Original Research
Procurement challenges in the South African public sector
Submitted: 30 November 2012 | Published: 30 November 2012
About the author(s)
Intaher M. Ambe, University of South Africa, South AfricaJohanna A. Badenhorst-Weiss, University of South Africa, South Africa
Full Text:
PDF (80KB)Abstract
Keywords
Metrics
Total abstract views: 29212Total article views: 149759
Crossref Citations
1. Procurement hurdles: unveiling challenges in the subsidized commuter bus sector of Gauteng, South Africa
Thobeka KT Ngcamphalala, Intaher Marcus Ambe
International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147- 4478) vol: 13 issue: 1 first page: 416 year: 2024
doi: 10.20525/ijrbs.v13i1.3068
2. Demand management in public healthcare: an institutional and operational assessment of Gauteng hospitals, South Africa
Intaher Marcus Ambe, David Selby
Journal of Health Organization and Management first page: 1 year: 2026
doi: 10.1108/JHOM-07-2025-0377
3. The Effect of Procurement Planning and Implementation on Cost Reduction in the Health Sector
Ngalaba Kumwenda, Bupe Getrude Mutono
African Journal of Commercial Studies vol: 7 issue: 3 first page: 325 year: 2026
doi: 10.59413/ajocs/v7.i3.39
4. Irregular Expenditure and Developmental Procurement in KwaZulu-Natal Municipalities
Amos Zungu
International Journal of Applied Research in Business and Management vol: 7 issue: 2 year: 2026
doi: 10.51137/wrp.ijarbm.509
5. Manifestations of corruption within the Kwazulu-Natal municipalities: A thorn in the flesh
Sihle Lloyd Ndlovu, Emmanuel Mutambara
Corporate Governance and Organizational Behavior Review vol: 7 issue: 1 first page: 81 year: 2023
doi: 10.22495/cgobrv7i1p8
6. An investigation into talent shortages in the Australian procurement profession
John Hopkins, Amrik Sohal
Higher Education, Skills and Work-Based Learning vol: 9 issue: 4 first page: 571 year: 2019
doi: 10.1108/HESWBL-11-2018-0122
7. Influence of Electronic Payment on Business Efficiency in Petrol Stations in Nyanza Region, Kenya
Robert Ouda Owuor, Fredrick Kiongera, Evans Kwendo
African Journal of Empirical Research vol: 4 issue: 2 year: 2023
doi: 10.51867/ajernet.4.2.47
8. From Governance to Ground-Level Outcomes: How Corporate Governance of Information Systems Shapes Public-Sector Service Delivery in South Africa
A. Latchu, S. Singh
Strategic decisions and risk management vol: 17 issue: 1 first page: 10 year: 2026
doi: 10.17747/2618-947X-2026-1-10-19
9. Undoing Unlawful Municipal Procurement Contracts Through State Self-review: A Reflection on Govan Mbeki Municipality v New Integrated Credit Solutions (Pty) Ltd 2021 4 SA 436 (SCA)
Seamogelo Charity Sephiri
Potchefstroom Electronic Law Journal vol: 28 year: 2025
doi: 10.17159/1727-3781/2025/v28i0a21909
10. Evaluating and assessing the effectiveness of the bidding process for state-owned entities
Mamekwa K. Kekana, Lethukuthula S. Ngubane
Africa’s Public Service Delivery and Performance Review vol: 13 issue: 1 year: 2025
doi: 10.4102/apsdpr.v13i1.936
11. Nurse managers’ leadership styles as an impetus to patient safety in an academic hospital
Virgina S. Palweni, Jacobeth M. Malesela, Moreoagae B. Randa
Health SA Gesondheid vol: 28 year: 2023
doi: 10.4102/hsag.v28i0.2344
12. Relationship between bid preparation audit and service delivery in the education sector of Central Equatoria State, South Sudan. A cross-sectional study.
David Garang Gongich, Fred Kisule, Kateregga Salongo
SJ Insights vol: 2 issue: 10 first page: 9 year: 2025
doi: 10.51168/insights.v2i10.41
13. COVID-19 and the attainment of Sustainable Development Goal 6 (clean water and sanitation) in South Africa
Beauty Zindi, Elvin Shava
Journal of Local Government Research and Innovation vol: 3 year: 2022
doi: 10.4102/jolgri.v3i0.58
14. Exploring Ethics in South African Municipal Procurement: Professionalism, Compliance, and Ethical Dimensions Interface
Ayanda Jam, Mohammed Sayeed Bayat, Tando Rulashe
HOLISTICA – Journal of Business and Public Administration vol: 15 issue: 1 first page: 73 year: 2024
doi: 10.2478/hjbpa-2024-0005
15. An exploratory study of procurement services in Steve Tshwete Local Municipality
Katlego A. Hlongwa, Tshisikhawe B. Phume, Lawson Naidoo
Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management vol: 19 year: 2025
doi: 10.4102/jtscm.v19i0.1140
16. Public procurement in Zimbabwe: Issues and challenges
Daniel Chigudu
Journal of Governance and Regulation vol: 3 issue: 2 first page: 21 year: 2014
doi: 10.22495/jgr_v3_i4_p2
17. Supply chain management practices in state-owned enterprises environment
Rebecca Setino, Intaher Marcus Ambe
Risk Governance and Control: Financial Markets and Institutions vol: 6 issue: 4 first page: 380 year: 2016
doi: 10.22495/rcgv6i4c3art3
18. Professionalization of Public Service Delivery in the Southern African Region
Zamokuhle Mbandlwa
Journal of Law and Sustainable Development vol: 11 issue: 10 first page: e1797 year: 2023
doi: 10.55908/sdgs.v11i10.1797
19. Content analysis and ranking of irregularities in public sector construction procurement in South Africa
Themba Mfanafuthi Lukhele, Brink Botha, Sijekula Mbanga
International Journal of Construction Supply Chain Management vol: 12 issue: 1 first page: 50 year: 2022
doi: 10.14424/ijcscm120122-50-71
20. Benchmarking accountability of local government authorities in public procurement in Tanzania
Monsiapile Gaudence Agapto Kajimbwa
Benchmarking: An International Journal vol: 25 issue: 6 first page: 1829 year: 2018
doi: 10.1108/BIJ-08-2016-0120
21. Public Procurement and Local Economic Development: Unpacking the Challenges Faced by Small and Medium Enterprises
Mulisa Goodwill Ramasimu, Ntsieni Fitzgerald Ramasimu, Mukondeleli Angelina Ramasimu
International Journal of Applied Research in Business and Management vol: 6 issue: 2 year: 2025
doi: 10.51137/wrp.ijarbm.329
22. Key drivers of sustainable procurement in the oil and gas industry: Evidence from Namibia Corporation
Petrina N. Erasmus
Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management vol: 20 year: 2026
doi: 10.4102/JTSCM.v20i0.1275
23. Challenges facing newly established quantity surveying firms to secure tenders in South Africa
Hletela Mishiyi, Roy Cumberlege, Fanie Buys
Acta Structilia vol: 26 issue: 1 first page: 42 year: 2019
doi: 10.18820/24150487/as26i1.2
24. Causes of Irregular Expenditure in KwaZulu-Natal Municipalities: Perspectives of Councillors.
Amos Zungu, Mabutho Sibanda, Bomi Nomlala
International Journal of Applied Research in Business and Management vol: 6 issue: 1 year: 2025
doi: 10.51137/wrp.ijarbm.2025.azcb.45697
25. Assessing the impact of supply chain practices on operational efficiency and service delivery in local municipality (LM)
Kabelo Phahlamohlaka, Sabelo Mpungose
International Journal of Business Ecosystem & Strategy (2687-2293) vol: 7 issue: 2 first page: 14 year: 2025
doi: 10.36096/ijbes.v7i2.794
26. Identifying and prioritizing the critical success factors in the educational supply chain
Vimal Kumar, Kyaw Zay Ya, Rohit Raj
International Journal of System Assurance Engineering and Management year: 2026
doi: 10.1007/s13198-026-03303-y
27. Strategies Supporting the Enhancement of Adherence to Procurement Standards by the Kwa-Zulu Natal Department of Health
Sithembile Gadiosa Mkhize, Nirmala Dorasamy
Revista de Gestão Social e Ambiental vol: 18 issue: 6 first page: e05781 year: 2024
doi: 10.24857/rgsa.v18n6-041
28. Newborn Screening Program for Cystic Fibrosis in Türkiye: Experiences from False-Negative Tests and Requirement for Optimization
Fevziye Çoksüer
Balkan Medical Journal year: 2024
doi: 10.4274/balkanmedj.galenos.2024.2024-7-144
29. Supply chain performance and preferential procurement in Gauteng government departments
Beatah Sibanda, Ndivhuho Tshikovhi
Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management vol: 16 year: 2022
doi: 10.4102/jtscm.v16i0.702
30. A Post-Mortem of Municipal Audit Action Plans Used to Resolve Financial Distress in South Africa
Mariska McKenzie, Ben Marx
Sustainability vol: 17 issue: 4 first page: 1535 year: 2025
doi: 10.3390/su17041535
31. Consequence Management for Irregular Expenditure and Procurement Irregularities: A Qualitative Study of Councillors' Insights and Perspectives in KwaZulu-Natal.
Amos Zungu, Mabutho Sibanda, Bomi Nomlala
International Journal of Applied Research in Business and Management vol: 6 issue: 1 year: 2025
doi: 10.51137/wrp.ijarbm.2025.azcb.45698
32. Ethical nexus: Navigating organisational dynamics for enhanced compliance in municipal procurement processes
Ayanda Jam, Mohamed Bayat, Tando Rulashe
Journal of Local Government Research and Innovation vol: 6 year: 2025
doi: 10.4102/jolgri.v6i0.225
33. Towards a successful centralization of municipal procurement: A case of KwaZulu-Natal province
Zwelihle Wiseman Nzuza, Lawrence Mpele Lekhanya
Journal of Governance and Regulation vol: 4 issue: 4 first page: 697 year: 2015
doi: 10.22495/jgr_v4_i4_c6_p4
34. The impact of public procurement on delivery of quality education in Queensburgh secondary schools, KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa
Gabriel L. Ngcobo, Hendrik F. Conradie
Africa’s Public Service Delivery & Performance Review vol: 12 issue: 1 year: 2024
doi: 10.4102/APSDPR.v12i1.844
35. An investigation on the factors affecting the adoption of e-procurement systems: A focus on the Mpumalanga Provincial Treasury
Lewane S. Nchabeleng, Eric D. Ncube
Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management vol: 19 year: 2025
doi: 10.4102/JTSCM.v19i0.1199
36. The Effects of Preferential Procurement on Youth Start-Up Enterprises in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa
Sheperd Sikhosana, Humphrey Lephethe Motsepe
International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology first page: 283 year: 2025
doi: 10.38124/ijisrt/25jul486
37. Public Procurement in the South African Economy: Addressing the Systemic Issues
David Fourie, Cornel Malan
Sustainability vol: 12 issue: 20 first page: 8692 year: 2020
doi: 10.3390/su12208692
38. The dynamics, challenges and prospects of public procurement reforms in Zimbabwe
Alouis Chilunjika, Kudakwashe Intauno, Leon Poshai, Sharon R.T. Chilunjika
Africa’s Public Service Delivery and Performance Review vol: 10 issue: 1 year: 2022
doi: 10.4102/apsdpr.v10i1.652
39. Opportunities for Open Contracting in public sector procurement: a review of legislation
Lawson Naidoo, Vinessa Naidoo, Marcus Ambe
Public and Municipal Finance vol: 7 issue: 1 first page: 21 year: 2018
doi: 10.21511/pmf.07(1).2018.03
40. Critical project delivery strategies for sustainable building construction in South Africa
Chijioke Emmanuel Emere, Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa, Olusegun Aanuoluwapo Oguntona
Frontiers in Built Environment vol: 11 year: 2025
doi: 10.3389/fbuil.2025.1566468
41. Municipal supply chain performance through information sharing and stakeholder collaboration
Cynthia N. Ngxesha, Irvine Langton, Chengedzai Mafini
South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences vol: 27 issue: 1 year: 2024
doi: 10.4102/SAJEMS.v27i1.5543
42. Government Procurement, Preferences and International Trading Rules: The South African Case
Memory Dube, Liezemarie Johannes, David Lewis
SSRN Electronic Journal year: 2015
doi: 10.2139/ssrn.2696087
43. Development of an accountability framework in the public procurement system: Case of the emerging market
Annetjie Van Staden, David J. Fourie, Natasja Holtzhausen
Corporate Governance and Organizational Behavior Review vol: 6 issue: 2 first page: 71 year: 2022
doi: 10.22495/cgobrv6i2p7
44. Adaptive Governance of Cape Mountain Zebra, Can It Work?
Peter Novellie, Coral Birss, Carly Cowell, Graham I.H. Kerley, Dean Peinke, Michele Pfab, Jeanetta Selier, David Zimmermann
African Journal of Wildlife Research vol: 47 issue: 2 first page: 79 year: 2017
doi: 10.3957/056.047.0079
45. Inhibiting Factors to the Implementation of Preferential Procurement Policy in the South African Construction Industry
Lebogang Joseph Tau, Babatunde Fatai Ogunbayo, Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa
Buildings vol: 14 issue: 8 first page: 2392 year: 2024
doi: 10.3390/buildings14082392
46. Missed opportunities in preferential procurement: Definitional ambiguity and its implications for effective implementation within the South African government
Sanele Khomo, Snenhlanhla Molefe, Hlengiwe Mabizela
International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147- 4478) vol: 15 issue: 1 first page: 342 year: 2026
doi: 10.20525/ijrbs.v15i1.4664