Chief Director: Provincial Forensic Audits

Office Of The Premier; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,555,000 - 1,831,000; Full time

Job summary

Office Of The Premier in Johannesburg is seeking a senior manager to oversee fraud prevention and forensic investigations across government departments. The role includes developing methodologies, maintaining anti-corruption strategies, and coordinating with law enforcement and auditors.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in forensic investigations, strategic leadership, and governance frameworks such as PFMA, with strong reporting and analytical capabilities.

Qualifications

• NQF Level 7 in Law (BA Law; B Juris; BCom Law; BProc; LLB) or Accounting/Forensic Auditing.
• NQF Level 8 qualification in related field is an added advantage.
• 5 years at senior managerial level; 7+ years in forensic investigations or commercial crime enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight for fraud prevention across GPG departments and entities.
• Manage and oversee all forensic investigations and related procurement.
• Maintain the Provincial Forensic Investigation Methodology and SOPs; manage Anti-Corruption strategy.
• Lead ICT analytics in GPG databases and report to oversight bodies.
• Supervise investigative teams and contracted specialists; ensure reports meet standards.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic leadership

Problem solving

Decision making

Communication

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Planning

Organising

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

NQF Level 7 – Law/Accounting/Forensic Auditing

NQF Level 8 – related field (advantage)

Job description

• Reference Number : REFS/056392
• Directorate : Institutional Development Support & Integrity Management
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R1 554 696.00– R1 831 350.00 (All-inclusive remuneration package)
• Enquiries : Ms Sylvia Mtshali, Tel: [phone]

Requirements :

• 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.

Notes :

The Gauteng Office of the Premier is committed to the principles of Employment Equity and fair representation.

In line with the Department's Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups.

Particular consideration will be given to African females, Coloured males, Indian males, Indian females, White males, White females, and persons with disabilities, in order to promote equitable representation within the Department.

By applying, applicants consent to the processing of their personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

Employer : Office Of The Premier

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : 22-09-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have an NQF Level 7 qualification in the disciplines of Law (BA Law; B juris, BCom Law; BProc LLB) or Accounting, Finance, Forensic Auditing?

Do you have 5 years of experience at a senior managerial level?

Do you have Seven (7) or more years of experience in the Forensic investigations or law enforcement specialising in commercial crimes?

Do you have knowledge and understanding of government priorities?