SCM Policy
Our procurement policies and procedures
Amatola Water's Supply Chain Management (SCM) Policy governs all procurement activities and ensures compliance with relevant legislation, including the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and National Treasury regulations. Our policy promotes fairness, transparency, and value for money in all procurement processes.
Key Principles
Fair and Competitive Process
All suppliers are given equal opportunity to compete for tenders
Transparency and Accountability
Clear processes and criteria with documented decision-making
Value for Money
Procurement decisions based on quality, price, and total cost of ownership
Ethical Standards
Zero tolerance for fraud, corruption, and conflicts of interest
BBBEE Compliance
Support for broad-based black economic empowerment objectives
Risk Management
Comprehensive assessment and mitigation of procurement risks
Policy Documents
Supply Chain Management Policy
Complete SCM policy framework and procedures
Procurement Procedures Manual
Detailed procedures for various procurement methods
Code of Conduct for Suppliers
Ethical standards expected from all suppliers
Regulatory Compliance
Our SCM policy complies with:
- •Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Act 1 of 1999
- •National Treasury regulations and practice notes
- •Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA)
- •Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act
- •Construction Industry Development Board Act