SAPICS

Since 1966 SAPICS has worked to elevate, educate and empower the community of supply chain professionals in South Africa and across the continent.

SAPICS is registered in South Africa as a not-for-profit company. Its mandate is to ensure that any profits made are used towards the continual development and overall benefit of individuals and organisations in the Supply Chain Management profession.

https://www.sapics.org.za

Contact us

Lesego Manganye

lesego@sapics.org.za

Event Details

The SAPICS Young Professional and Student Conference, in association with University of Johannesburg and DP World, will educate, empower, and elevate students in the profession of Supply Chain Management.

Join us online on 28th February 2025 from 9am to 1pm at this event where innovation meets ambition! This dynamic event is tailored to inspire and empower the next generation of supply chain leaders. Dive into engaging sessions, connect with industry trailblazers, and unlock the skills you need to drive the future of supply chain management. Don't miss this opportunity to shape your journey and take your place at the forefront of innovation

With presentations covering supply chain technical subjects, as well as the ever-increasingly important "soft skills" of this interdisciplinary profession, the conference offers a well-rounded programme that aims to share knowledge and insights from industry leaders and specialists, resulting in a holistic learning experience that is designed to improve future supply chain management talent.

Cost

  • Free for SAPICS members
  • Free for Full-time students and Young Professionals under the age of 25 (ID or Student Card Verification Required)
  • R300 Excl Vat for anyone over 25 years old, or a non-member and not a student.

Agenda

February 28, 2025

Main Schedule

09:00 - 09:10
Welcome
Selepe Phetla (Logistics Manager at bp South Africa)
Selepe Phetla
Joash Mageto (Head | Department of Transport and Supply Chain Management at University of Johannesburg)
Joash Mageto
09:15 - 09:45
Preparing yourself for a career in the Public Health and Humanitarian Sector
Andrew Brown (Health Workforce and Pharmaceutical Systems Strengthening Professional at MSH)
Andrew Brown
09:50 - 10:20
Growing in Supply Chain as a young Professional
Kearabetswe Nkwane, CPIM, CSCP (Supply Planner at Bayer South Africa)
Kearabetswe Nkwane, CPIM, CSCP
10:25 - 10:55
The Importance of Student Chapters and Bridging the Skills Gap
Sebonkile Thaba (Lecturer | PhD in Operations Management at University of Johannesburg)
Sebonkile Thaba
10:55 - 11:10
Comfort Break
11:10 - 11:40
The impact of AI on the World of Work
Christa Small (Senior Director: Organisational Effectiveness for DP World sub-Saharan Africa of DP World)
Christa Small
11:45 - 12:15
New Supplier Go-live: The importance of Supplier Relationship Management in Supply Chain Management.
Elaine Stout (General Manager | Supply Chain Professional | Project Manager | Transport and Logistics Expert at DHL)
Elaine Stout
12:20 - 12:50
Shaping Industry-Ready Graduates: Essential SCM Values for Young Professionals
Alicia Weber (Senior Lecturer at UNISA)
Alicia Weber
12:55 - 13:25
Supply Chain is Ubuntu in Action
Chule Gobodo (Director of Brainbow Conscious Creatives)
Chule Gobodo

Speakers

Andrew Brown (Health Workforce and Pharmaceutical Systems Strengthening Professional at MSH)

Andrew Brown

Health Workforce and Pharmaceutical Systems Strengthening Professional at MSH

Chule Gobodo (Director of Brainbow Conscious Creatives)

Chule Gobodo

Director of Brainbow Conscious Creatives

Joash Mageto (Head | Department of Transport and Supply Chain Management at University of Johannesburg)

Joash Mageto

Head | Department of Transport and Supply Chain Management at University of Johannesburg

Kearabetswe Nkwane, CPIM, CSCP (Supply Planner at Bayer South Africa)

Kearabetswe Nkwane, CPIM, CSCP

Supply Planner at Bayer South Africa

Selepe Phetla (Logistics Manager at bp South Africa)

Selepe Phetla

Logistics Manager at bp South Africa

Christa Small (Senior Director: Organisational Effectiveness for DP World sub-Saharan Africa of DP World)

Christa Small

Senior Director: Organisational Effectiveness for DP World sub-Saharan Africa of DP World

Elaine Stout (General Manager | Supply Chain Professional | Project Manager | Transport and Logistics Expert at DHL)

Elaine Stout

General Manager | Supply Chain Professional | Project Manager | Transport and Logistics Expert at DHL

Sebonkile Thaba (Lecturer | PhD in Operations Management at University of Johannesburg)

Sebonkile Thaba

Lecturer | PhD in Operations Management at University of Johannesburg

Alicia Weber (Senior Lecturer at UNISA)

Alicia Weber

Senior Lecturer at UNISA

Sponsors and Partners

SAPICS Members Ticket

Member PriceComplimentary

Non Member Student

Proof of registration or student card required

Standard PriceComplimentary

Non Member

For Non Members who are not students

Standard PriceR 300