Senior Risk and Fraud Prevention Officer

Department of Higher Education and Training; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 398,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department is seeking a Senior Risk and Fraud Prevention Officer in Gauteng, Pretoria. The role involves supervising risk management services, conducting assessments, and facilitating trainings. Candidates should have a relevant diploma and 3 to 5 years of experience in risk and fraud management. Strong analytical and report writing skills are essential. Competitive salary is offered.

Benefits

Benefits included

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Supervisory experience preferred; must have a valid driver's license.
• Knowledge of Risk Management principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide risk management services.
• Conduct risk assessments and compile risk registers.
• Facilitate training on risk and fraud awareness.

Skills

Risk Management

Fraud Investigation

Report Writing

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Risk Management/Internal Audit

Job description

Job title: Senior Risk and Fraud Prevention Officer

Job Location: Gauteng, Pretoria

REF NO: CORP / RISK / / 03

SALARY: R397 116 per annum (Level 08), plus benefits

DEADLINE / CLOSING DATE: 19 September 2025

REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric / Grade 12 Certificate plus a recognised 3-year National Diploma or Degree in Risk Management / Internal Audit or any other relevant qualification.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience in risk, fraud, investigations and ethics management.
• Supervisory experience will be an added advantage. Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be computer literate.
• Knowledge and experience in setting up and managing fraud hotline requests will be an added advantage.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) qualifications would be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of Risk Management principles, practices, and procedures; knowledge of the National Treasury Risk Management Framework in the Public Sector; and understanding of the Risk, Fraud, Ethics and Integrity Management environment.
• Ability to conduct fraud awareness and risk training sessions, implement appropriate fraud detection techniques and software.
• Strong report writing, analytical, project management, planning, organizing and problem-solving skills; ability to identify and mitigate risks effectively.

DUTIES:

• Ensure overall supervision and facilitate the provision of risk management services. Identify risks at the college.
• Facilitate strategic, operational and process-level risk assessments.
• Compile risk registers for strategic, operational and process levels.
• Provide risk management reports. Report monthly to management and quarterly to the Audit and Risk Committee.
• Facilitate the development and maintenance of internal anti-corruption systems.
• Facilitate fraud or corruption risk assessments.
• Conduct investigations on allegations of corruption.
• Promote the implementation of code of conduct, remunerative work, financial disclosure system, conflict of interests and gift register.
• Facilitate trainings, workshops and awareness campaigns on risk, fraud, ethics and integrity management in the college.

How to apply: Please hand deliver your application or email it to [e-mail] quoting the reference number to the Principal, Western TVET College Corporate Office, 42 Johnstone Street, Randfontein, 1760.