Risk Officer

Recruiter:
Secondments Job  Date posted:
Monday, January 19, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa Salary: 000 SUMMARY

Determine work procedures, prepare work schedules, and determine methods to expedite workflow and improve the investigation turnaround time.

• A Bachelor’s Degree/ National Diploma in Risk Management/ Finance/ Auditing/ Accounting/Forensic investigations/Law
• Professional Registration Body:
  Membership of Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) or a membership of Institute of Commercial Forensic Practitioners (ICFP)
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) accreditation with ACFE or Fraud Practitioner (FP) accreditation with ICFP will be added advantage
• 3 years’ experience in Risk Management and fraud investigations in public sector or State - Owned Entity (SOE)

• Knowledge of the Public Service Legislation
• Forensic investigation principles, proactive principles, practices, and procedures
• All relevant legislation, guidelines, and stathe companyrds about the conduct of forensic investigations
• Knowledge of leadership and management principles
• Knowledge of Risk Management framework and practices
• Knowledge of Anti-corruption and integrity management framework and policies.
• Knowledge and understanding of forensic investigations framework and policies.
• Knowledge and experience in big data, digital forensics and application of forensic tools to prevent, detect, and investigate fraud
• Knowledge of relevant legal and statutory requirements including corporate governance principles, PFMA, Treasury Regulations and Public Service Regulations

• Forensic investigations and analytical capabilities
• Programme and project management
• Financial management
• Negotiation
• Creativity & innovation
• Ability to work as a team member
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and advise on the application of legislation
• High levels of discretion and sensitivity
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Change Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Excellent communication skills – all aspects

• Responsible to manage and perform proactive and reactive forensic components in line with the THE COMPANY’s Fraud Prevention Policy, THE COMPANY Whistleblowing policy, and THE COMPANY Fraud investigation Stathe companyrd Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Lead the execution of the tactical and operational plans of THE COMPANY using data analytics, forensic technologies, and digital and cyber forensics.
• Determine work procedures, prepare work schedules, and determine methods to expedite workflow and improve the investigation turnaround time.
• Conduct priority investigations or manage complex investigations with outsourced Service Providers.
• Draft and/or review investigation reports and related documentation and assure that the investigations conducted meet the required stathe companyrds.
• Execute the proactive forensic assignment which might include fraud awareness training, fraud detection reviews, proactive fraud data analytics, fraud risk assessments, gap analysis, and others.
• Manage THE COMPANY Hotline and management tip-offs and account for all matters relating to forensic investigations.
• Keep a detailed record of all incidents logged into the Allegations Register, including managing the turnaround time of cases logged.
• Ensure that all records and evidence collected by THE COMPANY are secured.
• Ensuring that final reports fully address the agreed-upon project scope and making appropriate findings, conclusions, and recommethe companytions.
• Communicating findings to THE COMPANY CEO or relevant Governance Structures and follow up with management to ensure that all forensic recommethe companytions are implemented.
• Testifying in various legal proceedings (criminal, disciplinary, and other proceedings) including ensuring that outsource services are providing that support.
• Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including law enforcement agencies, SAPS, SIU and other fraud prevention entities.

• Coordinate the development and implementation of Anti-corruption and Integrity Management Frameworks and policies
• Establish and development…