Deputy Director: Fraud and Corruption – 03 November 2026

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PERMANENT POSITION
Deputy Director: Fraud and Corruption

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  (Certified Qualification/s/Certificates, ID, and CV).
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  during the selection process.
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VACANCY CIRCULAR
089/2026
City of Johannesburg

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: FRAUD AND CORRUPTION

Department: Group Forensic and Investigation Services (GFIS)
Branch: Operations
Designation: Deputy Director: Fraud and Corruption
Remuneration: R67 075,25 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits)
Location: East Wing, 48 Ameshoff Street, Braamfontein

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric/Grade 12 plus a relevant 3-year tertiary qualification (B Degree/BTech) with majors
  in either Finance/ Accounting/ Audit/ Legal/ Forensic investigations/ Information
  Technology/System;
• 8 years or more of relevant experience (which includes 2 years of supervisory experience)
  covering all aspects of the forensic function;
• Knowledge of corporate forensic investigation process controls and the identification of
  system weaknesses;
• Proven success in operating at middle management, including the management of
  experienced and professionally qualified staff;
• Ability to integrate investigation with the risk management processes;
• Knowledge and understanding of local government legislation/environment;
• Knowledge of data analytics and e-forensics;
• Translation of data into accessible reports for diverse audiences;
• Presentation and reporting effectively;
• Understanding of legal implications of policies;
• Quality assurance and human resource procedures and regulations.

Primary Function:
The Deputy Director of Fraud and Corruption is responsible for the prevention,
detection, investigation, and resolution of all reported cases related to fraud and
corruption within the city.

Key Performance Areas:

• Management of cases/ matters relating to Fraud and Corruption, Maladministration and
  other related cases;
• Deliver quality corporate investigations on Fraud and Corruption matters and other related
  cases to ensure that all cases/matters are properly investigated in line with Standard
  Operating Procedures, as well as high degree of care, skill and competence. It is important
  to ensure that the post investigation processes of the cases/matters i.e.
  (disciplinary/criminal/recovery) are provided, well-managed and supervised.
• Deliver quality investigations to ensure that the subsection/branch recommendations are
  well implemented by departments and entities. It is important that quality investigations are
  performed ethically and professional;
• Ensure execution of work programmes meets Fraud and corruption forensic investigation
  objectives. It is important that quality investigations are carried out to enable successful
  prosecution of cases/matters;
• Participate in the City’s fraud and corruption prevention campaigns through the execution
  of related workshops to promote ethics to internal/external stakeholders;
• Manage investigation processes to promote effective governance;
• Promote a high-performance culture within the unit to ensure team compliance with
  performance management policy and relevant prescripts;
• Financial Management: participate in the budgeting process and its deployment;
• Risk management: participate in the risk assessment of the City.

Leading Competencies:

• Conducting corporate forensic investigations.
• Corporate forensic investigations report writing.
• Communication skills.
• Coordinating skills.
• Data analytical skills.
• Good networking skills.
• Outstanding creative writing skills and be able to consistently meet deadlines while paying
  attention to detail.

Core Competencies:

• Principles and practice of administration and personnel management.
• Principles and practice of project management.
• Principles and practice of municipal budget preparation and administration.
• Principle of Supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Maintain strong professional and positive demeanour.
• Computer literacy.

“All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be
considered. The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment
equity as per National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider
designated groups in line with these requirements. Preference will be given to
previously disadvantaged groups, including those with disabilities.
Appointments will be made in accordance with the approved Employment
Equity Plan to promote its equitable representation in terms of race, gender and
disability.”

Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply
by using the following link:

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ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Puleng Kgabane
Tel No: 011 063 6442

CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, 12 NOVEMBER 2026

Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of
appointment/response is received within six (6) weeks of the closing date, they
must accept that their application was unsuccessful. By submitting your
application for a position at the City of Johannesburg, you are consenting that
the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for
the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and related process. In terms of
the Talent Acquisition Policy of the City of Johannesburg, you hereby consent
to the following risk checks should your application be shortlisted:

• Credit Record,
• CV validation and Employment record verification,
• Criminal check, and
• Identity validation.

We wish you all the best with your applications