Data-Driven Risk & Forensics Lead

Edge Executives; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A national public entity in the social development ecosystem seeks a Risk Officer to implement enterprise risk and manage investigations. The role involves leading forensic work, ensuring compliance with regulations, and building stakeholder relationships. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 3 years of experience in risk and fraud investigation. Located in Johannesburg, this role operates under strict timelines to enhance organizational integrity.

Qualifications

• 3 years of risk and fraud investigation experience in the public sector or SOE.
• Knowledge of risk frameworks, anti-corruption/integrity policies, forensic methods, PFMA and Treasury Regulations.
• Skills in investigations, analytics, project/programme management, M&E, stakeholder management, communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead forensic work using data analytics and forensic tech.
• Manage hotline/tip-offs, maintain the Allegations Register.
• Coordinate anti-corruption and ethics frameworks.
• Conduct risk assessments across departments.
• Support combined assurance planning and reporting.

Skills

Investigations

Analytics

Project/programme management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree/National Diploma in Risk, Finance, Auditing, Accounting, Forensics, or Law

ACFE/ICFP membership (CFE/FP an advantage)

Job description

A national public entity in the social development ecosystem seeks a Risk Officer to implement enterprise risk and manage investigations. The role involves leading forensic work, ensuring compliance with regulations, and building stakeholder relationships. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 3 years of experience in risk and fraud investigation. Located in Johannesburg, this role operates under strict timelines to enhance organizational integrity.