Job Vacancies at The Special Investigating Unit

Job description

Main purpose: 

• To provide a professional meet and greet service to visitors to the SIU Office 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.

 Key performance areas (Include but not limited to): 

• Reception Function. General Administration Support.

Technical skills: 

• Communication. Listening. Interpersonal. Time management.

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

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

Minimum requirements

Minimum qualification and experience: 

• Matric or Higher Certificate in related field (NQF4/5). 2-3 years reception experience.

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Job description

Main purpose:

•  To plan, execute, and report on internal audit engagements to provide assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of risk management, governance, and internal controls for Information Technology and other non-IT business processes within the SIU.

Key performance areas (include but are not limited to): 

• Audit Planning. Audit Execution. Audit Reporting. Stakeholder Management. Staff Management.

Technical skills: 

• Information Technology. Analytical. Communication. Interpersonal. Presentation. Report writing. Conflict management. Planning and organizing. Relationship management. Time management. 

Required knowledge and behavioural (include but are not limited to): 

• Knowledge of IT systems governance, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on ensuring that the SIU’s IT systems are secure, efficient, and compliant with industry standards.
• Knowledge of the DPSA IT Framework and other IT frameworks. Knowledge of Global Internal Audit Standards, internal audit processes and techniques, including public sector auditing processes.
• Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, the SIU Act, and other relevant regulations and legislation applicable to the Public Sector. Strong understanding of IT risk management and governance frameworks.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite. Proficient in data analytics tools and audit management software. Attention to detail. Deadline-driven. Confidentiality. Honesty/Integrity. Results-oriented. Customer-focused. Objectivity and Independence. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Minimum requirements

Minimum qualifications and experience: 

• A bachelor’s degree or a three (3)-year National Diploma in Information Technology (IT), Computer Science, Accounting, Internal Auditing, or a relevant field (NQF6/7), and the Certified Information Systems Auditing (CISA) certification.
• Membership in the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and/or other similar professional certifications in IT or IT auditing will be advantageous.
• Three (3) years of auditing experience in IT audits, networks, applications, data protection processes, and other non-IT audits. Exposure to a forensic investigation environment would be an added advantage.

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Job description

Main purpose:

•  To implement the corporate governance framework activities across the SIU through the planning, directing, and coordination of all governance practices.

Key performance areas (Include but not limited to): 

• Operational Planning and Implementation for Governance Function. Manage Corporate Governance across the SIU. Facilitate Induction of Corporate Governance Committee (CGC) Members.
• Manage CGC Governance. - Manage and Support Special “Risk” Projects for the Governance Function. Human Resource Management. Manage Budget. Stakeholder Management.

Technical skills:

•  Leadership. Communication. Interpersonal. Analytical. Conflict resolution. Minute taking. Report writing. Planning and organising. Relationship management. Time management.

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

• Sound knowledge of legislation and regulations pertaining to the environment e.g. PFMA, Treasury regulations, Corporate Governance Framework, Companies Act, King IV, etc.
• Sound knowledge of corporate governance and corporate secretariat processes and procedures. Sound knowledge of project management principles and processes.  Knowledge of financial principles. Attention to detail. Deadline driven. Customer focused. Independent. Honesty/Integrity. Independent. Diplomatic.

Minimum requirements

Minimum qualification and experience: 

• B Hons Degree in Law / LLB (NQF8) or relevant qualification. CGISA Certification. Eight to ten years’ experience in a governance environment, of which five years is at a senior management level. Experience in a forensic investigation environment would be advantageous.