PUBLIC PROTECTOR VACANCIES

INVESTIGATOR: X 9 
1x Location: Head Office, Pretoria – Investigations Branch (Ref: PPSA 09/01/2023) 
1x Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg (Ref: PPSA 09/01/2023) 
2x Location: Mpumalanga, Nelspruit Office (Ref: PPSA 09/01/2023) 2x Location: North West, Mafikeng (Ref: PPSA 09/01/2023) 
1x Location: Eastern Cape, Bisho (Ref: PPSA 09/01/2023) 
1x Location: Western Cape, George Regional Office (Ref: PPSA 09/01/2023) 
1x Location: Northern Cape, Kimberley (Ref: PPSA 09/01/2023) 
Basic Salary per annum plus benefits: R393 711.00 plus benefits or R 426, 822.00 per annum plus benefits (In line with OSD dispensation for the legally qualified) 
 
Competencies, Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of Good Governance principles • 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 • Ability to timeously resolve queries and finalise investigations, and make appropriate recommendations to effectively address maladministration and correct service delivery failures • Legal research and interpretation of statutes • Production of high quality reports • Must have strong ability to initiate hearings, gather information and evidence • 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 • 
 
Requirements: A degree or National Diploma in any of the following fields: Law/Auditing/Accounting/Forensic Investigations• Minimum five (5) years Investigation experience and/or experience in Forensic Accounting, Forensic Investigations and Forensic Auditing • Good understanding of legislative prescripts that give mandate to Public Protector SA • Computer literacy • Understanding Requirements of South African Public Service Administration • Knowledge and application of Case Management System (CMS) or other computer management systems • Knowledge of auditing or investigation techniques • A valid driver’s license • Fluency in English and other official language relevant to the Province/Region 
 
Key Responsibilities and Duties: Conduct investigations on maladministration, undue delay and conduct failure using various investigation techniques in accordance with PPSA service standards • Prepare Investigation Plans for each allocated matter • Apply Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process to resolve reported complaints • Keep complainants informed of the progress of the investigation • Prepare letters, memos and reports and submit to the supervisor within timelines set in the investigation plan • Submit prescribed accurate and complete monthly and quarterly statistical reports to the supervisor 
 
 
Enquiries: Head Office, Pretoria post : Ms M Molokomme @ tel 012 366 7144 
Enquiries: Gauteng post : Ms L Mthembu @ tel 011 492 2807 
Enquiries: Mpumalanga post : Ms V Shongwe @ tel 013 752 8543 
Enquiries: North West post : Mr E Seeco @ tel 018 381 1060/1/2 
Enquiries: Eastern Cape post : Ms N Koliti @ tel 040 635 1286/7 
Enquiries: Western Cape post : Mr S Mogotsi @ tel 021 423 8644 
Enquiries: Northern Cape post: Ms L Mabille @ tel 053 831 7766 
 
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 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: 
Head Office, Pretoria Office: For the attention of Ms Molokomme by email to Applications@pprotect.org
Gauteng, Johannesburg Office: For the attention of Ms Mthembu by email to ApplicationsGP@pprotect.org
 
Mpumalanga, Nelspruit Office: For the attention of Ms Shongwe by email to ApplicationsMP@pprotect.org
 
North West, Mafikeng Office: For the attention of Mr Seeco by email to ApplicationsNW@pprotect.org
 
Eastern Cape, Bisho Office: For the attention of Ms Koliti by email to ApplicationsEC@pprotect.org
 
Western Cape, George Regional Office: For the attention of Mr Mogotsi by email to ApplicationsWC@pprotect.org
 
Northern Cape, Kimberley Office: For the attention of Ms L Mabille by email to ApplicationsNC@pprotect.org
 
Please quote the position and reference number on the email subject line when applying. 
 
CLOSING DATE: 20 JANUARY 2023 @ 16:30
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
OUTREACH OFFICER X 2
1x Location: Northern Cape, Upington (Ref: PPSA 10/01/2023) 
1x Location: Western Cape, George (Ref: PPSA 11/01/2023) 
Basic Salary per annum plus benefits: R393 711.00 
 
Requirements: • A 3 year National Diploma or NQF qualification in any of the following, Paralegal/Legal Assistance/Marketing/Public Relations/Communications or Journalism • Minimum of three(3) years relevant working experience in Outreach, Public Relations, Communication and Marketing, advocacy work, awareness and public education campaigns, Complaints and Customer Care • Good understanding of legislative prescripts that give mandate to Public Protector SA • A valid driver’s license • Fluency in English and other official language relevant to the Province/Region (Preferably Afrikaans for Upington post) • 
 
Competencies, Skills and Knowledge: • Excellent Negotiation and Networking skills • Excellent Interpersonal skill• Communication, facilitation and presentation skills • Planning and organising skills • Problem solving skills • Adequate computer literacy • Basic knowledge and understanding of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Logistics and Event Management • Ability to work under pressure, to motivate and communicate with people at all levels and act independently in a team • Service delivery and customer orientated • Professional and self-motivated 
 
Key Responsibilities and Duties: • Promote awareness and access to the Public Protector’s Office • Manage and maintain stakeholder relations and collaborations in the region • Assist with the development and implementation of the Outreach Programme • Conduct clinics, information sessions, workshops and radio presentations on the mandate of the Public Protector’s Office • Establish networks to assist in implementing the Outreach Programme • Liaise with relevant stakeholders to do preparation for Outreach activities • Manage Logistics for the Public Protector events in the region/province • Prepare evaluation and impact assessment reports for Outreach Education and Communications activities • Promoting and marketing Public Protector’s office’s services to communities • Establish networks to assist in implementing the Outreach Programme • Compile, collate and submit monthly, quarterly and annual statistical reports on outreach • Attend to all complainants during outreach events and assist in registering complaints in terms of Public Protector’s Office’s processes and procedures • Assist with investigation and inspection in loco, Monitor implementation of remedial action • 
 
 
Enquiries: Northern Cape post: Ms L Mabille @ tel 053 831 7766 Enquiries: Western Cape post: Mr Sentsho Mogotsi @ tel 021 423 8644 
 
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: 
Western Cape, George Regional Office post: For the attention of Mr Mogotsi by email to ApplicationsWC@pprotect.org
 
Northern Cape, Upington Regional Office post: For the attention of Ms Mabille by email to ApplicationsNC@pprotect.org
 
CLOSING DATE: 20 JANUARY 2023 @ 16:30

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PRACTITIONER: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING X2 POSTS 
Location: Head Office, Pretoria (Reference: PPSA 13/01/2023) 
Salary Package Range: 269 214.00 per annum plus benefits 
 
Requirements: A three (3) year tertiary qualification in Finance/Accounting or equivalent in a financial related field • Minimum of three (3) years functional experience in Financial Management Services • Computer literacy • Knowledge of PFMA and Treasury Regulations •GRAP knowledge •SAP financial system experience will be an added advantage • Fluency in English and other official language relevant to the Province/Region. A valid driver’s license 
 
Competencies, skills and knowledge: Analytical and communications skills (both written and verbal) • Computer literate with above average Excel skills • Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines • Client orientation customer focus and results-driven • Ability to correspond with colleagues, internal and external customers • Reliable and hardworking • Accuracy • Ethical conduct • Attention to detail • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality • Professionalism. 
 
Key responsibilities: • Administer petty cash and reconcile bank accounts • Recording supplier data (invoices, amounts, date, bank details, etc) timely and accurately • Prepare and manage electronic payments and filing of these payments (e.g.: Supplier and Third Party payments) • Capture all transactions onto the accounting system • Prepare monthly creditor’s reconciliation and 30 days payment report • Ensure the purchase orders and requisition forms are approved and amounts agree to invoice before payment is processed • Preparation of subsistence and travelling claims, check for the overall correctness, which include inter-alia Calculations, allowances, expenditure that may be claimed and which may not be claimed as well as supportive documentation • Allocate expenditure to budget codes • Create new creditor accounts and capture banking details • Print remittance advice and send to supplier upon payment of the invoice. • Preparation of advance payments for overseas trips • Process all month end closure activities in relation to the payments and finance unit •Updating of lease schedules and recording • Knowledge of assets management, cash book, prepayments and contract schedule and payments management, issuing filed documents for audit purposes and responding to audit queries. 
 
 
Enquiries: Ms. L Motlhabi @ tel (012) 366 7103 
 
Note: All appointments will be done in terms of the Public Protector Act and a 12 month probation period which maybe 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. 
 
A successful candidate 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). 
Preferences will be given to the candidates whose appointment or promotion meets the requirement for Employment representatively in the institution and who resides in the province the position is in. 
 
Please direct your application, stating the relevant reference number as follows: 
For the attention of Ms. L Motlhabi by email to Applications@pprotect.org
 
Note: Please quote the position title and the reference number on the email subject line. 
 
CLOSING DATE: 20 JANUARY 2023 @16:30
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SENIOR ADMIN OFFICER
Reference: PPSA 12/01/2023 Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg 
Basic Salary per annum plus benefits: R331 188.00 
 
Requirements: • Three (3) years relevant tertiary qualification in Business Administration/ Public Management/ Administration/ Management or any three – year administration related qualification • Minimum of three(3) years functional experience in Administration services • Knowledge and exposure to Human Resources Management, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Administration, Provisioning and Transport Management processed is highly recommended • Supervisory experience is essential • A valid driver’s license • Fluency in English and other official language relevant to the Province/Region • 
 
Competencies, Skills and Knowledge: • Excellent Interpersonal skill • Planning and organising skills • Problem solving skills • Adequate computer literacy Ability to work under pressure • Ability to maintain relationships with all staff through good listening, proper communication, prompt feedback, follow-ups and proper administration • Service delivery and customer orientated • Professional and self-motivated • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality • Knowledge of Supply Chain Management processes • Ability to learn and implement policies, standards and business decisions • General skills in, and basic knowledge of, budget processes, internal control systems, basic Accounting and HR processes • 
 
Key Responsibilities and Duties: • Coordinate all Human Resource functions including performance management, leave, recruitment and selection • Coordinate provisioning functions including official and subsidised vehicles, placing of orders and ensuring timeous payment to suppliers and supply chain management activities such as asset management, contract management, and security and cleaning services • Manage auxiliary services, maintenance of all assets and buildings and all financial functions, including preparation of the office budget and monitoring and production of monthly financial reports • Develop and implement relevant internal control systems in the Provincial office • Ensure monitoring and compliance of supply chain management processes • Prepare any report that is administrative related i.e. Human Resources Management, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Administration, Provisioning and Transport Management • Assist with logistics for the Public Protector events in the region • Compiling, collating and submitting monthly, quarterly and annual Provincial statistical reports • Supervise administration staff 
 
 
Enquiries: Ms T Makhubele @ tel 012 366 7053 
 
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 Ms Makhubele by email to Applications@pprotect.org
 
CLOSING DATE: 20 JANUARY 2023 @ 16:30
 
 
 
 
 
 
SENIOR INVESTIGATOR X 3 
2x Location: Gauteng Johannesburg (PPSA 01/01/2023) 
1x Location: North West, Mafikeng (PPSA 02/01/2023) 
All-inclusive salary package: R908, 502.00 per annum or R939, 876.00 per annum (In line with OSD dispensation for the legally qualified 
 
Key Responsibilities and Duties: Conduct investigations on maladministration, undue delay and conduct failure using various investigation techniques in accordance with PPSA service standards • Prepare Investigation Plans • Apply Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process to resolve reported complaints • Keep complainants informed of the progress of the investigation • Prepare letters, memos and reports within timelines set in the investigation plan • Submit prescribed accurate and complete monthly and quarterly statistical reports • Participate in resolving all systemic administrative deficiencies or interventions relating to service delivery and incidents of maladministration and corruption • Initiate hearings, gather information and facts • Monitor and evaluate the work of investigators • Deal with complaints, resolve, rectify, make presentations and generally act without fear, favour or prejudice • Supervise staff. 
 
Skills: • Interviewing skills • Knowledge of good governance • High level of negotiation skills • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) • Research skills • Case Management • Proven Advanced report writing skills 
 
Competencies: Legal research and interpretation of statutes Production of high quality reports • Must have strong ability to initiate hearings, gather information and evidence • 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 •, produce high quality reports • 
 
Requirements: • A degree or Equivalent NQF level 7 qualification in any of the following fields: Law/Auditing/Accounting/Forensic Investigations/Policing • A minimum of eight (8) years’ investigation experience and/or experience in Forensic Accounting, Forensic Investigations and Forensic Auditing • A minimum of three (3) years supervisory experience is preferred • Good understanding of legislative prescripts that give mandate to Public Protector SA • Proven experience in drafting or producing Investigation reports • Training on and good understanding and experience in the application of Microsoft Office applications • Understanding of South African Public Services Administration • Good understanding of the principles of governance and administration in the public sector, Good understanding and knowledge of public procurement law • Knowledge and application of Case Management System (CMS) or other computer management system • Knowledge and understanding of financial management system (forensic audit) • Knowledge of auditing or investigation techniques • A valid driver’s license • Fluency in English and other official language relevant to the Province/Region • 
 
 
Enquiries: Mr E Seeco @ tel (018) 381 1060/61 
 
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: 
Gauteng, Johannesburg post for the attention of Mr T Khunou by email to Applications@pprotect.org
 
North West, Mafikeng post for the attention of Mr E Seeco by email to ApplicationsNW@pprotect.org
 
Please quote the position and reference number on the email subject line when applying
 
CLOSING DATE: 20 JANUARY 2022 @ 16:30