Main purpose: To manage and monitor the SIU ethics compliance programme and practices within the SIU in accordance with prescripts of the law. To manage people’s risk within SIU through background screenings and internal investigations.

Minimum qualification and experience: Relevant B Degree /National Diploma in Risk, Law, Fraud, Ethics, Management or similar professional qualification (NQF 7). Five years’ experience in an integrity, risk, or high security environment, of which two years is at a management / supervisory level. Experience is ethics management ad vetting or background screening. Experience in Forensic or Corporate investigation environment would be advantageous.

Key performance areas (Include but not limited to): Departmental Planning and Implementation. Monitoring and Management of SIU Ethics Compliance Programme and Ethics Risks in SIU. Manage People Risk through Background screenings on Potential and Current Employees. Oversight of investigations on Fraud and Corruption, Risk and Compliance. Management execution of vetting fieldwork investigation within the SIU Staff Management.

Technical skills: Leadership. Analytical. Communication. Conflict Management.  Interpersonal. Presentation. Risk Management. Report Writing. Report Writing. Planning and organising. Relationship Management. 

Required knowledge and Behavioural (include but not limited to): Sound knowledge of integrity management. Knowledge of the screening and /or vetting management process. Knowledge of risk management principles and best practice. Knowledge of the applicable legislation, inclusive but not limited to (as amended from time to time): Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, King IV Report and Code, Constitution, POPI Act. Knowledge of the Public Integrity Management Framework. Knowledge of Public Ethics Management Framework. Understanding of the public sector risk profile.  Knowledge of financial principles. Advanced MS Office proficiency. Attention to detail. Deadline driven. Result Oriented. Tactful. Self-motivated. Integrity. Confidentiality.

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.