Pan African Conference 2010
The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Southern Africa hosted their launch at the annual Pan-African conference in April 2010 at the Emperors Palace Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa.
The eyes of the world are on the continent as 32 international football teams battle it out for the coveted title of World Cup Champions.
Business in Africa will greatly benefit from the 2010 World Cup and procurement and supply chain management is seen as a crucial business discipline which is fundamental in the growing Southern African economy and in the social development of a new Southern Africa.
Skilled procurement professionals are highly valuable to both the public and private sectors and they can command a premium salary.
The conference theme was:-
Kick off - playing the procurement game
"Let the CIPS Southern Africa conference be your coaching session to improve your game in the procurement and supply chain field."
International speakers included:
- Sebastian Musendo, General Manager P&SCM Eskom
- John Collington, Group Commercial Director, UK Home Office
- Andre Fourie, Chief Executive NBI
- Henry Malinga, Chief Director, SCM Policy, National Treasury, South Africa
- David Noble, CEO CIPS.