Forensic Consultant

Closing Date- 2024/05/06- Reference Number- WCG240328-2- Tracking Number- DOTP 24/2024- Job Title- Forensic Consultant: Forensic Investigations (Cluster B)
- 3 posts available, Ref No. DOTP 24/2024- Department- Department of the Premier- Salary level- 9- Enquiries- Ms W Hansby at (021) 483 4593- Job Type- Permanent- Location - Country- South Africa- Location - Province- Western Cape- Location - Town / City- Cape Town - CBD- Job Purpose- The Department of the Premier Provincial Forensic Services, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for three (3) suitably qualified and competent individuals to conduct forensic investigations.- Minimum Requirements- An appropriate 3-year National Diploma (or higher qualification) in Commerce, Law, Auditing, Forensics, BCom IT or Informatics; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a forensic investigation environment or in performing queries and analyses to identify anomalies or inconsistencies with data sets in a forensics or internal audit environment.- Recommendation- A post graduate qualification in Commerce, Law, Auditing, Forensics, BCom IT or Informatics. Experience in investigation of fraud, theft and/or corruption within the public sector; A professional designation relevant to the forensic profession (e.g. Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Forensic Practitioners (CFP)). A valid driving licence (Code B or higher). Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply.- Key Performance AreasPlanning and execution of forensic investigations; Conduct investigation by means of thorough fact finding and evidence retrieval within allocated timeframes; Project managing multiple investigations at the same time, prioritising each investigation based on priority and quality assurance at all stages of the investigation; Drafting factual reports containing appropriate findings and recommendations and the follow-up of recommendations made; Testifying in disciplinary hearings and in criminal trials; Performing fraud prevention and detection functions; Developing and maintaining professional relationships with all stakeholders.
- Competencies- Knowledge of the following: Legislation and regulations applicable to National and Provincial government and policies and procedures relating to Provincial and Local government; Fact-finding techniques and investigative procedures applicable to forensic audit/investigations; Sound knowledge of ACL, IBM i2 Analysts Notebook, Intella, or similar forensic IT tools; Sound knowledge of writing scripts for queries to identify and detect possible incidents of fraud in data; Skills needed: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel and PowerPoint); Analysing, problem-solving and fact-finding; Communication (written and verbal); Project management; Ability to collect, analyse and visualise large datasets and draw appropriate conclusions.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.- Remuneration- R 424 104 per annum (Salary level 9) Note on remuneration: Service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.- Notes