CHIEF DIRECTOR: PROVINCIAL FORENSIC AUDITS

Office of the Premier

Reference number: REFS/056392
Salary: R1 554 696 - R1 831 350 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package)
Centre: Johannesburg
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 22 September 2026
Circular: No 32 of 2026

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Requirements

An NQF Level 7 qualification in the disciplines of Law (BA Law; B juris, BCom Law; BProc LLB) or Accounting, Finance, Forensic Auditing. An NQF Level 8 qualification in the related field will be an added advantage. 5 years of experience at a senior managerial level and Seven (7) or more years of experience in the Forensic investigations or law enforcement specialising in commercial crimes. Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) qualification will be an added advantage. Good problem-solving, decision-making skills, computer literacy, communication skills, report writing kills, good inter-personal relations skills, planning, organising, analytical skills and project planning skills. Key Competencies: Proven ability to operationalise and ensure compliance with legislation and policy development. Demonstrable experience in forensic investigations and reporting. Knowledge and understanding of government priorities. Insight into Government’s Outcomes Based Approach, including performance monitoring and evaluation. Strategic leadership, change management and project management. Ability to communicate eloquently, compliance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and financial regulatory frameworks underpinning good governance in South Africa. Excellent co-ordination, communication, networking, negotiation, corporate governance and multi-tasking skills. Ability to work under pressure and willingness to work long and irregular hours. Strategically engage with Auditors and provide appropriate and timely responses to audit queries.

Duties

Provide effective management and oversight into the implementation of fraud prevention in the GPG departments. Manage and oversee the implementation of all the forensic investigations and Provincial forensic investigation procurement in the GPG departments and entities. Review, manage, and provide oversight on the implementation of the Provincial Forensic Investigation Methodology and Standard Operating Procedures. Manage, review and maintain the Anti-Corruption strategy for all GPG departments. Provide leadership on the administration of NACH (National Anti-Corruption Hotlines) for all GPG departments. Develop written protocols and guidelines on forensic investigation methodology and ensure adherence of such guidelines and investigation reporting timelines. Review investigation reports and related documentation and provide assurance that the investigations conducted meet the required standards. Ensure that lessons learned from investigations are incorporated into the GPG policies and procedures and are shared widely within GPG. Support Public Service Commission (PSC) in developing and maintaining mechanism for reporting potential fraud and corruption, including hotline, and the necessary procedures to evaluate and investigate incoming reports of alleged fraud and corruption. Manage and provide comprehensive ICT analytical abilities in GPG database. Ensure development of work plans and the establishment of priorities for the Provincial Forensic Audit function. Supervise and monitor the work of investigative teams and of contracted specialists to ensure that outputs meet the required quality standards and are delivered according to schedule. Provide reports periodically in terms of the operational requirements in the department and including to oversight bodies such as Audit Committee. Build relationships with law enforcement bodies and ensure proper reporting of violations or potential violations as appropriate and as required. Build relationship within GPG with all stakeholders and ensure that there is periodic stakeholder engagement and provisioning of support as it relates to forensic investigations undertaken. Conduct regular training to develop investigation capacity within Forensic Investigation unit. Manage the human and financial resource of the Chief Directorate.

Where to send your application

Applications must be submitted only online at www.gautengonline.gov.za

Enquiries

Ms Sylvia Mtshali Tel No: (011) 355 6280

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 4 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 8 September 2026.

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