ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: COMPLAINTS INVESTIGATION

Job Overview

The National Prosecuting Authority (Office for Ethics and Accountability) is hiring three Assistant Directors for Complaints Investigation based in Pretoria at Head Office with a salary of R487 197 per annum. Candidates need a relevant B-degree or Diploma in Law, Forensic Investigation, Policing, Ethics, or Auditing, plus three years of experience in investigation, auditing, and research. Responsibilities include leading complaints, fraud, corruption, and lifestyle investigations, conducting risk assessments, and human resources management. Applicants must undergo security vetting, financial disclosure, and hold a valid driver's licence.

Requirements & Qualifications

• An appropriate B-degree (NQF level 7) or Three (3) year Diploma (NQF level 6) in Law, Forensic Investigation, Policing, Ethics, Auditing or equivalent qualification.
• At least three (3) years relevant experience in investigation, auditing and research.
• Be conversant with integrity, Ethics Management aspects and investigation.
• Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility.
• Excellent analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Certification as an Ethics Officer will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of legislation and regulations pertaining to Public Service Administration including Public Service Act 103 of 1994, NPA Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Public Service Regulations 2016, Public Finance Management Act No. 1 of 1999, Protected Disclosures Act 26 of 2000, Public Administration Act 11 of 2014.
• General computer literacy skills and knowledge in programs such as MS Word, Excel, MS Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Good presentation, written and verbal communication, research, and interpersonal skills.
• Willing to travel extensively.
• Ability to disclose particulars of all registrable financial interests.
• Obtain security clearance following a vetting conducted in terms of the National Strategic Intelligence Act 1994 as well as a Lifestyle review.
• No previous convictions or pending cases.
• Good administration, people management and empowerment, strategic capability and leadership, planning and prioritising skills, customer focus and responsiveness, problem solving and decision making.
• Valid driver's license.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead complaints investigations received within the NPA and the general public.
• Liaise with complainants on the status of investigations.
• Lead fraud and corruption investigations within the NPA, as well as unethical conduct, irregular expenditure, lifestyle investigations, financial misconduct and hotline related cases.
• Perform risk assessments and issues related to fraud and corruption.
• Conduct investigation research.
• Human resources management.

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