Government EntityPublic Protector South Africa
    LocationDurban, KwaZulu-Natal
    Reference NumberPPSA 02/07/2026
    SalaryR 1 317 884.00 - R 1 551 807.00 s alary pacakage: for not lega lly qualified candidates and R1, 555 527.0 0 all-in clusive package
    Centre / LocationKwaZulu Natal, Durban
    Closing DateJuly 17, 2026
    Source and Applicationpprotect.org

    Role Overview: per annum (In line with OSD dispensation for legally qualified professionals) Serving as the Provincial Head of KwaZulu-Natal office. The incumbent will report to the Executive Manager: Provincial Investigations and will be responsible for the overall leadership, strategic management and operational performance of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Office. The role entails Skills Competencies and Knowledge overseeing investigations, stakeholder relations, outreach programmes, corporate services, financial management and governance functions while • Computer literacy • Knowledge of public procurement and recruitment ensuring effective implementation of the constitutional mandate of the Public processes • Excellent people skills and interpersonal relations • Excellent Protector South Africa. leadership and management skills • Knowledge of the functioning of State institutions/organs of State • Analytical thinking and skills • Legal drafting, Interpretation and Research skills • Knowledge of forensic investigations

    Attributes:

    • Demonstrated experience in leading and managing multidisciplinary investigation teams in a complex public sector environment.
    • Experience
    • Transparency
    • Courtesy
    • Team player
    • Integrity managing high-profile, politically sensitive and systemic investigations will be an advantage.

    Requirements

    and/or internal auditing Problem solving skills Good Communication skills A degree or equivalent qualification in any of the following fields: Law i.e. LLB or B Planning and Organising skills Networking skills Strategic Proc, Public Administration/ Forensic Investigations/Policing, Accounting and Planning Financial management skills Knowledge of PFMA and MFMA, Internal Auditing A post graduate qualification in any of the above-mentioned fields Treasury Regulations and Public Service Regulations. Experience in will be an added advantage. Eight (8) years relevant work experience, of which 5 budget management and financial oversight. Knowledge of corporate years should have been at middle management level Knowledge of auditing governance principles Strategic thinker Attention to detail Deadline or investigation techniques. Proven Project management skills driven Collaborative Customer focused Work under pressure Results Advanced communications skills Proven drafting and report-writing skills orientated Sound knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Ability to work long hours and under pressure Ethical conduct Integrity Africa. Knowledge of Administrative Law and Constitutional Law. Service delivery/ Customer orientation Innovation valid driver’s license is Knowledge of Chapter 9 Institutions and their mandates Understanding of compulsory Attention to detail Experience in an investigation environment wil Good Governance and Public Accountability frameworks be an added advantage. Experience in leading and managing multidisciplinary investigation teams Ability to engage effectively with Executive Authorities, Accounting Officers, and Civil Society Organisations. Proven stakeholder management and conflict-resolution skills.

    Duties

    Strategic direction and leadership Outreach and Stakeholder Management Provide executive oversight of investigations, stakeholder engagement, Lead and manage outreach activities in the Province outreach programmes and corporate support functions to ensure efficient Establish and maintain good relations with key stakeholders in the and effective service delivery. province Foster a high-performance culture through effective leadership, people Make presentations and representthe Public Protector at a strategic management, capacity building and accountability mechanisms. level without fear, favour or prejudice Represent the Public Protector South Africa at provincial strategic forums Guide and supervise Senior Investigators and Investigators and monitor and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, including the workload and management of complaints. government departments, municipalities, legislatures, state institutions Ensure adherence to turn-around times for investigations and civil society organisations. Develop and maintain annual performance plan for the province. Ensure that all investigations comply with service standards Manage and ensure that operational and strategic targets are met. Investigations Management Management of All Support and Administrative Services within the PPSA Provincial Office Manage all investigations in line with investigation plans speedy resolution of Provide strategic leadership and oversight of provincial operations, including matters human capital management Maintain a quality assurance system for all investigations and statistical reports Oversee and ensure effective management of the provincial budget in line Monitor the implementation of the Public Protector remedial action and with governance and financial accountability frameworks recommendations Direct the management and optimisation of provincial facilities to support Maintain an effective complaints management process for the provincial office operational efficiency Conduct legal research Lead and coordinate all corporate services functions to ensure integrated, Conduct investigations, including forensic investigation and supervision thereof efficient, and complaint service delivery across the province Identify and mange complaints to be resolved through alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechaism

    Source / Circular Reference

    pprotect.org