Overview

This two-day course is tailored for government officials in Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) or Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) entities who play critical roles in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) Bid Committees. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory frameworks, principles, and processes governing public sector procurement in South Africa. Participants will gain insights into constitutional mandates, procurement legislation, ethical standards, and best practices for ensuring fairness, transparency, and competitiveness in public procurement.

Why Should an Individual Attend?

• You will gain a clear understanding of PFMA/MFMA frameworks and Treasury Regulations to ensure adherence to public procurement laws.
• Learn the roles, responsibilities, and ethical obligations of bid committee members across specifications, evaluation, and adjudication processes.
• Explore the current Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) regulations and the applicable point systems.
• Increase your actionable knowledge of bid specifications, scoring systems, appeals, and managing conflicts of interest.
• Equip yourself with tools to promote SMMEs, local content, and historically disadvantaged individuals in public procurement under the Specific Goals of the current PPPFA Regulations.

Outcomes

• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of SCM bid committee processes, including specification development, evaluation, and adjudication.
• Align procurement activities with constitutional principles and legislative mandates to ensure lawful and ethical practice.
• Apply tools and frameworks that promote transparency, equity, and accountability in public procurement.
• Effectively manage bid-related grievances and appeals in accordance with legal and procedural requirements.
• Uphold integrity in procurement through adherence to ethical standards and conflict-of-interest policies.
• Strengthen governance and operational efficiency in SCM by implementing best practices across the procurement lifecycle.

Program Outline

• Introduction to SCM Bid Committees
• Constitutional Mandate in Public Sector Procurement (Section 217)
• Core Principles: Fairness, Equity, Transparency, Competitiveness, and Cost-Effectiveness
• Overview of SCM Regulatory Environment
• Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) Overview, or
• Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) Overview
• Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA)
• Anti-Corruption Legislation in SCM
• The Five Pillars of Public Sector Procurement
  
  • Value for Money
  • Open and Effective Competition
  • Ethics and Fair Dealing
  • Accountability and Reporting
  • Equity
• Treasury Regulations and Compliance in SCM
• Understanding PFMA/MFMA Procurement Thresholds
• Bid Specifications Committee: Roles and Responsibilities
• Developing Bid Specifications: Standards and Compliance
• Bid Submission Process: Closing and Opening Procedures
• Bid Evaluation Committee: Key Evaluation Criteria
• Bid Evaluation: Scoring and Points System
• Bid Adjudication Committee: Decision-Making Process
• Ethical Standards for Bid Committee Members
• Conflict of Interest Policies in Procurement
• PPPFA Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022
• Equity and the Role of Historically Disadvantaged Individuals (HDIs)
• Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMME) Promotion
• Local Production and Content Requirements
• Transparency through Public Reporting and Accountability
• Best Practices for Ensuring Competitive Bidding
• Bid Appeals and Grievance Redress Mechanisms
• Record Keeping and Documentation Standards in SCM
• Guidelines for Avoiding Bid Splitting and Compliance with Thresholds
• Judicial Review and Right to Appeal under PAJA
• Addition Session: New Public Procurement Act (awaiting date of commencement)

Who Should Attend?

• Supply Chain Management Officials
• Bid Committee Members