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Forensic Consultant: Proactive Forensic

DEPARTMENT OF THE PREMIER

Western Cape Posted 4 Oct 2026 Closes in 15 days

Overview

Manage and develop processes aimed at improving strategies for fraud detection and prevention. Contribute to the development/maintenance and implementation of the Western Cape Government Anti -Corruption Strategy, Whistle blowing Policy and any relevant pol icies and/or strategies.

Requirements

  • An appropriate 3-year B -Degree (equivalent or higher qualification)
  • A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience
  • A valid driving licence (Code B or higher)
  • Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to trans port may also apply
  • Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Legislation and regulations applicable to National, Provincial and Local government
  • Policies and procedures relating to Provincial and Local government
  • Fraud risk management strategies and fr aud risk assessment techniques
  • National and Provincial Government legislation, departmental policies and procedures
  • Fraud Risk Management strategies and fraud risk assessment techniques
  • Writing scripts for queries to identify and detect possible incidents of fraud in data
  • Collection, analyses and visualization of large datasets to draw appropriate conclusions
  • Data analysis abilities
  • Analysing and problem -solving
  • Skills needed: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
  • Good communication (written and verbal)
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Project management

Responsibilities

  • Manage and develop processes aimed at improving strategies for fraud detection and prevention
  • Contribute to the development/maintenance and implementation of the Western Cape Government Anti -Corruption Strategy, Whistle blowing Policy and any relevant pol icies and/or strategies
  • Support the managers: Proactive Forensics with the development and maintenance of the departmental fraud prevention and implementation plans for thirteen provincial departments, including monitoring progress with the implementation of agreed projects as per the fraud prevention and implementation plans
  • Contribute towards development of fraud and corruption awareness training content, conduct training awareness sessions, and participate in other awareness initiatives
  • Identify busin ess areas where data analytics projects could be conducted and assist in conducting these projects
  • Facilitate departmental fraud risk assessments in line with the approved methodology and monitor action plans

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Enquiries

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Ms P Thaba Tel No: (021) 483 4701

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