PRINCIPAL FORENSIC LAWYER X2 2 YEARS FIXED TERM CONTRACT (FTC22/11/03)

Overview

Reference
FTC22/11/03

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 the project through the provision of quality Forensic Legal service during national, provincial and strategic investigations into maladministration and corruption within state institutions, in support of the Multi-disciplinary approach 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 (NQF 8). Admitted as an attorney/advocate. Membership with a professional body would be advantageous. Six to eight years’ experience in Forensic Law, of which four years should have been at a management level. Experience in public sector investigations.

Key performance areas (Include but not limited to):  Deliver on National, Provincial and Strategic Projects Requiring Forensic Legal expertise.  Participation in Remedial Action Proceedings. Forensic Legal Area Compliance. Development of the Forensic Legal 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.

Required knowledge and Behavioural (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. In-depth knowledge of the investigation environment and forensic investigation principles. In-depth 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 Office Suite. Sound knowledge of forensic quality assurance and quality management systems. Inquisitive. Team player. Attention to detail. Accuracy. Deadline driven. Customer focused. Work under pressure. Results-oriented. 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