Loss Control/Fraud Officer: Fraud and Loss Control, Ref No. DOI 05/2025 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide effective and efficient loss control services. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 2 years experience in Finance or Risk Management; A valid driving licence (Code B or higher). Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply.

Recommendation    

• Loss Control and basic investigation experience. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Claims against the State (Public Liability Claims) and Claims by the State (RCD Claims recoverable); Thefts (Losses or damages through criminal acts or omissions); Assist in the management of all types of losses; Assist to investigate collisions and compiling BAS Payments and Journals for Damages & Losses and, Theft and Losses; Register of cases on the WCG Loss Control System and ensuring that the electronic register is updated regularly with the required information; Compiling referrals to the State Attorney via Legal Services; Drafting of write-off submission, Submissions to Higher Authority and Memorandums to Management.

Competencies    

• Advanced knowledge of the following: The WCG Loss Control System;  Management of Losses and Claims, PFMA, NTR, PTI, Government Motor Transport Handbook Version 1 of 2019; Departmental Security policy; Prescription Act 68 of 1969 and the process to recover losses, AFS and IFS reporting. Skills needed: Investigation; Organising; Planning; Problem solving; Analytical; Communication (Written and verbal). Ability to: Assess evidence w.r.t losses and claims; Analyse reports from various professionals and experts Monitor and prevent prescription; Adhere to strict financial and legal deadlines/timeframes and work under pressure.