SPECIALIST: FRAUD RISK

The incumbent of the post will be expected to perform the following duties:

Fraud Risk

Screening incoming fraud alerts against known fraud indicators and other risk factors. Using telephonic interviewing techniques, in order to determine risk. Where fraud is confirmed block the channel to prevent further transactions and losses. Record actions taken on fraud systems. Communicate new fraud trends to Managers for further action. Investigation of fraud incidents and collection Of evidence and case development. Properly documenting and maintaining chain Of custody for evidence. Appropriately managing cases through investigation, and business interaction and eventual resolution and closure. Conducting proactive fraud investigations resulting in the identification of issues and the reporting Of findings and remediation recommendations. Apply a variety of investigative tools and methodologies to support the investigation to determine root cause analysis. Identifying inefficiencies in internal controls and applications that could result in potential fraud. Source information from different data warehouses, data marts, manual systems and on-line system given the business requirement Conduct integrity checks both when extracting data developing reports. Present the outcome of the analysis to the business for decision making.

Risk and Compliance

Keep abreast of changes in Fraud Risk legislation, regulations and respond to changes through adjustments to the strategy and operational plans as required. Ensure submission of mandatory reports and information. Ensure the mitigation of the business units' risk profile through the application of fraud controls and risk prevention principles and implementing of sound governance and compliance processes and tools to identify and manage risks. Assist in the establishment, maintenance and improvement of Standard Operating Procedures, policies, and guidelines relating to the business unit in consultation with the Executive Manager. Monitor changes in the regulatory environment and ensure that appropriate operational controls are implemented to address new requirements. Ensure effective support in the provision of evidence to all internal and external audit requirements. Adhere to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the BMA.

Stakeholder Management and Relations

provide advocacy on Fraud Risk related matters to relevant stakeholders. Collaborate with the necessary organs of state and domestic and international organisations to promote and enhance effective. efficient and secure human movement. Ensure the development and effective stakeholder relations management With both local and international communities in support of national objectives and Fraud Risk priorities. Build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships for the purpose of expectations management. knowledge sharing and integration. Lead the identification and mitigation of internal systems and procedural barriers to enhance excellent customer service. Represent and participate in the BMA's committees and tasks teams as member Of the executive team. Lead the implementation of timeous communication on relevant information and legislation to the BMA. Participate in industry related forums, conferences and workshops to gain industry insight for the purpose of business improvement and position the BMA.

Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 7 or above in Risk Management, Compliance Management, Auditing, Forensic Investigation, Internal Audit, qualification recognised by SAQA

Minimum Experience

• Five (5) years’ experience in Fraud Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Auditing, Compliance, Investigations, or a related environment with supervisory level

Other requirements

• Flexibility in working hours will be required to meet demands of the role.
• May be required to work overtime.
• Valid driver’s License

Knowledge

• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Relevant software and systems knowledge
• Risk management process and frameworks
• Border Management Authority Act.2020

The BMA is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity and workforce diversity preference may be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups in line with the BMA employment equity plan. The BMA reserves the right not to make an appointment to the advertised positions.

• It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by South African Qualification Authority (SAQA), confirm the appropriate NQF level and to provide proof of such evaluation report.

• Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to an interview and technical assessment(s) (which assesses the candidate's demonstrated professional and technical competency against the job requirements and duties).

• Candidates potentially considered suitable after the interview and technical test(s) for senior positions, will be subjected to a competency assessment(which tests the candidate's demonstrated proficiency in the professional dimensions attached to the level of the post);

• Employment suitability checks will be conducted on the shortlisted candidates (credit, criminal, citizenship, employment references and qualification verifications);

• Appointments will be subjected to a mandatory vetting/security clearance appropriate to the level of the position.

NB: This position is being re-advertised, and candidates who previously applied are encouraged to reapply should they still be interested in the position.

Closing date: 29 October 2026