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    Management of teaching and learning material in no-fee schools: The case of Ekangala Township in Tshwane Municipality
    (University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 2021) Maimela, Joyce Matome; Wotela, Kambidima
    The gist of this quantitative study was to empirically establish how no-fee schools manage their teaching and learning material (TLM), employing the case of Ekangala Township in Tshwane municipality. To accomplish this, the study seeks to empirically determine the functionality of financial resources, human resources, and procurement processes of TLM in no-fee schools. A cross-sectional design was adopted. A combination of purposive and stratified random sampling techniques was used to draw HODs, Deputy Principals, Principals, SGBs, educators and administrative officers, yielding a total sample of 101 respondents. Data was collected using a questionnaire and inferential statistics were used to establish validity. The study was framed on the general systems theory, and the programme theory, used for converting research results to research findings. The preliminary findings revealed a linear relationship between effective management and budget processes of TLM, although not strong. However, there was no statistically significant linear relationship between management and procurement processes. The results concluded that there is ineffective management of TLM in no-fee schools in Ekangala Township. The researcher recommends that periodic audits be conducted when required, to ensure appropriate application and compliance with the policy. A further recommendation is the use of a Resource Management System (RMS), a web-based system designed to facilitate planning, online procurement, inventory updates and budget tracking of all TLM at schools at both district and provincial levels
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    Evaluating the efficacy of donor-funded procurement processes in public health laboratory services
    (University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 2023) Crossman, Mayavo
    The governments in sub-Saharan African countries seem to have failed to fund public health medical laboratory services adequately, and the donors have taken over such critical services. This paper assesses donor-funded procurement processes in Zimbabwean public health medical laboratory services. As a build-up to the assessment, the study aimed to examine the donor- funded procurement processes followed by the public health medical laboratory services in Zimbabwe to establish the effectiveness of donor-funded procurements in the medical laboratory services. The study integrates Transaction Cost Economics, Person-Situation Interaction, and Agency theories to support the research's argument. The World Health Organisation's principles and guidelines on donations of health commodities further guide the research. Guided by the pragmatism philosophy and the descriptive-exploratory nature of the research objectives, the research utilised mixed research methods in which 214 questionnaires responses were received from the medical laboratory scientists, State-certified medical laboratory technicians, and procurement officers, while seven online interviews were held with provincial scientists. Structural equation modelling (SEM) helped the researchers establish the relationships among and between the variables. The research results revealed that the donor- funded procurements processes followed by the public health medical laboratory services in Zimbabwe might be strengthened by close collaboration between the government and the donor community. The study results showed no association between the pre-donation planning process and effective donor-funded procurement. The results further established an indirect effect between the donation requirement process and effective donor-funded procurement with a positive result; the donation recipient preparation process has positive direct and indirect effects on effective donor-funded procurement.
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    Community Group Buying (CGB): Improving Stokvel Grocery Procurement through Technology
    (University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 2023) Nong, Ntombimpela Twala; Fanny, Saruchera
    At a time when technology is becoming entrenched in how we do things both in business and our day-to-day activities, Stokvels' use remains a challenge. Stokvels are a popular form of informal savings and investment groups in South Africa, with over 11 million SouthAfrican population participating annually. Despite grocery Stokvels' popularity and potential to encourage a savings culture, purchasing goods is mainly done manually, negatively impacting efficiency. This study sought to assess the extent to which South African stokvels use technology in their day-to-day operations up to procurement, to determine why some stokvels do not use technology and explore the challenges and problems experienced by stokvels in the townships and rural areas in Gauteng because of manual processes. The study further sought to explore how technology could improve the running of the stokvel up to the point of procurement while understanding the technology retail stores use to support stokvels in their procurement process. A qualitative approach was used as the primary research strategy to gather in-depth and insightful information from four focus groups based in townships and rural areas in the Gauteng region. The study found that while the use of technology in the procurement process of grocery in Stokvels is not widespread, there is potential for significant benefits if technology is integrated into the procurement steps, such as aggregating Stokvel members' needs (consolidating the bulk grocery list) into one platform, allowing Stokvels to evaluate different suppliers and be able to view quotations and negotiate for best prices and discounts from retails on a digital platform. The study concluded that the age factor, limited technology literacy, a lack of proper governance structures, and a lack of appropriate technical skills and training were the key challenges experienced by stokvels in the townships and rural areas in Gauteng because of their manual processes. To address the several procurement challenges that emerged from the study, stokvels can leverage technology to streamline their procurement processes. This can be achieved with online procurement platforms and mobile applications specifically designed for stokvels. The study recommends investing in training and skills development for stokvel members to close the technology skill gap and build trust.