Investigator (Network Theft)

1 week ago

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa EThekwini Municipality Full time R104 000 - R208 000 per year
Closing Date
2025/11/14

Reference Number
ETH

Job Number

Job Title
Investigator (Network Theft)

Job Type
Permanent

Job Grade
T10

Division
Null

Department
0093 Finance And It Services

Branch
Business Risk Control

Vacancy Group
Energy Management

Reporting To
Senior Investigator (Network Theft)

Location - Town / City
Durban

Location - Province
KwaZulu-Natal

Location - Country
South Africa

Special Conditions

The working conditions fall into various categories which relate to :-
1.1 All weather conditions.
1.2 Shift work (24/7) and after hours availability.
1.3 life threatening / dangerous situations.
2. No criminal record.
3. Undergo training and appointment as a peace officer and will be required to use a firearm.

Job Purpose

Conducting investigations relating to cable and infrastructure theft that affects eThekwini Electricity. They will be responsible for patrolling hot spot areas and conducting surveillance operations to apprehend suspects that are involved in cable and infrastructure theft on a 24/7 shift basis.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Investigation of cases relating to the theft of electrical infrastructure.

• Implement operational and special operational plans.

• Report on progress, feedback and response on training.

• Draft and produce Administrative & Operational Reports.

• Ensure vehicle log sheets are complete accurately.

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

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.

• Peace Officer certificate or be able to obtain it within one year from the date of appointment.

• Firearm license certificate or be able to obtain it within one year from date of appointment.

• Valid motor vehicle driving license.

• 2 Years relevant experience.

• Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in the Crime Prevention or Investigations or Security Management fields or any other related and equivalent qualification.

• 3 Years relevant experience.

Housing Subsidy
Yes

Leave
Yes

Medical Aid
Yes

Other Allowances
n/a

Pension Fund
Yes

Remuneration
R / R

13th Cheque
Yes

Contact Name
HC Centre

Contact Telephone

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