Senior Buyer â PFMA & Irregular Expenditure Clearance

Kolano Investment Solutions (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A South African investment firm is seeking a skilled professional to ensure compliance within procurement processes, review irregular expenditure, and prepare National Treasury applications. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in government procurement and a degree in Supply Chain Management or Finance. Strong knowledge of relevant regulations is essential for enhancing financial controls and compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in government or public entity procurement and financial compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of PFMA, PPPFA, SCM regulations, and Treasury prescripts.
• Experience in clearing irregular expenditure and drafting condonement applications.

Responsibilities

• Review the client's AFS irregular expenditure register for compliance.
• Assist in preparing National Treasury condonement applications.
• Ensure compliance with procurement processes and frameworks.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Financial Compliance

Auditing

Project Management

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, or Auditing

Job description

Review the client's AFS irregular expenditure register and confirm compliance with PFMA and PPPFA.

Assist in preparing National Treasury / Board condonement applications , including supporting documentation.

Ensure the SCM policy and processes are compliant and supported by a robust disclosure checklist.

Conduct file reviews and verify all procurement processes for completeness, compliance, and accuracy .

Implement corrective controls to address current irregular expenditure findings.

Assist in compiling the irregular spend disclosure checklist and audit-ready supporting evidence.

Liaise with internal and external auditors , and respond to audit queries as needed.

Support development and implementation of a detailed project management plan covering planning, execution, and reporting.

Provide resources and expertise to accelerate SCM compliance and strengthen internal controls.

Make recommendations to improve financial and SCM controls for future compliance.

Minimum Requirements :

• National Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Auditing, or related field.
• 5+ years experience in government or public entity procurement and financial compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of PFMA, PPPFA , SCM regulations, and Treasury prescripts.
• Experience in clearing irregular expenditure and drafting condonement applications .
• Familiarity with Auditor-General processes and disclosure requirements.
• Proven ability to review procurement files and ensure end-to-end SCM compliance.