PUBLIC PROTECTOR VACANCIES

 
 
 
INVESTIGATOR
Reference: PPSA 06/05/2022
Location: North West, Mafikeng
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/ForensicInvestigations/Criminology/Criminal justice/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: Mr E Seeco on tel (018) 381 1060/1
 
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:
For the attention of Mr E Seeco by email to ApplicationsNW@pprotect.org
 
Please also quote the position and reference number on the email subject line when applying.
 
CLOSING DATE: 03 June 2022 AT 16:30
 
0800 11 20 40 / 012 366 7000 www.pprotect.org @Publicprotector Public Protector South Africa
 
 
 

 
 
 
ADMIN ASSISTANT: INVESTIGATIONS BRANCH
Reference: PPSA 05/05/2022
Location: Head Office, Pretoria
Basic Salary: R176, 310.00 per annum plus benefits
 
Requirements: A 3 year National Diploma in Public Administration/Public Management/ Business Management/Office Management/Management Assistant/Secretarial Services or any 3 year administration related qualification • 1 year relevant experience or completed Internship/Learnership in Office Administration and/or Secretarial • Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential.
 
Competencies: Excellent interpersonal and communication (both written and oral) skills, demonstrating outstanding ability to correspond with colleagues, internal and external customers • Reliable and hardworking • Accuracy. Ethical conduct • Report writing skills and attention to detail • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality • Professionalism • Good customer service skills • Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
 
Key responsibilities and duties: Perform basic Secretarial and Administrative functions such as, managing the daily, weekly and monthly diary, Arranging meetings, Typing, faxing, copying and filling of documents • Handle basic financial administration, procurement and personnel administration matters in the Investigations Branch including the processing of claims and payments • Capturing Cases/Complaints in the Master list • Disseminate files • Prepare and disseminate memos • Compilation of weekly/monthly/quarterly statistics • Develop and maintain a filing system • Undertake Receptionist duties • Handle the maintenance and acquisition of equipment • Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor from time to time.
 
 
Enquiries: Ms Lerato Motlhabi on tel (012) 366 7103
 
Note: All appointments will be done in terms of the Public Protector Act. The successful candidate will be expected to sign the secrecy declaration form and performance agreement within 2 months of accepting the position.
 
A successful candidate will have to undergo security clearance, vetting and competency assessments may be conducted.
 
The office reserves the right not to fill the vacancy. Correspondences will be limited to the short-listed candidates. Should you not be contacted within 2 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.
 
 
Applications must be accompanied by a covering letter with a detailed CV and 3 references and including certified copies of qualifications and ID document. The Public
Protector South Africa is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to the achievement and maintenance of representatively (race, gender and disability). Preference will be given to the candidates whose appointment or promotion meets the requirements for Employment Equity representatively in the Office 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
 
Please also quote the position and reference number on the email subject line when applying.
 
CLOSING DATE: 03 June 2022 AT 16:30
 
0800 11 20 40 / 012 366 7000 www.pprotect.org @Publicprotector Public Protector South Africa


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REGIONAL MANAGER
Reference: PPSA 04/05/2022
Location: Western Cape (George)
Basic Salary: R912, 501.00plus benefits
 
Requirements: A degree or equivalent qualification in any of the following fields: Law i.e. LLB or B Proc/Auditing/ Accounting/ Forensic Investigations/ Criminology/ Policing • A minimum of five years’ investigation experience of which 3 years must include supervisory • Good understanding of legislative prescripts that give mandate to Public Protector SA • Training on and good understanding and experience in the application of Microsoft Office applications • Understanding of South African Public Service Administration • Good understanding of the principles of governance and administration in the public sector • Knowledge and application of Case Management System(CMS) or other computer management system • A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel as and when required • Knowledge and understanding of financial management system (forensic audit) • Knowledge of auditing or investigation techniques • Fluency in English and other official language relevant to the Province/Region.
 
Experience: Investigations including Forensic Investigations • Report writing
 
Skills, Knowledge and Competencies: Interviewing skills • Knowledge of good governance • High level of negotiation skills • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) • Research skills • Case Management • Advanced report writing skills • Interpretation of legal prescripts, produce high quality report.
 
Key responsibilities and duties: To manage the regional office and supervise, under the direction of the Provincial Representative, the regional office staff and resources• 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 • Apply ADR mechanisms • Identify, establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships and maintain and network in the region • Initiate hearings, gather information and facts • To conduct and maintain routine to moderately complex investigations, according to service delivery indicators, and report on those investigations • Responsible for files, office furniture and other state assets in the regional office • Monitor and evaluate the work investigators • Must be able to deal with complaints, resolve, rectify, make presentations and generally act without fear, favour or prejudice • Compile, collate and submit statistical reports • Perform outreach activities as and when required in terms of the outreach programme and to report thereon.
 
Enquiries: Mr S Mogotsi on 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 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.
 
Correspondences will be limited to the short-listed candidates. Should you not be contacted within 2 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.
 
Applications must be accompanied by a covering letter with a detailed CV and 3 contactable references, recently certified (within 6 months) copies of qualifications (matric certificate, certificates of qualifications) a valid driver’s license and ID document.
 
Applications not complying with the above will be disqualified. Correspondence 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 S Mogotsi by email to ApplicationsWC@pprotect.org
 
Please also quote the position and reference number on the email subject line when applying.
 
CLOSING DATE: 03 June 2022 AT 16:30
 
0800 11 20 40 / 012 366 7000 www.pprotect.org @Publicprotector Public Protector South Africa


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INDEPENDENT RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON
(3 years contract)
Ref: PPSA 03/05/2022
 
Requirements:
Compensation will be in accordance with rates as determined by National Treasury. Schedules in this regard are issued annually with specific hourly or daily rates. All other refundable expenses are based on the organisation’s related policies in line with the National Treasury guidelines.
In terms of Section 38 of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act 1 of 1999) (the “PFMA”), the Public Protector South Africa requires the services of a qualified and interested person to serve as the Chairperson of its Risk Management Committee. The incumbent will advise the Accounting Officer on Enterprise-wide Risk Management in fulfilling her mandate as required by the PFMA.
 
Minimum Requirements:
Qualifications: A minimum of a Post-Graduate Degree in Auditing, Risk Management, Public Administration and Management or Business Administration is a requirement.
The ideal candidate should have 10 years management experience gained from Strategic Management, Risk Management and/or an Auditing / Financial, Anti-Fraud and Corruption environments, preferably in the public service. Previous experience of serving in the Risk Management Committee and/or Audit Committee will be an added advantage.
The ideal candidate must be an independent thinker, with excellent knowledge of the Risk Management, Corporate Governance, Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations, Enterprise Wide Risk Management (EWRM), COSO model and Public Sector Risk Management Framework and must not be an employee of the Public Protector South Africa or employed in the Public Service.
 
Duties: The primary objective of the Risk Management Committee is to assist the Accounting Officer to discharge her duties in respect of risk management with an ultimate aim of achieving the PPSA’s objectives.
 
The following will be some of incumbent’s duties but not limited to:
• Provide oversight on the review and monitoring the implementation of risk management framework, policy, charter and strategy within the PPSA.
• Provide guidance on integration of risk management into planning, monitoring and reporting processes.
• Provide advice on integration of risk management into daily operations of the institution;
Provide advice / guidance on setting risk appetite and review risk appetite, tolerance levels, and antifraud measures.
• Lead the Committee in conducting its activities in terms of the Public Sector Risk Management Framework, PFMA, Risk Committee Charter and King IV Report on Corporate Governance.
• Provide accurate and timely reports to the Accounting Officer on the state of risk management, together with aspects requiring improvement accompanied by the Committee’s recommendations to address such issues.
• Perform any other duties of the Risk Management Committee as specified in the Terms of Reference (Committee Charter).
• Measure risk management performance against indicators, which are periodically reviewed for appropriateness.
• Periodically measure progress against, and deviation from, the risk management plan.
• Periodically review whether the risk management framework, policy and plan are still appropriate, given the organisation's external and internal context;
• Report on risk, progress with the risk management plan and how well the risk management policy is being followed and review the effectiveness of the risk management framework.
 
Term of Appointment: Appointment will be made for a period of 3 years. This is not a full-time appointment. Risk management Committee has four statutory meetings per annum and additional meetings may be convened by the chairperson as deemed necessary by the Committee with the concurrence of the Accounting Officer.
 
Enquiries: Mr GM Makaba on tel (012) 366 7258
 
Note: Applications must be accompanied by a covering letter with a detailed CV and 3 references (including certified copies of qualifications and ID document). 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
 
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: 03 June 2022 AT 16:30
 
0800 11 20 40 / 012 366 7000 www.pprotect.org @Publicprotector Public Protector South Africa