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 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 (MTSF) (2014 – 2019) 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. In terms of the outcomes-based approach, the course is in line with Outcome 9 for local government which is to develop a local government system which is sufficient, effective, responsive and accountable.
Target Group
This Contract Management course is aimed at Supply Chain Management Practitioners and non-Practitioners in the local government. Non-Practitioners include Managers, Senior Managers,Accounting Officers and End-Users operating in cross functional teams.
Minimum Requirements for Enrolment
Learners accessing this programme must be in possession of a Further Education and
Training Certificate or equivalent.You should also display the following:
- Communication skills at least at NQF Level 4 that will enable the learner to speak and listen during the learning sessions and understand the knowledge and skills required
- Mathematical literacy at least at NQF Level 4 that will enable the learner to complete the necessary skills audits and related skills practices
- Financial literacy at NQF 4 that will enable learners to understand and perform simple calculations.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course participants should be able to:
- Explain the legislative environment, the role-players, terminology and the role of contract documents pertaining to contract management.
- Perform contracts administration activities.
- Perform records management activities.
- Manage relationships and monitor performance on contracts.
Accreditation
This credit-bearing course is aligned to Unit standard “377896: “Administer Contracts for goods, works and services in the public sector”, pitched at NQF Level 5 with 5 credits.
Assessment Approach
There is no official pre-course assignment, but learners will complete formative and summative assessment activities during the course. At the end of the contact session learners will complete a Portfolio of Evidence and will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Duration
This course is presented over three (3) working days.