DIRECTOR: COMPLIANCE AND FORENSIC AUDIT

Department of Health

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About IT and technology roles in South Africa

Information technology skills are among the most in-demand in the South African job market. Cape Town has established itself as a significant technology hub, while Johannesburg and Pretoria host the majority of corporate IT teams. The public sector is also a major employer of IT professionals, with posts in systems administration, network management, and software development regularly advertised through DPSA and government departments. Remote work is more common in technology than in any other South African sector.

About the hiring department

This vacancy is within Department of Health. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.

Shortlisted candidates are contacted directly by the department. If you do not receive a response within 90 days of the closing date, your application was not successful. NewGenJobs tracks every application you submit through your personal dashboard so you always know where you stand.

Requirements

• ·Grade 12 certificate and an appropriate NQF 7 in Auditing/ Accounting/ Forensic Accounting / Forensic Investigation Law/ Risk Management/ Internal Auditing / Forensic Investigation / Law / Forensic Auditing
• ·At least five (5) years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level in compliance management, forensic auditing, risk management, internal auditing, conducting compliance reviews, investigations, and regulatory reporting, fraud detection, forensic investigations, and evidence analysis
• ·Experience in stakeholder engagement, including working with oversight bodies, law enforcement, and internal governance structures as well as experience in policy development, implementation, and monitoring
• ·Demonstrated experience in report writing, case management, and presenting findings to senior management
• ·Sound knowledge of applicable legislation and regulatory frameworks, particularly in the public sector (e
• ·Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, Public Service Regulations)
• ·Knowledge of governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks
• ·Knowledge of fraud prevention, detection, and investigation methodologies and understanding of forensic audit principles, techniques, and standards
• ·Knowledge of internal control systems and risk management practices and understanding of disciplinary processes, labour relations, and legal procedures related to misconduct
• ·Knowledge of evidence collection, handling, and chain of custody requirements

Key Duties

• ·Ensure the organisation adheres to applicable legislation, regulations, policies, and ethical standards, thereby preventing risk and misconduct
• ·Conduct compliance risk assessments and maintain a compliance risk register
• ·Detect, investigate, and respond to allegations of fraud, corruption, and financial misconduct, and support consequence management
• ·Conduct preliminary assessments of reported allegations or irregularities
• ·Plan and execute forensic investigations
• ·Stakeholder engagement on compliance and forensic services
• ·Support consequence management and legal processes
• ·Promote awareness and understanding of regulatory requirements
• ·Management of resources and finance
• ·Monitor the financial resources and assets allocated to the Unit

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