Supply Chain Management

During the development of the IDP of the MANGAUNG Local Municipality, it was realised that, in general, the overall economy in the municipality in declining or stagnant. Whilst it is the primary objective of the municipality to affirm the historically disadvantaged community, it is also critical to utilise procurement as a tool to stimulate and promote local business development.

It is therefore imperative for the municipality to align its supply chain management system to the objectives of the IDP. One of the purposes of this policy is therefore to promote entrepreneurship to allow the historically disadvantaged individuals, particularly blacks, access to the mainstream of business opportunities. This will be achieved by increasing business opportunities for Historically Disadvantaged Individuals (HDI’s) and maximizing purchases of goods and services from these companies. Emphasis will need to be placed on supporting local businesses to boost the economy of the municipality and the Free State.

Notwithstanding the above, the primary task of the municipality’s supply chain management system shall always be to find reliable, cost effective service providers for the municipality. On the other hand, HDI companies will not be treated any differently from the norm with regard to quality, expected service delivery and technical performance. On the other hand, it is required that all staff associated with the municipality’s supply chain management system must be made aware of this initiative and are expected to commit themselves to its implementation through good faith, efforts and appropriate purchasing procedures.

Section 217 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa requires an organ of state to contract for goods or services in accordance with a system which is fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost effective. The Supply Chain Management Policy of the municipality has been drawn up to give effect to these principles and the Preferential Procurement Legislation, and furthermore to comply with the provisions of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) and the regulations promulgated in terms thereof.

Contacts Us

Ms Salome Malimane

Physical address:
30 Rhodes Avenue
Bloemfontein, 9301

Postal address:
PO Box 3704
Bloemfontein, 9300

Tel: +27 51 405 8138 / 8476
Fax: +27 51 405 8645
E-mail: stores14@civic.mangaung.co.za