DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FORENSIC AUDIT (INVESTIGATION) REF NO: 200522/02

REF NO: 200522/02
DIRECTORATE: FORENSIC INVESTIGATIONS & QUALITY ASSURANCE
SALARY: R 382 245 per annum (Level 09)

CENTRE: Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS: A Bachelor’s Degree at NQF Level 7 in Auditing (Internal, External and Forensic Investigation/ Fraud Examination) / LLB Degree (Fraud Examination). Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in Forensic Auditing. A valid and unexpired driver’s license (Attach a copy). Certification in CFE, CIA, CA or Fraud Examination will be an added advantage. Sound knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Sound knowledge of the Prevention Organised Crimes Act and Protection of Access to information Act (PAIA) Sound Knowledge of the Public Service Anti-Corruption Strategy and anti- corruption and fraud prevention measures. Skills in the application of audit methodology and execution of audit procedures in accordance with the approved audit programme. Administrative and clerical procedures and systems. Knowledge of governmental financial systems. Knowledge of principles and practice of financial accounting. Willingness and ability to travel. Computer Literacy.

DUTIES: Provide input and contribute to the development and implementation of the Department’s Fraud Prevention and Anti-Corruption strategy. Conduct fraud awareness campaigns. Supervise the work of forensic investigations teams. Conduct forensic investigations and report the results accordingly. Represent the Department in disciplinary cases, criminal or civil recovery processes. Assist in the management of Financial and Human Resources.

ENQUIRIES: Mr M Motsatsi, Tel 012 336 7905.

APPLICATIONS: Head Office (Pretoria): Please forward your application quoting the relevant reference number to the Department of Water and Sanitation, Private Bag X350, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver to Delta Continental Building, Corner of Visagie and Bosman Street, Pretoria. For Attention : Recruitment & Selection

Note: Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment to the address specified on each post.
Applications must be submitted using the newly implemented Z83 form obtainable on the Department of Water and Sanitations website, under career opportunities or the DPSA website, under vacancies in the Public Service (point 4) and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV as well as copies of qualifications, identity document and a valid driver’s license (where applicable) which need not be certified when applying for a post. Original/certified copies must be produced only by shortlisted candidates during the interview date. All required information on form Z83 must be
provided. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late, applications will be accepted. A SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualification/s. Applications that do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements will not be considered. *All shortlisted candidates pertaining to Senior Management Services (SMS) posts will be subjected to a technical and competency assessment and a preentry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment. (Individuals who
have completed the course already, and who are therefore in possession of a certificate are welcome to submit such, however, it is not required that an applicant submit such when applying for the post prior to the closing date. The link for the completion of the course for the certificate for the pre-entry into SMS can be found on
http://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo a security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin. The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within two (2) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and
persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets.