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Enforcement Officer

Asset Forfeiture Unit

Closing dateToday is Sat 17 Oct · SAST

Closes Monday 19 October 2026

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Enforcement Officer in Asset Forfeiture Unit managing criminal asset recovery, financial reconciliation, and curator performance. Requires degree/diploma in Finance and 3 years relevant experience.

  • Manage supply chain processes for appointing curators and auctioneers for asset forfeiture cases.
  • Monitor curator and official performance to ensure timely collection of money owed to the state.
  • Perform financial reconciliations on curator accounts and criminal asset recovery accounts.
  • Conduct investigations to identify assets from criminal activities and maintain accurate records.
  • Must have: B-degree (NQF 7) or 3-year Diploma (NQF 6) in Finance; 3 years relevant experience; knowledge of PSA, PFMA, POCA, and NPA procedures; skills in MS Office, ECMS, and iBase systems; valid driver's licence.
  • Based in Mthatha, Eastern Cape.
  • Apply by email to Recruit2026337@npa.gov.za. Closing date not specified in the advert.

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Requirements

  • An appropriate B -degree (NQF level 7) or Three (3) year Diploma (NQF level 6) in Finance or equivalent.
  • Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility.
  • Three (3) years’ relevant experience.
  • Strategic capability and leadership.
  • General management, administration, and communication skills.
  • People management and empowerment skills.
  • Customer focus and responsiveness.
  • Planning and prioritizing, including interpersonal relation skills.
  • Problem solving and Decision-making skills.
  • Knowledge of the following Acts:
  • PSA, SA Archives, PFMA, POCA, Administration of Estates, Insolvency, NPA, Access to Information and SCM Framework.
  • Knowledge of Finance, Supply Chain Management, Information Management.
  • Knowledge of NPA and AFU policies and procedures relevant to the job functions.
  • Skills in MS Office suite, specifically MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Visio and MS Project.
  • Skills in ECMS and iBase, including Operations Management, Public, Information and Finance Management and Writing.
  • Skills in Administration systems, Task/time management, conflict and Analytic.
  • A valid driver’s licence.

Duties

  • Facilitate the SCM process of identifying curators and appointing auctioneers.
  • Monitor the performance of curators or delegated officials to ensure prompt collection of money due to the state.
  • Perform reconciliations on curator accounts and the criminal asset recovery account.
  • Capture finance information on the system:
  • Curator disbursements and fees, deposits, and payment to victims.
  • Process payments.
  • Conducting investigations to identify assets that are the proceeds of criminal activities.
  • Collaborating with law enforcement agencies and regulatory bodies to share intelligence and resources.
  • Maintaining accurate records of seized assets and their legal status.
  • Ensuring compliance with legal requirements and regulations related to asset forfeiture.
  • Providing support to the units’ leadership and other staff members in case management and administrative tasks.

How to apply

New to the Z83 form? Read the application guide.

Enquiries

Ziyanda Mthwazi Tel No: (047) 501 2632

Notes from the department

  • Applicants must apply by submitting applications on the most recent Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a comprehensive CV only (with detailed experience information).
  • Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources.
  • Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA (only when shortlisted).
  • It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation (only when shortlisted).
  • All applications must reach the NPA on/or before the closing date.
  • No late applications will be accepted/processed.
  • Documents should not be password protected, and ZIP files will be blocked.
  • The NPA cannot be held responsible for server delays.
  • All applications must reach the NPA on/or before the closing date.
  • No late applications will be accepted/processed.
  • The applicant’s attention is drawn to the fact that the NPA uses an Electronic Response Handling System in terms of e-mailed applications.
  • Please do not contact the NPA directly after you have e-mailed your applications to enquire if your application(s) have been received.
  • If you have not received an acknowledgement of receipt within one week after the closing date, then you can contact the NPA.
  • The NPA reserves the right not to fill any particular position.
  • If you do not hear from us within (6) six months from the closing date of the advert, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
  • Successful candidates will be subjected to a security clearance of at least confidential.
  • Appointment to this position will be provisional, pending the issue of security clearance.
  • Fingerprints will be taken on the day of the interview.
  • The social media accounts of shortlisted applicants may be accessed as part of the verification process.
  • A valid driver’s license will be a requirement where applicable.
  • All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre- entry assessments which are, a practical exercise and an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
  • All SMS posts will be subjected to a lifestyle audit.
  • SMS posts 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 NPA.
  • 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.
  • A pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is required for all SMS applicants for Public Service Act positions in the NPA (SMS pre-entry certificate to be submitted prior to appointment).
  • NPA Act appointments are exempted from the pre-entry certificate requirement.
  • This is a Public Service specific training programme.
  • The name of the course is Certificate for entry into the SMS.
  • The full details can be sourced from the link https://www.thensg.gov.za/training- course/sms-pre-entry-programme/..
  • Applicants are advised that from 1 January 2021 a new application form for employment (Z83) is in use.
  • The new application for employment form can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za- vacancies.
  • From 1 January 2021 should an application be received using the incorrect (old) application for employment (Z83), it will not be considered.
  • NB! Applicants who are successful must please note that the NPA is not in a position to pay resettlement costs.

As printed in Circular 35 of 2026 · page 80 · open the PDF

POST 35/124: ENFORCEMENT OFFICER REF NO: RECRUIT 2026/337 Asset Forfeiture Unit
SALARY: R487 197 per annum (Level 09), (excluding benefits)
CENTRE: Mthatha
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate B -degree (NQF level 7) or Three (3) year Diploma (NQF level 6) in Finance or equivalent. Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility. Three (3) years’ relevant experience. Strategic capability and leadership. General management, administration, and communication skills. People management and empowerment skills. Customer focus and responsiveness. Planning and prioritizing, including interpersonal relation skills. Problem solving and Decision-making skills. Knowledge of the following Acts: PSA, SA Archives, PFMA, POCA, Administration of Estates, Insolvency, NPA, Access to Information and SCM Framework. Knowledge of Finance, Supply Chain Management, Information Management. Knowledge of NPA and AFU policies and procedures relevant to the job functions. Skills in MS Office suite, specifically MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Visio and MS Project. Skills in ECMS and iBase, including Operations Management, Public, Information and Finance Management and Writing. Skills in Administration systems, Task/time management, conflict and Analytic. A valid driver’s licence.
DUTIES: Facilitate the SCM process of identifying curators and appointing auctioneers. Monitor the performance of curators or delegated officials to ensure prompt collection of money due to the state. Perform reconciliations on curator accounts and the criminal asset recovery account. Capture finance information on the system: Curator disbursements and fees, deposits, and payment to victims. Process payments. Conducting investigations to identify assets that are the proceeds of criminal activities. Collaborating with law enforcement agencies and regulatory bodies to share intelligence and resources. Maintaining accurate records of seized assets and their legal status. Ensuring compliance with legal requirements and regulations related to asset forfeiture. Providing support to the units’ leadership and other staff members in case management and administrative tasks.
ENQUIRIES: Ziyanda Mthwazi Tel No: (047) 501 2632
APPLICATIONS: e mail: Recruit2026337@npa.gov.za

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