Investigator (P8) (Protection Services Division: Compliance Risks and Enforcement (CRE) Department) (Re-advert) at University of Johannesburg

Job Description:

• To investigate incidents of crime and misconduct (criminal and financial crime) as assigned by the Manager Investigations and compile necessary reports. Conduct compliance inspections and identify risk areas to Protection Services/University. To keep and analyse statistics of all incidents reported to Protection Services. To plan, develop, organize, advise, implement, and participate in various crime prevention and – awareness strategies and campaigns directed to the campus community.

Responsibilities: 

Compliance Risk and Enforcement (Investigation):

• Conduct and complete investigations in line with legally acceptable investigating techniques, various relevant legislation, Acts and practices etc.)
• Timeously respond to priority crimes when required. 
• Manage crime scenes according to training & SOPs until hand-over to SAPS when required.
• Register anonymously reported incidents to Compliance Risk and Enforcement (CRE).
• Be able to document and give an accurate incident report.
• Draft precise preliminary/final investigation reports with high reporting standards.
• Keep accurate crime statistics, analyse the same, and recommend crime prevention strategies.
• Gather, preserve and share evidence pertinent to an investigation in line with the relevant regulations and policies.
• Keep up to date with the latest investigation technology and techniques.
• Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and UJ policies.
• Participate in consolidation of and provide inputs into management (including Executive) reports as required.
• Conduct and report on risks identified from social media monitoring and environmental scanning.
• Conduct satisfactory client service surveys.

Crime Prevention:

• Actively participate in the Community Police Forum (CPF) and other crime prevention forums.
• Implement and participate in crime prevention and awareness campaigns.
• Make recommendations to mitigate risks based on an investigation conducted.
• Analyse incident statistics to determine trends and recommend security measures to prevent further occurrences.
• Liaise with SAPS to obtain feedback on cases reported.
• Interfaces with UJ Departments regarding crime prevention programs and other UJ crime-related issues.
• Serve as an information resource of crime threats to the campus community.
• Make input on policies when required.
• Preparing and delivering online/oral presentations to student/staff groups when required.

Minimum requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Law or Commerce, or Forensics (in the Accounting or Financial fields) Forensic Investigation/Forensic Science etc.) or any related qualification (NQF 7).
• A minimum of two (2) to four (4) years’ proven investigation experience in financial and criminal investigation.
• Proven detailed investigation report writing experience required.
• Have a valid driver's license.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• PSIRA Grade A registration or be eligible for registration.
• Proven computer skills (MS Office, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel), preferably at advanced levels.
• Must be able to respond to emergencies on campus within a reasonable time.
• Must be available to work after hours and on weekends when necessary.

Recommendations:

• Preferred: qualification in Law / Investigation.
• Preferred: Five (5) years’ experience as an Investigator in a campus environment, SAPS, Government, or private sector (would be an added advantage).
• Understand the Constitution of South Africa, Human Rights, Criminal Law, Law of Evidence, POPI Act, etc.
• Be able to work under pressures and setbacks.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Business Intelligence
• Decision-making and problem-solving.
• Decisiveness: The confidence and ability to make timely and appropriate decisions.
• Planning and organising.
• Safety and security management.
• Commitment to continuous learning.
• Honesty and Integrity: Must be able to display and build the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct to promote confidence and trust in the organisation.
• Interact with others respectfully and sensitively, with an appreciation for diverse opinionsand views.

Deadline:8th May,2026