National Public Procurement And Contracts Management Audit Indaba

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1 LIMITED EDITION National Public Procurement And Contracts Management Audit Indaba Improving Public Procurement Outcomes through Transparency, Empowering Stakeholders, and Capacity Building JULY 2016 ELANGENI MAHARANI TOWERS: DURBAN NETWORK WITH 150+ PARTICIPANTS FROM ALL PROVINCES LISTEN TO 20+ SPEAKERS FROM THE PUBLIC SECTOR LEADERSHIP VIEW AND BE IN CONTACT WITH EXHIBITORS AND SOLUTION PROVIDERS an event from

2 WELCOME TO The premier conference for PUBLIC SECTOR PROCUREMENT professionals Recent events in the Country have opened unprecedented windows of opportunity to respond to citizens demands to reform the public sector by making it more efficient, transparent, and accountable. In this effort, public procurement can play a critical and strategic role as it helps to improve delivery of public services. By working together with other actors such as the private sector and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), public procurement has the potential to improve the quality of and access to goods and services delivered to the public while reducing corruption and enhancing cost effectiveness whilst improving departments to reach clean audits.. Public procurement can play a critical and strategic role as it helps to improve delivery of public services. Using case studies, panel debates and closed door brainstorming sessions, the agenda is researched with the industry and created to allow you to: GROW your knowledge with best practices to create more sustainable, resilient, strategic, and value-driven performance. GROW your career by networking with professionals who are shaping the future of public sector management GROW yourself and your department by gaining innovative solutions and applying them in your overall strategy The next two days are for you to immerse yourself in actionable ideas that will advance your public sector service delivery knowledge and strategy. The indaba will allow you to explore topics in achieving clean audits,. Together, you and your colleagues will network and learn in order to push past traditional limits, uncover new solutions, and increase customer value. With over 150 expected attendees representing practitioners, innovative thinkers, and technology experts, this convention is an unparalleled opportunity to advance your knowledge, your actionable strategies and your company. This educational and networking event brings together South Africa s most strategic, thought leading professionals. Join us in Durban for two days of fresh, global perspectives and explore how the modernization of public procurement systems can contribute to more efficient public service delivery and the broader development effectiveness agenda.

3 Dear Participant, FOREWORD The 3rd Annual Clean Audit Indaba 2016 held at the Durban ICC on the 3rd and 4th of December, highlights the need to draw a specific attention to the contract management for compliance in Service Level Agreements. This reflects a new focus on contract management across both the public and private sector. Effective procurement practice is becoming an increasingly important focus for government and all sectors at large. There is broad recognition that the growing emphasis on agreeing deals has not always flowed into consistent and effective management of post-award contracts. The audit guidelines of this conference are developed and designed to support a sound, consistent and effective approach to managing the diverse range of contracts. They deliberately focus on the activities associated with the operational phase of the contract, after the awarding and when is up and running. The delegates have pointed and acknowledged that successful contract management is significantly dependent on what happens during the tendering and award phases. The quality of the original specification included in the tender documentation, and the agreed terms and conditions, play a critical role in enabling the effective management of the contract. A clean audit does not suggest a well-managed contract but a well-documented process. This audit conference will not only support the application of good practice within a project, but also to support the development and application of an effective overall approach to contract management. Major Key aspects will include but not limited to: Audit Contract Establishment Monitor and Evaluate the Contract Management Approach Identifying and Managing Risks Audit Contract Management Roles and Responsibilities Ethical Business Conduct and Conflict and Interest Above all the Procurement & Contract Management team will drive the supply chain process leading to unqualified audits and enabling excellence in service delivery across sectors. Join us with your team as we contribute to a high profile seating of experts and colleagues in driving compliance in our finance and supply chain departments. Pubic Sector Procuremenet professionals, Finance and audit committees are invited to this Limited Edition Indaba that will seek to contrast more on improvements, pitfalls and challenges that were faced on 2015 to equip themselves for the year 2016 and onwards from lessons learnt. By joining this conversation, you will gain a deeper understanding of public procurement, contracts management, PPP best practices, benchmarks, innovations and or sometimes, pitfalls. We look forward to hosting you! Talent Moyo Research Director Public Sector Business Network Register a group of 5+ and qualify for group discounts. To find out more, contact talent@audit-roundtable.com

4 MAIN CONFERENCE TOPICS AT A GLANCE Significant improvement in transparency: traceability of all transactions; effective for preventing fraud and corruption; provides audit trail. Enhances value for money: enhances competition through improved accessibility; reduces procurement costs and transaction costs; facilitates online catalogue based purchases, such as framework contracts; improved market intelligence and resource allocation management. Improved work efficiency: reduces disputes; better enforcement of regulations; reduced procurement time; standardization and streamlining of procurement process. Modernizing procedures and practices such as planning, bid evaluation, e-procurement, centrally established framework agreements for common use procurement, public-private partnerships (PPPs), and SME participation; Ensuring accountability by specifying complaint-review procedures and a procurement code of conduct, as well as by mandating mechanisms for ongoing monitoring, feedback and input by civil society Centralizing oversight, administration, and purchasing Business models for implementing an e-procurement system Mitigating fraud and corruption in the procurement process The role of the enabling environment - capacity building achieving its objectives when implemented in the framework of a broader reform program, which creates the enabling regulatory and institutional environment for public procurement. The introduction of provisions for improved governance, transparency, and accountability Government s engagement in promoting transparency and anticorruption Developing a capacity building strategy that responds to the needs clearly identified by an assessment of the existing system; Overcoming skepticism and inexperience: the potential role of the private sector within the framework of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs); The enhancement of local SMEs through public procurement; and The role of civil society in advocating for improved service delivery, transparency, and integrity, particularly with respect to the Open Contracting initiative. Successful implementation of PPPs projects. Effective participation of the private sector and civil society in bringing remarkable benefits to public procurement DESIRED OUTCOMES Increased efficiency; Improved competition through enhanced access; Enhanced capacity building; Improved monitoring by decision makers and managers; Promotion of integrity in the procurement process; Increased opportunities for SMEs; and Spurred growth of e-commerce and resulting economic development. NEED HELP WITH YOUR REGISTRATION? CALL / talent@audit-roundtable.com

5 WELCOME TO Why Attend? Learn how to meet capacity ahead of demand to maximise efficiency within your department Discover how to maximize career and organisational development programmes You ll get tools to address your competency shortages from top employers and most successful organisations The agenda is engineered around your most pressing issues in Procurement & Contracts Managemet Network among your most innovative and inventive peers Exchange ideas, tips and solutions for your talent challenges and build essential industry contacts Join leading experts from public and private sector organisations from across South Africa seeking new ways to develop procurement and contract management processes Meet first hand with people who manage and determine capacity development functions in organisations An opportunity for overall education for Public Sector Professionals Benchmarking your team against best practice Meet and Network with Municipalities, Provincial directors, Ministers- Premiers. Contracts Managers Procurement Officers Buyers Tender Committee Members I.T Managers Departmental Heads CEO s Civil Society Project Managers Audit Committee Members Supply Chain Managers Operations Managers SMME s Can you provide innovative solutions to senior level strategy makers? Consider Sponsoring/ Exhibiting in the conference to maximize your exposure and services to a targeted audience... If you can help to educate the market on how to maximise continuity, speed and cost effectiveness, with your services in mind, we can provide you with a bespoke solution that will generate leads, put you front of mind with your prospects and position you alongside your key clients. To talk through how to engage with Top South Africa s leaders at this exclusive convention please contact Talent Moyo: T: E: talent@audit-roundtable.com NEED HELP WITH YOUR REGISTRATION? CALL / talent@audit-roundtable.com