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 specialized knowledge.
Key Responsibilities:
• Participate in Remedial Action Proceedings
• Forensic Investigation Area Compliance
• Development of the Forensic Investigation Area
• Staff Management
• Stakeholder Management and Business Development
Minimum qualification and experience:
• LLB or B Honours in Accounting or Forensic Accounting or equivalent (NQF 8)
• Membership with a professional body
• Six to eight years of experience in forensic investigations, four years at a management level
• Experience in public sector investigations
• Thorough understanding 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
• Ability to testify as an expert witness
• In-depth knowledge of public sector legal environment (PFMA, MFMA, Treasury Regulations and other relevant Treasury Directives)
Technical Skills:
• Leadership
• Problem-Solving
• Analytical
• Communication
• Coaching and mentoring
• Facilitation
• Negotiation
• Risk Management
• Inquisitiveness
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Accuracy
• Deadline-driven
• Customer-focused
• Work under pressure
• Result-oriented
• Strategic thinker
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.
