Enterprise and Supplier Development
1 Day Training
Locations: Grayston Ridge Office Park, Sandton
Platform: Available In-Class / Online
Price: Available on request
Course Introduction
The Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) course is mutually beneficial to both your organisation and your suppliers. It aims to lower procurement costs, increase the quality of a product, improve service delivery, and positively impact the scorecard. Improving the ESD scorecard by socialising small Black-owned suppliers into the company supplier base and developing the relevant training programmes for such suppliers.
Course Objectives
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the legal framework surrounding Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) and Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) within the context of South African regulations.
Acquire knowledge about the ESD scorecard, including its components, criteria, and the significance of each aspect in driving organizational goals and compliance.
Learn how to formulate procurement strategies and plans that optimize costs, enhance product quality, and improve service delivery, while aligning with regulatory requirements and organizational objectives.
Apply best practice techniques to assess, review, and realign procurement policies, systems, and processes to ensure compliance with regulatory changes and to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Develop strategies for effective change management and communication to facilitate the adoption of new procurement practices and foster buy-in across the organization.
Explore strategies for restructuring vendor profiles and implementing structural changes to optimize supplier relationships and support ESD initiatives.
Understand the importance of fostering synergies and establishing inter-group linkages to leverage opportunities for collaboration and mutual benefit among stakeholders.
Gain insights into operational models for spend segmentation and procurement restructuring to maximize the impact of procurement activities and drive strategic objectives.
Learn how to develop robust localisation plans and implementation strategies to promote economic development within the local community and comply with regulatory requirements.
Acquire tools and techniques for identifying, developing, and structuring effective ESD programs that support the growth and sustainability of Black-owned suppliers and contribute to organizational goals.
Understand the importance of integrating procurement and supplier development efforts to create synergies and drive sustainable growth for both the organization and its suppliers.
Develop strategies for building effective procurement teams and aligning their efforts with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.
Understand how to align Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) regulations and Mining Charter requirements with the BEE scorecard to ensure compliance and maximize impact.
Learn best practices for managing and reviewing supplier relationships to foster collaboration, address challenges, and drive continuous improvement in supplier performance.
Who should attend?
You’re the person responsible for BEE in your organisation and you are looking to expand your understanding of how the Enterprise and Supplier Development will affect you. i.e.
Heads of Supply Chain, Buyers, Procurement Managers
Human Resource Professionals
SLP and Transformation professionals
Preferential procurement Professionals
Enterprise and Supplier Development specialists
Any individual who has been appointed as the BEE Champion to take care of the BEE scorecard
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
The ESD (Enterprise and Supplier Development) course aims to equip attendees with the tools to:
Understanding the legislative landscape about BEE
Introduction to the ESD scorecard
Developing an effective procurement strategy and plan
Best practice techniques to review of the procurement policies, systems, and processes, to align them to the new regulatory requirements.
Developing robust change management and communication systems
Structural vendor re-formation strategies and re-defining vendor profiles.
Developing strong synergies and inter-group linkages where relevant
Understanding operational models for spend segmentation and procurement restructuring.
Building strong localisation plans and implementation strategies
Tools and techniques for identifying, developing, and structuring an effective ESD programme.
Linking procurement and supplier development
Building effective procurement teams
Aligning PPPFA regulation to the BEE scorecard and the Mining Charter requirements
Managing and reviewing supplier relationships
