Assistant Director: Investigations Ref No: HRMC 46/23/3 at The Department of Home Affairs

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The Department of Home Affairs offers a multitude of services to the citizens of South Africa, as well as foreigners who wish to visit, work or stay in South Africa. The Departments core functions are:

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•  Maintaining the National Population Register (NPR)
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  Assistant Director: Investigations Ref No: HRMC 46/23/3

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Bachelors
  • Experience 3 years
  • Location
  • Job Field Security / Intelligence 
  • Salary Range R400,000 - R500,000/month

  Requirement

  • An undergraduate qualification in Law, Policing Management, Forensic investigations or other related Security qualification at NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA 
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in conducting investigations in a law enforcement environment
  •  Experience in coordination and information gathering processes Knowledge of investigation principles and processes 
  • Knowledge of Criminal Procedure and Law of Evidence 
  • Knowledge of the Public Service Act and Regulations, 2016 + Knowledge of Anti-corruption Framework *
  • Knowledge of and experience in Criminal Justice System 
  • Knowledge of Promotion of Administration of Justice Act Understanding of all departmental legislation.

  Required skills and competencies: 

  • Investigation, interviewing, planning and organising skills 
  • Excellent report writing skills « Decision making, confidentiality and accountability *
  • Capability and leadership skills » Attention to detail 
  • Presentation and problem solving skills « Conflict management and resolution 
  • A valid driver's license, willingness to travel, work irregular and extended hours.

  The successful candidate will be responsible for the following specific tasks: 

  • Investigate, verify and analyse fraud and corruption perpetrated by officials /outside syndicates in line with investigation methodologies Draft reports and provide recommendations pertaining to the findings of the investigation 
  • Render timeous and pro-active responses to leads/reports on irregularities, unlawful conduct, fraud and corruption 
  • Facilitate and identify investigation through profiling of officials, offices and syndicates 
  • Facilitate and provide support to various mandated stakeholders to investigate fraud and corruption Facilitate and monitor processes related to own investigation 
  • Facilitate the opening of files or dockets on cases of fraud and corruption « Facilitate, develop and interpret statistical information on investigation cases 
  • Timeously follow-up with other units on complaints and provide feedback within reasonable time frame + Seek guidance, where necessary, from Supervisor on the status of own cases 
  • Testify in disciplinary and criminal proceedings as and when required
  • Update the case management system 
  • Draw cases from case management system for investigation  « Update the status of investigation and findings on the system 
  • Recommend improvement of the case management system ¢ Build and maintain relationships with various stakeholders Collaborate with law enforcement agencies on Department's fraud and corruption cases *
  • Compile tactical plans aligned to business requirements 
  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on matters related to investigations 
  • Benchmark with various institutions for best practice and propose improvements within the Unit « Coordinate, review and streamline all processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency 
  • Participate in projects within the unit and with internal and external stakeholders + Participate in the formulation and implementation of departmental policies 
  • Contribute towards the formulation of Investigation policy, processes and circulars Enforce compliance to regulations, policies and guidelines in the Department Monitor matters related to investigation practices ¢ Participate in all structures when nominated ¢ Align functions of the unit to the departmental vision, strategic objectives and goals.

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  Method of Application

  Applications must be -

  • sent to the correct address specified bellow on or before the closing date;
  • submitted on the New Application for Employment Form (Z.83), obtainable at www.gov.za; Applicants must fully complete part A,B,C,D,& F of the New Z83 application form. accompanied by a comprehensive CV, citing the start and end date (dd/mm/yr) and detailed duties of each employment period to be considered, including the details of at least two contactable employment references (as recent as possible);
  • shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a copy of their ID document, a valid driver’s license), as well as the relevant highest educational qualifications, on or before the day of the interview. Applicants who possess (a) foreign qualification(s), must also submit the evaluated results of such qualifications, as received from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)

  Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to:

  • The Department of Home Affairs Office as follows:-
  • Eastern Cape: Postal Address: Private Bag 7413, King Williams Town, 5600 Physical address: 11 Hargreaves Avenue, King William’s Town, 5600
  • Free State: Postal Address: Postal address: P.O Box 12262 Brandhof 9324 Physical Address: 40 Victoria Street Willows Bloemfontein 9301
  • Gauteng: Postal Address: Private Bag X108, Braamfontein, 2017, Physical Address: 3rd Floor, Mineralia Building, Cnr De Beer and De Korte Street, Braamfontein, 2017
  • KwaZulu-Natal: Postal Address: Private Bag X 09, Pietermaritzburg 3209 Physical address: 181 Church Street, Pietermaritzburg 3209
  • Limpopo: Postal Address: Private Bag X 9517, Polokwane, 0700 Physical Address: 89 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0699
  • Mpumalanga: Postal Address: Private Bag X11264, Nelspruit, 1200, Physical Address: 29 Bester Street, Nelspruit, 1200
  • Northern Cape: Postal Address: Private Bag X 6073, Kimberley 8300 Physical Address: Quantum Leap Building, 69 Du Toitspan Road, Kimberley, 8300
  • North West: Postal Address: Private Bag X 119, Mmabatho, 2735, Physical Address: Cnr Sheppard and Carrington Street, Mafikeng, 2745
  • Western Cape: Postal Address: Private Bag X 9103, Cape Town, 8000 Physical Address: 4th Floor FairCape Building, 56 Barrack Street, Cape Town, 8000

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