POST 13/193 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FORENSIC INVESTIGATIONS REF NO: DOT/HRM/2026/18
Branch: Office of The Director-General
Chief Directorate: Internal Audit and Fraud Investigations
Directorate: Forensic Investigations
SALARY : R468 459 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate NQF Level 6 qualification in Forensic Investigations / Law / Auditing / Accounting with 3 years’ experience at supervisory or practitioner level in the field of forensic investigations. Knowledge and skills: Must have an extensive knowledge of PFMA and Treasury Regulations. National AntiCorruption Strategy and Public Service Code of Conduct. Reporting Writing and presentation Skills. Must possess analytical and investigation skills. Certified Fraud Examination (CFE) OR ICFP is recommended. Must have a valid driver’s licence. Communication – Verbal & Written Communication. Financial Management. Strategic capability & leadership (SCL). People management & empowerment (PME). Project/Programme Management (PPM). Client orientation & customer focus.

DUTIES : Investigate fraud detections and promote an anti-fraud culture. Conduct reactive investigations into cases reported to the Directorate. Prepare information for use in criminal or civil court cases. Participate in project teams to achieve a multi-disciplinary approach to meet set objectives of the Department. Manage the resources of the Unit.
ENQUIRIES : Mr J Mokgotho Tel No: (012) 309 3713

Department of Transport is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer with clear employment equity targets. Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will assist the department in achieving its Employment Equity targets at these specific levels in terms of the Department’s Employment Equity Plan, therefore White male / female, Coloured male/ female, Indian male / female and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
APPLICATIONS : Department of Transport, Private Bag X193, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver at the 159 Forum Building, Cnr Struben and Bosman Street, Pretoria for attention Recruitment Unit. Room 4034 or email to: Recruitment@dot.gov.za or at erecruitment system: recruit.transport.gov.za. Note: email applications must be sent as one attachment to avoid non-delivery of the email and only quotes the
name of the post you are applying for on the Subject Line as directed on the post note.
CLOSING DATE : 15 May 2026
NOTE : Applications must be accompanied by a completed new Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department, (or obtainable at). Applicants must fill in full new Z83 form part A, B, C, and D. A recent updated comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and dates). Applicants will submit certified copies of all qualifications and ID document on the day of the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority
(SAQA).