Institute instrumental in upskilling procurement and supply chain professionals

CENTURION, 6 Febuary 2024 – The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), the country’s highest oversight body for the National Qualifications Framework, has bestowed re-recognition status on the Chartered Institute for Procurement & Supply.

The SAQA recognition is the ultimate stamp of approval for CIPS as a professional, credible and legitimate procurement and supply training organisation operating in South Africa

The accolade is significant as it comes amid dire skills shortages in the procurement and supply sector which simultaneously is having to negotiate technological advancements like AI and an ever-changing global dynamic.

Incidents such as the current attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, which are forcing shipping companies to re-route traffic away from the region, highlight the need for procurement and supply chain professionals to be trained to respond quickly and effectively.

CIPS, the world’s largest professional body for procurement and supply professionals, is excelling in this regard.

“CIPS Southern Africa’s re-recognition by SAQA for another five years reaffirms our commitment to excellence in procurement and supply chain management and related ethical practices,” says CIPS Southern Africa General Manager Paul Vos.

“As the sole SAQA-recognised professional body for procurement and supply chain management in the region, we affirm our unwavering commitment to enhancing professional standards, nurturing industry expertise, and fostering sustainable value throughout South Africa.”

About The Chartered Institute for Procurement & Supply:

We are CIPS, the Chartered Institute for Procurement & Supply. A global membership organisation driving positive change across our profession.

We are the voice and standard, defining and amplifying best practice across all our worlds.

As the awarding body for the profession we lead in education and training. Helping professionals advance their ambition.

We provide insights, information and tools. Enabling members to develop their own best practice.

We help build capability within organisations. Interrogating, troubleshooting and training.

Through all our work, we build a community. A global network of professionals powering procurement and supply so our societies can thrive.

Join CIPS, for your career, and the profession.

CIPS contact: Paul Vos, GM -Paul.vos@cips.org saqueries@cips.org.za

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