Forensics Specialist - Gauteng at TFG (The Foschini Group)

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement the group forensic strategy to reduce crime committed against TFG, including monetary losses 
• Reduce operational risk through recommendations to policies, processes, system or structure changes
• Raise awareness of TFG’s zero tolerance stance
• Respond to developing crime trends by recommending action plans
• Coordinate and collaborate on all forensic efforts across the grou
• Determine key areas of risk & focus using info from whistleblowing/tip-offs and data analytics
• Liaise with law enforcement agencies (SAPS), risk forums, industry bodies and relevant internal stakeholders
• Uses highly developed investigative capabilities to manage risk by:
• Ensuring that all investigations are conducted in accordance with accepted forensic methodologies
• Liaises with Operations to reach desired conclusions regarding open cases
• Ensuring that matters are followed through to achieve prosecution
• Monthly reporting on operational forensic statistics

Qualification and Experience:

• 7+ years practical experience at a senior level in the investigation of crime (including reactive investigations and pro-active strategies) (essential)
• SAPS experience (including knowledge of prosecution procedures)
• Retail investigations experience
• Working knowledge of preparing evidence files and interviewing witnesses and suspects
• Solid understanding of Criminal Justice and court proceedings
• Established reputation for integrity, good judgment, fairness and discretion when dealing with staff and external parties.
• The role requires extensive local travel, so you must be willing & able to travel

Skill:

• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written and presentation).
• Excellent investigative skills
• High degree of Analytical and Problem-solving skills