Deputy Director: Fraud Investigations Case Man at The Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA)

Qualification/s Requirements

• A relevant three-year National Diploma/Degree or equivalent qualification (at least 360 credits) in relevant environment, Minimum 6 years’ experience in the relevant environment. With three (3) years in Management or Middle management experience. Computer literacy that would include a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Key Performance Areas

The incumbent will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks which include but not limited to the following. 

• Manage the departmental forensic investigations conducted. Receive case allegations, analyze and allocate the case. Investigate the financial, human capital and operations cases by collecting and analyzing data. Analysis of information and drafting reports. Advice on findings as needed. Issue information for use in disciplinary hearings or criminal or civil court cases. Facilitate Project on forensic investigations and other high-level special investigations. Draft and issue report on findings and make recommendations. Issue final report for internal and external stakeholders. Refer cases for further criminal investigation on actual/potential loss suffered. 
• Manage the Development of Fraud investigation policy and strategy. Develop required fraud investigation policies and procedures in line with Enterprise-wide Risk Management policy. Develop fraud investigation strategy in line with fraud Prevention policy. Develop action plans and mitigation plans related to fraud. 
• Monitor and implement fraud Investigation strategy. Monitor all identified, detected and prevented cases. Review and follow up on cases related query reports. Ensure that all pending cases are followed up. Ensure that statistical reports are provided for pending/outstanding cases. Confirm the forensic investigation based on an assessment of the information and documentation provided. 
• Monitor the Loss Control process. Develop and maintain a fraud debt register. Keep loss and fraud control registers. To maintain a proper reconciliation on our debt and recoveries (Total value of Actual and Potential Loss). To update the Fraud debt register. 
• Manage all resources of the unit. Set, agree and monitor performance of direct reports, check that it is aligned with planned targets. Allocate work according to the individual workload, expertise and developmental needs of the individual. Identify development and succession planning requirements. Ensure employment equity compliance. Monitor that outputs achieve business requirements. Facilitate staff productivity and efficiency, minimizing absenteeism and turnover figures. Motivate staff through the implementation of various reward mechanisms. Facilitate departmental communication through appropriate structures and systems. Manage the budget of the unit and monitor expenditure patterns as per the prescripts.