Deputy Director: Ethics and Fraud Prevention

Overview

Deputy Director role in Ethics and Fraud Prevention at the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment in Pretoria, requiring a National Diploma and five years' experience.

Requirements

• National Diploma (NQF 6) in Forensic Investigations, Auditing, Law, Risk Management or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA.
• Accreditation or Membership with Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) or Institute of Commercial Forensic Practitioner (ICFP).
• Five (5) years’ experience in Forensic Investigation and Fraud Prevention or relevant field of which three (3) years should be at an entry/ junior managerial level (Assistant Director level or equivalent).
• Technical knowledge in the application of fraud risk management concepts and principles.
• Knowledge and Understanding of the concepts of Control and Corporate Governance.
• Knowledge and understanding of Anti- Fraud and corruption standards and procedures.
• Risk management standards (Fraud risk) and procedures.
• Financial policies and related legislation: PFMA and Treasury Regulations;
• Fraud prevention policies and related legislation: Public Service Anti-Corruption Strategy;
• Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, 2004;
• Protected Disclosure Act, 2000.
• In-depth knowledge of the business of the institution and government operations.
• Good understanding of business processes as well as previous experience in the initiation, development and implementation thereof on fraud risk management.
• Good understanding and working knowledge of IT systems.
• Prior experience in workshop facilitation and the ability to liaise at various levels of an organisation.
• Able to analyse, compare and interpret information and make appropriate recommendations.
• Methodical and logical when analysing information.
• Public Service and Departmental procedures and prescripts.
• Investigative skills, ability to apply fraud prevention, detection and consequence management skills.
• Computer Literacy.
• Excellent written, inclusive of report writing and verbal skill, excellent facilitation, presentation and communication skill.
• Able to negotiate in a spirit of co-operation and collaboration, problem-solving skill and people management.
• Ability to gather and analyse information.
• Ability to develop and apply policies ability to work individually and in team.
• Good interpersonal relations skills.
• Creativity and initiative, ability to work under extreme pressure and ability to work long hours voluntarily.
• Ability to work with difficult persons and to resolve conflict.
• Character beyond reproach, articulate, sense of responsibility and loyalty.

Duties

• Conduct investigations on fraud and corruption allegations.
• Effective and efficient development and review of fraud management frameworks: Fraud risk management, ethics Management, provide a compliance, advisory and facilitation role in the Department’s management of ethics.

How to apply

All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/

Enquiries: Mr J Ngapo Tel No: (012) 399 9357

Notes

Interested applicants must submit their applications via the above link. Applicant must ensure that they complete all sections on the online Z83 and attached a detailed CV with at least three (3) contactable references. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the Department’s equity plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to: Criminal records; Citizenship status; Credit worthiness; Previous employment (reference checks); and Qualification verification. Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the Department’s convenience. Entry level requirements for SMS posts: In terms of the Directive on Compulsory Capacity Development, Mandatory Training Days & Minimum Entry Requirements for SMS that was introduced on 1 April 2015, a requirement for all applicants for SMS posts from 1 April 2020 is a successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) prior to appointment. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme. Furthermore, Shortlisted candidates must provide proof of successful completion of the course. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Following the interview and technical passement for all SMS posts, the Selection Panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments. Persons appointed will be subjected to a security clearance, the signing of performance agreement and employment contract. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you have not been contacted within three 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. By submitting the employment application form, you agree and consent in terms of Section 11(1) of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), 2013 (Act 4 of 2013), for your personal information which you provide to the DFFE to being processed by the department and its employees, agents, Cabinet committees, and subcontractors for recruitment purposes, in accordance with the POPIA of 2013.