Assistant Director: Investigations at The Department of Home Affairs

What we do

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:

Civic Service:

•  Maintaining the National Population Register (NPR)
• Managing the birth, mar...
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  Assistant Director: Investigations

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Bachelors
  • Experience 3 years
  • Location Eastern Cape
  • Job Field Legal and Regulatory 

  REQUIREMENTS :

  • An undergraduate qualification in Law, Criminal Justice, Forensics Investigation, or Policing at NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA.
  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience at supervisory level in investigation environment is required. Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. Knowledge and understanding of all relevant public service and Departmental Legislative Frameworks, as well as Government Structures. 

  DUTIES :

  • The successful candidates will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Draft reports and provide recommendations pertaining to the findings of the investigations.
  • Coordinate with the Directorate: Investigations on activities of the province regarding investigations in the province. Scrutinize information received pertaining to corruptive activities of officials in the province. Facilitate and provide support to various mandated stakeholders to investigate crime and corruption. Facilitate and monitor processes related to investigations. Investigate fraud and corruption perpetrated by officials/ outside syndicates. Investigate, verify and analyse crime and corruption in line with investigation methodologies. Facilitate and open files or dockets of investigations. Facilitate, develop and interpret statistical information on investigating cases.
  • Timeously follow up with other units on complaints and provide feedback on complainant/s within reasonable time frame. Monitor and maintain the intelligence management system in the province. Testify in disciplinary and criminal proceedings as and when required. Facilitate the development, communicate, enforce related policies and procedures. Facilitate the development, performance and delivery of the internal support to the unit, to produce reliable and delivery solutions, to maximise performance and profitability against pre-agreed targets. Conduct ongoing training and awareness programmes for employees and management about the hotline, disciplinary policies, and the code of conduct as required. Ensure business transformation and partnership with various stakeholders.
  • Compile tactical plans aligned to business requirements. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on matters related to the investigation. Benchmark with various institutions for best practice. Contributes towards the formulation of investigation Framework, policies, processes and circulars. Enforce compliance to regulations and policies guidelines in the department. Monitor and maintain issues related to investigation practices and security breaches by staff. Participate in the activities in relevant structures i.e. Investigations Information Coordination Committee (IICC) and the South African Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC).
  • Report on all risk and financial indicators including e.g. financial losses, overpayment, etc. according to required format. Keep up to date with compliance and regulatory requirements and liaise with all relevant stakeholders within and external to the Organisation to ensure accurate implementation. Develop the activity plan for the unit and ensure effective prioritisation and resource planning. Agree on the training and development needs of the unit. Implement effective talent management processes within the unit (attraction, retention, development). Administer the implementation of compliant performance management. Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Unit. 

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  Interested and qualified? Go to The Department of Home Affairs on www.dpsa.gov.za to apply

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