Enterprise and Supplier Development

The programme

Programme overview

The Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) course is mutually beneficial to both your organisation and your suppliers. It aims to lower procurement costs, increase the quality of a product, improve service delivery, and positively impact the scorecard — improving the ESD scorecard by bringing small Black-owned suppliers into the company supplier base and developing the training programmes those suppliers need to succeed.

Who should attend

Who is this programme for?

• Heads of Supply Chain, Buyers, and Procurement Managers
• Human Resource Professionals
• SLP and Transformation Professionals
• Preferential Procurement Professionals
• Enterprise and Supplier Development Specialists
• Anyone Appointed as the BEE Champion Responsible for the BEE Scorecard
• Candidates Working Toward the Occupational Certificate: Supply Chain Practitioner

Learning outcomes

What you will learn

• Develop essential competencies for effective office management, using a structured seven-function framework
• Enhance problem-solving, decision-making, and creative thinking abilities
• Improve organisational, note-taking, and comprehension skills
• Utilise Microsoft Office Suite and AI-powered productivity tools proficiently
• Implement effective communication strategies
• Master time and priority management
• Handle documents, records, and meetings professionally
• Deliver excellent customer service, including through AI-assisted CRM tools
• Manage workplace stress effectively

Explore the programme

Detailed programme outline

1-Day Essentials — Training Outline

• Understanding the legislative landscape around B-BBEE and ESD
• The proposed 2026 Transformation Fund and how it would restructure ESD contributions
• Introduction to the ESD scorecard: components, criteria, and significance
• Developing an effective procurement strategy and plan
• Aligning PPPFA regulations and Mining Charter requirements with the BEE scorecard
• Best-practice techniques for reviewing procurement policies against current regulatory requirements
• Tools and techniques for identifying and structuring an effective ESD programme
• Deciding whether the 2-Day Comprehensive programme is the right next step

2-Day Comprehensive — Training Outline

• The legal framework around B-BBEE and ESD within South African regulations
• Introduction to the ESD scorecard: components and criteria
• The significance of each aspect in driving organisational goals and compliance
• Best-practice techniques for reviewing procurement policies, systems, and processes for regulatory alignment
• Developing robust change management and communication systems
• Facilitating adoption of new procurement practices and building organisational buy-in
• Structural vendor re-formation strategies and redefining vendor profiles
• Developing strong synergies and inter-group linkages
• Operational models for spend segmentation and procurement restructuring
• Building robust localisation plans and implementation strategies
• Tools and techniques for identifying, developing, and structuring an effective ESD programme
• Linking procurement and supplier development
• Building effective procurement teams
• Managing and reviewing supplier relationships to drive continuous improvement

Learning approach

How you will learn

Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:

– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.

Discuss your requirements

Dates, duration & arrangements

Contact Ratomac to confirm dates, duration, delivery format, entry requirements and any applicable assessment or certification before booking.