Provincial Head: Eastern Cape (Permanent) at SIU

Special Investigating Unit; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 90 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic leader to oversee provincial operations in the Eastern Cape. This role is pivotal in ensuring the efficiency of investigations and managing a diverse caseload. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in strategic planning and stakeholder management, with a strong background in legal or forensic environments. Join a passionate team dedicated to fighting corruption and making a real difference in the community. This opportunity offers a chance to lead and innovate within a vital sector, contributing to the integrity and governance of public service.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years experience in corporate or professional services legal/forensic/accounting.
• 5 years in senior management with strategic planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee provincial operations ensuring efficiency and quality of investigations.
• Lead stakeholder interactions and business development within the province.

Skills

Leadership

Business Development

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Report Writing

Education

LLB or B Honours in Accounting

Forensic Accounting

Business Management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Introduction

The SIU has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Talent to join our dynamic team. Our team is passionate about fighting corruption and recovering financial losses suffered by the State. The SIU invites suitably qualified and experienced applicants to apply for this opportunity to serve in the Unit.

Description

Main Purpose: To oversee all provincial operations within the Eastern Cape Province, ensuring efficiency and quality of investigations. To lead and manage the provincial caseload, maintaining the viability of the province as a going concern. To provide leadership for staff members and lead stakeholder interactions and business development within the province.

Demonstrable experience in leading investigations, practical experience in strategic planning and implementation, and exposure to reporting to oversight committees such as National/Provincial SCOPA, Office of the Premier, etc.

Key Performance Areas (including but not limited to):

1. Provincial Strategic Planning & Implementation
2. Provincial Business Development
3. Provincial Investigation Portfolio Oversight
4. Provincial Budget Management
5. Provincial Office Management
6. Stakeholder Relations Management
7. Staff Management

Required Knowledge and Behavioural Attributes:

• Thorough knowledge of laws, rules, and legal precedents related to evidence, premises searches, and interview techniques.
• Sound knowledge of applicable legislation (e.g., Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure Law of Evidence).
• In-depth knowledge of investigation techniques and understanding of the public sector environment and legislative practices.
• Knowledge of financial principles, PFMA, MFMA, corporate governance, ethics, and IT systems.
• Proficiency in project management and advanced MS Office skills.
• Strategic thinking, attention to detail, deadline-driven, collaborative, customer-focused, able to work under pressure, and results-oriented.

Minimum Requirements

LLB or B Honours in Accounting, Forensic Accounting, Business Management, or relevant field (NQF 8). Eight to ten years’ experience in a corporate or professional services legal/forensic/accounting environment, with at least five years in senior management.

Additional Notes:

• The appointment is at the Unit’s sole discretion; no obligation to appoint.
• Applicants must disclose fully in their application; fraudulent qualifications disqualify candidates.
• All candidates will undergo integrity screening; a positive report is essential.
• The SIU does not relocate candidates on fixed-term contracts.
• Post-appointment vetting procedures may apply.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; processing may take time.
• Applicants consent to their personal information being used for recruitment purposes under POPIA.
• The SIU promotes equality and diversity, with preference given to designated groups, including Africans and persons with disabilities.
• Salary will align with SIU scales, subject to approval and annual increases.
• Late applications will not be considered.

Desired Skills:

• Leadership
• Business Development
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Report Writing