PRINCIPAL FORENSIC INVESTIGATOR X3 2 YEARS FIXED TERM CONTRACT (FTC22/11/02)

Overview

Reference
FTC22/11/02

Salary
ZAR1,025,321 - ZAR1,231,116/annum

Job Location
South Africa -Gauteng

Job Type
Contract

Posted
14 November 2022

Closing date
21 Nov 2022 23:59


Main purpose: To deliver on projects through the provision of quality forensic investigation services during national, provincial and strategic investigations into maladministration and corruption within State institutions, in support of the Multi-disciplinary approach (“MDA”) to all projects/assignments. To manage and provide coaching and mentoring to subordinates to transfer skills and specialised knowledge.

Minimum qualification and experience: LLB or B Honours in Accounting or Forensic Accounting or equivalent (NQF 8). Membership with a professional body would be advantageous. Six to eight years of experience in Forensic Investigations, of which four years are at a management level. Experience in public sector investigations.

Key performance areas (Include but not limited to):  Deliver on Provincial, National and Strategic Projects Requiring Forensic Investigation Expertise.  Participation in Remedial Action Proceedings as required.  Forensic Investigation Area Compliance. Development of the Forensic Investigation Area. Staff Management.  Stakeholder Management and Business Development.

Technical skills: Leadership.  Problem-solving. Analytical. Communication. The ability to testify as an expert witness.  Coaching and mentoring. Facilitation. Negotiation. Risk management. Inquisitive. Team player. Attention to detail.  Accuracy. Deadline driven. Client focused. Work under pressure.  Results-oriented. Strategic thinker. 

Required knowledge and Behavioral (include but not limited to): Thorough knowledge of the laws, rules, and legal precedents pertaining to evidence, searching of premises, and the technical aspects of conducting interviews.  Sound knowledge of the investigation environment and forensic investigation principles. Sound knowledge of the applicable legislation (e.g. Criminal law, Criminal Procedure Law of Evidence, etc.). In-depth knowledge of investigation techniques. In-depth knowledge of the public sector legal environment (PFMA, MFMA, Treasury Regulations and other relevant Treasury Directives). Knowledge of corporate governance and ethics. Knowledge of IT environment as well as financial systems and processes. Knowledge of project management principles. Advanced proficiency in MS OfficeSuite. Soundknowledge of forensic quality assurance and quality management systems. Inquisitive. Team player. Attention to detail. Accuracy. Deadline driven. Customer focused. Work under pressure. Result orientated. Strategic thinker.

 

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.
  • All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete the SIU Application form.
  • 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 and a favourable end report is essential.
  • Other critical positions may be subjected to vetting procedures after appointments.
  • 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, Coloured and people with disabilities 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.


Contact information

Seipati Manamela