Job Vacancies at National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC

KEY DELIVERABLES

• The Junior Material Testing Technician’s primary role is to collect samples on sites and conduct and facilitate laboratory tests. Monitor experiments, record and calculate results and ensure testing traceability. Compile draft test reports for approval. Strict adherence to applicable SANS test methods while complying with ISO/IEC 17025 and SANAS requirements.

The Individual will primarily be responsible for, but not limited to the following:

• Conduct site visits to collect samples and conduct tests.
• Maintains equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, reporting and adhering to calibrations and maintenance schedules.
• Set up, adjust and verify laboratory and field equipment.
• Isolate, identify and prepare samples for examination.
• Analyse data and interpret results.
• Ensure sample registers are regularly and appropriately updated.
• Record all testing data as per the laboratory worksheets and forms.
• Identify problems by examining and evaluating data; propose corrective steps and apply recommended corrective action to the Laboratory Technician.
• Ensure correct sample identification on site and recording in the laboratory.
• Provide support in research projects where there is a need for material testing and analyses, including the collection of information and samples, such as soils, bricks, cores, etc.
• Participate in educational opportunities.
• Implementation of laboratory audit and management recommendations.
• Ensure that all laboratory and organisational policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Ensure all testing complies with relevant SANS standards
• Draft laboratory reports.
• Ensure that all safety guidelines are followed strictly and maintain a clean and orderly environment.
• Process all documentation according to the laboratory Quality Document.
• Build, support and maintain healthy relations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12
• Minimum qualification is a National Diploma in Built Environment or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience conducting Civil /geotechnical laboratory testing methods.
• Knowledgeable and familiar with relevant SANS Testing Methods, ISO 17025 and SANAS requirements
• Analytical mathematical skills
• Computer literate (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet, email)

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The Individual will primarily be responsible for, but not limited to the following:

• Assist the Chief Risk and Compliance Officer with strategic planning of the forensic function and maintaining a forensic auditing, fraud investigation capability in the organization
• Establish and maintain a world-class Forensic/Fraud investigations capability in the organization
• Develop fraud prevention and detection strategies
• Develop and maintain the Fraud Prevention Strategy, Fraud Prevention Plan and Fraud Prevention Policy and Procedures
• Analyse financial statements and systems from a forensic perspective
• Plan and execute fraud awareness training across the organization
• Manage, plan and conduct forensic audit/ fraud investigations
• Update and maintain fraud hotline register
• Liaise with role players in law enforcement and intelligence agencies
• Compile and analyse relevant data and review evidence gathered
• Prepare the final investigation report and address the report to internal stakeholders in accordance with internal NHBRC standards
• Compile clear and concise reports for use in disciplinary hearings and other relevant forums
• Provide evidence at disciplinary hearings and in criminal/civil courts where necessary
• Prepare and present forensic reports on appropriate recommendations to senior/executive management as well as implementation timescales
• Identify risks and vulnerabilities during investigations, propose mitigation actions to management for the identified fraud risk and ensure proper follow up for their implementation
• Contribute in the development of and maintenance of the fraud risk register of the organization
• Identify system and internal control weaknesses
• Prepare reports and other documentation (monthly, quarterly and annual reporting)
• Collaborate with the enforcement unit in respect of cross functional investigations
• Assist in preparing cases for prosecution and presenting evidence at criminal and civil trials
• Attend to the compilation of case files for disciplinary purposes
• Liaise with the relevant prosecuting authority and SAPS in respect of criminal cases
• Investigate and compile case files where applicable
• Collate and present material evidence and analysis relevant to business expectations
• Support the provision of effective Fraud detection and prevention advisory services to NHBRC staff as required in a cost-effective manner, reducing unnecessary litigation
• Assist with the control of departmental costs in line with budget limits
• Support the implementation of remedial actions in response to potential audit findings
• Report and act on any fraudulent conduct timeously
• Provide management with advice on fraud prevention and detection strategies
• Build and maintain good working relationship with all stakeholders to ensure effective and efficient investigations
• Build, support and maintain healthy diverse internal and external relations and implement remedial actions where required
• Provide the relevant support to stakeholders to ensure team objectives are achieved
• Engage with internal stakeholders to improve the flow of information during investigation process
• Assist and support Managers in the development and implementation of checks and controls to prevent fraud within the context of the NHBRC
• Maintain records of communication with stake holders
• Discuss and share investigation reports with relevant officials and specialized units (e.g. Hawks) to ensure successful prosecutions

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12
• Minimum Bachelor Degree (NQF7) in Forensic, Risk Management, Commerce or related Behavioral Science
• Minimum five (5) years forensic, fraud investigative or forensic audit project management experience
• Certified Fraud Examiner or Certified Forensic Practitioner (SA) in good standing
• Recent and demonstrated experience in conducting of complex internal investigations and information analysis