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POST 11/47 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: DETECTION,

🏒 DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS πŸ“ Head Office: Tshwane ⏳ Closes: 17 Apr 2026 🧾 Post: 11/47 # Ref: HRMC 11/26/7 Chief

Key details

Salary
R896 436 - β€’ per annum β€’ package
Centre
Head Office: Tshwane
Reference
HRMC 11/26/7 Chief
Closing date
17 Apr 2026
Apply email
ccssrecruitment@dha.gov.za

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Overview
Lead efforts to detect and analyze corruption risks within the Department of Home Affairs by managing data analysis, process reviews, and risk mitigation strategies.

Requirements

Competencies

Strategic capability and leadership.

Service Delivery Innovation.

Client Orientation and Customer Focus.

People Management and Empowerment.

Financial management.

Knowledge management.

Honesty and Integrity.

Change management.

Programme and Project Management.

Decision Making.

Communication skill.

Knowledge management.

High ethical standards and integrity.

Analytical and critical thinking.

Attention to detail.

Confidentiality and discretion.

Strong communication and reporting-writing skills.

Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Business report writing.

Influencing and networking.

Problem Solving and Analysis.

Communication.

Conflict Management and Negotiation skills.

Critical thinking.

Advanced MS excel skills.

Analytical capabilities to interpret fraud data and identify corruption trends.

Ability to integrate data from multiple sources and map end to end processes.

Data analysis and trend identification.

Expertise in data visualisation and dashboarding.

Risk analysis and profiling.

Knowledge of government systems and processes.

Presentation skills.

Planning and Organising skills.

Interpersonal skills.

Technical skills.

Document management skills.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.

Computer Literacy skills.

Patriotism, Honesty and Integrity.


Duties

The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Manage and ensure detection and analysis of corruption vulnerabilities and irregularities within DHA business processes.

Collect, cleanse and analyse data from multiple systems including sourcing of information from investigated cases to strengthen business process evaluations.

Analyse business processes, procedures and systems to identify vulnerabilities, gaps and control weaknesses that may enable fraud and corruption.

Conduct data-driven detection reviews to identify anomalies, unusual trends, deviations from the norm including non-compliance with policies and legislation.

Contribute and manage the development and updating of DHA fraud and corruption legislative frameworks.

Contribute and manage the development and updating of the DHA fraud and corruption risk profile.

Analyze trends and identify various modus operandi to identify red flags relating to business processes.

Conduct and participate in business process reviews.

Map end to end processes to identify risk areas.

Assess adequacy and the effectiveness of controls.

Develop risk indicators and detection models.

Produce analytical reports, dashboards and visualisations.

Support investigative units with evidence-based detection insights.

Benchmark processes against best practices.

Compile evidence-based reports with practical recommendations.

Develop risk mitigation strategies.

Contribute to audit and management reports.

Maintain records of detection activities.

Manage the collaboration and coordination of detection support to Investigation, Vetting and Analysis units.

Ensure continuous internal and external stakeholder engagements and collaborations.

Ensure effective risk and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Unit.

Coach and guide staff on best practices and compliance with regulatory requirements. 46


How to apply

Email: ccssrecruitment@dha.gov.za

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