Assistant Director: Anti-Corruption and Fraud Prevention at Department of Higher Education and Training

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree/ national diploma (NQF Level 6) in Law/ Forensic investigations/ Risk Management/ Commerce or related qualification.
• A minimum of three (3) years relevant supervisory experience in fraud prevention, fraud risk management and fraud investigation specializing in identifying, analyzing and mitigating fraudulent activities. Knowledge in forensic investigations, Case Management and Trends Analysis.
• Understanding of legislation administered by the Department such as Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, Protected Disclosure Act, the Public Service Anti-Corruption Strategy. Ability to maintain confidentiality and to work independently on sensitive issues.

DUTIES :

• To ensure the provision of anti-corruption and fraud prevention services. Implementing the anti-corruption and fraud prevention policies and procedures; Conduct Investigations in respect of all alleged cases of fraud, corruption and any other maladministration issues within the Department and assist in the implementation of anti-fraud and corruption initiatives.
• Reviews internal processes and recommends control to strengthen risk management for the Department; Gather and analyse information obtained during investigations. Monitor and Evaluate complaints received by the Department. Recommends additional control or oversight to mitigate risk; maintain accurate and detailed fraud cases files;
• Analyse records of previous fraud cases to inform program controls; Assist with compiling reports and undertaking internal audits as required; Draft submissions, memoranda and letters emanating from investigations. Facilitate training for staff and key stakeholders in financial processes; Produce quarterly reports on the outcome of the investigations.
• Manage resources (human, financial and assets) in compliance with PFMA and other relevant frameworks and Provide support to the Directorate through participation in office management related tasks.