Assistant Director : Forensic Audit (Investigations)

Department of Water and Sanitation; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Water and Sanitation is seeking an Assistant Director for Forensic Audit in Pretoria. The role involves conducting forensic investigations, leading fraud awareness initiatives, and ensuring compliance with public finance legislation. Candidates should possess an NQF Level 7 qualification in Accounting/Auditing and have substantial experience in forensic investigations.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in Auditing/Forensic Investigations required.
• CFE, CIA, CA, FP(SA) certifications are advantages.
• Valid unexpired driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic investigations and fraud awareness campaigns.
• Testify in disciplinary, criminal, or civil recovery proceedings.
• Supervise forensic investigation teams and monitor progress.

Skills

Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act

Forensic investigations

Financial management

Education

NQF Level 7 qualification in Accounting/Auditing

LLB Degree forensic stream

Job description

Job title : Assistant Director : Forensic Audit (Investigations)

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria Deadline : July 30, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Requirements

• An NQF Level 7 qualification in Accounting / Auditing (Internal or External Auditing / Forensic Investigations / Fraud Examination) / LLB Degree forensic stream. Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in Auditing / Forensic Investigations.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. A post graduate qualification in Auditing / Investigations / Forensic Auditing or certification as a CFE, CIA, CA, FP(SA) will serve as added advantages.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Generally Recognised Accounting Principles (GRAP), Protected Disclosures Act (PDA), Prevention Organised Crimes Act (POCA), Protection of Access to information Act (PAIA), Public Service Anti-Corruption Strategy and Anti- Corruption and Fraud Prevention measures and other public service legislative framework.

Duties

• Conduct fraud awareness campaigns. Conduct forensic investigations on assigned in compliance with the approved forensic investigations methodology and ACFE standards. Report on investigation results accordingly.
• Represent the Department by testifying in disciplinary, criminal or civil recovery proceedings when required. Supervise and review the work of forensic investigation teams.
• Provide guidance on investigative approach to forensic investigations teams. Monitor forensic investigation teams’ work progress ensuring compliance with project timelines.
• Prepare, consolidate and keep investigation progress / status reports up to date for monthly and quarterly reporting to management and relevant committees.
• Follow-up on implementation of investigation recommendations. Liaise with other directorates and law-enforcement agencies on referred matters. Ensure constant update of TeamMate files and compliance with Quality Assurance standards / requirements.
• Ensure proper case administration on the TeamMate audit system. Provide input and contribute to the development and implementation of the Department’s Fraud Prevention and Anti-Corruption strategy.
• Assist the Directorate with Financial management, management of Human Resources, Project Management and Performance Management.