DIRECTOR: FRAUD PREVENTION AND ETHICS MANAGEMENT is a South African government vacancy at Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD). This job is part of Circular 21 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Gauteng (Pretoria) | closing date: 03 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Chief Directorate
Risk Management
Salary
R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion that may be structured in accordance with the rules for Senior Management Services (SMS)
Centre
Gauteng (Pretoria)
Requirements
- Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Internal Auditing / Risk Management / Forensic Investigations (NQF Level 7) or related equivalent qualification and a Nyukela certificate (Pre-entry Certificate to the SMS) submitted prior to appointment.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience at middle/senior managerial level in risk management.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Job-related knowledge: Knowledge of corporate Governance issues.
- Knowledge of Fraud Awareness and Prevention Management.
- Knowledge of Public Service environment, Public Finance Management Act and National Treasury Regulations.
- Knowledge of Fraud Awareness and Prevention, plans / strategy developments.
- Job-related skills: Dynamic leadership.
- Good computer literacy in Microsoft Office.
- Proven project management.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written).
- Excellent facilitation.
- Public speaking / presentation.
- Negotiating.
- Results oriented.
- Customer focus.
- Team management.
- Ability to work under pressure.
Duties
- Facilitate the development and Implementation of fraud awareness and prevention strategy in the Department.
- Design and implement a communication strategy of the fraud awareness and prevention management policy and methodology of the department.
- Set standards in terms of best practice fraud awareness and prevention management functions according to procedure.
- Facilitate and coordinate fraud awareness and prevention assessment in the Department on an ongoing basis.
- Facilitate the development and implementation of appropriate fraud awareness and prevention plans in the Department.
- Oversee and ensure the implementation of action plans to manage fraud awareness and prevention in conjunction with management and legal services, policy unit and Internal audit on an on-going basis.
- Participate in committees that serve as advisory bodies in Fraud awareness and Prevention Management as required.
- Participate in committees that serve as advisory bodies in fraud awareness and prevention Management as required.
- Facilitate the identification and impact assessment of fraud awareness and prevention plans/methodologies in the Department.
- Oversee the initiation of actions to resolve incidences of fraud as necessary, Ensure consistency with fraud awareness and prevention management practises and reporting throughout the Department to enable consolidation of results.
- Provide the Departmental Risk Management Committee with assurance that business throughout the organisation has appropriate fraud awareness and prevention management processes in place.
- Facilitate the evaluation and assessment of fraud awareness and prevention management strategic / implemented plans in the Department.
- Provide assistance to the Accounting Officer with continuous monitoring processes that ensure that the Accounting Officer is able to perform his / her annual review of fraud awareness and prevention management effectiveness and make any disclosure.
- Assist management to discharge its responsibility and comply with any statutory or regulatory requirements by facilitating the development, establishment and maintenance of an efficient and effective Fraud Awareness and Prevention management process.
- Ensuring that the Departmental fraud and awareness prevention plans are aligned and that no duplications occur, and all Fraud Awareness and Prevention Management silos are integrated.
- Provide information to external stakeholders such as National Treasury, Public Service Commission, Department of Public Service and Administration and Auditor General.
- Represent the Department in public and private institutions such as the Institute of Risk Management, Institute of Internal Auditors, Institutes of Fraud Examiners, and any other Fraud Awareness and Prevention Management Forums.
- Conduct fraud / corruption analysis in relation to the fraud / corruption prevention and detection measures put in place.
- Facilitate and manage ethics management functions using strategy and protocol.
- Ensure design, development and implementation of ethics management related protocols (policies, strategy and methodology).
- Promote ethics management through ethics awareness programmes, Facilitate ethics management services (financial disclosure, code of conduct, remunerative work outside the public service) for designated employees.
- Ensure the maturity of ethical culture in the Department.
- Conduct ethics and risk assessment / analysis.
- Ensure the analysis and monitoring of the gift register, compile monthly and quarterly reports for relevant oversight structures.
- Manage financial and administration of the directorate.
- Develop and manage the operational plan of the Directorate: Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) and report on progress as required.
- Develop, implement and maintain processes to ensure proper control of work, Compile and submit all required administrative reports, Undertake human resource and administrative function services.
Enquiries
Mr S Khumalo Tel No: (012) 312 8425
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Van der Walt Street), Berea Park, Pretoria, 0002 or by email to Post72@dlrrd.gov.za
Department Notes
To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Preentry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/ appointment is subject to successful competition of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. Shortlisted applicants for the advertised vacancies will undergo two pre-entry assessments: a practical assessment and an integrity assessment, both of which form part of the selection criteria after the interview. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. 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. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened. Applications: Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Applications submitted via email will be acknowledged via an automated response. Applications received manually will not be acknowledged due to high volumes of applications received. If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and readvertise the post at any time in the future. Important: DLRRD is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies. By applying you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles). Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination.
Notes
EE Targets: Coloured and White Males and African, Coloured and Indian Females and Persons with disabilities.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
Chief Directorate: Risk Management
SALARY : R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion that may be
structured in accordance with the rules for Senior Management Services (SMS)
CENTRE : Gauteng (Pretoria)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Internal Auditing
/ Risk Management / Forensic Investigations (NQF Level 7) or related equivalent qualification and a Nyukela certificate (Pre-entry Certificate to the
SMS) submitted prior to appointment. Minimum of 5 years of experience at middle/senior managerial level in risk management. A valid driver’s licence.
Job-related knowledge: Knowledge of corporate Governance issues.
Knowledge of Fraud Awareness and Prevention Management. Knowledge of
Public Service environment, Public Finance Management Act and National
Treasury Regulations. Knowledge of Fraud Awareness and Prevention, plans
/ strategy developments. Job-related skills: Dynamic leadership. Good computer literacy in Microsoft Office. Proven project management. Excellent
communication (verbal and written). Excellent facilitation. Public speaking /
presentation. Negotiating. Results oriented. Customer focus. Team management. Ability to work under pressure.
DUTIES : Facilitate the development and Implementation of fraud awareness and prevention strategy in the Department. Design and implement a
communication strategy of the fraud awareness and prevention management policy and methodology of the department. Set standards in terms of best
practice fraud awareness and prevention management functions according to procedure. Facilitate and coordinate fraud awareness and prevention
assessment in the Department on an ongoing basis. Facilitate the development and implementation of appropriate fraud awareness and prevention plans in
the Department. Oversee and ensure the implementation of action plans to manage fraud awareness and prevention in conjunction with management and
legal services, policy unit and Internal audit on an on-going basis. Participate in committees that serve as advisory bodies in Fraud awareness and
Prevention Management as required. Participate in committees that serve as advisory bodies in fraud awareness and prevention Management as required.
Facilitate the identification and impact assessment of fraud awareness and prevention plans/methodologies in the Department. Oversee the initiation of
actions to resolve incidences of fraud as necessary, Ensure consistency with fraud awareness and prevention management practises and reporting
throughout the Department to enable consolidation of results. Provide the
Departmental Risk Management Committee with assurance that business throughout the organisation has appropriate fraud awareness and prevention
management processes in place. Facilitate the evaluation and assessment of fraud awareness and prevention management strategic / implemented plans in
the Department. Provide assistance to the Accounting Officer with continuous monitoring processes that ensure that the Accounting Officer is able to perform
his / her annual review of fraud awareness and prevention management effectiveness and make any disclosure. Assist management to discharge its
responsibility and comply with any statutory or regulatory requirements by facilitating the development, establishment and maintenance of an efficient and
effective Fraud Awareness and Prevention management process. Ensuring that the Departmental fraud and awareness prevention plans are aligned and
that no duplications occur, and all Fraud Awareness and Prevention
Management silos are integrated. Provide information to external stakeholders such as National Treasury, Public Service Commission, Department of Public
Service and Administration and Auditor General. Represent the Department in public and private institutions such as the Institute of Risk Management,
Institute of Internal Auditors, Institutes of Fraud Examiners, and any other
Fraud Awareness and Prevention Management Forums. Conduct fraud / corruption analysis in relation to the fraud / corruption prevention and detection
measures put in place. Facilitate and manage ethics management functions using strategy and protocol. Ensure design, development and implementation
of ethics management related protocols (policies, strategy and methodology).
Promote ethics management through ethics awareness programmes,
Facilitate ethics management services (financial disclosure, code of conduct, remunerative work outside the public service) for designated employees.
Ensure the maturity of ethical culture in the Department. Conduct ethics and risk assessment / analysis. Ensure the analysis and monitoring of the gift
register, compile monthly and quarterly reports for relevant oversight structures. Manage financial and administration of the directorate. Develop and
manage the operational plan of the Directorate: Governance, Risk and
Compliance (GRC) and report on progress as required. Develop, implement and maintain processes to ensure proper control of work, Compile and submit
all required administrative reports, Undertake human resource and administrative function services.
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Khumalo Tel No: (012) 312 8425
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Van der Walt Street), Berea Park,
Pretoria, 0002 or by email to Post72@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: Coloured and White Males and African, Coloured and Indian Females and Persons with disabilities.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 21 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.