The Department of the Premier Provincial Forensic Services, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide proactive forensic services. The successful incumbent must be willing to work under pressure in order to meet strict deadlines and portray a professional work ethic. It will be required of the successful post incumbent to travel throughout the Western Cape. This post is stationed in Cape Town.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Commerce / Law / Auditing / Forensics / BCom IT or Informatics, or equivalent qualification; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience;

Recommendation

None

Key Performance Areas

Manage and develop processes aimed at improving strategies for fraud detection and prevention; Contribute to the development/maintenance and implementation of the Western Cape Government Anti-Corruption Strategy, Whistle blowing Policy and any relevant policies and/or strategies; Support the managers: Proactive Forensics with the development and maintenance of the departmental fraud prevention and implementation plans for thirteen provincial departments, including monitoring progress with the implementation of agreed projects as per the fraud prevention and implementation plans; Contribute towards development of fraud and corruption awareness training content, conduct training awareness sessions, and participate in other awareness initiatives; Identify business areas where data analytics projects could be conducted and assist in conducting these projects; Facilitate departmental fraud risk assessments in line with the approved methodology and monitor action plans.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: Legislation and regulations applicable to National, Provincial and Local government; Policies and procedures relating to Provincial and Local government; Fraud risk management strategies and fraud risk assessment techniques; National and Provincial Government legislation, departmental policies and procedures; Fraud Risk Management strategies and fraud risk assessment techniques; Writing scripts for queries to identify and detect possible incidents of fraud in data; Collection, analyses and visualization of large datasets to draw appropriate conclusions; Data analysis abilities; Analysing and problem-solving.

Skills needed: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint); Good communication (written and verbal); Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Project management.

Remuneration

R 487 197- R 573 897 per annum (Salary level 9)

Note on remuneration in addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.

Application Declaration:

I acknowledge that, should I be shortlisted, I will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to my scheduled interview date.

I further understand that failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may impact the progression of my application and may result in my application not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.

All shortlisted candidates 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. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.