This skills audit was conducted within the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) to support the organisation's commitment to developing a skilled and capable workforce. This initiative aligns with broader national directives, including the call in the State of the Nation Address to professionalize the public service and achieve the goals of the National Development Plan (NDP) 2030. The primary objective of this skills audit is to assess the current skills profile of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) Branch, identify key skills gaps and training needs relative to its critical mandate of managing procurement and logistics, and provide recommendations for targeted skills development interventions. This audit focused on staff at the Middle Management Service (MMS) and Senior Management Service (SMS) levels. The data was collected using a survey administered via an online platform between February and March 2025. The participation rate was 61% (19 out of 31 officials). While this provides a substantial sample, the findings should be considered indicative, as the views of the remaining non-respondents are unknown. It must be noted that this executive summary contains only a fraction of the nuanced analysis detailed in the full report.
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