Procurement Administration for Support Staff
Administrative staff often run the mechanics of buying without ever being trained in it. This course covers requisitions, quotations, orders and receipting so that purchases are correct, documented and audit ready.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01The purchase cycle from need to payment
- 02Requisitions, budget checks and authority to purchase
- 03Obtaining, comparing and recording quotations
- 04Raising purchase orders accurately
- 05Goods receipt, discrepancies and returns
- 06Three way matching and invoice queries
- 07Records, audit trail and spotting irregularities
What you will gain
- Process requisitions and verify authority to purchase
- Obtain and compare quotations properly
- Raise purchase orders with accurate detail
- Receipt goods and reconcile against orders and invoices
- Maintain supplier and purchase records
- Recognise and escalate procurement irregularities
Who should attend
- Administrative and office staff
- Procurement assistants and clerks
- Finance administrators
- Office managers with buying duties
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 28 Oct 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 16 to 18 Nov 2026 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 1 to 3 Dec 2026 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 15 to 17 Feb 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 26 to 28 Apr 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 5 to 7 Jul 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Administration & Office Management
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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