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Alumbugu, P O (2019) Construction material logistics management: the case of north-central Nigeria, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.

Binqela, L (2019) The influence of briefing on Eastern Cape government project outcomes, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.

Camngca, V P (2020) Underutilisation of information communication and technology in the building construction industry case study: Department of Public Works in the Amathole district in the Eastern Cape, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.

Chigara, B (2018) Integrating sustainability principles in construction health and safety management practices in Zimbabwe, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.

Gogela, N (2019) Quality in low-cost houses in Nelson Mandela Bay, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.

Ibrahim, K (2019) A framework for ethical sourcing of construction materials, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.

Jesumoroti, C O (2018) Motivation of construction workers in the nelson Mandela Bay Metropole, South Africa, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.

Koopman, K L (2023) Implementation of technological innovations within the South African construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.

Lombard, D (2019) Critical success factors of South African construction companies, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.

Lukhele, T M (2023) A systematic risk management model for construction project management: a case study of the new infrastructure project in the University of Mpumalanga, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.

Mafuya, N (2018) Challenges facing the state of construction health and safety management practices within the Eastern Cape: a case of the Sarah Baartman District, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.

Mangezi, W (2019) Red tape in upgrading of informal settlements in Nelson Mandela Bay, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.

Mazondwa, S (2019) The delivery of low-income housing in Sarah Baartman District from 2012 to 2017, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.

Monyane, T G (2019) A lean-led-evaluation of infrastructure development improvement programme in South Africa, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.

Motau, S M (2019) Quality of subsidised housing in South Africa and the role of the National Home Builders Registration Council, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.

Mvandaba, N (2020) Corruption elimination within the public infrastructure sector in the Eastern Cape, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.

  • Type: Thesis
  • Keywords: corruption; economic development; failure; audit; fraud; government; politics; public infrastructure; public sector; supply chain management; employee; interview
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  • URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/46794
  • Abstract:
    The study aimed to reveal the existence of corruption within the public sector and to propose strategies to eliminate it within the supply chain management procurement processes and infrastructure within the public sector in the Province of the Eastern Cape. The study employed a mixed method of quantitative and qualitative data analysis. For the quantitative approach, a series of structured questionnaires were issued to employees within the public sector, many of whom are involved in the procurement process. The officials were asked to rate the views on the importance of the Batho Pele principles in the public sector, risks that may result to the project failure in the public infrastructure sector and the most prevalent causes of corruption For the qualitative method of the study, interviews were conducted for both civil servants and non-public servants who have been involved in procurement processes and coordinating projects. Also, the investigation units were interviewed to determine their views on corruption in the public sector. In addition, the study involved 92 officials within the Eastern Cape Province, and eight interviews were carried out. Initially, 101 public officials were to participate in the study. According to the information that was gathered qualitatively and quantitatively, the most effective methods of eradicating corruption within the procurement department of the public sector are the following: transparency in rules and policies, strengthening of internal audit, management of domestic politics, the emphasis of government focus on preventative rather than curative methods of eliminating corruption, strengthening of consequence management and introduction of anti-corruption committees. Giving monopolistic powers to one person was seen as a gateway to fraud. The research was limited to the views of the officials who are involved in procurement processes in the Province. Not only does the study uncover the possible causes of corruption and its level in the public service but offers constructive recommendations to eliminate it with the hope that economic development will be fostered and the infrastructural climate of the Eastern Cape enhanced.

Neethling, J P (2020) Invalid submission of extension of time claims in the South African construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.

Obiozo, R N (2018) The role of psychosocial recuperative therapy in enhancing construction performance on projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.

Phalanndwa, S A (2018) Cost and time overruns on Mpumalanga Province infrastructure projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.

Sisilana, O (2018) Construction company joint ventures in South Africa, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.

Sisilana, V (2018) Labour and external stakeholder management in construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.

Taft, G S (2019) The sustainability of small, medium and micro enterprises within the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropole, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.

Tyindyana, X (2019) The challenges of professional women in a male dominated South African construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.

Xongo, N (2018) Causes and impacts of delays in low-income housing projects in the greater Nelson Mandela Bay and Buffolo City Municipality, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Nelson Mandela University.