Senior PFMA Compliance Specialist

We are looking for a Senior PFMA Compliance Specialist who will lead the verification and review of financial transactions to identify, quantify, and disclose irregular expenditure in line with PFMA requirements. The role supports compliance reporting, remediation of outstanding PFMA actions, and strengthening internal governance controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead verification and testing of payments to identify PFMA violations

• Apply PFMA compliance procedures to quantify irregular expenditure

• Review supply chain management transactions for compliance breaches

• Address outstanding actions in the PFMA remedial plan

• Support PFMA reporting and governance obligations

• Provide guidance and oversight to junior compliance resources

• Ensure accurate documentation and maintenance of compliance registers

• Prepare findings and reports for internal review

Contract Details

• 3-month contract

• Full-time, on-site role

• Standard working hours: 08:00 – 16:30

Minimum Requirements

• Chartered Accountant (SA) registered with SAICA

• Minimum 3 years’ experience quantifying irregular expenditure within government institutions

• Proven experience in supply chain management audit and compliance

• Strong understanding of PFMA regulations and reporting frameworks

• Advanced analytical and financial review skills