Assistant Investigator - Environmental Crime Investigation at South African National Parks (SANParks)

Requirements:

• A relevant Tertiary Diploma in Conservation Management/Policing/Crime investigation.
• At least 3 years of practical experience in the appropriate line of work.
• Previous Conservation experience will serve as an added advantage.
• Valid Code 08 driver's license.
• Computer literate.
• Good verbal/written communication skills are a prerequisite.
• The ability to work in unfavourable potentially hazardous/dangerous conditions.
• Good working knowledge of the Marine Living Resources Act, Protected Areas Act, the Criminal Procedures Act, and other relevant legislation.
• Good knowledge of procedures relating to arrests and criminal dockets.
• Valid firearm competency certificates.
• Appointed as EMI.
• Consent to undergo polygraph tests.
• Strategic thinking.
• Ability to work across teams.
• Analytical/technical mindset.
• Administration skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Negotiation and communications skills.
• Multi-linguistic.
• Ability to multitask.
• Problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities:

• Assist and conduct investigations relating to any environmental crime negatively impacting on SANParks as and when required.
• Assist with the investigation and collection of information relating to environmental crimes and support crime investigations in general.
• Assist with the analysis of incoming reports for the management of reactive and proactive specialised investigations.
• Assist in conducting criminal investigations, reconstruction of tactical information of crime scenes and assist with the compilation of reports for further investigation.
• Assist with administration and reporting e.g. compiling of information notes.
• Assist with maintaining good relations with relevant role players.
• Contribute to the overall crime information picture of the SANParks
• Assist with administration and reporting functions of the Unit.