Assistant Director: Fraud, Anti- Corruption And Integrity Management

In brief

**Overview** This is a role for an Assistant Director specialising in Fraud, Anti-Corruption, and Integrity Management within the Gauteng Department of Economic Development. The position is based at Umnotho House in Johannesburg and offers a salary of R487,197 per annum (Level 09), plus benefits. The role is situated within the Fraud, Anti-Corruption and Integrity Management Branch and is responsible for coordinating and implementing strategies related to fraud prevention, ethics management, and conducting investigations. **What you will do** * 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 to 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 anti-corruption. * 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. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * 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. **Who should apply** Candidates should possess an NQF Level 7 qualification in Forensic Auditing, Auditing, or Compliance, as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of 3 years' experience in an investigation or forensic audit environment is required, along with a Code 8/10 driver’s license. Individuals with a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) qualification are at an advantage. The ideal candidate will be adept at coordinating fraud risk assessments, developing and implementing anti-corruption policies, conducting detailed investigations into fraud and corruption allegations, and managing ethics-related processes and registers. They should also be capable of facilitating training, liaising with various stakeholders, and supervising staff performance in the context of integrity management. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/gauteng-department-of-economic-development-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-39-of-2026#spani-ref-refs-057153 Source: govpage

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