Advanced Acquisition Management
Purpose:
This course is aligned to the developmental goals of the South African Government, particularly as articulated in the Medium Term Strategic Framework (2009 -2014) where a commitment is made to continue with the pursuit of a transformed Public Sector that is representative, accountable, transparent, efficient, and responsive to the needs of all.
The programme also supports government’s efforts at combating fraud and corruption when dealing with public resources.
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Applied Risk Identification and Assessment
Purpose:
The purpose of this course is to equip middle and senior managers in the public service risk management environment with the necessary knowledge and skills to enable them to apply risk identification and assessment in a public service entity.
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Bid Committees MFMA
Purpose:
To build the capacity of public service bid committee members who serve on bid specification, evaluation and adjudication committees as well as Supply Chain Management practitioners who are responsible for support functions of the Bid Committee system. The programme is aligned to the basic values and principles governing public administration as contained in the Constitution of The Republic of South Africa (No.108 of 1996), in that it promotes a high standard of professional ethics, the efficient, economic and effective use of resources and accountability
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Bid Committees PFMA
Purpose:
To build the capacity of public service bid committee members who serve on bid specification, evaluation and adjudication committees as well as Supply Chain Management practitioners who are responsible for support functions of the Bid Committee system. The programme is aligned to the basic values and principles governing public administration as contained in the Constitution of The Republic of South Africa (No.108 of 1996), in that it promotes a high standard of professional ethics, the efficient, economic and effective use of resources and accountability.
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Demand Management
Purpose:
To develop the required knowledge, skills and values of public sector Supply Chain Management practitioners to understand and apply the principles and processes of Demand Management. Learners acquiring this unit standard will understand the role and importance of Demand Management within the SCM system and perform a variety of activities to ensure that organisational needs are correctly identified and that procurement takes place according to structured procurement plan.
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Introduction to Assets Management
Purpose:
The main purpose of this course is to build capacity within the public service by introducing fundamental asset management concepts at a level comprehensible to all public servants who may not yet have been exposed to these. In doing so, the course addresses a crucial skills gap, identified in the initial research of NSG’s Capacity Development Strategy, relating to a key financial management competency: the ability of public servants to control, utilise, safeguard, and manage the assets of the South African government effectively and efficiently.
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Risk Response and Reporting
Purpose:
The purpose of this course is to equip middle and senior managers in the public service risk management environment with the necessary knowledge and skills to enable them to apply risk responses to risks in a public sector entity and to report on risk management in a public sector entity.
This will enable the public sector entity and the accounting officer or accounting authority, as the case may be, to comply with the requirements relating to the implementation and maintenance of the risk management system set out in the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA).
The spate of failures to achieve clean audit reports by a number of public sector entities indicates that risk management systems are not implemented or, if implemented, are not achieving their full objectives. This course aims to contribute towards rectifying this situation and improving risk management across all spheres of government.
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SCOA And ERF For Budget Managers
Purpose:
The purpose of this programme is to train both financial and non-financial officials on the principles and application of the SCOA and ERF in national and provincial spheres of government.
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Inventory Management
Purpose:
To understand Inventory Management techniques, importance of inventory management, how to correctly account for inventory, how to manage assets held in inventory, inventory management policies and procedures.
The Unit Standard will equip government practitioners with skills in inventory management which will help them maximise the use of resources and improve service delivery.
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SCOA And ERF For Budget Practitioners
Purpose:
This course aims to equip government practitioners with the requisite knowledge and skills to understand and work within the SCOA and ERF structure of government to enable them to allocate financial transactions in the financial system.
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Contract Management MFMA
Purpose:
To train and broaden the knowledge and skills base of practitioners involved in contract management on a regular basis. This will ensure that contemporary methods of dealing with and addressing issues within contract management are brought to the fore.
The course is aligned to the basic values and principles governing public administration as contained in the Constitution of The Republic of South Africa (No.108 of 1996), in that it promotes a high standard of professional ethics, the efficient, economic and effective use of resources and accountability. It also contributes toward the achievement of Strategy 10 of the Medium Term Strategic Framework (2009 – 2014) in that it will lead to the improvement of capacity, efficacy, service delivery and quality of Supply Chain Management practices within the public service – entrenching a culture of an efficient and transparent public service.As you know, in terms of the outcomes-based approach, one of the key outcomes for government is the development of an efficient, effective and development oriented public service. This is especially true for local government.
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Contract Management PFMA
Purpose:
To train and broaden the knowledge and skills base of practitioners involved in contract management on a regular basis. This will ensure that contemporary methods of dealing with and addressing issues within contract management are brought to the fore.
The course is aligned to the basic values and principles governing public administration as contained in the Constitution of The Republic of South Africa (No.108 of 1996), in that it promotes a high standard of professional ethics, the efficient, economic and effective use of resources and accountability. It also contributes toward the achievement of Strategy 10 of the Medium Term Strategic Framework (2009 – 2014) in that it will lead to the improvement of capacity, efficacy, service delivery and quality of Supply Chain Management practices within the public service – entrenching a culture of an efficient and transparent public service.As you know, in terms of the outcomes-based approach, one of the key outcomes for government is the development of an efficient, effective and development oriented public service. This is especially true for local government.
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Finance for Non-Financial Managers
Purpose:
This course aims to equip non-financial government practitioners with the requisite knowledge and skills to understand how government finances work and to enable them to take care of this important resource.
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Workshop – Bid Committees PFMA
Purpose:
To build the capacity of public service bid committee members who serve on bid specification, evaluation and adjudication committees as well as Supply Chain Management practitioners who are responsible for support functions of the Bid Committee system. The programme is aligned to the basic values and principles governing public administration as contained in the Constitution of The Republic of South Africa (No.108 of 1996), in that it promotes a high standard of professional ethics, the efficient, economic and effective use of resources and accountability.
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Logistics Management
Purpose
To develop the required knowledge, skills and values of public sector Supply Chain Management practitioners to understand and apply the principles and processes of Logistics Management.
Target Group
Junior & Middle managers who operate in a supply chain management environment in the public service.
Minimum Requirements for Enrolment
Learners should ideally have at least a Grade 12 qualification, and be working in a public sector Supply Chain Management environment.
Learning Outcomes
A learner credited with this unit standard should be able to:
Understand and apply the relevant legislation that governs acquisition administration as part of Supply Chain Management within the Public Sector;
Identify and apply the principles of Logistics Management;
Apply expert knowledge and skills related to Logistics Management in the Public Service;
Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the various processes in the administration of stock.
Accreditation
The course is non-credit bearing. After successful completion of the summative assessment, the learner will receive a Certificate of Successful Completion.
Unit Standard ID Title NQF Level Credits
None FI208 0 0
Assessment Approach
There is no official pre-course assignment. At the end of the contact session they complete a summative assessment in the form of a test.
Duration
This course is presented over five (5) working days.
Upcoming Training Events for Mixed Groups
27 June 2016 – Pretoria

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Strategic Sourcing: Strategy Execution
Purpose
This course, Strategic Sourcing: Strategy Development aims to build the capacity of public service Supply Chain officials in planning and executing Strategic Sourcing processes. Strategic Sourcing decisions are generally made at managerial level. However, it will be useful for all Supply Chain officials at different levels in the Public Sector.
The programme is aligned to the basic values and principles governing public administration as contained in the Constitution of The Republic of South Africa (No.108 of 1996), in that it promotes a high standard of professional ethics, the efficient, economic and effective use of resources and accountability. Good human resource management practices to maximise human potential will be cultivated.
Target Group
To build the capacity of public service Supply Chain officials in planning and executing Strategic Sourcing processes. Strategic Sourcing decisions are generally made at managerial level. However, it will be useful for all Supply Chain officials at different levels in the Public Sector.
The programme is aligned to the basic values and principles governing public administration as contained in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996, in that it promotes a high standard of professional ethics, the efficient, economic and effective use of resources and accountability. Good human resource management practices to maximise human potential will be cultivated
Minimum Requirements for Enrolment
Mathematical Literacy and English Communication skills at NQF 4;
Understanding of Supply Chain Management framework including;
Demand;
Acquisition Management;
Logistics;
Practical procurement experience;
Working knowledge of PFMA or MFMA.
Learning Outcomes
A learner credited with this unit standard should be able to:
Establish supplier relationships;
Establish and maintain contracts;
Communicate strategy and plan;
Execute plan and contracts;
Monitor and improve performance.
Learning Assumed to be in place
Basics of law contracts at NQF Level 5;
Conduct initial assessment for strategic sourcing at NQF Level 6;
Develop a sourcing strategy at NQF Level 6.
Accreditation
This credit-bearing course is aligned to the following unit standard: 1) 260077, Conduct initial assessment for strategic sourcing, pitched at NQF Level 6 with 4 Credits 2) 260097, Develop a sourcing strategy, pitched at NQF Level 6 with 8 Credits 3) 260137, Execute a strategic sourcing strategy, pitched at NQF Level 6 with 6 Credits.
Unit Standard ID Title NQF Level Credits
260137 FI339 6 6
Assessment Approach
A summative assessment must be completed to assess knowledge and skills acquired related to the specific outcomes and assessment criteria specified for this course. This assessment will be done through a Post Course Assignment.
Duration
This course is presented over three (3) working days .
Upcoming Training Events for Mixed Groups

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Strategic Sourcing: Strategy Execution
Purpose
This course, Strategic Sourcing: Strategy Development aims to build the capacity of public service Supply Chain officials in planning and executing Strategic Sourcing processes. Strategic Sourcing decisions are generally made at managerial level. However, it will be useful for all Supply Chain officials at different levels in the Public Sector.
The programme is aligned to the basic values and principles governing public administration as contained in the Constitution of The Republic of South Africa (No.108 of 1996), in that it promotes a high standard of professional ethics, the efficient, economic and effective use of resources and accountability. Good human resource management practices to maximise human potential will be cultivated.
Target Group
To build the capacity of public service Supply Chain officials in planning and executing Strategic Sourcing processes. Strategic Sourcing decisions are generally made at managerial level. However, it will be useful for all Supply Chain officials at different levels in the Public Sector.
The programme is aligned to the basic values and principles governing public administration as contained in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996, in that it promotes a high standard of professional ethics, the efficient, economic and effective use of resources and accountability. Good human resource management practices to maximise human potential will be cultivated
Minimum Requirements for Enrolment
Mathematical Literacy and English Communication skills at NQF 4;
Understanding of Supply Chain Management framework including;
Demand;
Acquisition Management;
Logistics;
Practical procurement experience;
Working knowledge of PFMA or MFMA.
Learning Outcomes
A learner credited with this unit standard should be able to:
Establish supplier relationships;
Establish and maintain contracts;
Communicate strategy and plan;
Execute plan and contracts;
Monitor and improve performance.
Learning Assumed to be in place
Basics of law contracts at NQF Level 5;
Conduct initial assessment for strategic sourcing at NQF Level 6;
Develop a sourcing strategy at NQF Level 6.
Accreditation
This credit-bearing course is aligned to the following unit standard: 1) 260077, Conduct initial assessment for strategic sourcing, pitched at NQF Level 6 with 4 Credits 2) 260097, Develop a sourcing strategy, pitched at NQF Level 6 with 8 Credits 3) 260137, Execute a strategic sourcing strategy, pitched at NQF Level 6 with 6 Credits.
Unit Standard ID Title NQF Level Credits
260137 FI339 6 6
Assessment Approach
A summative assessment must be completed to assess knowledge and skills acquired related to the specific outcomes and assessment criteria specified for this course. This assessment will be done through a Post Course Assignment.
Duration
This course is presented over three (3) working days .
Upcoming Training Events for Mixed Groups