Designation: Deputy Director: Fraud And Corruption

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.

Deadline:12th November,2026