Senior Officer: Internal Integrity X2 (2 Year Fixed Term Contract)

Listing reference: siu_000045
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 29 May 2026
Position summary
Industry: Government
Job category: Other: Government and NGO
Location: Pretoria
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: R630 301.89 - R883 225.89 per annum
EE position: Yes
About our company
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU), a Schedule 3A entity in terms of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), is an independent statutory body that was established in terms of the Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunals Act No. 74 of 1996. The primary mandate of the SIU is to investigate allegations of corruption, malpractice and maladministration in government departments, municipalities and State-Owned Entities, and to recover financial losses suffered by State institutions.
Introduction
The SIU has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Talent to join our dynamic team passionate about the fight against corruption and recovering financial losses suffered by the State. The SIU hereby invites suitably qualified and experienced candidates to apply for the opportunities to serve the Unit on a 2-year fixed term contract:
Job description

Main purpose: To conduct integrity screening in line with SIU policies and procedures and to implement the screening process from beginning to finalisation. To assist with internal investigations. To facilitate ethics compliance programmes and practices within the SIU in accordance with prescripts of the law. To conduct vetting fieldwork investigations.

Technical skills: Communication.  Presentation. Interpersonal. Risk Management. Report Writing. Report Writing. Planning and organising and execution. Coaching and mentoring. Conducting compliance breach investigations. Conducting risk assessments. Forensic Interviewing. Problem solving and analysis. Delegation and development of others. Decision making. Team leadership. Analytical skills. Self-management. Communication skills. Conflict management. Diplomacy. Planning, organising and execution. Listening skills. Language proficiency. Insight. Creativity.

 Key performance areas (Include but not limited to): Background Screenings. Ethics Compliance. Ethics Risk Assessment. Internal Investigations. Vetting Fieldwork.

 

Minimum requirements

Minimum qualification and experience: Relevant B Degree /National Diploma (NQF 6/7) A qualification in Risk, Ethics or Fraud will be advantageous. Three (3) years’ experience in risk assessments, screening or vetting within an ethics-related environment. Experience in forensic investigation environment would be advantageous. A valid driver’s licence.

 

PLEASE NOTE:

·       The appointment of candidates will be at the Unit’s sole discretion, and the Unit reserves the right not to make an appointment.

·       The SIU is an Anti-Corruption Investigating Unit and requires applicants to make a full and frank disclosure in their application form.

·       Fraudulent qualifications or documentations will automatically disqualify candidates.

·        All candidates will be subjected to integrity screening procedures in line with Screening, Vetting and Lifestyle Audit Policy, and a favourable end report is essential.

·       Other critical positions may be subjected to vetting procedures after appointments.

·       Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Please be advised that applications received means that processing may take some time. Candidates who have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.

·       POPIA disclaimer: In line with Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 by applying for this position it is accepted that you have consented to your personal information being used and kept for the purposes of processing your application. The SIU will ensure the protection and safeguarding of personal information, and all information collected will not be shared with any third parties or be used for the purposes other than for the purpose it was intended.

·       The SIU is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.  Preference will be given to persons from designated group in particular Africans, Coloureds and People with Disabilities (PWD) in line with the SIU Employment Equity Plan.

·       The salary offered will be in line with SIU approved salary scales, which may change subject to relevant approvals and annual increases.

·       The SIU will not compansate any relocation for appointed incumbents.

·       Late applications will not be considered after the closing date.

Benefits

Plus Medical Aid Subsidy

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