Forensic Consultant: Proactive Forensic, Ref No. DOTP 32/2025 needed at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of the Premier Provincial Forensic Services, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide proactive forensic services. The successful incumbent must be willing to work under pressure in order to meet strict deadlines and portray a professional work ethic. It will be required of the successful post incumbent to travel throughout the Western Cape. This post is stationed in Cape Town. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Commerce, Law, Auditing, Forensics; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience; A valid driving licence (Code B or higher). Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply.

Recommendation    

• A post graduate qualification in Commerce, Law, Auditing, Forensics; Experience in proactive forensics or fraud risk management; A professional designation relevant to the forensic profession (e.g. Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Forensic Practitioners (CFP)); Experience in managing fraud and corruption risks within the public sector.

Key Performance Areas    

• 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 policies 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 business 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.

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 fraud 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.