Priority Crime Specialised Investigation Investigator: Digital Forensic 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 Information Technology (IT) / Information Systems / Computer Science / Digital Forensic / Cybercrime and/or Cybersecurity or other related field of study. Experience in field of the post will serve as an advantage. 

Core Functions: 

• Provide support with the investigation and gathering of evidence on digital electronic devices utilised to enable cyber- related crimes; 
• Perform court-driven Digital Forensic Investigations, Data Analysis, Preservation and Presentation of findings / evidence to the operational Components within the DPCI in support of the National Crime Combating Strategy in accordance with the Cybercrime Act 19 of 2020, and other Common and Statutory Legislation; 
• Gather Digital Forensic court-driven evidence at crime scenes by conducting effective Digital Forensic Investigations in terms of Search, Seizure, Analysis, Preservation and Presentation of Digital Forensic findings / evidence to all operational Components within the DPCI in accordance to the Cybercrime Act 19 of 2020 Standard Operation Procedure; 
• Assist in the provision of Cyber awareness campaigns to the general public, DPCI and other relevant stakeholders; 
• Assist in ensuring adherence to the Cybersecurity ISO standards, strategies, policies, and other legal prescripts relevant to Digital Forensic Investigation; 
• Conduct Research and Development of Digital Forensic Investigative Methodologies, Digital Forensic Hardware and Software Tools, and Standard Operating Procedures; 
• Assist in managing and utilising all resources (human, physical, and financial) to the immediate post environment in accordance with relevant directives and legislation.