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Q:How will the IT units in departments know what to do to integrate/interface with the CSD?Every department that has a supplier database must consider integration to the CSD. Treasury has published a job aide to assist with this process. You can find these documents on the OCPO website: Buyers Area>Supplier>Documents List. We also have scheduled technical forums to discuss these issues at Sita in Centurion, every Thursday from 10:00 – 12:00. To attend, please contact Lani Coetzee: Lani.Coetzee@accenture.com.
Q:In other departments, LOGIS implementation is currently underway. Must that process be stopped?
No. LOGIS, just like every other service provider, has been given notice to integrate to the CSD. The technical team is in the process of integrating with LOGIS.
Q: LOGIS has LSDB – do we still use the CSD?
Yes, the CSD should be used for all supplier compliance verification.
Q:Double capturing: require Corporate Reference Data on ISS. Must we still capture this in spite of having CSD?
a)If we refer to legislative information:
From an eTender perspective, it is still a requirement to submit all information. This is catered for in the eTender Publication Portal.
A supplier will, however, not be able to submit his information if he does not exist on the CSD database.
b)If we refer to bid pricing information:
The CSD is not responsible for any pricing related matters – just for supplier information.
c)All pricing-related information will be obtained from the eTender Publication Portal.
Q:If the migrating of data is still in progress – how do we manage the issue of potentially missing restricted suppliers?
As soon as a supplier is registered on the CSD, verification against the restricted suppliers will be done. It is therefore important that no supplier be used unless they are registered and compliant on the CSD.
Q:Many fields on existing procurement systems have not been captured for suppliers. Will IT be able to migrate this data?
Yes, as long as the minimum mandatory information is available.
Q:What is the deadline/cut-off date from NT to get LOGIS to link with CSD? Are we still required to double-capture until that time?
Until such time that LOGIS fully integrates with the CSD, supplier records must still be manually captured on LOGIS. Supplier information should be extracted from the CSD. Suppliers should not be required to complete additional forms and provide verification documents.
Q: What will happen with the existing supplier numbers?
The CSD number should be used across government. The internal number can be kept as an additional field for historical purposes.
Q: How current is the data on the CSD?
The CSD has daily system updates, so the data is always less than 24 hours old.
Overview of Public Universities in South Africa
Here's an overview of some public universities in South Africa, including general admissions requirements and estimated application periods. Keep in mind, specific program requirements and dates can vary significantly, so it's important to check each university's official website for the most current information.
University of Pretoria
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with minimum scores in specific subjects related to the chosen program; for international students, equivalent qualifications.
- Application Period: Usually opens in March and closes at the end of July for most programs.
University of Cape Town
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with pass levels required for degree study; subject-specific requirements depending on the program.
- Application Period: Application opens in April and closes at the end of July.
Stellenbosch University
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with required marks; some programs have additional testing.
- Application Period: Opens in March and typically closes at the end of June.
University of the Witwatersrand
- Admissions Requirements: Matriculation certificate with university exemption; required scores vary by faculty.
- Application Period: Begins in March and ends on the 30th of September.
University of Johannesburg
- Admissions Requirements: Matric exemption with a minimum APS score; specific subject requirements based on the faculty.
- Application Period: Opens in April and generally closes by the 30th of September.
University of the Free State
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific marks for the program applied to; additional requirements for certain courses.
- Application Period: Typically opens in April and closes at the end of August.
University of Venda
- Admissions Requirements: Completion of the National Senior Certificate with an endorsement for diploma or degree studies; specific APS scores needed.
- Application Period: Usually from May to September.
University of Fort Hare
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with university exemption; certain programs may have specific requirements.
- Application Period: Opens around May and closes at the end of September.
University of the Western Cape
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific performance levels; additional requirements for certain programs.
- Application Period: Generally from May to September.
North-West University
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with university exemption; program-specific requirements may apply.
- Application Period: Opens in March and usually closes by the end of August.
Rhodes University
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate or equivalent; minimum academic performance in certain subjects.
- Application Period: Applications open in April and close at the end of September.
Nelson Mandela University
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with required scores for chosen programs; portfolio or additional tests for some faculties.
- Application Period: Opens in April, with a deadline at the end of August for most programs.
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific scores; additional requirements for certain courses.
- Application Period: Opens in May and typically closes by the end of September.
University of Limpopo
- Admissions Requirements: Senior Certificate with endorsement for diploma or degree courses; specific APS scores for different programs.
- Application Period: From April to September.
University of Zululand
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with an endorsement for bachelor’s degree studies; specific score requirements for various programs.
- Application Period: Usually between April and November.
Central University of Technology
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific scores for the chosen field of study; additional criteria for certain programs.
- Application Period: Application period generally starts in May and ends in October.
Vaal University of Technology
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with a pass that qualifies for admission to bachelor’s degree, diploma, or higher certificate programs.
- Application Period: Typically from May to September.
Walter Sisulu University
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with required scores for chosen programs; additional criteria for certain faculties.
- Application Period: From April to September.
This list provides a starting point for understanding the admissions landscape across South Africa's diverse higher education institutions. Given the variability in programs and requirements, it's crucial to consult each university's website for the most accurate and up-to-date information.