Day One - 24 April 2012

0730: Registration, networking and coffee
0850: Opening remarks from the chairperson:

Ms Thandi Chaane, CEO Siyakha Consulting

0900: Key-note:
Practical Paths to Improving Government Performance

Anele Mtshemla: Director | Human Capital - Public Sector, Deloitte Consulting (Pty) Ltd

1000: Key-note: “The Role of a Professional in a Policy Making Environment”

 

Mr Elias Masilela: Chief Executive Officer: Public Investment Corporation

1100: Mid morning tea
1120: Key-note:

Ms Shiva Makotoko: Head of Public Sector, Absa Corporate & Business Bank

1200: Topic:

Using Consulting Firms in Public Sector Transformation

What consulting firms can offer in terms of Transformation, i.e. from a BEE perspective, a Human Resource Perspective and the Environmental Perspective
Why would a Public Sector entity consider a consulting partner in transformation?
What to look for in a Consulting partner under each of the transformation imperatives listed above.  e.g. for BEE the firm should be registered with the NABC, National Association of BEE consultants)
What should be the value add of the partner- explaining the ROI on implementation of the consulting advice.


Dionne Kerr, Founder and Director of Siyakha Consulting

1245: Networking Lunch
1345: Topic: Municipal Financial Sustainability Index

Leon Claassen: Analyst: Ratings Afrika

1500: Mid afternoon tea
1515: Panel Session:

Engaging Critical Stakeholders: Advancing Knowledge, Shaping Policy and Inspiring Practice in Public Sector Consulting

Challenges facing leadership and culture:
Advancing Knowledge
Human capital management: Shaping Policy
Organisational effectiveness: Inspiring Practice in the Public Sector to achieve organisational objectives.
This presentation will offer critical insight to agency heads and civil servants on ways of better positioning their agencies to build a highly skilled workforce and meet the needs of the future.

 

Gaba Tabane: Director | Consulting | BPS Deloitte Consulting Pty Ltd

1600: Closing remarks from the chairperson

Day Two - 24 April 2012

0745: Registration, networking and coffee
0850: Opening remarks from the chairperson:

Ms Thandi Chaane, CEO Siyakha Consulting

0900: Key-note: “Responsible Partnerships - Private Consultants in the Public Sector”

Prof Betty C Mubangizi: Public Administration & Development Management, University of Kwazulu Natal

1000: Key-note:
1100: Mid morning tea
1120: Key-note:

Government ICT Strategies that transform Systems and Business
Development and Implementation of strategic ICT Roadmaps
Optimisation of Technology Infrastructure and Processes
Shared Services and Implementation of a Government Cloud (G-Cloud)
Enterprise Architecture and Standardisation


Mr Joel Ugborogho: Director – Consulting: Kwazi Information Systems

1200: Topic:

Movable Asset Management in Departments: Leveraging Technology
Many Provincial and National Departments are faced with several movable asset management challenges, including the application of SCOA item codes, classification of assets between major
and minor, as well as the compilation of monthly reconciliations between the asset register and BAS.
EOH Public Sector Advisory Services will provide insight into how technology can be used to not only meet compliance, but extract business value for Departments in the area of movable asset management. Areas to be covered include:

Classification of Movable Assets
Preparation of Audit Evidence
Physical Verification
Reconciliation of Additions to BAS


Cobus Stander (CA) SA: Divisional Director –Finance and Operations, Public Sector Consulting & Justin Scharneck: Principal Consultant (Specialist), Public Sector Consulting, EOH

1245: Networking Lunch
1340: Panel Session:

Aligning IT Projects with Government’s Objectives and Goals
This topic discusses project portfolio management within government and the prioritisation of IT project initiatives to government’s core objectives and goals.

Joel Ugborogho: Director – Consulting: Kwazi Information Systems

1500: Mid afternoon tea 

1520: Closing remarks from the chairperson

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