Internal Investigator Level 3 at The South African Revenue Service (SARS)

Job Purpose

• To conduct and/or lead complex investigations into all allegations of theft/fraud and corruption and serious misconduct involving SARS employees with the purpose of pursuing disciplinary and/or criminal action, recovery of stolen monies, referring matters for disciplinary action and/or to SAPS for criminal prosecution.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

• Relevant B degree /National Diploma / Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) in, Policing, forensic investigations, law, or equivalent qualification AND 5-7 years, experience in an investigative or similar environment, of which 2-3 years should be at a functional specialist level

#Alternative

• Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years in investigative experience of which 2-3 years should be at a functional specialist level.

Job Outputs:

Process

• Collate, evaluate and analyse evidence/information from various sources.
• Compile quality case dockets as per the ABC format.
• Prepare quality witness statements and assist possible witnesses in the drafting of statements.
• Prepare accurate links and or association diagrams to explain the relationships between individuals, activities, premises etc.
• Liaise with Law Enforcement agencies in relation to specific investigations and with third parties regarding information/evidence.
• Plan and implement action necessary to conduct full scope investigations without supervision.
• Work independently on all cases and supervise others.
• Determine possible alleged offences and recommend appropriate punitive actions according to the relevant legislation.
• Hand over a completed case docket with evidence for possible disciplinary action and/or to the SAPS to enable registration and processing of a criminal case.
• Provide assistance to other law enforcement agencies as and when required, within the mandate of the Acts administered by SARS.
• Appears as a specialist witness in disciplinary proceedings and attend such proceedings as and when required.
• Appears as a specialist witness in court and attend to court proceedings as and when required.

• Execute specialist input through investigation & opportunities within the product process including risk concern.
• Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process product and risk optimisation.
• Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures, and legislation in the delivery of work outputs.
• Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems, and procedures to identify trends and potential risks.
• Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation.
• Draw on own knowledge and experience to diagnose symptoms, causes and possible effects in order to solve emerging problems.
• Initiate process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
• Plan for value-added process improvements, initiatives, and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives.
• Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities.

Governance

• Implement and provide input into the development of governance, compliance, integrity, and ethics processes within area of specialisation.

People

• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and team members to achieve predefined objectives.
• Search for, integrate and share new knowledge attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job.

Finance

• Adhere to organisational policies and procedures to ensure cost effectiveness and reduction of financial costs.

Client

• Liaise with informers and possible witnesses in order to gather information in connection with corruption, fraud and theft, tax evasion, tax fraud and tax avoidance within the Anti-Corruption environment.
• Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service.
• Provide authoritative, specialist services, expertise, and advice to internal and external stakeholders.