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Assistant Director: Fraud, Anti- Corruption and Integrity Management

Branch: Fraud, Anti- Corruption and Integrity Management

Closing dateToday is Sun 1 Nov · SAST

Closes Friday 20 November 2026

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Senior role leading fraud risk work, anti-corruption planning and investigations for a government department. Suits people with forensic auditing or compliance training and at least 3 years of investi

  • Lead fraud risk checks, plan fraud and anti-corruption policies, and keep the fraud and ethics risk register up to date.
  • Investigate reported fraud and corruption cases, interview people, write reports with findings and recommendations, and work with law enforcement.
  • Must have NQF Level 7 in Forensic Auditing, Auditing or Compliance, recognised by SAQA, and at least 3 years' experience in investigation or forensic audit.
  • A Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) qualification is an added advantage. A code 8/10 driver's licence is required.
  • The job is based at Umnotho House in Johannesburg, with a salary of R487 197 per year (Level 09), plus benefits.
  • The advert does not state how to apply or what documents to submit.
  • The advert does not state a closing date.

Generated by claude-haiku-5-5 from the text below; it may be wrong or incomplete. Original wording, page 217 (opens in new tab)

Requirements

  • NQF Level 7 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.

Duties

  • Coordinate periodic/regular identification and assessment of fraud risks.
  • Gather information and provide inputs on the development of fraud Prevention Policy and Plan.
  • Assist with the Facilitation of the development of an Anti- corruption Policy and Plan.
  • Report all incidents of unethical/fraud and corruption the DD and CRO.
  • Assist with the implementation of ethics management strategies.
  • Liaise with relevant stakeholders (e.g., other investigative units, Departments etc).
  • Evaluate mitigating measures and monitor their implementation.
  • Manage the fraud/ethics risk register on an on- going basis.
  • Facilitate training to management and employees of the Department on risk management and its components, including internal controls.
  • 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 anticorruption.
  • Conduct investigations into allegations of fraud and corruption reported to the department.
  • Identify & request supporting documents.
  • Compile Planning document.
  • Identify personnel to interview.
  • Conduct interviews with relevant stakeholders to establish facts.
  • Draft investigation reports with detailed findings and clear recommendations for review and approval.
  • Communicate recommendations to management for implementation.
  • Follow-up on the implementation of recommended actions by management.
  • Submit monthly reports to management on investigations conducted.
  • Ensure implementation of ethics, fraud and corruption investigation procedures.
  • Investigate all allegations of unethical, fraud and corruption in accordance with policy.
  • Collaborate with law enforcement agencies in the investigation of corruption cases.
  • Record all unethical and corruption cases in the information systems Provide information to all stakeholders (HoD, Executing Authority, GAS, Office of the Premier, law enforcement agencies) on corruption incidents and cases.
  • Assist managers and staff in reporting risk information.
  • Assist in ensuring 100% financial disclosure by SMS, MMS, and Other Designated categories Provide support to employees with the completion of e-Disclosure/ Conduct verification of financial disclosures and investigate anomalies.
  • Assist employees with the process of Remunerative Work Outside Employee’s Employment (RWOEEs) application from beginning to end AND declaration of gifts Update and monitor the Remunerative Work Outside Employee’s Employment (RWOEEs) register, Gift Register.
  • Engagements with auditors during the audit of ethics management programme i.e biannual/ Quarterly data analysis audit Co- ordinate the implementation of life-style audit.
  • Conduct the audits where necessary.
  • Manage the performance of supervised staff.
  • Develop staff.
  • Motivate staff and cultivate a culture of service delivery.

How to apply

Apply online to the http:jobs.gauteng.gpg.gov.za website only.

New to the Z83 form? Read the application guide.

Enquiries

Siphiwe Nhlapho/Lebohang Molefe at 066 196 6890/079 803 5373

Notes from the department

  • Application form (Z83) should be accompanied by a recently updated CV.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be required to bring their originally certifies copies of their qualifications, ID and drivers licence.
  • Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered.
  • All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.
  • Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
  • Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
  • If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
  • Kindly note that: successful candidates will be subjected to a security clearance in terms of a criminal record check, verifications of qualifications.
  • All short-listed candidates may be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, for which the logistics will be communicated by the department.
  • All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre- entry assessments.
  • One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment.
  • Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.

As printed in Circular 39 of 2026 · page 217 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)

POST 39/290: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FRAUD, ANTI- CORRUPTION AND INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT REF NO: REFS/057153 Branch: Fraud, Anti- Corruption and Integrity Management
SALARY: R487 197 per annum (Level 09), plus benefits
CENTRE: Umnotho House Johannesburg
REQUIREMENTS: NQF Level 7 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.
DUTIES: Coordinate periodic/regular identification and assessment of fraud risks. Gather information and provide inputs on the development of fraud Prevention Policy and Plan. Assist with the Facilitation of the development of an Anti- corruption Policy and Plan. Report all incidents of unethical/fraud and corruption the DD and CRO. Assist with the implementation of ethics management strategies. Liaise with relevant stakeholders (e.g., other investigative units, Departments etc). Evaluate mitigating measures and monitor their implementation. Manage the fraud/ethics risk register on an on- going basis. Facilitate training to management and employees of the Department on risk management and its components, including internal controls. 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 anticorruption. Conduct investigations into allegations of fraud and corruption reported to the department. Identify & request supporting documents. Compile Planning document. Identify personnel to interview. Conduct interviews with relevant stakeholders to establish facts. Draft investigation reports with detailed findings and clear recommendations for review and approval. Communicate recommendations to management for implementation. Follow-up on the implementation of recommended actions by management. Submit monthly reports to management on investigations conducted. Ensure implementation of ethics, fraud and corruption investigation procedures. Investigate all allegations of unethical, fraud and corruption in accordance with policy. Collaborate with law enforcement agencies in the investigation of corruption cases. Record all unethical and corruption cases in the information systems Provide information to all stakeholders (HoD, Executing Authority, GAS, Office of the Premier, law enforcement agencies) on corruption incidents and cases. Assist managers and staff in reporting risk information. Assist in ensuring 100% financial disclosure by SMS, MMS, and Other Designated categories Provide support to employees with the completion of e-Disclosure/ Conduct verification of financial disclosures and investigate anomalies. Assist employees with the process of Remunerative Work Outside Employee’s Employment (RWOEEs) application from beginning to end AND declaration of gifts Update and monitor the Remunerative Work Outside Employee’s Employment (RWOEEs) register, Gift Register. Engagements with auditors during the audit of ethics management programme i.e biannual/ Quarterly data analysis audit Co- ordinate the implementation of life-style audit. Conduct the audits where necessary. Manage the performance of supervised staff. Develop staff. Motivate staff and cultivate a culture of service delivery.
ENQUIRIES: Siphiwe Nhlapho/Lebohang Molefe at 066 196 6890/079 803 5373

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