Component Head: Forensic Accounting Investigation (Major General)

POST: Component Head: Forensic Accounting Investigation (Major General) LOCATION: Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, Head Office, Pretoria LEVEL OF REMUNERATION: Band B (SMS) = An all-inclusive flexible remuneration package of R 1 582 272 per annum is applicable to the post REFERENCES: DPCI/SMS/HO/05/2026 (1 post) Generic Requirements: • Must be fluent in at least two of the official languages, of which one must be English and must be a South African citizen; • Must have a valid light motor vehicle drivers’ licence: • Must have received a rating of at least “satisfactory” at the last written performance assessment in terms of the applicable performance management system; • Must have no tattoo mark(s) which will be visible when wearing any uniform of the Service; • Will be subjected to a preliminary security clearance vetting, which must reflect no negative issue against such candidate; • Must be willing to undergo SAPS basic training or lateral training (applicable to all externally advertised posts); and • Will be required to undergo a Lifestyle Audit and Top Secret security vetting process. • Must have specific working knowledge of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) mandate and functions (SAPS Act, Act No. 68 of 1995); • An applicable post graduate qualification relevant to the core functions of the posts, relevant training and development in an Executive Development Programme, Leadership and Management Training Programme, and / or Programme and Project Management may be an advantage. Generic Competencies: • The post requires skills in: strategic capability, analytical ability and leadership, programme and project management, financial management, change management, service delivery innovation, problem solving and analysis, people management and empowerment, client orientation, audit and assurance, audit and risk management experience, stake holder relations and customer focus. Applicants must have knowledge of systems, processes, procedures, policies and legislation relevant to the field of the post, such as the Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS), Public Service Act, South African Police Service Act, as well as Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Police / Public Service Regulations, Risk Management Framework in the Public Sector and other relevant legislation. Applicants must also be computer literate (Microsoft Word / Power Point / Excel). Additional Requirements: Applicant must: • Have at least a four (4) year Degree (accredited by SAQA on NQF level 8 or higher). Preference may be given to applicants who are in possession of a qualification in Accounting, Forensic Investigation, Law, or equivalent 4-year qualification relevant to the core functions of the post. • Be registered as CFE (ACFE) or FP (SA) (ICFP) designation. CA(SA) OR AGA(SA) listed as preferred option. • Have a minimum period of eight (8) years forensic experience, with at least five (5) years at Senior Management level. • Professional membership of Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) and Institute of Commercial Forensic Practitioners (ICFP) with supporting certificates included in the application. Core Functions: • The Component Head: Forensic Accounting Investigation (FAI) is directly accountable to the Divisional Commissioner: National Priority Offences, Operations; • Ensure that all applications received for appointment of forensic accounting investigation firm are assessed and processed as per FAI: SOP; • Ensure that outsourced forensic accounting investigations are conducted and finalised within the time frames prescribed in the contracts; • Ensure the progress monitoring of outsourced active forensic accounting investigation; • Ensure compilation of investigation planning memorandum and forensic accounting investigation plan; • Ensure the conducting of forensic accounting investigation in terms of the applicable professional standards; • Ensure the preparation of a Forensic Investigation report for all in-house forensic accounting investigations; • Ensure quality and timely execution of ad-hoc duties related to stakeholders engagements; • Ensure Quality Assurance of outsourced forensic accounting investigation draft reports; • Ensure Quality Assurance of in-house forensic accounting investigation draft reports; • Present forensic accounting investigation report and testify in court; • Comply with DPCI policies and standards relating to the environment (including international agreements); • Establish and maintain working relationship with internal and external role players; • Represent the Divisional Commissioner: National Priority Offences, Operations at various forums as directed; • Ensure compliance with information security standards as prescribed by Minimum Information Security Standards and relevant legislation; • Manage and utilise all resources (human, physical and financial) allocated to the immediate post environment in accordance with relevant directives and legislation. ? Application form specifically developed and circulated with this advertisement (containing the closing date for applications in Red on page 1) must be utilised. Application form will also be available at the DPCI Provincial Office, Human Resource Management as well as on the SAPS Website: https://www.saps.gov.za. The use of any other application form may result in the rejection of the application. ? Please take note of the following requirements and instructions: • The closing date for applications is 2026-09-25 at 16:00. • Only the official application form circulated with this advertisement will be accepted. All instructions on the application form must be adhered to. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of the application form. Each page of the application form must be fully completed, signed or initialled by the applicant. If there is any part of the application form that is not relevant to the applicant, it is expected of the applicant to indicate “Not applicable or N/A”. Please do not leave any blank spaces. • The post particulars (post title and reference number) must be correctly specified on the application form as contained last in the advertisement. • A separate original application form and CV must be submitted for each post you apply for. • The CV must contain full particulars of: ? all boards on which an applicant serves; -2- ? current employment and other business interests; ? career promotions, appointments, career developments, career history, and ? current studies and qualifications. • An applicant must also attach to every application copies of the following (which may not to be certified): ? Courses/programmes obtained; ? Degree/Diploma Certificates (study/academic records of qualifications alone do not suffice) of all educational qualifications; ? Matric/Senior certificate; ? Identity document; and ? Valid motor vehicle driver’s license; • Study/academic records must also be attached in order to verify modules/subjects); • Only the shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents (as listed above) during the selection process; • Applicants must declare all interests or involvement in a public – or private board or council or any other private entity of which such interest may create a conflict of interest. • Successful candidates for appointment, will be vetted in terms of Chapter 7, Part 2 of the Children’s Act, 2005 (Act No 38 of 2005) or the National Sex Offenders Register [section 42 of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No 32 of 2007)]. An applicant whose particulars appear in either the National Register for Sex Offenders or Part B of the Child Protection Register, will be disqualified from appointment to that post. • Applicants are expected to disclose if he/she is a respondent in an interim or final protection order in terms of the Domestic Violence Act, 1998 (Act No 116 of 1998) or Protection from Harassment Act, 2011 (Act No 17 of 2011), and may be disqualified from appointment to that post. • Appointments will be made in terms of the SAPS Act, 1995 (Act No 68 of 1995). • Correspondence will be conducted with shortlisted applicants only. • Shortlisted candidates will have to submit two sets of fingerprints to the secretary of the selection committee. • All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to an assessment process, in compliance with the Department of Public Service and Administration directives, which will be used to test the relevant technical elements of the job and the generic managerial competencies. • The successful candidate will have to conclude a contract of employment, enter into a performance agreement and disclose all financial interests in terms of the South African Police Service Employment Regulations, 2018, -3- and the Public Service Regulations, 2016. • The appointee’s academic qualification will be submitted to SAQA for verification, if not verified already. ? Through the filling of the above-mentioned posts, an applicant whose appointment will promote representivity may receive preference. ? The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation is under no obligation to fill a post after the advertisement thereof. ? Although the post is advertised, the National Head: DPCI may withdraw any post from advertisement, re-advertise the post or fill the post by transferring a person at the same level where this is deemed to be in the interest of service delivery. ? The appointment of the successful applicant will come into effect on the first day of the month following the date on which the National Head: DPCI approved the appointment. ? Application forms may be hand delivered or couriered to the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation at 1 Cresswell Road, Promat Building, Silverton (between 07:30 and 16:00). (Please note that in the event that an application is couriered, it must be received at the indicated office before or on the closing date and time specified in this advertisement): ? Late applications will not be considered or accepted. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application has been received at the indicated office on or before the closing date and time of the advertisement i.e. 2026-09-25 at 16:00. ? The onus is on the candidate to obtain a reference number as proof of registration of the application. It is furthermore the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application has been received on or before the closing date and time of the advertisement i.e. 2026-09-25 at 16:00. ? Enquiries can be directed to Brigadier MB Monyela and Lieutenant Colonel BK Mhlahlo at telephone number: (012) 846 4067/4110. ? The content of this circular should be brought to the attention of all officers who may qualify or meet the requirements of the post(s). -4- -5-