The paper explores the significant financial, reputational, and operational risks South African SMEs face due to employee theft, fraud, and non-compliance, offering practical steps to mitigate these challenges.
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Navigating Complexities: How Probity Audits Address Corporate Risks in the Public Sector
This comprehensive paper explores how independent probity audits mitigate risks of fraud, corruption, and procurement irregularities in the public sector.
We delve into real-world examples (from emergency COVID-19 procurements to successful tenders monitored by probity auditors) and highlight frameworks and best practices that ensure transparency and fairness.
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The Future of Compliance Audits: Trends and Innovations to Watch in South Africa
The Future of Compliance Audits: Trends and Innovations to Watch in South Africa In this comprehensive paper, we examine how evolving regulations (POPIA, B-BBEE, ESG reporting) and cutting-edge technologies (AI, RegTech, continuous auditing) are transforming the compliance audit landscape in South Africa. Learn why data privacy and cybersecurity have become top audit priorities and how […]
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Combating Corruption in Municipal Procurement
We have just published our latest thought leadership piece, “Combating Corruption in Municipal Procurement: Tools and Best Practices.” The paper outlines practical strategies to drive transparency, accountability, and integrity in local government procurement.
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Localisation and Preferential Procurement: Stimulating Economic Growth through Government Buying Power
Our latest paper explores how the South African government can use its procurement spend to support local industries, empower small businesses, and stimulate inclusive economic growth.
It highlights both the opportunities and challenges and includes a clear call to action for policymakers, business leaders, and consultants
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The Impact of Poor Supplier Performance on Government Service Delivery
The paper unpacks how unreliable suppliers are stalling key public services – from power and water to housing and transport – and offers practical solutions to strengthen procurement, improve accountability, and rebuild public trust.
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Strategies for Enhancing Workplace Diversity in South Africa
The paper examines actionable strategies for inclusive hiring and equitable team building, an area crucial to transformation in our country. It demonstrates how organisations can align with national equity goals while building stronger, more innovative teams.
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Reforming the Procurement Process: Balancing Compliance, Efficiency, and Equity
The paper explores South Africa’s public procurement landscape, key challenges, and reform opportunities. It covers the newly signed Public Procurement Act, digitisation, BBBEE alignment, oversight mechanisms, and global best practices.
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Leveraging Data Analytics to Detect and Prevent Irregular Expenditure in Government Supply Chains
Leveraging Data Analytics to Detect and Prevent Irregular Expenditure in Government Supply Chains This Duja Consulting paper explores how data analytics can stamp out irregular expenditure in South Africa’s government supply chains. Here are key takeaways: Integrated Data, Better Oversight: Breaking down data silos and improving data quality is step one – it creates a […]
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The Role of Compliance Audits in Corporate Sustainability Goals
We have published a new paper, “The Role of Compliance Audits in Corporate Sustainability Goals”, which positions Duja Consulting as a thought leader in compliance auditing across all sectors. It highlights how rigorous compliance audits can strategically advance corporate sustainability efforts, covering key frameworks, industry applications, methodologies, and future trends. The paper underscores our expertise and innovative perspective in turning compliance processes into drivers of sustainable success.
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