We have an opportunity for a Quality Assurance Manager: Supply Chain Management to join our Finance team. This position requires the ability to develop, implement, and maintain a robust quality assurance and compliance framework within the Supply Chain Management function to ensure that all procurement processes comply with applicable legislation, including the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA), as well as internal policies and procedures.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Key responsibilities of this position include (not limited to):
1. SCM COMPLIANCE & QUALITY ASSURANCE
- Develop and implement SCM quality assurance frameworks, systems, and
- Monitor compliance with SCM policies, procedures, and legislative
- Conduct pre- and post-award compliance reviews on procurement
- Ensure adherence to bid processes (RFQs, tenders, deviations, contract management).
- Review bid documentation for completeness, accuracy, and audit
2. AUDIT & RISK MANAGEMENT - Coordinate SCM audit processes (internal and external audits).
- Address audit findings and implement corrective action
- Identify SCM risks and develop mitigation
- Maintain a risk register specific to SCM
3. POLICY & PROCEDURE DEVELOPMENT- Develop, review, and update SCM policies, SOPs, and
- Ensure alignment with National Treasury Instructions and best
- Standardise SCM processes across the
4. REPORTING & GOVERNANCE- Compile SCM compliance and quality assurance reports for
- Provide input into quarterly and annual financial and performance
- Monitor irregular, fruitless, and wasteful expenditure and ensure proper
5. TRAINING & CAPACITY BUILDING- Provide SCM compliance training to internal
- Promote a culture of ethical procurement and
- Support bid committees (BEC, BAC) with compliance
6. CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT- Identify inefficiencies in SCM processes and recommend
- Implement best practices and innovation within SCM quality
REQUIREMENTSQualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent NQF Level in:
- Finance / Accounting / Auditing Experience:
- Minimum 5–8 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management or Financial
- At least 3 years in a supervisory or management
- Experience within the public sector or public entity environment is
- Proven experience in SCM compliance, audits, and policy
COMPETENCIES
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Report writing and presentation skills
- Stakeholder engagement and communication
- Leadership and people management
- Ability to interpret legislation and apply it practically
AS AN EMPLOYEE OF CAPENATURE, YOU WILL ENJOY:- 24 days of annual leave per annual leave
- Comprehensive benefits for death, critical illness or injury linked to the Pension Fund for CapeNature
- Staff discounts of up to 50% on CapeNature accommodation at reserves across the Western
- Opportunities for career progression and development through internal and external training interventions, and support for academic studies through the internal CapeNature Bursary Programme subject to Bursary Policy
- Free access to CapeNature’s Wellness Partner for you and your immediate household which includes professional counselling, financial, legal and health related advice; and
- The opportunity to be part of a team that positively impacts the environment and promotes a sustainable future
GENERAL
Kindly note that it is compulsory to become a member of the CapeNature Pension Fund. If you are an existing member of a Medical Aid you are required to provide a copy of such membership before the commencement of your employment with CapeNature.
“*Remuneration negotiable within the range provided, depending on current remuneration package.”
Apply online: https://capenature.simply.hr/
Closing date: 14 September 2026