This is a senior management opportunity for a Deputy Director to lead the Forensic Investigations Cluster B within the Western Cape Government’s Department of the Premier. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and executing complex forensic investigations, managing a team of investigators, and providing expert testimony. The role requires a 3-year degree in Forensics, Commerce, Law, or Auditing, a minimum of 6 years of functional experience, and a valid driver’s license. Preferred qualifications include a B.Com Honours in Forensic Accountancy and CFE or CFP certification. The all-inclusive remuneration package is R849,702 per annum. Applications close on 03 March 2025.
POST: DEPUTY DIRECTOR: FORENSIC INVESTIGATIONS CLUSTER B
REFNO: DOTP 09/2025
SALARY: R849 702 per annum (Level 11), all-inclusive salary package
CENTRE: Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government
CLOSING DATE: 03 March 2025
REQUIREMENTS:
- A 3-year B-Degree (or higher qualification) in the field of Forensics/Commerce/ Law/ Auditing; A minimum of 6 years functional (forensic investigations) experience or a minimum of 3 years management experience in conducting forensic investigations in a forensic services/commercial crime environment; A valid code B driving licence.
- Recommendation: Experience in forensic investigations within the public sector; Qualification of B.Com/Honours in Forensic Accountancy; Certified Fraud Examiner(CFE) or Certified Forensic Practitioner (CFP).
- Competencies: Knowledge of the following: National, provincial and departmental legislation, policies and procedures; PFMA; Skills needed: Communication (written and verbal); Well developed; Well developed analysing, problem-solving and fact-finding; Proven computer literacy ; Good interviewing skills and ability to take statements during investigations; The ability to develop and maintain networks; Factual and legal analysis skills/abilities; Planning, organizing and people management..
DUTIES:
- Planning and execution of forensic investigations; Conduct investigation by means of thorough fact finding and evidence retrieval within allocated timeframes; Project managing multiple investigations at the same time, prioritising each investigation based on priority and quality assurance at all stages of the investigation.
- Manage the team of investigators, providing clear guidance to and mentoring of team; Drafting and/or reviewing of factual reports containing appropriate findings and recommendations and subsequent follow-180 up of recommendations made; Testify in disciplinary hearings and in criminal trials; Perform fraud prevention and detection functions; Develop and maintain professional relationships with all stakeholders..
ENQUIRIES: Ms P Thaba Tel No: (021) 483 4701
APPLICATIONS:
To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co.
NOTE:
All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel.
Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00.
Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214.
All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department.
Following the interview and technical exercise, 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).
The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS Competency Assessment tools.
The nominated 175 candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme before they may be appointed into this post.
The purpose of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, which is a public service specific training programme applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background on processes and procedures linked to the SMS.
The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days).
Full details may be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-preentryprogramme/ Furthermore, thanks to the huge public interest we receive many applications for our positions, and as such will not be able to respond personally to all applications.
Therefore, should you not hear from us within 10 weeks from close of advert please consider your application unsuccessful..
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