Forensic Consultant: Forensic Investigations, Ref

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, South Africa Western Cape Government Full time

**Job Purpose**:
The Department of the Premier’s Provincial Forensic Services, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to conduct forensic investigations. These posts are stationed in Cape Town.

**Minimum Requirements**:
An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (B-Degree or higher) 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 relevant 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 Areas**:
Planning 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; Manage the team of investigators, providing clear guidance to and mentoring of team; Drafting and/or reviewing of factual reports containing appropriate findings and recommendations and subsequent follow-up of recommendations made; Testify in disciplinary hearings and in criminal trials; Perform fraud prevention and detection functions; Develop and maintain 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 government; Fact-finding techniques and investigative procedures applicable to forensic auditors/investigators; Sound knowledge of ACL, IBM i2 Analysts Notebook, Intella, or similar forensic IT tools; Sound knowledge to write scripts for queries to identify and detect possible incidents of fraud; Skills needed: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel and PowerPoint); Analysing, problem-solving and fact-finding; Communication (written and verbal); Project management; Factual and legal analysis. Ability to collect, analyse and visualise large datasets and draw appropriate conclusions.

**Remuneration**:
R 382 245 per annum (Salary level 9).

Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

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