Course on Public Sector Contract Management

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

The target audience includes, but is not limited to, all stakeholders involved in Contract Management and Procurement in the Public Sector who wish to obtain a better   understanding and appreciation of the steps involved in the overall Management of Contracts including:

• Public sector Contract Management Officials  including CEO’s in the State Enterprise  Sector
• Procurement personnel in the Public Sector
• HSE Personnel and QA/QC Personnel
• Contractors and Consultants to the Public Sector
• Managers ,  Engineers, Superintendents and Supervisors in the Public Sector
• Permanent Secretaries and Department Heads in the Public Sector  with oversight for Contracting

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course, you will be able to: 

• Develop a comprehensive and holistic understanding of the requirements for successful contract management.
• Identify the risk in certain contracts and take proactive to mitigate those risks
• Employ the language and key terms and concepts in Contract Management.
• Apply best practices tools, techniques and methodologies in their respective work environments.
• Gain deeper knowledge of key principles of project management and contract obligations under the Public Sector Standard Conditions of Contract (PSSCOC) during the construction stage of a project.

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

Topic 1: Project Overview and Review

• Overview of a project’s development stages
• Key elements of a Project Execution Plan
• Review and update of the Project Execution Plan
• Project organization for construction – Roles and communications

Topic 2: Construction Contract (PSSCOC)

• Main construction contract – Form, scope and provisions
• Main contract structure – Works scope, sub-contracts and direct contracts
• Contract communication management – Communication and documentation

Topic 3: Time and Risk Management

• Construction programme
• Critical activities and significant events
• Risk elements and management
• Works performance and progress

Topic 4: Contract Administration

• Contract parties and role framework
• Key elements and challenges
• Works quality management

Topic 5: Cost and Payment Management

• Management of changes
• Management of costs
• Progress payments
• Finalization of accounts and final payment

Topic 6: Completion, Handover and Project Closeout

• Commissioning and Temporary Occupation Permit (TOP)
• Handover management
• Defects management
• Lessons learnt and celebration
• Project closure

• For further inquiries, please contact us on 

  Tel: +254 20 2000 957.

  Email: info@ajtraining.co.za

  REQUIREMENTS AND TRAINING VENUE

  The training is residential and will be held at AJT Training Centre. Delegates should be reasonably proficient in English. Applicants must live up to Alexander James Training (AJT) admission criteria.

  ACCREDITATION

  Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with an Alexander James Training (AJT) certificate.

• CUSTOMIZED/TAILOR- MADE

  We will customize this training to fit your professional and institution expected outcome. You can have it delivered in our AJT Training Centre or at a convenient location.

  Kindly Note: The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and delivery methodology.