QUESTION 1 Internal role players in the supply chain management system consist of several committees. Answer the following questions and illustrate with the use of examples: (a) Identify these committees and describe their functions. (35) (b) Explain how the performance of these functions by separate committees constitutes "a system which is fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective" as required by sub-section 217(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (1996). (15) [50] QUESTION 2 Identify and explain the general aspects of procurement and illustrate with the use of examples. [50]

QUESTION 1 Identify and describe the legislation that governs the procurement of goods and services in the public sector and demonstrate with the use of suitable examples. [50] QUESTION 2 Internal role players in the supply chain management system consists of among others several committees. One of the fundamental roles of these committees is to ensure that procurement decisions are not taken in isolation. Describe in detail the functions of these committees and demonstrate with the use of suitable examples. [50] TOTAL: [100]

QUESTION 1 It is the duty of the state to protect the public's interest and, therefore, to acquire supplies and services at the best conditions relative to the specified quality. However, as a party to a contract, the state is not in a position to claim any special prerogatives or powers other than those specifically provided for in the contract conditions and those that are legally admissible. In light of this statement, describe contract management in the public sector and illustrate with the use of examples. In your answer pay particular attention to the following: 1.1 Contract management. (20) 1.2 Safekeeping of contracts. (10) 1.3 Penalties. (12) 1.4 Definition of a case. (8) [50] QUESTION 2 Supply chain management introduces various methods of acquisition. It is the responsibility of the institution to select the most appropriate procurement method to best satisfy the need. With the use of examples, differentiate between the following procurement methods in the public sector. 2.1 Two stage bidding. (10) 2.2 Prequalifying bidders. (10) 2.3 Single source bidding. (8) 2.4 E-procurement. (10) 2.5 Establishment of a panel of professional service providers (PSPs). (12)

QUESTION 1 The efficiency of supply chain management depends on how well the activities and processes of acquiring goods and services are coordinated and integrated. In light of this statement, discuss in detail the elements of the supply chain management process and illustrate with the use of public sector examples. (50)

QUESTION 2 Identify and explain the general aspects of procurement and illustrate with the use of examples. (50)

QUESTION 1 Since the President Cyril Ramaphosa declared the state of national disaster due to the outbreak of COVID-19. The government has resorted to drastic measures to secure funding to deal with the financial and economic impact of COVID-19. In the light of the above statement discuss legislative measures available to the state to ensure accountability in the management of state funds. (50) QUESTION 2 Identify and explain the general aspects of procurement and illustrate with the use of examples. (50) TOTAL MARKS [100]