Eskom Procurement Book 2015

THE PLANNING, ORGANISING, LEADING AND CONTROL OF PROCUREMENT

3.4.2 LINE AND STAFF ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

This type of structure has vertical lines of authority for its basic functions, but staff specialists are added to perform more complicated functions. They support the line management hierarchy by giving advice. Figure 3.1 depicts the organogram of the line and staff organisational structure.

Figure 3.1: Line and staff organisational structure.

3.4.3 FUNCTIONAL ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

In this structure, the procurement manager has line authority over the procurement activities. The procurement manager has authority to set goals and to implement procurement plans within his or her jurisdiction. Figure 3.2 is an organogram of the functional organisational structure.

Figure 3.2: Functional organisational structure.

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