Budget 2016: Finance minister Pravin Gordhan says additional spending on departments such as higher education and small business development, as well as amounts for other contingencies, will be aided by stringent cost-cutting from government.
During his budget speech this afternoon, Gordhan stated restrictions on filing and administrative vacancies, reduced transfer costs for operating budgets of public entities, and the use of the e-tender portal are National Treasury's proposed adjustments to enable key spending priorities.
Gordhan said there will be "mandatory use of the new e-tender portal, thereby enforcing procurement transparency and accessible reference prices for a wide range of goods and services".
Although government advertises on various mediums, including television and radio, the bulk of advertising spend previously went towards print.
The government e-tender portal was launched last year as a single platform for the publication of tenders, and is aimed at eliminating duplication and fragmentation of notices for government tenders.
According to government, the portal carries tender notices accompanied by official tender documents and relevant terms of reference or other descriptions of functionality, and the publication of award notices.
Last week, president Jacob Zuma also noted use of the e-tender portal by all government departments will be compulsory.
Zuma announced all departments will be compelled to advertise tenders online as of 1 April.
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