INVESTIGATOR

To apply, click on the link at the end of the post and all the best with your applications.

Location: Free State Provincial Office
Reference: PPSA 01/12/2024
Remuneration: 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.
• Minimum 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, Knowledge 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 computerized 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.

Key responsibilities and 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.

Enquiries: Ms E Hietbrink tel 051 448 6172\6185

Note: All appointments will be made in terms of the Public Protector Act and a 12 month probation period which may be extended to 18 months will be applicable. The successful candidates will be expected to sign the secrecy declaration form and performance agreement within 2 months of accepting the position.

All successful candidates will have to undergo security clearance and vetting.
The Public Protector South Africa reserves the right not to fill the vacancies.

Correspondences will be limited to the short-listed candidates. Should you not be contacted within 2
months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.

Applications must be accompanied by a covering letter with a detailed CV and 3 contactable references,
recently certified (within 6 months) copies of qualifications( matric certificate, certificates of qualifications)
a valid driver’s license and ID document

Applications not complying with the above will be disqualified.
Correspondence will be limited to the short-listed candidates. Should you not be contacted within two (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 Mrs E Hietbrink by email ApplicationsFS@pprotect.org
Closing date: 10 January 2025 @ 16:30

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All the best with your applications