Location: Johannesburg (Reference: PPSA 01/06/2024 )

Basic Salary per annum plus benefits : R444, 036.00 plus benefits or R 479, 847.00 per annum plus benefits (In line with OSD dispensation for the legally qualified)

Requirements:
A degree or National Diploma in any of the following fields: Law/Auditing/Accounting/Forensic Investigations/Policing• Minimum of three (3) years Investigation experience
and/or experience in Forensic Accounting, Forensic Investigations and Forensic Auditing • Good understanding of legislative prescripts that give mandate to Public Protector
SA • Computer literacy • Understanding Requirements of South African Public Service Administration • Knowledge and application of Case Management System (CMS) or
other computer management systems • Knowledge of auditing or investigation techniques • A valid driver’s license • Fluency in English and other official language relevant to
the Province/Region •

Competencies and skills :
Knowledge of Good Governance principles • Excellent negotiation, mediation and conciliation skills (Alternative Dispute Resolution) • Legal research skills • Legal interpretation
•Knowledge of Case Management or similar computerised management system • Report writing skills • Project Management skills • Forensic investigation skills will be an
advantage • Effective general management and administration skills in addition to above • Ability to timeously resolve queries and finalise investigations, and make appropriate
recommendations to effectively address maladministration and correct service delivery failures • Legal research and interpretation of statutes • Production of high quality
reports • Must have strong ability to initiate hearings, gather information and evidence • The position requires individuals who are objective, impartial and initiative • Must be
able to deal with complaints, resolve, rectify, make presentations and generally act without fear, favour or prejudice •

Duties :
Conduct investigations on maladministration, undue delay and conduct failure using various investigation techniques in accordance with PPSA service standards • Prepare
Investigation Plans for each allocated matter • Apply Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process to resolve reported complaints • Keep complainants informed of the progress
of the investigation • Prepare letters, memos and reports and submit to the supervisor within timelines set in the investigation plan • Submit prescribed accurate and complete
monthly and quarterly statistical reports to the supervisor

Enquiries: Ms. S Thobakgale on tel (011) 492 2807

Note: All appointments will be done in terms of the Public Protector Act.
The successful candidates will be expected to sign the declaration of secrecy form.
All successful candidates will have to undergo security clearance and vetting.
The Public Protector South Africa reserves the right not to fill the vacancies.
Applications must be accompanied by a covering letter with a detailed CV, 3 contactable references, recently certified (within 3months) copies of qualifications (matric
certificates, certificates of qualifications), and ID document.
Applications not complying with the above will be disqualified.

Correspondence will be limited to the short-listed candidates and should you not be contacted within 2 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.
The Public Protector South Africa is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to the achievement and maintenance of representivity (race, gender
and disability).

Preference will be given to the candidates whose appointment or promotion meets the requirements for Employment Equity representivity in the Institution.

Please direct your application, stating the relevant reference number as follows:

For the attention of Ms S Thobakgale by email to ApplicationsGP@pprotect.org

CLOSING DATE: 28 JUNE 2024 @ 16:30

Our mandate

The Public Protector is an independent institution established in terms of section 181 of the Constitution, with a mandate to support and strengthen constitutional democracy. A supreme administrative oversight body, the Public Protector has the power to investigate, report and remedy improper conduct in state affairs. The Public Protector must be accessible to all persons and communities. Anyone can complaint to the Public Protector.

Our mission

Strengthening and supporting constitutional democracy by investigating, reporting on and remedying alleged or suspected improper conduct in state affairs.

Our vision

An effective and trusted constitutional institution that remedies administrative injustices and promotes good governance in state affairs.

Our principles and values

Principles

• Accountability
• Integrity
• Responsiveness
• Justice
• Good governance

Values

Ubuntu – We respect the constitutionally protected dignity of all those we interact with as we deliver services and manage our affairs and service professionally with humanity, empathy, compassion, understanding and respect for every person’s human rights.
Impartiality – We will male our decisions based on objective criteria rather than on the basis of bias or prejudice.
Transparency – We strive to be open in the manner in which we conduct our investigations and deal with our customers.
Efficiency and professionalism – We will deal with our customers and stakeholders with a high level of professionalism, skill, good judgment while ensuring speed and responsiveness in the delivery our services.
Redress – We strive to place those that have been wronged as close as possible where they would have been had the state acted properly in the first instance

Our purpose

A catalyst for change in pursuit of good governance