Forensic Investigator - Auckland at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

JOB SUMMARY

To investigate allegations of Fraud; theft; corruption; general and financial irregularities and non-compliance to SABC policies and procedures, regulations and corporate governance; to assist management in the implementation of consequence management actions and conduct pro-active forensic initiatives and to render fraud awareness and training services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

OPERATIONAL PLAN

• Execute forensic related assignment as approved and assigned by the Forensic Manager.
• Conduct investigations, interviews, reviews documents and maintain an investigation file with all relevant content.
• Draft affidavits, writes reports and prepares evidence files for criminal and civil proceedings.
• Testifies in disciplinary, civil and criminal proceedings.
• Communicates effectively with investigation teams, clients and management.
• Conduct forensic pro-active functions i.e. monitoring, detection, prevention, training and awareness.
• Participate and provide input during forensic strategic planning and policy reviews.

GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE

• Report on fraud, corruption, related risks and compliance matters.
• Identify control weakness during forensic investigation and communicate such in forensic reports
• Identify root cause of, fraud and corruption and recommend preventative measures to management.
• Identify policy contraventions and weaknesses and recommend corrective measures.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Manage own work in accordance with the approved forensic projects plan to prevent fruitless and wasteful expenditure.
• Conduct investigations within the agreed planned hours.
• Provide awareness and training on fraud and corruption.

ADMINISTRATION

• Ensure accurate preservation and protection of all evidence material
• Administer the necessary systems in order to provide timeous and accurate management information.
• Provide a data base of information to support forensic pro-active work.
• Maintain forensic investigation files in line with the forensic audit manual and law of evidence.
• Follow up on action taken based on issued forensic reports in order to update the fraud register.

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Ensure that the client (Executive) is informed of an investigation prior to any investigative work taking place in their respective areas.
• Keep the client informed on the progress of investigation in their area.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholder on forensic related matters (where approval is obtained)
• Keep own management informed of the progress of all functionary work
• Assist own management in the execution of their functions
• Establish and maintain sound relationships with key stakeholders i.e. law enforcement agencies; industry bodies, ER/HR, similar functions within Auditor General and entities within the Department of Communications.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• NQF level 7 Degree in Forensic Investigations or equivalent
• 4 years’ experience in conducting forensic investigations
• Certified Fraud Examiner or equivalent or studying towards
• Driving Licence

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in gathering evidence, conducting interviews and analysing evidence
• Experience in drafting Forensic Investigation reports
• Experience in testifying in disciplinary, CCMA and/or court proceedings
• Experience in Fraud Awareness and Training

KNOWLEDGE

• Forensic Investigations
• Intelligence gathering and data mining
• Report writing and communication (interviewing)
• Fraud risk assessment
• Disciplinary/Court proceedings
• Presentation Skills
• Criminal Justice System