DEPUTY DIRECTOR: ETHICS AND FRAUD PREVENTION

Reference: ODG03/2026. Salary: R932 292 per annum. Requirements: National Diploma (NQF 6) in Forensic Investigations, Auditing, Law, Risk Management or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA. Accreditation or Membership with Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) or Institute of Commercial Forensic Practitioner (ICFP). Five (5) years’ experience in Forensic Investigation and Fraud Prevention or relevant field of which three (3) years should be at an entry/ junior managerial level (Assistant Director level or equivalent). Technical knowledge in the application of fraud risk management concepts and principles. Knowledge and Understanding of the concepts of Control and Corporate Governance. Knowledge and understanding of Anti- Fraud and corruption standards and procedures. Risk management standards (Fraud risk) and procedures. Financial policies and related legislation: PFMA and Treasury Regulations; Fraud prevention policies and related legislation: Public Service Anti-Corruption Strategy; Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, 2004; Protected Disclosure Act, 2000. In-depth knowledge of the business of the institution and government operations. Good understanding of business processes as well as previous experience in the initiation, development and implementation thereof on fraud risk management. Good understanding and working knowledge of IT systems. Prior experience in workshop facilitation and the ability to liaise at various levels of an organisation. Able to analyse, compare and interpret information and make appropriate recommendations. Methodical and logical when analysing information. Public Service and Departmental procedures and prescripts. Investigative skills, ability to apply fraud prevention, detection and consequence management skills. Computer Literacy. Excellent written, inclusive of report writing and verbal skill, excellent facilitation, presentation and communication skill. Able to negotiate in a spirit of co-operation and collaboration, problem-solving skill and people management. Ability to gather and analyse information. Ability to develop and apply policies ability to work individually and in team. Good interpersonal relations skills. Creativity and initiative, ability to work under extreme pressure and ability to work long hours voluntarily. Ability to work with difficult persons and to resolve conflict. Character beyond reproach, articulate, sense of responsibility and loyalty. Duties: Conduct investigations on fraud and corruption allegations. Effective and efficient development and review of fraud management frameworks: Fraud risk management, ethics Management, provide a compliance, advisory and facilitation role in the Department’s management of ethics. Government vacancy from Public Service Vacancy Circular 29 of 2026.