Forensic Consultant: Proactive Forensic

In brief

**Overview** This role, titled Assistant Director: People Management Records (Reference: DOTP 32/2025 R1), is based within the Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government. It is an administrative position at Level 09, offering a salary between R487,197 and R573,897 per annum. The primary focus of the duties described is on managing and developing processes for fraud detection and prevention, contributing to the Western Cape Government Anti-Corruption Strategy, and facilitating departmental fraud risk assessments. **What you will do** * Manage and develop processes aimed at improving strategies for fraud detection and prevention. * Contribute to the development/maintenance and implementation of the Western Cape Government Anti-Corruption Strategy, Whistle blowing Policy and any relevant policies and/or strategies. * Support the managers: Proactive Forensics with the development and maintenance of the departmental fraud prevention and implementation plans for thirteen provincial departments, including monitoring progress with the implementation of agreed projects as per the fraud prevention and implementation plans. * Contribute towards development of fraud and corruption awareness training content, conduct training awareness sessions, and participate in other awareness initiatives. * Identify business areas where data analytics projects could be conducted and assist in conducting these projects. * Facilitate departmental fraud risk assessments in line with the approved methodology and monitor action plans. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Qualification:** An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification). * **Experience:** A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience. * **Licence:** A valid driving licence (Code B or higher). * *Note:* People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply. * **Knowledge of the following:** * Legislation and regulations applicable to National, Provincial and Local government. * Policies and procedures relating to Provincial and Local government. * Fraud risk management strategies and fraud risk assessment techniques. * National and Provincial Government legislation, departmental policies and procedures. * Writing scripts for queries to identify and detect possible incidents of fraud in data. * Collection, analyses and visualization of large datasets to draw appropriate conclusions. * Data analysis abilities. * Analysing and problem-solving. * **Skills needed:** * Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). * Good communication (written and verbal). * Ability to work independently and as part of a team. * Project management. **Who should apply** This role is ideal for a degree-qualified professional with at least three years of relevant experience, particularly within government environments. Candidates should possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability in data analysis, including writing scripts for data queries and visualizing large datasets to detect fraud. A comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures across National, Provincial, and Local government is essential, particularly concerning fraud risk management strategies and assessment techniques. The successful applicant must be computer literate in MS Office, demonstrate strong written and verbal communication, project management abilities, and the capacity to work both autonomously and collaboratively. A valid driving license is generally required, with accommodations for individuals with disabilities who have access to alternative transport. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/western-cape-department-of-the-premier-vacancies-3#spani-ref-dotp-32-2025-r1 Source: govpage

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• At least 3 years of experience.

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Project management
• Driver's licence

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