SENIOR FRAUD INVESTIGATOR
Department of Employment and Labour · eastern cape · Eastern Cape
- Closing date
- 23 October 2026
- Reference
- HR4/4/4/5/101
- Salary band
- R 413 001
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Employment and Labour Location: Provincial Office: Eastern Cape Salary: R413 001 per annum Requirements: Three years' relevant tertiary qualification in Risk Management / Internal Audit / Risk and Security Management / Accounting / Law / Policing / Forensic Investigation/CFE qualification. Two (2) years of functional experience in an anti-fraud and corruption environment. ACFE membership will be an added advantage. Prepared to travel nationally (In possession of at least a Code 8 driver's license). Knowledge: Investigative Principles and Practices, Departmental and the Fund's Policies and Procedures, Public Financial Management Act (PFMA), Unemployment Insurance and Unemployment Insurance Contribution Act, Basic Knowledge of all Labour legislations, Anti- Fraud and Corruption Policies, Legal environment: Court and Criminal procedures, Fraud-related administration and operations, Batho Pele Principles. Skills: Planning and Organising skills, Time Management, Conflict Management, Analytical Skills, Investigation skills, Computer Literacy, Presentation skills, Communication skills, Report writing Skills. Duties: Implement Fraud and Corruption Prevention Strategies, Conduct, Investigations on reported Fraud and Corruption, analyse system capabilities to anti-fraud management programmes. Liaise with appropriate sections within the Department of Employment & Labour and external stakeholders on Fraud Prevention measures. Supervise resources. Application instructions: Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X9005, East London, 5201, h a n d d e l i v e r a t N o . 3 H i l l S t r e e t , E a s t L o n d o n . E m a i l : Jobs- EC9@labour.gov.za Enquiries: Mr. S Nduli Tel No: (043) 703 3326 Notes: African Males, Coloured Males, Coloured Females, Indian Males, Indian Females, White Males, White Females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Closing Date: 2026-10-23T16:00:00+02:00
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Requirements
- ✓Three years' relevant tertiary qualification in Risk Management / Internal Audit / Risk and Security Management / Accounting / Law / Policing / Forensic Investigation/CFE qualification
- ✓Two (2) years of functional experience in an anti-fraud and corruption environment
- ✓ACFE membership will be an added advantage
- ✓Prepared to travel nationally (In possession of at least a Code 8 driver's license)
- ✓Knowledge: Investigative Principles and Practices
- ✓Departmental and the Fund's Policies and Procedures
- ✓Public Financial Management Act (PFMA)
- ✓Unemployment Insurance and Unemployment Insurance Contribution Act
- ✓Basic Knowledge of all Labour legislations
- ✓Anti- Fraud and Corruption Policies
Key responsibilities
- •Implement Fraud and Corruption Prevention Strategies, Conduct, Investigations on reported Fraud and Corruption, analyse system capabilities to anti-fraud management programmes
- •Liaise with appropriate sections within the Department of Employment & Labour and external stakeholders on Fraud Prevention measures
- •Supervise resources
About Department of Employment and Labour
This department regulates the labour market - administering the UIF (Unemployment Insurance Fund) and Compensation Fund, enforcing labour laws (BCEA, LRA, OHSA), and running employment services (including matching work seekers to opportunities via labour centres).
Full department profile and current vacancies