Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Assistant Director: SCM Performance and Compliance Review Vacancy 2026
Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Agriculture & Agri-BEE (AgriSETA)
More Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment posts →Monthly stipend
R487 197 per annum
Closing date
07 Sept 2026
8 days left
- Opportunity
- Contract
- Minimum education
- Diploma (NQF 6)
- Location
- Pretoria, Gauteng
- SETA
- FASSET
- Posted
- 22 Aug 2026
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How this salary compares
At R40 600 a month, this post pays below the median of R50 479 for contract posts asking for Diploma (NQF 6) (5 listings that publish a figure). The middle half of that group pays between R40 600 and R77 691.
- 25th percentile
- R40 600
- Median
- R50 479
- 75th percentile
- R77 691
This post sits in the 30th percentile of that group. Figures are the advertised package converted to a monthly amount — before tax, pension and medical contributions, so take-home pay is lower.
Calculated by SetaJobs from the 5 comparable posts open on this site that publish a figure. Amounts advertised per year are divided by twelve; a quoted range is taken at its midpoint.
Opportunity Overview
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is inviting applications for the position of Assistant Director: SCM Performance and Compliance Review in Pretoria. This role is crucial for ensuring the integrity and adherence to regulations within the Supply Chain Management (SCM) processes of the public service.
This position involves a strong focus on compliance, reviewing procurement documentation, and monitoring adherence to established SCM policies and legislation. It offers an opportunity to contribute to sound corporate governance and improved reporting within a key government department.
Minimum Requirements
- National Diploma (NQF6) in Finance, Accounting, Auditing, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, or a relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA.
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience in reviewing or auditing Demand and Acquisition Management within Supply Chain Management in the Public Service.
- Knowledge of acquisition and contract management, procurement and business practices, and the administration and coordination of governance meetings.
- Ability to establish Demand and acquisition management systems and controls.
- Ability to develop, interpret, and apply policies, strategies, and legislation.
- Problem identification and solving skills.
- Organisation and presentation skills.
- Interpersonal and diplomacy skills.
- Decision-making skills.
- Negotiation and conflict management skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Review all procurement documentation related to the Request for Proposal (RFP)/Request for Quotation (RFQ) process to ensure full compliance with SCM legislation and prescripts before finalising award decisions.
- Ensure detailed documentation and verification reviews are conducted at all stages of the supply chain, from need identification to need satisfaction.
- Monitor compliance with Supply Chain Policy and Procedures, the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), and its Regulations.
- Verify compliance with norms and standards, National Treasury circulars, and instruction notices.
- Assess the contract management process and conduct spot checks to identify non-compliance for the development of corrective action plans.
- Ensure sound corporate governance and improved compliance with SCM reporting requirements for both internal and external reporting.
This listing in context
What the 338 opportunities we currently hold say about this one.
- Live contract posts
- 66
- In Gauteng
- 26
- Closing within 7 days
- 13
14% of the 66 live contract posts we hold ask for Diploma (NQF 6). The commonest requirement is Degree (NQF 7), at 33%.
Live contract posts stay open for a median of 13 days between posting and closing date.
Calculated by SetaJobs from the 338 listings open on this site right now, and updated as they change. Browse all 146 opportunities in Gauteng.
What you'll need to apply
Send only the Z83 and your CV. Attaching certified copies now is not required, and an incomplete Z83 is the single commonest reason applications are rejected.
- A completed Z83 form
- Your CV
What a fixed-term post involves
A contract post is employment for a defined period or project. The work and the requirements are usually identical to a permanent post at the same level — the difference is the end date. Contract staff generally receive the same salary scale, sometimes with benefits paid as an allowance instead of a fund contribution.
How the selection usually runs
- The screening and interview process mirrors a permanent post, and the minimum requirements are applied just as strictly.
- Contract posts are often filled faster than permanent ones, because the funding is tied to a project timeline.
What you leave with
Directly relevant experience at the level you want, and internal standing when a permanent post at that level is eventually advertised.
Where this leads next
Contract renewal or extension
Continued funding for the project or post.
Permanent appointment at the same level
Competing for the post when it is advertised — contract service does not convert automatically.
A higher level elsewhere
The experience the contract gave you, which is what the next advert is asking for.
A typical route, not a guarantee — progression depends on vacancies, funding and your own performance.
Watch out for this
Confirm what happens at the end of the term before you resign from something else. A fixed-term contract ends by expiry, and that is not a dismissal you can contest.
About FASSET & this sector
FASSET covers finance, accounting and auditing, and its learnerships are a well-known pipeline into professional bodies like SAICA and SAIPA.
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