Fraud and Anti-Corruption Investigator

FRAUD AND ANTI-CORRUPTION INVESTIGATOR is listed by DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM. The post is based in Bloemfontein, Free State. The closing date is 02 October 2026.

Job Details

Requirements

• An appropriate Degree (NQF Level
• 7) NQF 7 in Criminology or Police.
• 3-4 Years relevant experience in the fraud and anti-corruption related field.
• Understanding of the Legislative Framework governing the Public Service.
• Knowledge of working procedures in terms of the working environment.
• Fraud and Anti-corruption related policies/ strategies/ guidelines.
• Computer literacy and a valid drive’s license.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Provide inputs in the development and implementation of Fraud Detection and Anti- Corruption Prevention Strategy/Plan in the Department; review and evaluate anti-corruption capacity measures within the Department, conduct information sessions on Fraud and Anti-corruption strategy/plan.
• Investigate all corruption, fraud and theft cases reported as well as irregularities, fruitless and wasteful expenditure that has occurred and advise the supervisor on the way forward; ensure that the departmental cases reported and received through the Provincial Fraud and Corruption hotline are attended and investigated, recommend and complete disciplinary actions for cases of corruption in consultation with labour relations unit of the Department or the SAPS, ensure that witnesses receive protection and remain anonymous, serve as a chief witness in the departmental hearings as well as criminal and civil cases, work closely with the SAPS and other relevant authorities on cases relating to fraud, corruption and theft in the Department.
• Compile investigation reports on fraud, corruption and theft related cases for further handling by the Supervisor or the Head of component, for internal disciplinary hearings and for criminal or civil proceedings; compile and submit reports on cases related to irregularities, fruitless and wasteful expenditure that has occurred in the Department, update the fraud register on cases investigated, compile a portfolio of evidence on preliminary and final investigation results.
• Advice the Department/ Accounting Officer on the fraud and corruption outcomes related to the financial disclosures and the way forward thereof; request information required as per the directives on financial disclosure, investigate discrepancies where there are any. compile and submit reports thereof.
• Detect fraud and corruption activities and refer allegations to a relevant law enforcement agency or other appropriate agencies/bodies in terms of format arrangement i.e Special Investigation Unit
• (SIU) or the Hawks depending on the merits of the case.

Application Instructions

can be hand delivered or sent via email to recruitment4@destea.gov.za and quote the reference number for the abovementioned position on the subject line (email) when applying. Quoting the reference number, applications can be hand delivered at the Ground Floor Security Entrance, 113 St Andrews Building, St Andrew Street, Bloemfontein or sent via email. Kindly take note that the email size limit is 4MB. You are therefore kindly requested to send documents separately, should they exceed the allowed limit.

For attention: Mesdames K. Majafa / M. Parkies/ N. Ramaebebe/Mr. T. Chaka at (066) 487

Application address:
Applications can be hand delivered or sent via email to
recruitment4@destea.gov.za and quote the reference number for the abovementioned position on the subject line (email) when applying. Quoting the
reference number, applications can be hand delivered at the Ground Floor
Security Entrance, 113 St Andrews Building, St Andrew Street, Bloemfontein
or sent via email. Kindly take note that the email size limit is 4MB. You are
therefore kindly requested to send documents separately, should they exceed
the allowed limit.

Notes

Directions to applicants: Applications must be hand delivered or e-mail on a new Z.83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on internet at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies and must be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae (Separate application for every vacancy). Applicants are requested to complete Z83 form properly and in full.

Applications received after the closing date and those that do not comply with these instructions will not be considered. The onus is on the applicants to ensure that their applications are emailed (PDF document to a maximum of 4 megabytes), submitted electronically or hand delivered timeously.

The Department will not be held responsible for several delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered.

Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) before the interviews. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and criminal case shall be opened.

Candidates who possess foreign qualifications and/or short course certificates must take it upon themselves to have their qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and provide proof of such evaluation report (only when shortlisted). Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified.

Applicants are respectfully informed that if no notification of appointment is received within 4 months of the closing date, they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful. Due to high volumes, the Department will not acknowledge receipt of applications and communication will only be limited to shortlisted candidates.

The department reserves the right not to appoint.

Females are encouraged to apply.

Department Notes

Department Notes

Directions to applicants: Applications must be hand delivered or e-mail on a new Z.83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on internet at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies and must be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae (Separate application for every vacancy). Applicants are requested to complete Z83 form properly and in full.

Applications received after the closing date and those that do not comply with these instructions will not be considered. The onus is on the applicants to ensure that their applications are emailed (PDF document to a maximum of 4 megabytes), submitted electronically or hand delivered timeously.

The Department will not be held responsible for several delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered.

Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) before the interviews. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and criminal case shall be opened.

Candidates who possess foreign qualifications and/or short course certificates must take it upon themselves to have their qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and provide proof of such evaluation report (only when shortlisted). Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified.

Applicants are respectfully informed that if no notification of appointment is received within 4 months of the closing date, they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful. Due to high volumes, the Department will not acknowledge receipt of applications and communication will only be limited to shortlisted candidates.

The department reserves the right not to appoint.

Circular Notes

Circular Notes

can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email ASDERrecruit84@nda.gov.za NOTE: EE Target: Africans, Indians, Coloureds, Whites and Persons with Disabilities. 7 ANNEXURE B DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE APPLICATIONS: Department of Defence, Office of the Secretary for Defence, Private Bag X910, Pretoria, 0001 or you may hand deliver to ARMSCOR Building C/O Nossob & Delmas Ave, Erasmuskloof Ext 4, Pretoria, 0001 or email to zama.mahlangu@dod.mil.za CLOSING DATE: 28 September 2026 at 16h00 (Applications received after the closing date and faxed copies will not be considered).

NOTE: It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of these posts with candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan. Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service

Enquiries

Mr. T. Kotsi at (082) 379 3545

Required Documents

Z83, CV, Qualifications, Certified ID copy, Other

DPSA Circular Source

• Circular: DPSA Circular 33 of 2026
• Source pages: 102–104
• Open the DPSA circular PDF