Job Description

To conduct investigations, gather information to present at criminal/civil hearings and disciplinary hearings.
Key Responsibility Areas

• Inspect and investigation of areas that include, Strategic Risk, Financial Risk, Fraud, Theft, Asset Management and maintenance, Procurement and Contract Management, Theft of energy, cable and meters, assault, crime and any other area where there has been a transgression of legislative or council policy.
• Review complaints alleging fraud and corruption.
• Prioritize investigations taking into account the impact, value and the importance of investigations.
• Preparing investigation work plans for each new case.
• Execute preliminary forensic investigations and conduct suspect profiling, utilizing field surveillance, interviewing witnesses and fraud suspects.
• Performing forensic analysis of relevant documents through systematic analysis and establishing the chain of evidence.
• Respond to locations where crimes have been committed and obtaining the necessary evidence.
• Liaise and provide support to the SAPS, Senior Management, National Prosecuting Authority and other Law Enforcement Agencies on investigations carried out by the Business Risk Department.
• Give evidence in court at criminal prosecution, civil litigation, misconduct enquiries and commission of enquiries on investigations conducted by the Business Risk Department.
• Identify and investigates syndicates that are involved in the theft of electrical infrastructure.

Competencies

• Written Communication
• Oral Communication
• Problem Solving
• Planning & Organising
• Data Processing & Analysis
• Ethics & Professionalism
• Investigation of Complaints (Infrastructure Theft Incidents)
• Technical Report Writing
• Client Orientation & Customer Focus
• Resilience
• Cognitive Ability
• Team Orientation

Essential Requirements

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in the Crime Prevention or Investigations or Security Management fields or any other related and equivalent qualification.
• Valid Peace Officer certificate and/or proof of application for renewal.
• Valid Firearm license certificate and/or proof of application for renewal.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 4 Years relevant experience.
• Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements

• Degree (NQF Level 7) in the Crime Prevention or Investigations or Security Management fields or any other related and equivalent qualification.
• 5 Years relevant experience.

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances N/A
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R440 332.94 - R571 551.37 p.a
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HR COUNTER
Contact Telephone 0313113103

eThekwini Municipality