Vincent James. Education. University of South Africa Degree BCOMPT (2013)

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1 Curriculum Vitae Surname Name Botto Vincent James Address (Permanent Home) Telephone Number: address Personal Details Sex Nationality Male South African Date of Birth Languages English & Afrikaans Education Higher Education Institution University of South Africa Degree BCOMPT (2013) Institution Degree Institution Degree Harvard University Masters of Public Administration (2007) Economic Policy Strategic Management Leadership University of the Western Cape (1998) Masters of Law (LLM) Constitutional Litigation 1

2 LLB (1992) BA (Law) (1990) Matriculated Spes Bona: Senior Secondary in 1985 with full exemption Employment 2003 To date City of Cape Town Please note: For my period of employment with the City of Cape Town I have acted in various positions but my substantive position during this period has always been that of head of the Forensic Services Department. In addition, please note that there have been name changes to the position over this period and that I, at one stage, undertook post graduate studies but retained my substantive position in the City. Last Held Director: Forensic, Ethics and Integrity Department To provide strategic direction to the City s Forensics, Ethics and Integrity Department by conducting multidisciplinary (accounting / legal / investigative / information technology) forensic investigations 1. Develop and continuously review policy, process, practice and protocol 2. Ensure investigations into fraud, corruption or other criminal activity, maladministration, and/or negligence on the part of any City employee, City agent, contractor, supplier, service provider and/or any Municipal entity are fair and objective 3. Drive strategic project management of internal and outsourced multi-disciplinary forensic investigations 4. Ensure the preparation and final review of forensic reports for the use in, inter alia, disciplinary, criminal and/or civil action 5. Appoint forensic staff to represent the City in any appropriate disciplinary, criminal, civil and/or related proceedings (and where appropriate to represent the City at same) in consultation with Labour relations, senior management and the National Prosecutorial Office 2

3 6. Ensure, coordinate and provide input into the drafting of charges, preparing of evidence and/or witnesses, in compliance with labour/criminal/civil legal processes 7. Ensure the provision of litigation support at, inter alia, Bargaining Council, CCMA, Labour Court, Civil Court, Criminal Court and / or any other forum 8. Develop, coordinate and ensure intergovernmental partnerships with representatives of law enforcement agencies, inter alia, the South African Police Services and the National Prosecuting Authority (including Directorate of Special Operations and Asset Forfeiture Unit) and nominate members of the Department to serve on project teams appointed in terms of the National Prosecuting Act To provide strategic direction to the City s Forensics, Ethics and Integrity Department in performing proactive anticorruption awareness and detection programmes 1. Ensure the development, implementation and review of proactive anticorruption policies and to benchmark same against international and national best practice 2. Drive the development, implementation, review and maintenance of an effective City wide awareness / information / education / training programmes 3. Drive the development and implementation of anticorruption surveys to test the City s ability to combat fraud and corruption and continuously monitor, review and report on same 4. Review, monitor and ensure the implementation of a City wide Fraud Hot Line and ensure appropriate action follows 5. Direct, develop and implement proactive detection mechanisms such as forensic data analysis and to review City policies from a forensic perspective To ensure that the Audit Committee is provided with appropriate information relating to forensic investigations/projects/matters 1. Ensure the identification, final review and assessment of significant fraud risks / prioritised forensic investigations / projects / matters 2. Report on significant fraud risks / prioritised forensic investigations / projects / matters at the Audit Committee To control, manage and optimize resources 1. Ensure the compilation, management and control of the Operating and Capital budgets 2. Maximise budget to ensure optimal service delivery 3. Align budget with IDP strategies, programmes and projects 3

4 4. Ensure the implementation of asset management processes and procedures 5. Develop and manage the Risk Register for the business unit/department To lead, manage and direct the unit to ensure that it meets its objectives 1. Develop, implement and continually review strategies, plans and policies 2. Align business unit/departmental strategies 3. Input into the IDP process is ensured 4. Develop and implement business plans, policies and strategies and align with the IDP 5. Ensure and coordinate the directorate rollout of Corporate and internally initiated projects, processes and initiatives To control, manage and optimize human capital/resources 1. Implement, monitor and communicate Human Resources (HR), Administrative policies, procedures, systems and processes 2. Ensuring the provision of a HR account management service in the business unit/department so that HR needs and requirements of the directorate are met 3. Provide input into (conduct skills needs analysis and align with inherent requirements of the job) skills development processes and procedures and ensure the implementation of such across the business unit/department 4. Drive the development of personal development plans to promote Human Capital/leadership development 5. Ensure an informed, skilled and competent workforce to promote a positive environment 6. Ensure compliance with Corporate processes To provide input into and influence corporate strategic direction and related processes; to establish mechanisms 1. Ensure the management, implementation and review of Corporate/cross-cutting projects 2014 November to 2016 City of Cape Town Chief Audit Executive (Acting) (held this position concurrently with Director: Forensics, Ethics and Integrity Department Nov 2015 to Feb 2016) 4

5 Provide the Internal Audit Department with specialised advice, develop and maintain constructive relationships / alliances between stakeholders (Body Politic / Corporate, Government and Non-Government Structures, etc), advises the Executive Management Team and Portfolio Committees on Internal Audit functional matters and executive policy decisions within Internal Audit Department by: 1. Developing and implementing business plans and policies which are aligned to the City s strategic objectives / priorities to ensure integrated corporate decision making 2. Leading, Directing and managing functional outcomes (e.g. Information Systems Audit, Expenditure and SCM Audit, Quality assurance Audit etc) 3. Providing support (advising and guiding) to the political level Municipal Public Accounts Committee (MPAC), Executive Mayoral Committee (Mayco) (when required) and Corporate Level (Executive Management Team (EMT) by recommending Audit functional approaches thereby enabling the City s leadership to be advised of relevant issues and enabled to make informed decisions Ensure a value added efficient delivery of an Internal Audit Function which supports good governance practices and guides service delivery in a sustainable, accountable and professional manner Coordinating and Directing the development of Corporate Internal Audit strategy /structures (in collaboration with Senior Audit Managers) that enables line department, EMT, stakeholders and employees access and understanding of the City s Internal Audit functions and initiatives Supporting and Ensuring the development, continuous review and implementation of systems, process and strategy for conducting audit assignments across the organisation in the auditing field of Revenue and Municipal Entities Audit, Expenditure and SCM Audit, Quality Assurance, Information Systems Audit, Governance Audit Supporting and ensuring the implementation of effective and efficient execution of audits in departments across the City Ensuring compliance in terms of annual reporting on audits (as per legislation and Auditor General Requirements), the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and King III Managing staff by setting Key Performance Indicators, conducting review sessions and annual performance appraisals, developing Personal 5

6 Development Plans for skills improvement, maintaining staff discipline and related functions Allocation of audit assignments / project implementation by Senior Audit Managers and executing control over delivery of at Departmental level Managing the resources and budget of the Internal Audit Department 2013 to September 2014 City of Cape Town Director: Ethics, Sub-council and Councillor Support (Acting) To render operational support to the decision-making structures of the City namely, Council, the Executive Mayor, Mayoral Committee members, the Speaker, Chief Whip, Sub-council Chairpersons, Councillors, the City Manager and the Executive Management Team Ensure the implementation of projects related to Sub-councils, and the coordination, development and implementation of projects Manage the activities of Sub-Councils and Ward Committees to ensure effect is given to decisions of Sub-Councils Coordinate diverse / distinct business units to ensure their alignment with the Integrated Development Plan objectives and programmes To control, manage and optimize resources by managing a budget of approximately R350 million Control, manage and optimize human resources within the department consisting of approximately 241 staff members Ensure and manage compliance with Gatherings Act and the City s Responsible Officer in terms of the Act Directing and strategically manage ethics and anti-corruption initiatives in the City of Cape Town Ensuring the provision of strategic guidance to executive management, management and the employees of the City of Cape Town, to ensure compliance with applicable laws, Codes and regulations 6

7 Taking overall responsibility for the City of Cape Town ethics strategy, charter, programmes and practices Overall responsible for and providing strategic direction on ethics and integrity investigations 2007 Harvard University Teaching Fellow (Part-time) Cambridge, MA USA Tutor to under graduate student at Harvard College 2005 City of Cape Town Director: Legal Strategy (Acting) Responsible for providing Strategic Legal advice to the Mayor, City Manager and Executive Management team of the City of Cape Town. The Director is responsible for giving strategic guidance to all legal functionaries in the City and interacting with other government and external parties. The Director represents the City in all litigation and legal matters. Providing strategic guidance to all legal functionaries in the City and interacting with other government and external parties Represent the City in all litigation and legal matters Provide strategic and compliance advice to the Executive Mayor and City Manager Drafting opinions and responses in respect to legal issues Keep abreast of legal developments within a local and national government sphere and to assess the impact of a changing legal environment on the City Of Cape Town Represent the City Of Cape Town in local, provincial and national forums regarding issues of legal strategy 7

8 KPMG (Forensic) Charted Accountants and Global Advisory firm Cape Town Senior Manager Planning, supervision, review, and control of forensic assignments Managing assignments and client relationships Conducting investigations Manager responsible for risk management in Cape Town Forensic office Marketing and presentation of services offered by KPMG Drafting of proposals to all business sectors Training both in-house and at clients Money laundering and asset forfeiture services Conduct various investigations involving: the misappropriation of funds, tracing of assets, drafting charge sheets and assisting with asset forfeiture; and Consulted on legal issues, which arise within the ambit of the investigations undertaken Department of Justice: Directorate of Special Operations Cape Town Senior Prosecutor Duties, inter alia: Investigation of complicated serious economic offences Study of case dockets for prosecution in Court Drafting of charge sheet in criminal matters 8

9 Drafting of court process documentation Prosecution of commercial matter Identifying of cases where asset forfeiture and money laundering legislation could be applied The management of investigations Training of investigation officers The management of investigating officers and sub-ordinates; and The instructing and mandating of forensic accountants and investigators V J Botto Attorneys-at-Law Conducting own practise Grasmere Street Crawford Attorney (Self employed) As an attorney in private practice, gained experience in diverse fields, including both litigation support service and the leading of evidence in criminal and civil trials, motion proceedings as well as disciplinary hearings, including, inter alia: Marine Court of Enquiry Courts Martial Disciplinary Hearings Magistrate s Court (civil, criminal trial and applications) High Court Litigation Commercial work and drafting of contracts Matrimonial law 9

10 1994 Legal Aid Board, University of the Western Cape Bellville Candidate Attorney Duties, inter alia: General practical legal training including High and Magistrate Court civil litigation Criminal law practice Drafting of contracts Personal injury cases Labour law Research Opinions and matrimonial law 1993 Faculty of Law, Department of Public Law & Procedure, University of the Western Cape Bellville Temporary Lecturer Lectured Constitutional and Administrative law C V Burgess & Associates, Heen-en- Weer Thornton Road Belthorne Estate Paralegal General practical legal training including High and Magistrate Court civil litigation Criminal law practice 10

11 Drafting of contracts Personal injury cases Labour law Research Opinions Marine courts of enquiry and matrimonial law Other Professional Experience Provincial Development Council of the Western Cape Member of the Audit Committee Assist Board to fulfil its oversight function Review Financial statements, budgets, internal controls Review internal and external Audit Reports Evaluate reports given to PDC Board by management Ensure management acted within the scope of their duties; and Ensure compliance with good corporate governance Pro Sano Medical Scheme Member of the Board of Trustees Manage the affairs of the medical scheme in terms of Medical Schemes Act No 131 of

12 Fulfil role similar to non-executive Director with regard to the management of members funds Oversight role Strategic role and decision making for the Scheme Ensure compliance with the applicable regulatory frame work Responsible for risk management Responsible for Financial statements, budgets, internal controls; Review internal and external Audit Reports; and Promote and ensure compliance with good corporate governance Pro Sano Medical Scheme Member of the Audit Committee Assist Board to fulfil its oversight function Review financial statements, budgets, internal controls Review internal and external Audit Reports Evaluate reports given to PDC Board by management Ensure management acted within the scope of their duties; and Ensure compliance with good corporate governance University of the Western Cape (Current Member) Member of the Audit and Risk Committee Assist University to fulfil its oversight function 12

13 Review financial statements, budgets, internal controls Review internal and external Audit Reports Ensure management acted within the scope of their duties; and Ensure compliance with good corporate governance. Awards and Scholarships Hofmeyer Van der Merwe award for best LLB Graduate Juta book prize for best LLB Graduate Harvard University, Mason Fellow, 2006 Harvard/South African Fellowships, 2006 Gundle South Africa Public Service Fellowship, 2006 Hobbies Karate, Muay Thai, swimming, cycling and reading References To be provided on request. 13