Job Description

Closing Date 2025/02/20
Reference Number SAA250213-2
Job Title Specialist Forensic Investigation
Division CEO Office
Business Unit Group Forensic Investigations
Job Type Permanent
Location - Country South Africa
Location - Province Gauteng
Location - Town / City Kempton Park
Job PurposeThe main purpose of the Specialist Forensic Investgation role will be to conduct quality forensic investigations into maladministration, fraud and corruption throughout SAA Group.The incumbent will be required to investigate reports filed through all reporting channels within SAA.
Principal Accountabilities

• Provide input to the design of the Fraud Prevention and Anto Corruption strategy and implement strategy within area/s of responsibility
• Provide input and the implementation of the Fraud Prevention plan
• Recommends policies, processes and systems to support implementation of the strategy
• Manage and control budget in area of responsibility and contribute to department budget management
• Contribute to the development and review of the Corporate Security and Quality Policy to ensure compliance to all relevant regulatory authorities are met and required standards are maintained
• Contribute to the identification of strategic initiatives and action plans for area of responsibility
• Engage in trend analysis to identify fraud risk and required internal systems required
• Contribute to the risks in the function and promote continuous improvement
• Contribute to recommendation reports within functional area of expertise in view of best practices and business strategy
• Analyse cost drivers and embark on cost containment initiatives to maximise the benefits realisation of cost reduction
• Manage own budget and control budget expenditure while remaining within budget
• Ensure credible cost-benefit analyses and reduction of penalties
• Ensure costs of implementing the proposed measures are weighed against the expected benefits over time
• Perform cost-benefit analysis against considering the time, effort and cost necessary to implement corrective action
• Conduct high quality forensic investigation into suspected fraud, maladministration and corruption
• Maintain Whistleblowing reports register
• Ensure maintenance of the Protected Disclosure and investigation in terms of such
• Develop and implement fraud prevention strategies
• Manage and maintain SAA group case register
• Participate in fraud risk management processes
• Draft forensic reports with recommendations
• Prepare investigation files and evidence packs for internal remedial and participate on such action proceedings
• Prepare investigation files and evidence for criminal and/or Civil referral and participate on assisting law enforcement to further investigation and preparation of the criminal and/or Civil file or docket for prosecution
• Assist National Prosecution with court and witnesses preparation for court purposes
• Communicate findings and recommendations to the Senior Investigation Specialist and senior management
• Participate in Risks, Audit and compliance reviews
• Manage effective internal and external stakeholder relationships through appropriate relationship building and networking
• Contribute to implementation of Governance and Risk Management policies, processes and systems
• Maintain and monitor regular and timeous reporting of information to key stakeholders
• Compile investigation reports on internal and external investigations; develop and maintain records of all investigations
• Consult with ER on departmental processes emanating of investigations
• Compile monthly/ quarterly/ yearly progress reports on investigative matters
• Compile recommendations on development of preventative measures emanating from investigative activities
• Manage own competency levels and performance according to service requirements and business needs
• Manage own personal development and actively participate in performance management processes

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors Degree/Advanced Diploma in Law/ Accounting or Forensic Investigation or Forensic Accounting or related at NQF level 7
• Certification in Forensic Investigation and Criminal Justice will be an advantage
• Valid Category B or above drivers license
• At least 3 5 years experience in Forensic investigation
• Experience in state owned entity or public sector investigation will be an advantage
• Experience with evidence analysis

Knowledge and Skills

• Industry trends and applicable laws
• In-depth knowledge of the investigation environment and forensic investigation principles
• Knowledge of the laws, rules, and legal precedents pertaining to evidence and conducting interviews
• Knowledge of the state owned entity
• Methodologies and practices with focus on Forensic Investigation
• Knowledge of applicable legislation
• MS Office proficiency
• Analytical thinking
• Conceptual thinking
• Project management
• Excellent communication skills
• Report writing
• Judgement and decision-making
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving
• Analytical ability
• Risk management
• Report-writing

Attributes

• Ethics and integrity
• Reliability and dependability
• Professional
• Proactive
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Teamplayer
• Results driven
• Achievement orientation
• Initiative
• Customer service orientation
• Assertive
• Persuasive

Additional InformationSAA is using an online recruitment tool. Applicants are required to complete an individual registration profile capturing essential personal and career selection criteria. Applicants must please note that they only need to complete the online registration once and thereafter they can update their online profiles as and when necessary.PLEASE NOTE: The onus are on applicants to ensure all mandatory fields are completed. Incomplete online profiles will be disqualified from the application process. Online profiles are used for screening and shortlisting purposes. A CV is only for verification and record keeping purposes. Applicants need to ensure that their online profiles are completed with correct and current information. Incomplete sections can disqualify applicants from the screening and selection process.This applies to all internal and external applicants.

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