Hot Jobs at The Special Investigating Unit

Main purpose: 

• To proactively guide and manage the Strategy Monitoring and Reporting function by implementing effective systems to monitor and report performance at national and provincial levels in line with SIU strategic objectives.  

Minimum qualification and experience: 

• Honour’s in Business Administration or Business Management or Public Administration or equivalent (NQF 8).
• 6 to 8 years in the Monitoring and Reporting of Corporate Business Plans, of which 4 years is at a managerial/supervisory level.
• Experience in a Forensic Investigation environment would be advantageous.

Key performance areas (Include but not limited to:

• Develop and oversee implementation of Strategy and Organisational Performance strategy, methodology, policies and procedures to guide the governance of the function.
• Lead the planning and reporting function. Lead the performance analysis and evaluation function.
• Provide management report on the performance of the Strategy and Organisational Performance activities.

Technical skills: 

• Analytical.Communication. Coordination. Interpersonal. Facilitation. Preparation. Research. Reporting writing. Planning and organising. Relationship management. Project management.

Required knowledge and Behavioural (include but not limited to): 

• Knowledge of strategy development and implementation methods, model, and theories, e.g. Scenario Planning, Environment Scanning (SWOT, PESTLE Analysis), Chaos Theory, etc.
• Knowledge of quality assurance principles.
• Knowledge of the applicable Legislative and Regulatory Framework (e.g. Government Planning and Reporting Legislation and Cycle, Framework for Strategic Plans and Annual Performance Plans from the National Treasury 2010, Guideline for the preparation of the Annual Report).
• Knowledge of law enforcement sector would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of the Public Sector. Intermediate MS Office proficiency.
• Attention to detail. Collaborative. Deadline driven.
• Results oriented. Strategic thinker. Team player.

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Main purpose: 

• To provide a professional meet and greet service to visitors to the office of Head: Strategy Monitoring and Reporting, and to answer the telephone and direct calls accordingly.  To provide administrative support with deliveries, mail, physical access control, boardroom booking and ad hoc administrative services.

Minimum qualification and experience:

•  National Diploma or Higher Certificate in Secretarial Studies or Office Administration or equivalent (NQF 5/6). 2 – 3 years’ secretarial experience for senior management levelled position.

Key performance areas (Include but not limited to): 

• Provide secretarial support. Administration Support.

Technical skills: 

• Time management. Administration. Communication. Interpersonal. Minutes taking. Planning and Organising. Telephone etiquette.

Required knowledge and Behavioural (include but not limited to): 

• Basic MS Office Suite proficiency. Attention to detail. Accuracy. Customer focused. Professional. Reliable.

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Main purpose: 

• To support the independent Monitoring and Reporting on divisional and organisational performance against strategic objectives, in accordance with the Strategic Management Framework (SMF). Input into the identification of risks and recommended areas for improvement.

Minimum qualification and experience:

•  B Degree or National Diploma Business Administration or Business Management of Public Administration or equivalent (NQF 6/7). Three years in the Monitoring and Reporting of Corporate Business Plans. Experience in a Forensic Investigation environment would be advantageous.

Key performance areas (Include but not limited to):

•  Business Performance Verification and Quarterly Strategic Reviews. Support the Development and Implementation of the (SMF) and Strategic Monitoring & Reporting Tools. Coordination of the Annual Report Preparation. Coordination of Executive Performance Agreements Reviews.

Technical skills: 

• Analytical.Communication. Coordination. Interpersonal. Facilitation. Preparation. Research. Reporting writing. Planning and organising. Relationship management. Project management.

Required knowledge and Behavioural (include but not limited to):

• Knowledge of strategy development and implementation methods, model, and theories, e.g. Scenario Planning, Environment Scanning (SWOT, PESTLE Analysis), Chaos Theory, etc.
• Knowledge of quality assurance principles.
• Knowledge of the applicable Legislative and Regulatory Framework (e.g. Government Planning and Reporting Legislation and Cycle, Framework for Strategic Plans and Annual Performance Plans from the National Treasury 2010, Guideline for the preparation of the Annual Report).
• Knowledge of law enforcement sector would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of the Public Sector. Intermediate MS Office proficiency.
• Attention to detail. Collaborative. Deadline driven. Results oriented.
• Strategic thinker. Team player.

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Main purpose: 

• To manage and monitor the SIU ethics compliance programme and practices within the SIU in accordance with prescripts of the law. To manage people, risk within SIU through background screenings and internal investigations.

Minimum qualification and experience:

•  B Degree or equivalent in Risk, Law, Fraud, Ethics or Management or equivalent (NQF 7).
• 5 years’ experience in an integrity, risk or high security environment, of which 2 years is at a management / supervisory level.
• Experience is ethics management ad vetting or background screening.
• Experience in Forensic or Corporate investigation environment would be advantageous.

Key performance areas (Include but not limited to):

•  Departmental Planning and Implementation. Monitoring and Management of SIU Ethics Compliance Programme and Ethics Risks in SIU.
• Manage People Risk through Background screenings on Potential and Current Employees.
• Oversight of investigations on Fraud and Corruption, Risk and Compliance.
• Management execution of vetting fieldwork investigation within the SIU Staff Management.

Technical skills: 

• Leadership. Analytical. Communication. Conflict Management.  Interpersonal. Presentation. Risk Management. Report Writing. Report Writing. Planning and Organising. Relationship Management. 

Required knowledge and Behavioural (include but not limited to):

• Sound knowledge of integrity management.
• Knowledge of the screening and /or vetting management process.
• Knowledge of risk management principles and best practice. Knowledge of the applicable legislation, inclusive but not limited to (as amended from time to time): Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, King IV Report and Code, Constitution, POPI Act.
• Knowledge of the Public Integrity Management Framework.
• Knowledge of Public Ethics Management Framework.
• Understanding of the public sector risk profile. 
• Knowledge of financial principles. Advanced MS Office proficiency.
• Attention to detail. Deadline driven. Result Oriented. Tactful. Self-motivated. Integrity. Confidentiality

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Main purpose:

•  To conduct integrity screening in line with SIU policies and procedures and to implement the screening process from beginning to finalisation. To assist with internal investigations. To facilitate ethics compliance programmes and practices within the SIU in accordance with prescripts of the law. To conduct vetting fieldwork investigations.

Minimum qualification and experience:

•  Relevant B Degree /National Diploma (NQF 6/7) A qualification in Risk, Ethics or Fraud will be advantageous. Three (3) years’ experience in risk assessments, screening or vetting within an ethics-related environment. Experience in forensic investigation environment would be advantageous. A valid driver’s licence.

Key performance areas (Include but not limited to): 

• Background Screenings. Ethics Compliance. Ethics Risk Assessment. Internal Investigations. Vetting Fieldwork.

Technical skills: 

• Communication.  Presentation. Interpersonal. Risk Management. Report Writing. Report Writing.
• Planning and organising and execution. Coaching and mentoring.
• Conducting compliance breach investigations. Conducting risk assessments.
• Forensic Interviewing. Problem solving and analysis. Delegation and development of others.
• Decision making. Team leadership. Analytical skills. Self-management.
• Communication skills. Conflict management. Diplomacy. Planning, organising and execution.
• Listening skills. Language proficiency. Insight. Creativity.

Required knowledge and Behavioural (include but not limited to): 

• Knowledge of vetting fieldwork investigation processes.
• Knowledge of ethics principles and best practice.
• Knowledge of the applicable legislation (e.g. Protected Disclosures Act, King IV, Constitution, POPI Act).
• Understanding of the public sector risk profile.
• Knowledge of the screening and /or vetting process.
• Proficient in truth veracity instrument.
• MS Office proficiency. Attention to detail.
• Team player. Results oriented.
• Integrity and ethical conduct.
• Confidentiality.
• Adaptable. Initiative. Analytical thinker.