Deputy Director: Forensic Investigations

About the role

The Department of the Premier (Western Cape) is hiring a Deputy Director: Forensic Investigations, based in Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government.. This is a permanent post, paying R932,292 – R1,098,195 a year. How to apply: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co Reference number to quote: DOTP 103/2026 Closing date: 09 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Manage forensic investigation intake, assessment, planning and prevention support, Manage and quality assure the execution of forensic investigations and lifestyle investigations/audit, Manage investigation reporting, recommendations and case finalisation, Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the allocated departments, People Management, Financial Management.

Requirements

• A qualification at NQF level 7 or equivalent in Commerce/Law/Auditing/Forensics/BCom IT or Informatics, or another relevant qualification.
• At least 3 years’ relevant middle-management experience, or 6 years operational experience in a forensic investigation, governance or related environment, with practical experience in conducting and reporting on forensic investigations.
• Competencies:
• Knowledge of the following: legislation
• Regulatory frameworks
• Policies and best practices relevant to the line functions
• Use information systems that support the management of knowledge and information relating to the line function
• Conduct data analytics and use digital forensic tools
• Including Audit Command Language
• IBM i2 Analyst’s Notebook
• Intella or similar tools
• To collect
• Analyse and preserve evidence
• Manage projects
• Implement operational management practices
• Manage procurement and tendering processes
• Develop
• Implement
• Monitor and review policies and operational processes
• Manage modern systems of governance and administration
• Manage public service procedures
• Processes and systems
• Understand regional and local political
• Economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape
• Understand Constitutional
• Legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector
• Manage public finance