Junior Forensic Investigator (KwaZulu-Natal)

Employment Period: 3 Years fixed term contract

Main Purpose:
To conduct forensic investigations against set deliverables through the provision of quality forensic investigation service 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.

Key Responsibilities:
• To assist in Provincial and National Projects Requiring Specialist Forensic Investigation Expertise:
o Conduct forensic investigations requiring forensic investigator expertise on selected projects under the guidance of the Chief Forensic Investigator and/or Forensic Investigator on the project as delegated by the Principal Forensic Investigator
o Assist in the collation and analysis of evidence obtained through investigations utilising appropriate methods as defined in the work plan
o Participate in the drafting of initial investigation reports as per prescribed standards
• Forensic Investigation Compliance:
o Adhere to conduct prescribed by the communities of practice
o Comply with policies, practices and procedures in assisting the conduct of investigations
• Perform any additional duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the organization

Minimum qualification and experience:
• National Diploma or Higher
• Certificate in Law or Forensic Investigations or Accounting or Forensic Accounting or relevant (NQF 5/6)
• Two years’ experience in Forensic Investigations
• Experience in public sector investigations or proven record of participation in a minimum of one-year public sector Forensic Investigation internship programme
• Knowledge of the investigation environment and forensic investigation principles
• Knowledge of the applicable legislation (e.g. Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure Law of Evidence, etc.)
• Knowledge of investigation techniques
• Knowledge of public sector legal environment (PFMA, MFMA, Treasury Regulations and other relevant Treasury Directives)
• Knowledge of ethics
• Knowledge of IT environment as well as financial systems and processes
• Basic knowledge of Project Management Principles
• Intermediate MS Office Suite Proficiency

Technical Skills:
• Analytical
• Research
• Communication
• Interpersonal
• Risk management
• Report writing
• Time management
• Inquisitive
• Team player
• Accuracy
• Deadline driven
• Customer focused
• Work under pressure
• Results-oriented

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.