Forensic Investigator at SAFCOL (South African Forestry Company Limited)

Key Accountabilities 

• Contribute on development and implementation of fraud prevention, detection and corruption strategies 
• Promote and maintain a zero-tolerance culture related to fraud and corruption across SAFCOL Group 
• Provide inputs on development of anti-corruption plans, policies review, procedures and standards 
• Provide expert guidance on implementation of forensic related policies and forensic investigation methodology 
• Formulate forensic investigation project plan and obtain approval 
• Conduct forensic investigations i.e. theft, fraud, embezzlement, conflict of interest, collusion, bribes etc. in line with required standards 
• Perform forensic investigations and digital forensic in line with Forensic Audit charter and methodology 
• Conduct forensic investigation interviews with role players i.e. witnesses, experts and suspects in line with forensic investigation standard 
• Gather, review and analyse data and/or evidence as part of an investigation process 
• Collaborate with outsourced forensic investigators, monitor and quality assure outsourced forensic investigation cases and related activities 
• Testify as an expert witness during disciplinary proceeding/ CCMA/ court of law or any other legal proceedings 
• Provide support to business related litigation processes, compile statements and affidavits as and when required 
• Facilitate implementation of forensic interventions, projects and activities across SAFCOL Group 
• Identify risks and control weaknesses related to processes, standards and procedures arising from investigations 
• Contribute on development of fraud and corruption risk registers and assist functional heads with risk reviews and risk registers updates 
• Perform risk assessments to identify high fraud risk areas for potential fraud 
• Clearly define fraud related issues, corruption and identify root cause thereof 
• Provide recommendations to improve identified weak internal controls, processes, ensure corrective action plan is developed/ implemented 
• Contribute and conduct anti-corruption, whistleblower training and awareness across SAFCOL Group 
• Liaise with law enforcement agencies, foster good relationships, enhance business processes and methodologies 
• Prepare comprehensive, coherent investigative reports/ memoranda and submit to relevant stakeholders timeously 
• Keep abreast of latest fraud detection techniques, processes and practices 

Minimum Requirements 

• Grade 12 
• Bachelor’s Degree and or B-Tech (NQF Level 7) in Accounting/ Forensic/ Forensic Audit/ Internal Audit/ Law/ Legal/LLB 
• Bachelor of Honours Degree and or Post Graduate Diploma (NQF Level 8) in Accounting/ Forensic/ Forensic Audit/ Internal Audit/ Law/ Legal/LLB will be added advantage 
• Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE)/ Fraud Practitioner South Africa (FPSA) 
• Registered Professional Membership of Association of Certified Fraud Examiner (ACFE) /Institute of Commercial Forensic Practitioners (ICFP) 
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) will be added advantage 
• 5 Years’ experience in conducting complex Forensic Investigations/ Forensic Auditing/ Fraud Prevention or related field 
• Previous experience in SAPS criminal investigation or law enforcement will be added advantage 
• Previous experience in a Public Sector (preferably Schedule 2 entity in terms of Public Finance Management Act) will be added advantage 
• Valid driver’s license