PUBLIC PROTECTOR VACANCIES

SENIOR MANAGER: RISK MANAGEMENT
Reference: PPSA 01/08/2022
Location: Head Office: Pretoria
All-inclusive salary package: R1, 073 187.00 - R1, 264 176.00 per annum
 
Requirements: B Com degree or an undergraduate qualification (NQF 7) as recognized by SAQA in Risk Management/ Auditing/ Finance/ Business Administration • A minimum of 8 years’ experience within a Risk Management environment, preferably within the Public Sector or a Public Entity • At least 5 years’ experience in a Middle Management position • Extensive experience and exposure to Risk Management, Corporate Governance, Compliance and regulatory environment • Knowledge of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations and other relevant legislative frameworks is essential • Sound understanding and working experience of Enterprise Risk Management practices and philosophy, including the design and implementation of processes and systems • Project management skills • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
 
Added advantage: A certification in Enterprise Risk Management • Membership to the Institute of Risk Management will be an added advantage • Extensive knowledge of ERM frameworks and working principles • Membership to the Institute of Internal Auditors.
 
Knowledge: Knowledge of Public Service legal framework an leadership • Programme and project Management, Change Management and transformation, knowledge Management, service delivery innovation, problem solving skills • Excellent knowledge of interpreting concepts into operational activities • In- depth knowledge, understanding and application of PFMA, Treasury Regulations and National Treasury Practice Notes.
 
Skills: Excellent business communication skills • Networking skills • Report writing skills • Strategic planning • Policy formulation • Excellent Computer literacy • Good Analytical and Interpersonal Skills • Conceptualising and coordination skills • Planning and organizing skills • Excellent presentation and facilitation skills • Excellent negotiation and persuasion skills • Excellent time management skills • Excellent interpersonal skills • Ability to relate at all levels within the organization • Excellent analytical, interpretive and logical thinking, planning and decision making abilities.
 
Duties and responsibilities: Oversee the implementation and maintenance of systems to identify and mitigate risks threatening the attainment of objectives and the optimisation of opportunities that would enhance institutional performance. Ensure the development, implementation and maintenance of Enterprise Risk Management framework, plan and supporting policies and  procedures • Facilitate risk identification processes and assessment to develop and ensure the implementation of risk management strategies • Ensure awareness on business continuity management (BCM) and good corporate governance practices • Facilitate the evaluation of Financial risks and recommend corrective financial controls that will ensure effectiveness and efficiency • Coordinate Risk working committee meetings • Assess and maintain the risk maturity profile of the organization • Educate and train the leadership, staff and business associates on the risk Management program, and their respective responsibilities in carrying out the Risk Management program • Lead, facilitate and advise Business Units in designing Risk Management programs • Drive the implementation of fraud prevention initiatives as well as lead, develop and assist Management in implementation of internal control strategies to mitigate fraud • Define and deploy fraud prevention and detection techniques and systems.
 
Enquiries: Mr T Khunou, at tel: (012) 366 7031
 
Note: 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 a performance agreement within 2 months of accepting the position.
 
All successful candidates will have to undergo security clearance and vetting.
 
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, 3 contactable references, recently certified (within 6 months) copies of qualifications (matric certificates, certificates of qualifications), a valid Driver’s License(where required) and ID document.
 
Applications not complying with the above will be disqualified.
 
Correspondences 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.
 
Please direct your application, stating the relevant reference number as follows:
For the attention of Mr T Khunou by email to Applications@pprotect.org
 
Please also quote the position and reference number on the email subject line when applying.
 
CLOSING DATE: 26 AUGUST 2022 AT 16:30
 
0800 11 20 40 / 012 366 7000 www.pprotect.org @Publicprotector Public Protector South Africa

INVESTIGATOR X 2
1x Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg (Ref: PPSA 02/08/2022)
1x Location: Mpumalanga, Nelspruit (Ref: PPSA 03/08/2022)
Basic Salary: R 414, 390.00 per annum plus benefits
 
Requirements: A degree or National Diploma in any of the following fields: Law/Auditing/Accounting/Forensic Investigations/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 • Knowledge of auditing or investigation techniques • A valid driver’s license • Fluency in English and other official language relevant to the Province/Region.
 
Skills: Knowledge of good governance • Excellent negotiation, mediation and conciliation skills (Alternative Dispute Resolution) • Legal research skills • Legal interpretation • Knowledge of Case Management or similar computerised management system • Report writing skills • Project Management skills • Forensic investigation skills will be an advantage • Effective general management and administration skills in addition to above.
 
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.
 
Key responsibilities and duties: 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.
 
 
Enquiries: Gauteng: Ms L Mthembu on tel 011 492 2821/2807
Enquiries: Mpumalanga: Ms V Shongwe on tel 013 752 8543
 
Note: 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 a performance agreement within 2 months of accepting the position.
 
All successful candidates will have to undergo security clearance and vetting.
 
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, 3 contactable references, recently certified (within 6 months) copies of qualifications (matric certificates, certificates of qualifications), a valid Driver’s License(where required) and ID document.
 
Applications not complying with the above will be disqualified.
 
Correspondences 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 and who resides in the province the position is in.
 
Please direct your application, stating the relevant reference number as follows:
Gauteng: For the attention of Ms L Mthembu by email to ApplicationsGP@pprotect.org
Mpumalanga: For the attention of Ms V Shongwe by email to ApplicationsMP@pprotect.org
 
Please also quote the position and reference number on the email subject line when applying.
 
CLOSING DATE: 26 AUGUST 2022 AT 16:30
 
0800 11 20 40 / 012 366 7000 www.pprotect.org @Publicprotector Public Protector South Africa