Prevention and detection of contract fraud
The course is aimed at employees who have regular interaction with the procurement and contracting of goods and services in order to assist them in identifying fraud and corruption, and in putting mechanisms in place to prevent these criminal activities.
Learning outcomes:
After completion of this course, delegates will be able to:
- have a clear understanding of the various fraud schemes that can be perpetrated in procurement and contracting processes
- identify and clarify the various common and statutory law principles and definitions that are relevant to procurement and contracting;
- identify the fraud risks in procurement and contracting processes;
- detect red flags that might be indicative of fraud and corruption in procurement and contracting processes; and
- advise on effective proactive preventive measures aimed at limiting fraud and related offences.
Course content:
The course covers the following topics:
1. Various fraud schemes that can be perpetrated in procurement and contracting processes
2. Common and statutory law principles and definitions that are relevant to procurement and contracting
3. Fraud risks in procurement and contracting processes
4. Detection of red flags that might be indicative of fraud and corruption in procurement and contracting processes
5. Effective proactive preventive measures aimed at limiting fraud and related offences
Entry requirements:
A three-year post-matric qualification and/or relevant work experience.
Time: 08:00 - 16:00
Venue: University of Pretoria, Main Campus, Pretoria
Cost: R8,700 (VAT incl.)