Job Opportunities at 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. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Matric/ Grade 12 or equivalent, undergraduate Diploma/ Degree in Public Administration/ Management or any other relevant qualification (NQF level 6/7 as recognized by SAQA).
• 3 – 5 years’ experience at entry level management (Assistant Director/ Middle management level).
• Knowledge of Ministry operations will be an added advantage. Computer Literacy as well as good communication skills (both written and verbal) is essential. Proven management competencies. Broad knowledge and understanding of the functional areas covered by the Minister’s portfolio.
• Working knowledge of the political and parliamentary process in South Africa. Proven Policy analysis and development experience. In addition, applicants must have good planning, resource management skills, be a team player, able to work under pressure and be willing to travel.  

DUTIES :

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Monitoring events in the Parliament/ the legislature to identify matters that have a bearing on the portfolio of the Minister.
• Monitor events in Cabinet/ Executive Council to identify matters that have a bearing on the portfolio of the Minister.
• Render an efficient and effective Parliament service.
• Co-ordinate and control movements between the Pretoria and Cape Town Offices and Parliamentary sessions (where applicable).
• Knowledge of the relevant Public Service and departmental prescripts/ policies and other documents to ensure that the application thereof is understood correctly. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Matric/ Grade 12 or equivalent, undergraduate Diploma/ Degree in Public Administration/ Management or any other relevant qualification (NQF level 6/7 as recognized by SAQA).
• 3 – 5 years’ experience at entry level management (Assistant Director / Middle management level). Knowledge of Ministry operations will be an added advantage.
• Computer Literacy as well as good communication skills (both written and verbal) is essential. Broad knowledge and understanding of the functional areas covered by the Minister’s portfolio.
• Working knowledge of the political and parliamentary process in South Africa. Proven Policy analysis and development experience. In addition, applicants must have good planning, resource management skills, be a team player, able to work under pressure and be willing to travel.  

DUTIES :

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Managing the administrative and co-ordination activities within the office of the executive authority.
• Liaising with internal and external role players with regard to matters relating to the portfolio of the executive authority.
• Render a Cabinet/executive council support service to the executive authority. Supervise employees.