PUBLIC PROTECTOR VACANCIES

INVESTIGATOR X5
1x Location: Mpumalanga, (Ref: PPSA 02/06/2025)
2x Location: North West, (Ref: PPSA 03/06/2025)
2x Location: Gauteng (Ref: PPSA 04/06/2025)
Basic Salary: R468, 459.00 plus benefits for not legally qualified candidates and R506 238.00 per annum plus benefits for legally qualified candidates
 
Role Overview:
The appointed candidate will report to Senior Investigator and will be responsible to conduct investigations and attend to complaints relating to:
Maladministration in state organs and parastatals, and abuse or unjustifiable exercise of power or other improper conduct or undue delay by persons performing a public function
 
Qualifications and Experience:
• A degree or National Diploma in any of the following fields: Law/Auditing/Forensic Accounting/Forensic Investigations
• Minimum three (3) years Investigation experience and/or 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.
 
Skills, Competencies 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 • Good general and 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
 
Key responsibilities and duties:
Investigations
• 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 
• Draft Investigations and closing reports
Statistical Reporting
• Submit prescribed accurate and complete monthly and quarterly statistical reports to the supervisor
• Ensure the case management system is updated for accurate reporting
Customer services
• Keep complainants informed of the progress of the investigation
• Adhere to PPSA Service Standards
 
Attributes:
• Respect • Transparency and • Accountability• Courtesy • Team players • Integrity
 
Enquiries: Mpumalanga: Ms V Shongwe @ tel (013) 752 8543
Enquiries: North West: Mr E Seeco @ tel (018) 381 1060
Enquiries: Head Office: Ms M Molokomme @ tel (012) 366 7144
 
 
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, three (3) contactable references, 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 two (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 representativity (race, gender and disability).
Preference will be given to the candidates whose appointment or promotion meets the requirements for Employment Equity representativity in the Institution.
To The T Recruitment (Pty) Ltd has been appointed for response handling for the above positions.
 
Applications quoting the relevant job title and reference number on the subject line must be submitted to the following email address: applications@tttrecruitment.co.za

​INDEPENDENT AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBERS X1
Ref: PPSA 05/06/2024)
Remuneration will be paid with Treasury Regulation 20.2.2.
(3-year Contract)
 
Term of office:
Appointment will be for a period of 3 years but may be subject to renewal at the discretion of Public Protector South Africa.
Appointment will be supported by applicable terms of references and contract.
 
Qualifications and Experience
• Degree or equivalent qualification in the field of accounting, auditing, legal, ICT and public administration
• A qualification in MBA/CIA/CA is required
• The ideal candidate should have 8 years management experience gained from Strategic Management, Financial Accounting, Governance, Legal, Internal Auditing, Risk Management and Information Technology
• Professional membership of a recognised profession will be an added advantage
• Previous experience of serving in the Risk Management Committee and/or Audit Committee
• The ideal candidate must be an independent thinker, with excellent knowledge of the Corporate Governance, Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations and must not be employed in the Public Service and/ or public sector
 
Competencies:
Expertise in either of the following areas:
Internal and External Auditing, Accounting, Legal Services, Risk Management, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Corporate Governance.
 
The member must possess the following qualities:
Independence and Integrity, Objectivity, Willingness to dedicate time to the Audit Committee activities and Communication skills.
 
Duties and responsibilities
As an Advisory Committee to the Accounting Officer in terms of the Public Finance Management Act, the Audit Committee will review and advice on:
• The coordination of audit efforts to ensure the completeness of coverage and promote the effective use of financial resources
• The adequacy and effectiveness of the organisation’s internal controls, including computerised information systems control and security, the quality of financial and other management information produced to ensure integrity and reliability, as well as any related significant findings and recommendations of internal and external auditors, together with Management’s response thereto
• Examine and review annual financial statements before final approval thereof
• Compliance with all regulatory and other related requirements
• Significant incidents of suspected criminal or irregular nature.
 
Attributes:
• Respect • Transparency and • Accountability • Courtesy • Team player • Integrity
 
Enquiries: Mr S Maredi on tel (012) 366 7146
 
 
Note: All appointments will be done in terms of the Public Finance Management Act.
The successful candidates will be expected to sign the declaration of secrecy form.
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, copies of qualifications (matric certificates, certificates of qualifications), and ID document.
Applications not complying with the above will be disqualified.
Correspondences will be limited to the short-listed candidates and should you not be contacted within 2 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.
 
Please direct your application, stating the relevant reference number as follows:
The T Recruitment (Pty) Ltd has been appointed for response handling for the above positions. Applications quoting the relevant job title and reference number on the subject line must be submitted to the following email address: applications@tttrecruitment.co.za