Deputy Director: Forensic Investigations at Eastern Cape Office of the Premier

REQUIREMENTS :

• National Senior Certificate, NQF Level 6/7 National Diploma/ Advanced Diploma /B. Degree as recognized by SAQA in Forensic Investigations /Law/Accounting/Financial Management and Auditing;
• 5 to 7 years practical investigative experience, of which 3 years must be at an Assistant Director level; Certified Fraud Examiner/ICFP as an added advantage;
• Appropriate training in Forensic Accounting/Fraud Examination and Affiliation to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners; Knowledge/experience of the Disciplinary Code of the Public Service; Knowledge of the PFM Act of 1999, as amended; Knowledge of the Treasury Regulations and related prescripts;
• Knowledge of relevant prescripts such as Criminal law, Criminal procedure Act and law of evidence, etc.; Legality and utilization of investigative techniques and equipment; Understanding of Tender Procurement processes; Departmental business processes; Leadership & supervisory skills; Computer literacy and Project management skills;
• Verbal and Written Communication Skills; Presentation skills; Interpersonal and diplomacy skills; Problem-solving and conflict management skills; Decision-making skills; Analytical thinking; Motivational and negotiation skills; Good interviewing skills; Solution orientated and ability to design ideas without direction; Ability to work under stressful situations; Must be in possession of a valid driver’s license. 

DUTIES :

• To manage, investigate and report on allegations of fraud and corruption in the Province, and to contribute to the prevention of fraud and corruption in the Province; Manage and Investigate allegations/cases of Fraud, corruption and; or financial misconduct; Evaluation of the allegations/cases and recommend investigation strategy/approach to the Director; PIM (preliminary investigation);
• Prepare Investigation Plan(s) for approval by the Director: PIM; Compile draft and final investigation reports for submission to the Director PIM for review & issuing to applicable levels of management;
• Gather comprehensive and complete evidence regarding alleged serious mismanagement of resources or unprofessional conduct; Make recommendations regarding courses of action to be considered;
• Referral of the alleged serious mismanagement of resources, unprofessional conduct, fraud and corruption to appropriate internal and or external authorities; Conduct, participate, and contribute to fraud awareness and ethics promotion programmes in the Province.