Principal Forensic Investigator x2 - Special Investigating Unit

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. This role supports the Multi-disciplinary approach (MDA) to all projects/assignments and involves managing, coaching, and mentoring subordinates to transfer skills and specialized knowledge.

Key Performance Areas (Include but are not limited to):

• Deliver on provincial and national projects requiring forensic investigation expertise
• Participate in Remedial Action Proceedings
• Forensic Investigation Area Compliance
• Development of the Forensic Investigation Area
• Staff Management
• Stakeholder Management and Business Development

Technical Skills:

• Leadership
• Problem-Solving
• Analytical skills
• Communication skills

• Ability to testify as an expert witness
• Coaching and mentoring
• Facilitation
• Negotiation
• Risk Management
• Inquisitiveness
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Deadline-driven
• Customer-focused
• Ability to work under pressure
• Result-oriented
• Strategic thinking

Minimum Qualification and Experience:

• LLB or B Honours in Accounting, Forensic Accounting, or equivalent (NQF 8)
• Membership with a professional body would be advantageous
• Six to eight years of experience in forensic investigations
• Four years of management-level experience
• Experience in public sector investigations

Required knowledge and behaviour (include but not limited to): 

• 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. In-depth knowledge of public sector legal environment (PFMA, MFMA, Treasury Regulations and other relevant Treasury Directives).