Deputy Director: Special Investigations at Gauteng Department of Human Settlements

REQUIREMENTS :

• Candidates must be in possession of a Gr 12 certificate, undergraduate qualification (Diploma/Degree) in Law/ Policing / Forensic Investigations/ Auditing/ Criminology or any other relevant equivalent (NQF 6/7) as recognized by SAQA.
• Registration with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) will be an added advantage. 3 -5 years’ experience at entry level management (Assistant Director).
• Knowledge in forensic investigations. Knowledge and understanding of legislation administered by the Department such as Public Finance Management Act, Public Administration Act and Regulations, Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, Protected Disclosure Act, Prevention of Organized Crime Act, National Anti-Corruption strategy and Minimum Anti-Corruption Capacity.
• Proficiency in verbal and written communication as well as presentation skills. Policy analysis, formulation, and implementation skills. Computer literacy and a valid driver’s license.
• The candidate will be subjected to security vetting. 

DUTIES :

• The appointee will be responsible for the following: Manage detection, interventions, and reporting of corrupt activities in the Department and the human settlements sector. Coordinate the detection and analysis on existing and emerging trends of fraud and corruption within the human settlements sector and report on findings thereof with recommendations.
• Coordinate conducting of reviews for detection of fraud on payment of staff Subsistence and Travel claims, supplier invoices on BAS (and other internal fraud, corruption and maladministration matter) within the Department and report on findings thereof recommendations. Coordinate conducting of investigations of corruption on human settlements related matters.
• Coordinate conducting of investigations on report allegations and incidents on unethical conduct, fraud, corruption and maladministration in the Department, and report on findings thereof with recommendations. Coordinate provision of support and assistance to law enforcement agencies in investigating allegations and reported cases of fraud, corruption, and maladministration within the human settlements sector.
• Coordinate maintenance of strategic stakeholder partnerships on the investigations of Human Settlements related matters: Establish and maintain relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders in investigating allegations and cases of fraud, corruption, and maladministration. Provide support to Provinces, Metros, and human settlements entities with investigations on allegations and reported cases of human settlements related fraud, corruption, and maladministration.
• Manage resources allocated to the Sub-Directorate: Provide any ad hoc assistance in the administration of the Directorate including budget, acquisition plan and procurement plan.