Regulatory Rules Engine
Configurable rules enforcing PPPFA, B-BBEE, and Public Procurement Act regulations automatically.
What It Does
A configurable rules engine that encodes South African procurement regulations as automated checks and validations. Rules cover threshold-based procurement methods, B-BBEE scoring calculations, local content requirements, eligibility criteria, and disclosure obligations. Rules are updated as legislation evolves, and custom rules can be added for entity-specific policies.
The engine validates procurement actions at each stage — from requisition through to payment — blocking non-compliant actions and providing clear guidance on corrective steps. Rule change history is maintained for audit and training purposes.
Why It Matters for South African SCM
Procurement regulations in South Africa are complex and evolving. The Public Procurement Act introduces new requirements alongside existing PPPFA, B-BBEE, and sector-specific rules. Manual compliance checking is unsustainable and error-prone. AzaniaSCM's rules engine ensures every procurement action is validated against current regulations in real time.
Different organs of state — national, provincial, municipal, and public entities — operate under varying thresholds and regulatory combinations. The rules engine can be configured per entity, ensuring that the correct regulatory framework is applied to every transaction without requiring users to navigate complex legislative hierarchies.