Senior Investigator

Purpose of the Role
To gather enough evidence, manage the investigative response, and all resources associated with the investigation
Main Responsibilities
•Conduct investigations on behalf of the Company into matters committed against the Company or its employees.
•Conduct investigations into offences committed by Company employees and make recommendations to Management based on the outcome of these investigations.
•Review collected local intelligence data.
•Conduct investigations as directed by the Risk & Security Manager.
•Review Policies and Procedures with respect to security and advise Management on methods to minimise security risk.
•Develop risk management controls and systems
•Regularly test documented security procedures for employee compliance.
•Follow all South African laws pertaining to performance of duty.
•To attend CCMA/Bargaining council as a company witness.
•Prepare reports.

Education and Qualification
•Tertiary Diploma in Risk Management or equivalent
•PSIRA
•Have no criminal convictions
•Be able to prepare detailed reports which include recommendations to Management on improvements to security
•Good communication of the English language

Knowledge and Skill
•Strong risk management and investigations skills
• Strong compliance and record management
•Proven and developed leadership skills
•Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
•Unquestionable integrity
•Accurate and concise literacy skills
•Good organisational skills
•Must be able to attend court, CCMA, Bargaining Council as required

Experience and Training
•Minimum of 5 years experience
•Significant experience in dealing with safety, critical incident emergency response and risk management
•Managerial Experience in Strategic planning, financial planning and budget planning in a Security or Policing environment
•Ability to compile Corporate reports using multiple excel spreadsheets, formulas and pivots
•Police background encompassing investigations and presentation of offenders before the Courts – (advantageous)
•Must have experience in supervising/overseeing loss prevention services