About the Role
The Department of Public Service and Administration is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented individual for the role of Assistant Director: Fraud, Anti-Corruption and Integrity, based in the vibrant city of Johannesburg at Umnotho House. This pivotal position plays a crucial role in fortifying the integrity of our public service by developing and implementing comprehensive fraud prevention plans and ethical strategies. Your contributions will not only enhance transparency within the department but also foster trust within the community, making it a critical role in the fight against corruption.
This position is designed for individuals who are passionate about promoting ethical conduct and integrity within government operations. As an Assistant Director, you will engage with various stakeholders, conduct investigations into allegations of unethical behaviour, and ensure compliance with anti-corruption policies. Your work will be instrumental in safeguarding the department’s reputation and enhancing the overall effectiveness of public service in South Africa.
About the Department
The Department of Public Service and Administration is dedicated to promoting efficient and effective public service delivery across South Africa. Its mandate includes upholding the values of transparency, accountability, and integrity within government operations. Working here means being part of a mission that seeks to improve the lives of citizens by ensuring that public servants adhere to the highest standards of ethical conduct and service excellence.
This department is committed to fostering a culture of integrity and is actively involved in initiatives that combat corruption and unethical practices. By joining this team, you will contribute to significant efforts that reinforce public confidence in government institutions, making your work both meaningful and impactful.
What You’ll Do
- Participate in developing and implementing the department’s fraud prevention plan and anti-corruption strategies.
- Coordinate regular identification and assessment of fraud risks.
- Facilitate the development and implementation of an anti-corruption policy and plan.
- Liaise with relevant stakeholders, including other investigative units and departments.
- Manage the ongoing fraud and ethics risk register, including corruption incidents.
- Promote a culture of ethics, fraud prevention, and anti-corruption awareness within the department.
- Keep management and staff informed about the legislative framework regulating fraud prevention.
- Conduct investigations into allegations of unethical conduct, fraud, and corruption.
- Draft detailed investigation reports with recommendations for management action.
- Collaborate with law enforcement in investigating corruption cases.
- Oversee conflict of interest management and financial disclosures of employees.
- Coordinate audits on ethics and conduct lifestyle reviews.
- Manage and develop supervised staff, fostering a culture of service delivery.
What You’ll Need
- Grade 12 qualification.
- NQF Level 7 qualification in Forensic Auditing, Auditing, or Compliance recognized by SAQA.
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification is an advantage.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in investigation or forensic audit environments.
- A valid Code 8/10 driver’s license is essential.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
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Requirements
GRADE 12.NQF Level 7 qualification in Forensic Auditing / Auditing / Compliance as recognized by SAQA.
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) would be an added advantage.
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Investigation/Forensic audit environment.
Code 8/10 driver’s license is essential.
Job Duties
Participate in the development and implementation of fraud prevention plan & fraud and anti-corruption, and ethics strategy for the department.Coordinate periodic/regular identification and assessment of fraud risks.
Assist with the facilitation of the development of an anti-corruption policy and plan.
Assist with the implementation of ethics management strategies.
Liaise with relevant stakeholders (e.
g.
, other investigative units, departments etc).
Manage the fraud and ethics risk register on an on-going basis including corruption incidents and cases.
Coordinate the promotion of ethics, fraud prevention and anti-corruption awareness culture in the department.
Provide ongoing awareness of legislative framework regulating anti-corruption and fraud prevention to management and staff through workshops and other medium of communication.
Keep abreast of national and_ international developments in fraud prevention and anti-corruption.
Conduct investigations into all allegations of unethical conduct, fraud and corruption reported.
Draft investigation reports with detailed findings and clear recommendations for dd’ approval.
Follow-up on the implementation of recommended actions by management.
Collaborate with law enforcement agencies in the investigation of corruption cases.
Record all unethical and corruption cases in the information systems.
Manage conflict of interest, including financial disclosures of employees, application for external remunerative work and departmental gift register.
Assist in ensuring 100% financial disclosure by SMS and other designated categories.
Provide support to employees with the completion of e-disclosure/conduct verification of financial disclosures and investigate anomalies.
Update and monitor the remunerative work outside employee's employment (rwoees) register, gift register.
Co-ordinate audits on ethics.
Conduct lifestyle review.
Manage the performance of supervised staff.
Develop staff.
Motivate staff and cultivate a culture of service delivery.
