How to become a Procurement Officer in Zimbabwe? PRAZ Training & E-Learning Guide

What exactly is procurement, and how can you build a high-integrity career in the public sector? In this episode of Scholastica, we sit down with Enia Kagodo, Training Manager at PRAZ, to demystify the world of government tenders and public assets. Whether you are a student looking for an internship or a business owner wanting to understand the Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system, this guide covers everything you need to know about transparency, ethics, and career opportunities in Zimbabwe.

Key Takeaways

Demystifying PRAZ: Understanding the role of the Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe.

Career Pathing: The essential skills and academic routes to becoming a procurement expert.

Free Training: How to access the PRAZ E-Learning platform and get certified for free.

Transparency & Technology: How the new e-GP system is reducing corruption and increasing accountability in tenders.

Youth Opportunities: Information on internships, graduate trainee programs, and PMUs (Procurement Management Units).

[Timecodes]

[01:14] Introduction: Meet Enia Kagodo, Training Manager at PRAZ.

[02:31] What is PRAZ? Defining the regulator of public procurement.

[03:22] Skills Needed: Why you must "begin with the end in mind."

[04:43] FREE Learning: How to use the PRAZ E-Learning platform (e-learning.praz.org.zw).

[06:44] A Day in the Life: What does a procurement professional actually do?

[08:54] The Core Values: Integrity, accountability, and ethics in the public sector.

[09:47] Breaking the Myth: How E-Procurement (e-GP) fights tender corruption.

[12:13] Job Market: Why the "Public Procurement & Disposal of Assets Act" created new jobs.

[13:27] Internships: Opportunities for students and graduates at PRAZ.

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