Chief Forensic Lawyer at The Special Investigating Unit

Main purpose:

• To deliver on projects through the provision of quality forensic legal services during national, provincial and strategic investigations into maladministration and corruption within State institutions, in support of the Multi-disciplinary approach (“MDA”) to all projects / assignments.

Minimum qualification and experience:

• B. Proc or equivalent (NQF 7). Admitted as an Attorney / Advocate. Five years’ Forensic Lawyer experience, of which two years is at supervisory/management level. Experience in Public Sector Investigations.

Key performance areas (Include but not limited to):

• Lead Forensic Legal Investigation Participation on National, Provincial and Strategic Projects. Conduct Forensic Legal Investigations on More Complex National, Provincial and Strategic Projects. Participation in Remedial Action Proceedings. Forensic Legal Area Compliance. Guidance and Mentorship to Forensic Lawyers.

Technical skills:

• Problem solving. Analytical. Communication. The ability to testify as an expert witness. Coaching and mentoring. Facilitation. Negotiation. Risk management.

Required knowledge and Behavioural (include but not limited to):

• Thorough knowledge of the laws, rules, and legal precedents pertaining to evidence, searching of premises, and the technical aspects of conducting interviews. Sound knowledge of the investigation environment and forensic legal principles. Sound knowledge of the applicable legislation (e.g. Criminal law, Criminal Procedure Law of Evidence, etc.). Sound knowledge of investigation techniques. Sound knowledge of public sector legal environment (PFMA, MFMA, Treasury Regulations and other relevant Treasury Directives). Knowledge of corporate governance and ethics. Knowledge of IT environment as well as financial systems and processes. Knowledge of project management principles.

PLEASE NOTE:

• The appointment of candidates will be at the Unit’s sole discretion and the Unit reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete the SIU Application form.
• The SIU is an Anti-Corruption Investigating Unit and requires applicants to make a full and frank disclosure in their application form.
• Fraudulent qualifications or documentations will automatically disqualify candidates.
• All candidates will be subjected to integrity screening procedures and a favourable end report is essential.
• Other critical positions may be subjected to vetting procedures after appointments.
• POPIA disclaimer: In line with Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 by applying for this position it is accepted that you have consented to your personal information being used and kept for the purposes of processing your application. The SIU will ensure the protection and safeguarding of personal information and all information collected will not be shared with any third parties or be used for the purposes other than for the purpose it was intended.
• The SIU is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.  Preference will be given to persons from designated group in particular Africans, Coloured and people with disabilities in line with the SIU Employment Equity Plan.
• The salary offered will be in line with SIU approved salary scales, which may change subject to relevant approvals and annual increases.