FIOM.

Mr. Shaun Scott, CEO of World Wide Integrated Logistics - an expert on Public Private Partnerships, Bid Commitees and the PFMA, MFMA in general

TECHINICAL WORKSHOP - Day three, 18th November 2010

The workshop will focus on “YOUR LICENSE TO PRACTISE SCM in Government ”, dealing with the specialised competencies and skills required to manage risk and fraud in government supply chains, with detailed guidelines on the law and regulations, the duty of disclosure, risk assessment and category management methodology.

HOSTED by SmartProcurement this SUMMIT is an annual SCM public forum, which will:

• directly benefit Directors, Managers, Executives and all personnel involved with public sector supply chain management, including BEE Compliance and Supplier Managers, CEOs, CFOs and CPOs, Commodity Managers, E-Procurement specialists, ICT and IT Managers, Logistics Managers, Purchasing Managers, Strategic Sourcing Specialists;
• examine the latest case law on government procurement in South Africa;
• provide a one-stop networking opportunity for SCM practitioners and enable delegates to meet with their peers and exchange experiences.

REFERENCES AND TESTIMONIALS
This is what delegates had to say about the previous Summit:

"The topics were relevant and well selected and I was satisfied with everything. The summit presented me with info that I desperately needed!" - Theresa Letsebe, Manager at SA Reserve Bank.

"It covered all areas of Public Sector SCM, really value for money" - Nadia Jansen, Senior Financial Officer at SA Heritage Resources Agency.

"90% of presentations were relevant to my scope of work and informative to the direction we should take in future. Discussion panels were marvellous, great, informative, sharing on practice. I left the conference very knowledgeable. I thank the organisers." - Motlogelwa Serapelo, NW Prov. Dept of Finance.

"Great content and speakers. Relevant and practical to government working environment" - Etienne Peterson, Head of Procurement at Development Bank of SA.

"Overall a very well organised, professional and informative conference and workshop" - Refiloe Mochochoko, Researcher at Monyokolo and Ass.

What will this Summit cost?

For this Public Sector Supply Chain Summit at an up-market venue, which includes all meals, secure parking and a detailed delegate manual which will serve for years to come as a handy reference, the fees are:

2-Day Summit @ R7 450 + VAT
1-Day Technical Workshop on Risk Management @ R3 420 + VAT
2-Day Summit + 1 Day Workshop @ R8 750 + VAT

TO REGISTER: Contact Erieka Santos
Direct: 087 805 0893
Landline: 086 133 4326
admin@smartprocurement.co.za
Fax: 086 550 6660

Book your seats on this continuing professional development event by registering yourself and your top team members today.

SmartProcurement and Commerce Edge events are attended and endorsed by many leading local and international organisations (from both the private and public sectors):

Afrox, African Defense Systems, Afrisam, Aspen Pharmacare, BHP Billiton, Bidvest, British High Commissioner, Buffalo City Municipality, BER, Cape Provincial Treasury, City Power, City of Cape Town, Comair, Departments of Correctional Services / Health/ Foreign Affairs, Eskom Generation, Eskom Distribution, eThekwini Municipality, GSSC, Grintek Telecom, MTN, National Treasury, Pebble Bed Modular Reactor, Rand Water, RUC, SAA, SA Reserve Bank, SASOL, SITA, SANDF, Parliament, SA Port Operations, Siemens, Telkom, Trans Hex, Transnet, TSEBO Outsourcing, Universities of Cape Town / Stellenbosch / UWC / Westville Durban, Uthingo Management, Vodacom, Western Cape Education and by directors, managers and personnel from many other procurement departments.

TO YOUR SUCCESS!