Deputy Director: Pro-Active Forensic, Ref No. DOTP 37/2024 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose
The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to manage the Sub-Directorate Pro-Active Forensics. The successful incumbent must have the ability to promote a professional work ethic and an integrated multicultural work environment. 

Minimum Requirements

• A 3-year B-Degree (or higher qualification) in the field of Forensics/ Commerce/ Law/ Auditing; A minimum of 6 years experience in pro-active or reactive  forensics or a minimum of 3 years management experience in conducting forensic investigations in a forensic environment; A valid code B driving licence.

Recommendation
Experience in forensic investigations within the public sector; Qualification of B.Com/Honours in Forensic Accountancy; Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Forensic Practitioner (CFP).

Key Performance Areas

• Plan and monitor the execution of proactive strategies for the prevention of fraud, theft and corruption; Ensure appropriate strategies are in place to address fraud risk assessments and data analytics deliverables; 
• Identify, determine and measure factors impacting on the successful implementation of anti-fraud and corruption strategies; 
• Advise departmental stakeholders on alignment of departmental fraud prevention strategies to the Provincial strategy and assist with the drafting and approval of departmental Fraud Prevention Plans and Fraud Prevention Implementation Plans; Manage and develop processes aimed at improving sources of fraud detection and prevention, and Monitor submission of timesheets and productivity of team members against budget, determine validity of overruns and motivate any deviations to the Director and develop interventions where necessary.

Competencies
Knowledge of the following: 

• National, provincial and departmental legislation, policies and procedures; 
• Fact-finding techniques and investigative procedures applicable to forensic auditors/investigators; 
• Fraud risk assessment and forensic audit planning techniques; 
• South African legal system; 
• Inter-governmental relations; 
• HR and administrative systems and processes; 
• Financial management prescripts and processes.

Skills in the following: 

• Communication (written and verbal) skills; 
• Well developed research and legal writing; Well developed analytical and problem solving; Proven computer literacy (understanding of ACL); 
• Good forensic interviewing skills; 
• The ability to develop and maintain a co-operative relationship with legislature, law enforcement and judiciary personnel; 
• Problem-solving, negotiation skills;
• Ability to work under pressure; Goal orientated and driven.