Collaboration is key to unlocking procurement value to drive infrastructure development in South Africa

10 March 2023 The second day of Consulting Engineers South Africa’s (CESA) Annual Infrastructure Indaba, held in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, kicked off with a detailed discussion around procurement processes in South Africa’s public sector.

David Leukes, vice-president of CESA, welcomed delegates to the second day of the Indaba, and Amanda Masondo-Mkhize, a technician at MPAMOT, facilitated the ‘The procurement and performance management practices for public infrastructure in South Africa,’ session.

The keynote address was delivered by Thami Zikode CA (SA), Head of Portfolio, Regularity Audit: Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA). He called on consulting engineers to assist in ensuring that projects are properly planned and there is adherence to the budgets, timelines and efficient processes. “You have a responsibility in delivering services economically, efficiently and effectively given the state of our country’s economy,” said Zikode.

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