Acquisition Management Workshop
3 Day Training
Locations: Grayston Ridge Office Park, Sandton
Platform: Available In-Class / Online
Price: Available on Request
Course Introduction
This Acquisition Management Workshop programme has been designed to enable the learner to achieve the ideals of good governance and address deficiencies in Acquisition Management in the Public Sector.
Course Objectives
The Acquisition Management Workshop is designed to empower professionals to:
On completion of this skills programme, learners will be able to:
Demonstrate understanding of Acquisition Management in the public sector;
Demonstrate understanding of general aspects applicable to Acquisition Management;
Implement Acquisition Management processes for bids or quotations; and
Evaluate and adjudicate bids or quotations.
Who should attend?
This Acquisition Management Workshop is tailored for:
- Practitioners and managers responsible for asset and inventory management in an organisation.
Training Methodology
Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:
– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.
– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.
– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.
– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.
– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.
– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.
Training Outline
Unit 1: Introduction To Acquisitioning Management
Explain the reform of Public Sector Procurement in Government.
Recognise the enabling SCM legislation as well as other legislation and policy strategies that impact on SCM;
Identify and describe the various role players in acquisition management and their roles in the process;
Critically discuss how Demand Management will impact on Acquisition Management
Unit 2: General Aspects Applicable To Acquisitioning Management
Identify and describe the sourcing strategies in procurement administration.
Discuss and explain how to administer a list for “prospective suppliers”.
Describe the different threshold values and how it impact on procurement decisions.
Explain the principles of set asides.
Differentiate between competitive and limited bidding methods.
Explain the rules pertaining to tax clearance.
Describe the procedures applicable to the National Industrial Participation Program.
Identify and explain the important aspects applicable to preferential procurement.
Discuss the rules pertaining to price discounts.
Unit 3: Quotation Administration
Discuss and explain the quotation procurement process.
Explain the different threshold values and how it impact on procurement decisions.
Describe the evaluation process for procurement below the value of R30 000.
Describe the evaluation process for procurement below the value of R1 000 000.
Unit 4: Practical Application Compiling Specification For Goods
Drafting of specification
General guidelines
Specifications with technical nature
Standard specifications issued by industry
Statutory requirements
Scrutinising of the stipulations reflected in the General Condition of the Contract
Determine if there will be Special Conditions of Contract relevant to the specific bid
If it is a bid for a construction project (CIDB) the General Conditions of Contract and Standard Biding
Unit 5: Appointment Of Professional Service Providers
Define the term “Professional Service Providers / Consultants”;
List, and distinguish between, the different selection methods for the appointment of Professional Service Providers / Consultants;
Select particular types of Professional Service Providers / Consultants;
Explain the steps to follow when appointing Professional Service Providers / Consultants on a Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS)
Unit 6: Bid Administration Preparation To Bid
Describe the acquisition process for Bid administration.
Identify and explain the information that needs to be available to prepare a bid.
Differentiate between the General Conditions of Contract and the Special Conditions of contract.
Identify which aspects contained in the General Conditions of Contract must be addressed in the Special Conditions of Contract.
Identify and explain the contents of the Standard Bidding Documents published by National Treasury.
Unit 7: Evaluation Of Bids
Describe the procedures applicable during the opening of Bids.
Explain how the Bid Evaluation Committee must evaluate a Bid proposal.
Identify which aspects should be contained in an Evaluation Recommendation Report.
Illustrate how points for price will be calculated when items are procured.
Illustrate how points will be allocated for other “specific contract participation goals”.
Describe the flow of documents after the “Evaluation Recommendation Report” is received by the SCM Acquisition Unit.
Unit 8: Adjudication Of Bids
Explain which officials should serve in the Bid Adjudication Committee.
Describe the functions of a Bid Adjudication Committee.
Discuss the rules pertaining to delegation administration.
Explain the functions of the Bid Adjudication Committee regarding the approval of contract extensions, variation orders, amendments and transfer of contracts.
Unit 9: Contract Administration
Discern between the different types of contracts.
Explain how contracts should be managed and monitored.
Explain how contract amendments should be administered.
Calculate contractual price adjustments;
Calculate price adjustments due to exchange rate fluctuations.
Describe the procedures to be followed when a contractor request to transfer a contract to another supplier.
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