The North West Provincial Treasury in partnership with the National Treasury convened a
workshop with municipal officials to build capacity on the Strategic Procurement Framework
(SPF). The session focused on bridging the gap between theory and practice in municipal
procurement, with particular emphasis on compliance, cost efficiency, and improved service
delivery.
Municipalities are increasingly required to implement structured sourcing strategies for
commodities such as road signs, in line with the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA).
The SPF provides a methodology that aligns procurement activities with organizational goals,
optimizes value, and reduces risks while ensuring effective resource allocation.
Linda Nengovhela, Chief Director responsible for Municipal Support explained that the revised
strategic sourcing process, presented during the workshop, consists of three phases which are
opportunity assessment, strategy development, and implementation supported by eight steps.
She urged supply chain practitioners, referred to as municipal champions, to internalize these
processes to strengthen procurement systems.
Nengovhela said, currently, municipalities face challenges including supply chain irregularities,
inadequate planning, complex approval processes, and underspending, which hinder timely
project delivery. She emphasised that strategic sourcing is expected to address these issues by
reducing duplication, ensuring price consistency, and enhancing compliance.
Through this framework, municipalities are encouraged to embrace National Treasury’s “4Es”
principles: Economy (spending less), Equity (spending fairly), Efficiency (spending well), and
Effectiveness (spending wisely). This approach will promote sustainable development, create
fiscal space, and contribute to economic growth.
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Issued by: North West Provincial Treasury
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