About the position
Introduction
The SIU has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Talent to join our dynamic team. Our team is passionate about fighting corruption and recovering financial losses suffered by the State. The SIU hereby invites suitably qualified and experienced applicants to apply for the opportunities to serve the Unit.
Description
Main purpose: To oversee all provincial operations within the North West Province to ensure efficiency and quality of investigations. To lead and direct provincial caseload and maintain the viability of the province as a going concern. To provide line-of-sight leadership for staff members and lead stakeholder interactions and business development within the province. Demonstratable experience in leading the investigations, practical experience in strategic planning and implementation, and implementation or experience in reporting/exposure in reporting to oversight committees such as National/Provincial SCOPA, Office of the Premier etc.
Key performance areas (Include but not limited to): Provincial Strategic Planning & Implementation. Provincial Business Development. Provincial Investigation Portfolio Oversight. Provincial Budget Management. Provincial Office Management. Stakeholder Relations Management. Staff Management.Required knowledge and Behavioural (include but not limited to): Thorough knowledge of the laws, rules, and legal precedents pertaining to evidence, searching of premises, and the technical aspects of conducting interviews. Sound knowledge of the applicable legislation (e.g. Criminal law, Criminal Procedure Law of Evidence, etc.). In-depth knowledge of investigation techniques. Understanding of public sector environment and legislative practices. Knowledge of financial principles, PFMA and MFMA. Knowledge of corporate governance and ethics. Knowledge of IT environment as well as financial systems and processes. Knowledge of project management principles. Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite. Strategic thinker. Attention to detail. Deadline driven. Collaborative. Customer focused. Work under pressure. Results orientated.
Minimum Requirements
LLB or B Honours in Accounting or Forensic Accounting or Business Management or equivalent (NQF 8). Six to Eight years’ experience in a Corporate or Professional Services Legal/Forensic/Accounting environment, of which four years is at a senior management level. PLEASE NOTE:
· The appointment of candidates will be at the Unit’s sole discretion and the Unit reserves the right not to make an appointment.
· The SIU is an Anti-Corruption Investigating Unit and requires applicants to make a full and frank disclosure in their application form.
· Fraudulent qualifications or documentations will automatically disqualify candidates.
· All candidates will be subjected to integrity screening procedures and a favourable end report is essential.
· The SIU does not relocate any candidates on a fixed term contract.
· Other critical positions may be subjected to vetting procedures after appointments.
· Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Please be advised that applications received means that processing may take some time. Candidates who have not been contacted within three months of the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
· POPIA disclaimer: In line with Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 by applying for this position it is accepted that you have consented to your personal information being used and kept for the purposes of processing your application. The SIU will ensure the protection and safeguarding of personal information, ‘’and all information collected will not be shared with any third parties or be used for the purposes other than for the purpose it was intended.
· The SIU is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. Preference will be given to persons from designated group in particular Africans and people with disabilities in line with the SIU Employment Equity Plan.
· The salary offered will be in line with SIU approved salary scales, which may change subject to relevant approvals and annual increases.
· Late applications will not be considered after the closing date.
Desired Skills:
- Leadership
- Business Development
- Communication
