Main purpose: To conduct integrity screening in line with SIU policies and procedures and to implement the screening process from beginning to finalisation. To assist with internal investigations. To facilitate ethics compliance programmes and practices within the SIU in accordance with prescripts of the law. To conduct vetting fieldwork investigations.

Minimum qualification and experience: Relevant B Degree /National Diploma in Risk, Law, Fraud, Ethics, Management, or similar professional qualification (NQF 6/7). Three (3) years’ experience in risk assessments, screening or vetting within an ethics-related environment. Experience in forensic investigation environment would be advantageous. A valid driver’s licence.

Key performance areas (Include but not limited to): Background Screenings – Conduct integrity screening (including continuous screening/rescreening or lifestyle audits) in accordance with the relevant policies and procedures. Collect and preserve relevant information on applicants through fieldwork and truth veracity testing. Ethics Compliance – Promote a strong enterprise culture of compliance. Conduct benchmarks to evaluate products and services to ensure ethics compliance with fraud, waste and abuse, and other relevant laws and regulations. Ethics Risk Assessment. Internal Investigations. Vetting Fieldwork.

Technical skills: Communication.  Presentation. Interpersonal. Risk Management. Report Writing. Planning, organising and execution. Coaching and mentoring. Conducting compliance breach investigations. Conducting risk assessments. Forensic Interviewing. Problem solving and analysis. Delegation and development of others. Decision making. Team leadership. Analytical skills. Self-management. Communication skills. Conflict management. Diplomacy. Listening skills. Language proficiency. Insight. Creativity.

Required knowledge and Behavioural (include but not limited to): Knowledge of vetting fieldwork investigation processes. Knowledge of ethics principles and best practice. Knowledge of the applicable legislation (e.g. Protected Disclosures Act, King IV, Constitution, POPI Act). Understanding of the public sector risk profile. Knowledge of the screening and /or vetting process. Proficient in truth veracity instrument. MS Office proficiency. Attention to detail. Team player. Results oriented. Integrity and ethical conduct. Confidentiality. Adaptable. Initiative. Analytical thinker.

PLEASE NOTE:

• The appointment of candidates will be at the Unit’s sole discretion and the Unit reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete the SIU Application form.
• Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Please be advised that applications received means that processing may take some time. Candidates who have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
• The SIU is an Anti-Corruption Investigating Unit and requires applicants to make a full and frank disclosure in their application form.
• Fraudulent qualifications or documentations will automatically disqualify candidates.
• All candidates will be subjected to integrity screening procedures and a favourable end report is essential.
• Other critical positions may be subjected to vetting procedures after appointments.
• POPIA disclaimer: In line with Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 by applying for this position it is accepted that you have consented to your personal information being used and kept for the purposes of processing your application. The SIU will ensure the protection and safeguarding of personal information and all information collected will not be shared with any third parties or be used for the purposes other than for the purpose it was intended.
• The SIU is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. Preference will be given to persons from designated group in particular Africans, Coloured and people with disabilities in line with the SIU Employment Equity Plan.
• The salary offered will be in line with SIU approved salary scales, which may change subject to relevant approvals and annual increases.
• The SIU will not pay for any relocation costs incurred by successful incumbent.
• Late applications will not be accepted.

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