Priority Crime Specialised Investigation Investigator: Asset Forfeiture Investigation (Warrant Officer) at South African Police Service (SAPS)

Generic Requirements: 

• Applicant must display competency in the post-specific functions of the post; 
• Be in possession of a Senior Certificate (Grade 12); 
• Be proficient in at least two (2) official languages, of which one (1) must be English; 
• Must be a South African citizen; 
• Must have no previous criminal/departmental convictions or criminal or departmental cases pending; 
• Applicants will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening; 
• Be in possession of at least a valid light motor vehicle driver’s licence 
• Must not have tattoos which will be visible when wearing any uniform of the Service; 
• Relevant courses in the field of the post may be an advantage. 

Additional requirements: 

• A three (3) year Diploma/Degree (SAQA accredited on NQF level 6 or higher) in Accounting/ Finance/ Internal Auditing or other related field of study. Experience working in a finance department or auditing finance related processes with exposure to the balance sheet and bank statements will serve as an advantage. 

Core Functions: 

• Conduct effective asset based and asset forfeiture investigations; 
• Peruse copy of criminal case docket, register a case file (including investigations emanating from registered projects); 
• Identify the targets/subjects/ suspects, there associates/ families in order to compile profiles; 
• Conduct Basic Asset Check (BAC), to gather and obtain statements/ information/ documents for asset forfeiture on the identified targets. 
• Compile, apply and serve requests/ subpoena’s relating to asset forfeiture investigation including information form data bases; 
• Analyse the documents and compile statements for submission to the Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) advocate; 
• Meet/ consult with relevant role–players relating to the identification and tracing of assets/ properties; 
• Develop knowledge and skills through research/ attendance of workshops/ seminars/ conferences/ courses/ in- service training; 
• Comply with the administrative processes and procedures relating to asset forfeiture investigations; 
• Submit case files for inspections and comply with guidance and instructions – within 24 hours/ monthly/ quarterly/ brought forward; 
• Submit pocket books, vehicle log books weekly, case register book, 108 firearms inspection; 
• Prepare and submit weekly plan, progress and provide information on status of investigation (monthly progress report); 
• Maintain and present vehicles for inspection; 
• Attend morning parade/ personnel meetings relating to case files and administration duties.