Forensic Investigations Manager at Absa

Job Summary

• To provide specialist advice and conduct forensic investigations to enhance stakeholder confidence, through the execution of predefined objectives as per agreed SOPs.

Job Description

• Record the time and date, observations made names and descriptions of other individuals at the scene.
• Confirm photographs or videotapes are taken of the crime scene as key evidence for reports and debriefing.
• Obtain master and duplicate copies of the crime scene Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) footage.
• Maintain evidence integrity (chain of evidence).
• Assist in taking statements from witnesses.
• Supply investigation statement and all relevant exhibits (CCTV footage, value statement etc.) to all parties concerned.
• Formulate written reports detailing actions that occurred at the scene starting with the FIC notification of the incident.
• Liaise with law enforcement agencies.
• Meet with Public Prosecutor, Senior Prosecutor and Director of Public Prosecution.
• Assist with the analysis of crime information and the identification of suspects.
• Conduct any relevant internal investigation, polygraph examination, forensic investigation etc. all within the Constitution and Criminal procedure Act and the Absa Policy framework.
• Provide evidence of employee’s involvement - where there is internal involvement.
• Testify as a witness in any dispute resolution.
• Responsible to ensure the reporting of risk events for criminal and judicial purposes takes place.
• Adhere to relevant local and regional laws and bank policies.
• Preserve confidentiality, respect the individual rights and conduct the investigation with strict regard for fairness, impartiality and the presumption of innocence.

Education

• Higher Diplomas: Law, Military Science and Security (Required)