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Investigators: Investigations Branch X4 Posts
Public Protector South Africa – Pretoria, Gauteng
Full-Time | Investigations
Closing date 6 May 2022
REQUIREMENTS
- A degree or National Diploma in any of the following fields: Law/Auditing/Accounting/Forensic Investigations/Criminology/Criminal Justice/Policing
- Minimum three (3) years Investigation experience or experience in a related field such as Auditing and Compliance
- Good understanding of legislative prescripts that give mandate to Public Protector SA
- Computer literacy
- Understanding of South African Public Service Administration
- Knowledge and application of Case Management System (CMS) or other computer management system
- A valid driver’s license
- Fluency in English and other official language relevant to the Province/Region
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Ability to timeously resolve queries and finalise investigations, and make recommendations to effectively address maladministration and correct service delivery failure.
- Legal research and interpretation.
- Production of high-quality reports.
- Must have strong ability to initiate hearings, gather information and facts.
- 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.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct Investigations on complaints relating to maladministration in state organs and parastatals, abuse or unjustifiable exercise of power or other improper conduct or undue delay by persons performing a public function, and any act or omission by persons in the employ of government which may result in improper prejudice to any person
- Give complainants feedback on progress made
- Investigate and finalize allocated cases within the stipulated turnaround times. Apply ADR mechanisms
- Monitor implementation of the remedial action of the Public Protector
- Submit prescribed accurate and complete monthly and quarterly statistical reports to the supervisor
- Submit closing reports/letters to the supervisor within timelines set in the investigation plan
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Please direct your application, stating the relevant reference number as follows: Free State Provincial Office for the attention of Ms E Hietbrink by email.
- All appointments will be done 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.
- A successful candidate will have to undergo security clearance, vetting and practical assessments may be conducted.
- 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 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 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.
Reference
- PPSA 03/04/2022
Basic Salary
- R414 390.00 plus benefits
Enquiries
- Mr T Khunou on tel (012) 366-7031
Closing Date
- 06 May 2022 at 16:30
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