Assistant Director (Forensic Consultant): Forensic Investigations (2 Posts available), Ref No. DOTP 90/2026 at Western Cape Department of the Premier

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Commerce, Law, Auditing, Forensics, BCom IT or Informatics or equivalent qualification; A minimum of 3 years experience in performing queries and analysis to identify anomalies or inconsistencies within data sets in a forensics or internal audit environment.

Recommendation    

• None

Key Performance Areas    

• Planning and execution of forensic investigations; Conducting investigation by means of thorough fact finding and evidence retrieval within allocated timeframes; Effective communication and feedback on progress related matters in line with the investigation plan; 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 forensic reports containing appropriate findings and recommendations and the follow-up of recommendations; 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, Provincial and Local government; Policies and procedures relating to Provincial and Local government; Fact-finding techniques and investigative procedures applicable to forensic audits/investigations; ACL, MS Excel, IBM i2 Analysts Notebook, Intella, or similar forensic IT tools; Writing scripts for queries to identify and detect possible incidents of fraud in data; Collection, analysis and visualization of large datasets to draw appropriate conclusions.

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 work independently and as part of a team; Data analysis abilities; Experience in investigation of fraud, theft and corruption within the public sector; A professional designation relevant to the forensic profession (e.g. Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Forensic Practitioner (CFP); Experience in data analytics; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.