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The South African Constitution of 1996, section 217 [1] requires public procurement to
be done under a system that is fair, equitable, transparent, competitive, and costeffective; and procurement must be done through the Supply Chain Management
(SCM) system carrying out all these principles including value for money. Procurement
encompasses the transparent acquisition of goods and services guided by the principle
laid out by the Constitution of South Africa. However, the maintenance of a high level of
transparency in most procurement processes has been a major challenge in most
agencies. The study assesses the extent of transparency within the procurement
processes at the Johannesburg Roads Agency. A mixed-method research approach
was used to assess the extent of transparency and a structured questionnaire was used
as a tool for data collection. The study employed a purposive sampling technique. The
findings revealed that transparency is exercised when rendering procurement
processes under section 217 of the Constitution. The study further recommends that
there should be continuous enforcement of regulations and policies in place to enhance
compliance with policies. Furthermore, internal controls should always be reinforced in
supply chain management to avoid challenges associated with procurement.
Continuous oversight monitoring, adherence to audits, monitoring, and evaluation of
performance management systems are recommended to sustain an efficient and
effective procurement system as well as improve accountability and capacity for
learning and improvement.
Key words: Public procurement |
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