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POST 11/49 : SENIOR ANALYST

🏢 DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS 📍 Head Office: Tshwane 47 ⏳ Closes: 17 Apr 2026 🧾 Post: 11/49 # Ref: HRMC 11/26/9 Chief

Key details

Salary
R896 436 - • per annum • package
Centre
Head Office: Tshwane 47
Reference
HRMC 11/26/9 Chief
Closing date
17 Apr 2026
Apply email
ccssrecruitment@dha.gov.za

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Overview
Join the Department of Home Affairs as a Senior Analyst to manage and analyze fraud and corruption data, develop reports, and support investigations with your expertise in data analysis and risk profiling.

Requirements

Competencies

Strategic capability and leadership.

Decision making.

Client orientation and customer focus.

Financial Management.

Knowledge management.

Program and project management.

Change management.

High ethical standards and integrity.

Analytical and critical thinking.

Attention to detail.

Confidentiality. and discretion.

Strong communication and report-writing skills.

Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Business Report Writing.

Problem Solving and Analysis.

Influencing and Networking.

Critical thinking.

Advanced MS excel skills.

Analytical capabilities to interpret fraud data and identify corruption trends.

Ability to integrate data from multiple sources and ensure data quality.

Data analysis and interpretation.

Statistical analysis and trend identification.

Expertise in data visualisation and dashboarding.

Risk analysis and profiling.

Knowledge of government systems and processes.

Presentation skills.

Problem solving and analysis.

Business report writing.

Interpersonal skills.

Technical skills.

Computer literacy.

Document management skills.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.


Duties

The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Coordinate and manage the collection, analysis and interpretation of information and statistical data.

Collect, collate, clean, and manage fraud and corruption data from multiple sources, including case management systems, tip-off platforms, audits, and operational databases.

Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality in line with departmental policies and legislation.

Maintain structured datasets to support analysis, reporting, and investigations.

Analyse reported allegations to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies related to fraud and corruption.

Conduct risk profiling of offices, processes, systems, and officials.

Identify repeat incidents, high-risk areas, and emerging modus operandi.

Perform root cause analysis to determine systemic weaknesses and control failures.

Develop and maintain dashboards, statistical reports, and visualization for management, EXCO, and oversight bodies.

Prepare quarterly, annual, and ad-hoc analytical and trend analysis reports in support of performance reporting, audit engagements, risk management and strategic planning.

Compile reports and presentations with findings and recommendations on identified corruption patterns to stakeholders.

Ensure alignment of data outputs with performance indicators and audit methodologies.

Develop and update the risk profile on existing modus operandi to proactively identify irregularities.

Pro-actively identify suspicious officials and high-risk occupational groups.

Manage the collaboration and coordination of analytical support to Investigation, Vetting and Prevention 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.


How to apply

Email: ccssrecruitment@dha.gov.za

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