Assistant Director: Investigations (Reference HRMC 65/13/5)

>Advertiser: Department of Home Affairs

Location: Pretoria

Salary: Basic Salary of R252 144 to R304 587 per annum (Level 9). In addition, a range of competitive benefits are offered.
Centre: Head Office, Pretoria, Directorate: Investigations (Internal Hotline)

Requirements:
A 3 year Degree or Diploma in Law / Public Management and Administration/Policing with extensive experience in investigations environment
Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury regulations, South African Constitution, Minimum Information Security standards (MISS), National Intelligence Strategy Act, Labour Legislation, Criminal Procedure Act, Safety and Security legislation
Knowledge and understanding of methods, practices, regulations and Acts applicable to administrative support services
A valid driver's license and willingness to travel is essential.

Duties:
The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst the following, specific tasks:
Coordinate various investigations functions and services
Coordinate information and monitor statistics with regards to investigations
Support the monitoring of all investigations functions and proactively report and implement safety measures
Review quality management reports and take corrective action where required
Support the development of quality assurance and data quality strategies and actions regarding investigations
Liaise with Office of the Auditor General, SAPS, NIA and SITA on investigations. Ensure adherence to policy and legislation regarding investigations
Manage the turn-around times of all investigations
Implement the reporting and governance framework within the sub-directorate
Build and maintain an effective team to ensure the processing/administering of all financial investigations functions
Keep up to date with compliance and regulatory requirements and liaise with all relevant stakeholders within and external to the organisation to ensure accurate implementation
Interpret and implement all organisational circulars, policy and other communications that impact on the operation of the business unit.

Enquiries: Mr M Malatsi, Tel: 012-406 7188

The Department of Home Affairs is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender, disability) through the filling of position. Candidates whose appointment/transfer/promotion will further the objective of representivity will receive preference.

Applications:
Applications must be sent to the correct address as indicated below, to reach the address on or before the closing date. Applications sent to a wrong address and/or received after the closing date or those that do not comply with the requirements, will not be taken into consideration. In the event of hand-delivery of applications, applicants must sign an application register as proof of application.

Kindly ensure that the relevant reference number is quoted and applications are directed to the relevant province as indicated below: Direct applications to: The Department of Home Affairs, Eastern Cape Province: Postal address: Private Box 7413, King Williams Town, 5600, Physical address: 11 Hargreaves Avenue, King William's Town, 5600 Head Office: Postal address: Private Bag X114, Pretoria 0001, Physical Address; The Hallmark Building, Corner Johannes Ramokhoase & Thabo Sehume Street, Pretoria. Mpumalanga Province: Postal Address: Private Bag X11464, Nelspruit, 1200, Physical Address: 2nd Floor, Bateleur Building 16 Nel Street, Nelspruit, 1200.

Closing date: 23 August 2013

Note:
Applications must be submitted on a Z83 form (click to download pdf form), obtainable from any Public Service department or at www.gov.za and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV, including the details of at least two contactable referees (should be people who recently worked with the applicant) and certified copies of qualifications and identity document (with an original certification stamp). It is the responsibility of applicants in possession of foreign qualifications to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualifications Authority. Where a valid driver's licence is a requirement, applicants must attach certified copies of such licences. No faxes or e-mailed applications will be considered. If no contact is made within three months of the closing date, please accept that the application was unsuccessful. Successful candidates will be required to enter into a performance agreement and be subjected to security clearance procedures. Successful candidates may be required to undergo a competency assessment. Candidates who possess a tertiary qualification, as well as those who promote representivity (especially People with Disability), will receive preference.

Are you looking for an exciting and challenging career in a rapidly changing organisation? The Department of Home Affairs has embarked on an extensive turnaround programme, aimed at developing a culture of responsiveness and improved service delivery. We are looking for committed, passionate and talented individuals to form part of a new leadership team, equipped with the right skills to deliver a world-class service.

If you have what it takes to serve the needs of South Africa's citizens, residents and visitors - and your credentials meet the requirements of any of the following positions,- then respond before the closing date. Join our leadership team in transforming our vision into a reality.

Reference number: HRMC 65/13/5

Closing date: 23 August 2013