Senior Digital Forensic Analyst Recruit 2025/502 (Re-advert) at National Prosecuting Authority

SALARY : R1 059 105 per annum (Total Cost Package) (MMS Level 12)

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate B Degree (NQF level 7) Advanced Diploma (NQF level 7) / Btech qualification in policing, law, forensics, computer science, data and physical science; software engineering or equivalent.
• 5 years’ experience of which 3 years should be in a junior level in criminal and/or forensic investigations environment in a legal/investigative or financial environment. Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility.
• Vocational training in criminal investigations specialised courses. Certification in either Cellebrite, FTK, Oxygen or any forensic tools.
• Experience in testifying on criminal matters in at least the Regional Court. (Persons that have been found as an unreliable witness in any court would not be considered). Experience in managing and directing forensic service providers in criminal and forensic matters. Strategic capability and leadership, administration skills, communication, planning and prioritising, customer focused and responsiveness, problem solving and decision making. Knowledge of legislation and regulations pertaining to public service administration, specifically:
• The Constitution of South Africa and the rights of suspects, the criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977, Investigation of common law offences as it pertains to fraud, forgery, uttering, theft, and offence involving dishonesty. Understanding of law of evidence in civil matters.
• Knowledge and experience of a wide range of computer/digital/devices/ cellular phones, software/operating systems, Knowledge of database structures and configuration for formats such as SQL, SQLite, ESE, plist and MXL.
• Experience in at least EnCase, Cellebrite and XRY. Valid drivers’ license.

DUTIES :

• Manage/ recover evidential data from computers, mobile devices, CCTV systems, servers, emails, cloud storage and other electronic devices with the standing Cyber Crime Act, and ISO17025 accredited investigative techniques.
• Manage the conducting of quality digital forensic examination of electronic devices or other devices which may contain data.
• Manage the development, maintenance and implementation of policies, standards, procedure and guidelines on digital forensic and related matters.
• Provide operational leadership and guidance with regards to overall conducting of digital forensics, handling, and safekeeping of electronic devices. Manage planning and implementation for expert services regarding examination and research. Manage/compile investigation report.
• Ensure that appropriate security and access control of forensics tools, system and evidence are maintained at all times. Supervise staff. Guide expert testimony in court relevant to the investigations. Testify on the data extracted from the devices.