Circular 32 of 2026 · Post 32/211
CHIEF DIRECTOR: PROVINCIAL FORENSIC AUDITS
- ProvinceGauteng
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: 8 days remainingLate applications will not be accepted.
Job details
- Circular
- 32 of 2026
- Page No.
- 12
- Circular Post
- 32/211
- Department
- Gauteng Office of The Premier
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 22 September 2026
About this vacancy
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.
Applications close on 22 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R1 554 696 – R1 831 350 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Vacancy information
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.
- Centre
- Johannesburg
- Reference information
- REFS/056392
- Salary information
- R1 554 696 – R1 831 350 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package)
Requirements
- An NQF Level 7 qualification in the disciplines of Law (BA Law;
- B juris, BCom Law;
- BProc LLB) or Accounting, Finance, Forensic Auditing.
- An NQF Level 8 qualification in the related field will be an added advantage.
- 5 years of experience at a senior managerial level and Seven (7) or more years of experience in the Forensic investigations or law enforcement specialising in commercial crimes.
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) qualification will be an added advantage.
- Good problem-solving, decision-making skills, computer literacy, communication skills, report writing kills, good inter-personal relations skills, planning, organising, analytical skills and project planning skills.
- Key Competencies: Proven ability to operationalise and ensure compliance with legislation and policy development.
- Demonstrable experience in forensic investigations and reporting.
- Knowledge and understanding of government priorities.
- Insight into Government’s Outcomes Based Approach, including performance monitoring and evaluation.
- Strategic leadership, change management and project management.
- Ability to communicate eloquently, compliance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and financial regulatory frameworks underpinning good governance in South Africa.
- Excellent co-ordination, communication, networking, negotiation, corporate governance and multi-tasking skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and willingness to work long and irregular hours.
- Strategically engage with Auditors and provide appropriate and timely responses to audit queries.
Duties
- Provide effective management and oversight into the implementation of fraud prevention in the GPG departments.
- Manage and oversee the implementation of all the forensic investigations and Provincial forensic investigation procurement in the GPG departments and entities.
- Review, manage, and provide oversight on the implementation of the Provincial Forensic Investigation Methodology and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Manage, review and maintain the Anti-Corruption strategy for all GPG departments.
- Provide leadership on the administration of NACH (National Anti-Corruption Hotlines) for all GPG departments.
- Develop written protocols and guidelines on forensic investigation methodology and ensure adherence of such guidelines and investigation reporting timelines.
- Review investigation reports and related documentation and provide assurance that the investigations conducted meet the required standards.
- Ensure that lessons learned from investigations are incorporated into the GPG policies and procedures and are shared widely within GPG.
- Support Public Service Commission (PSC) in developing and maintaining mechanism for reporting potential fraud and corruption, including hotline, and the necessary procedures to evaluate and investigate incoming reports of alleged fraud and corruption.
- Manage and provide comprehensive ICT analytical abilities in GPG database.
- Ensure development of work plans and the establishment of priorities for the Provincial Forensic Audit function.
- Supervise and monitor the work of investigative teams and of contracted specialists to ensure that outputs meet the required quality standards and are delivered according to schedule.
- Provide reports periodically in terms of the operational requirements in the department and including to oversight bodies such as Audit Committee.
- Build relationships with law enforcement bodies and ensure proper reporting of violations or potential violations as appropriate and as required.
- Build relationship within GPG with all stakeholders and ensure that there is periodic stakeholder engagement and provisioning of support as it relates to forensic investigations undertaken.
- Conduct regular training to develop investigation capacity within Forensic Investigation unit.
- Manage the human and financial resource of the Chief Directorate.
- ENQUIRES : Ms Sylvia Mtshali Tel No: (011) 355 6280
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
Applications must be submitted only online at www.gautengonline.gov.za
Notes and Z83 guidance
- Applicants must submit a fully completed and signed new Z83 Form; a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV); and the relevant reference number quoted on the application.
- Applications submitted by email, fax, post or hand delivery will not be accepted.
- Failure to submit all the required documents will result in the application not being considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity documents and other supporting documents on or before the interview date, as directed by Human Resources.
- Applicants with foreign qualifications must submit a SAQA evaluation certificate if shortlisted.
- All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Attend a DPSA-prescribed SMS Competency Assessment if recommended by the Selection Committee following the interview process. Appointment to an SMS post is subject to successful completion of the Nyukela Pre-Entry Programme (Certificate for Entry into the SMS) offered by the National School of Government (NSG).
- The successful candidate must provide proof of registration and successful completion of the programme prior to appointment. The cost of the programme is for the applicant's own account. For further information visit: www.thensg.gov.za/training.
- The successful candidate will be required to sign a Performance Agreement within three (3) months of assuming duty, disclose their financial interests in accordance with applicable regulations. Undergo personnel suitability checks, including criminal record, citizenship, credit, qualification and employment verification. The Gauteng Office of the Premier is committed to the principles of Employment Equity and fair representation. In line with the Department's Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups. Particular consideration will be given to African females, Coloured males, Indian males, Indian females, White males, White females, and persons with disabilities, in order to promote equitable representation within the Department.
- By applying, applicants consent to the processing of their personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. The Gauteng Office of the Premier reserves the right not to fill, withdraw or cancel the advertised post at any stage of the recruitment process. The Gauteng Office of the Premier thanks all applicants for their interest.
- No late applications will be considered. MANAGEMENT ECHELON
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POST 32/211 : CHIEF DIRECTOR: PROVINCIAL FORENSIC AUDITS REF NO:
REFS/056392
SALARY : R1 554 696 – R1 831 350 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package)
CENTRE : Johannesburg
REQUIREMENTS : An NQF Level 7 qualification in the disciplines of Law (BA Law; B juris, BCom Law; BProc LLB) or Accounting, Finance, Forensic Auditing. An NQF Level 8
qualification in the related field will be an added advantage. 5 years of experience at a senior managerial level and Seven (7) or more years of
experience in the Forensic investigations or law enforcement specialising in commercial crimes. Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) qualification will be an
added advantage. Good problem-solving, decision-making skills, computer literacy, communication skills, report writing kills, good inter-personal relations
skills, planning, organising, analytical skills and project planning skills. Key
Competencies: Proven ability to operationalise and ensure compliance with legislation and policy development. Demonstrable experience in forensic
investigations and reporting. Knowledge and understanding of government priorities. Insight into Government’s Outcomes Based Approach, including
performance monitoring and evaluation. Strategic leadership, change management and project management. Ability to communicate eloquently,
compliance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and financial regulatory frameworks underpinning good governance in South Africa.
Excellent co-ordination, communication, networking, negotiation, corporate governance and multi-tasking skills. Ability to work under pressure and
willingness to work long and irregular hours. Strategically engage with Auditors and provide appropriate and timely responses to audit queries.
DUTIES : Provide effective management and oversight into the implementation of fraud prevention in the GPG departments. Manage and oversee the implementation
of all the forensic investigations and Provincial forensic investigation procurement in the GPG departments and entities. Review, manage, and
provide oversight on the implementation of the Provincial Forensic
Investigation Methodology and Standard Operating Procedures. Manage, review and maintain the Anti-Corruption strategy for all GPG departments.
Provide leadership on the administration of NACH (National Anti-Corruption
Hotlines) for all GPG departments. Develop written protocols and guidelines on forensic investigation methodology and ensure adherence of such
guidelines and investigation reporting timelines. Review investigation reports and related documentation and provide assurance that the investigations
conducted meet the required standards. Ensure that lessons learned from investigations are incorporated into the GPG policies and procedures and are
shared widely within GPG. Support Public Service Commission (PSC) in developing and maintaining mechanism for reporting potential fraud and
corruption, including hotline, and the necessary procedures to evaluate and investigate incoming reports of alleged fraud and corruption. Manage and
provide comprehensive ICT analytical abilities in GPG database. Ensure development of work plans and the establishment of priorities for the Provincial
Forensic Audit function. Supervise and monitor the work of investigative teams and of contracted specialists to ensure that outputs meet the required quality
standards and are delivered according to schedule. Provide reports periodically in terms of the operational requirements in the department and
including to oversight bodies such as Audit Committee. Build relationships with law enforcement bodies and ensure proper reporting of violations or potential
violations as appropriate and as required. Build relationship within GPG with all stakeholders and ensure that there is periodic stakeholder engagement and
provisioning of support as it relates to forensic investigations undertaken.
Conduct regular training to develop investigation capacity within Forensic
Investigation unit. Manage the human and financial resource of the Chief
Directorate.
ENQUIRES : Ms Sylvia Mtshali Tel No: (011) 355 6280
REFS/056392
SALARY : R1 554 696 – R1 831 350 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package)
CENTRE : Johannesburg
REQUIREMENTS : An NQF Level 7 qualification in the disciplines of Law (BA Law; B juris, BCom Law; BProc LLB) or Accounting, Finance, Forensic Auditing. An NQF Level 8
qualification in the related field will be an added advantage. 5 years of experience at a senior managerial level and Seven (7) or more years of
experience in the Forensic investigations or law enforcement specialising in commercial crimes. Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) qualification will be an
added advantage. Good problem-solving, decision-making skills, computer literacy, communication skills, report writing kills, good inter-personal relations
skills, planning, organising, analytical skills and project planning skills. Key
Competencies: Proven ability to operationalise and ensure compliance with legislation and policy development. Demonstrable experience in forensic
investigations and reporting. Knowledge and understanding of government priorities. Insight into Government’s Outcomes Based Approach, including
performance monitoring and evaluation. Strategic leadership, change management and project management. Ability to communicate eloquently,
compliance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and financial regulatory frameworks underpinning good governance in South Africa.
Excellent co-ordination, communication, networking, negotiation, corporate governance and multi-tasking skills. Ability to work under pressure and
willingness to work long and irregular hours. Strategically engage with Auditors and provide appropriate and timely responses to audit queries.
DUTIES : Provide effective management and oversight into the implementation of fraud prevention in the GPG departments. Manage and oversee the implementation
of all the forensic investigations and Provincial forensic investigation procurement in the GPG departments and entities. Review, manage, and
provide oversight on the implementation of the Provincial Forensic
Investigation Methodology and Standard Operating Procedures. Manage, review and maintain the Anti-Corruption strategy for all GPG departments.
Provide leadership on the administration of NACH (National Anti-Corruption
Hotlines) for all GPG departments. Develop written protocols and guidelines on forensic investigation methodology and ensure adherence of such
guidelines and investigation reporting timelines. Review investigation reports and related documentation and provide assurance that the investigations
conducted meet the required standards. Ensure that lessons learned from investigations are incorporated into the GPG policies and procedures and are
shared widely within GPG. Support Public Service Commission (PSC) in developing and maintaining mechanism for reporting potential fraud and
corruption, including hotline, and the necessary procedures to evaluate and investigate incoming reports of alleged fraud and corruption. Manage and
provide comprehensive ICT analytical abilities in GPG database. Ensure development of work plans and the establishment of priorities for the Provincial
Forensic Audit function. Supervise and monitor the work of investigative teams and of contracted specialists to ensure that outputs meet the required quality
standards and are delivered according to schedule. Provide reports periodically in terms of the operational requirements in the department and
including to oversight bodies such as Audit Committee. Build relationships with law enforcement bodies and ensure proper reporting of violations or potential
violations as appropriate and as required. Build relationship within GPG with all stakeholders and ensure that there is periodic stakeholder engagement and
provisioning of support as it relates to forensic investigations undertaken.
Conduct regular training to develop investigation capacity within Forensic
Investigation unit. Manage the human and financial resource of the Chief
Directorate.
ENQUIRES : Ms Sylvia Mtshali Tel No: (011) 355 6280