Snr Investigation Officer-LAY at Transnet

Position Purpose:

• Manage, co-ordinate and control the Corridor Investigation and strategic alliance function in accordance to the strategic plan in the respective corridor / province and to consult on Provincial level with various internal and external role players to proactively implement corrective, investigative and strategic measures to protect Transnet assets and to prevent potential losses through theft and fraudulent activities.
• Responsible for the implementation of Transnet Freight Rail security policies, procedures and programs throughout the assigned geographical area.
• To ensure compliance for RSR Audits.

Position outputs:

• Attendance and liaison with Cluster SAPS / DPCI, CI and NPA Meetings and joint operations with other role-players to perform special operations and raids on scrap dealers to identify Transnet stolen property / NFMCCC Meetings and Case
• Flow Management Meetings and ensuring case dockets are registered under Criminal Matters Amendment Act and or other charges, impact statements, identification statements and photo albums, testimony in court investigation of internal and identified organized crime cases and information of syndicates as well as/ disciplinary hearings and CMAA and conduct awareness sessions on any gaps in the investigation environment and ensure maximum sentence is received in court.
• Update all case management information on TOMS and share drive.
• Ensure a professional and effective response 24/7 to all security related incidents within the area of responsibility when attending incidents, secure crime scene, preserve and collect evidence, document and safe guard for use of disciplinary cases and testimony in court matters.
• Manages policies, procedures, standards and methods for identifying and protecting intellectual property, assets, employees, facilities, operations against theft, vandalism, sabotage or loss.
• Facilitate the appointment of and manage the provision of rendering a polygraph service. Questioning and or interrogation of suspects to obtain information on cases at hand. And keep an updated data base of all suspects.
• Manage all assets and vehicles allocated to the department to ensure proper utilization and adherence to good corporate governance and company vehicle policy and asset verification.
• Submission of reports for review to Specialist for approval and dissemination, compile monthly case flow management stats for reports, present correct information to Specialist Investigations Manager and or any other clients.
• Conduct project Investigation of high-profile cases within a Project Team and Service Provider Claim Investigations for negligence of Service Providers on Transnet sites, risk assessments and BOI hearings.
• Exhibit control and disposal in accordance to Policy and SAPS.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Senior Certificate (Matric)
• 1-2 year post matric qualification in Investigations
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in investigation field within the security and/or crime prevention environment
• An alternative for an applicant without relevant post matric qualification, must have 5 – 7 years-experience in the investigation field within the security and/ or crime prevention environment PSIRA Grade A will be an added advantage (an applicant without PSIRA Grade A must acquire the certificate within 3 months of being appointed)
• The applicant must have a code B drivers’ licence and be competent and prepared to drive

Competencies:

Competencies Required:

• Good Listener
• Goal Orientated/Objective driven
• Broad Thinker
• Problem Solving
• Working
• Time Management
• Managing staff
• Managing Project deliverables
• Coaching
• Transferring of skills
• Organising
• Planning
• Controlling
• Leading
• Executing
• Attention to detail
• Sense of urgency
• Confidentiality
• Commitment
• Integrity
• Assertiveness
• Statistics driven
• Professional
• Humane
• Sober habits
• Pro-active
• Results / Solution orientated
• Accurate Specify/list all the competencies required for this position

Knowledge required:

• Crime scene investigation
• Forensic investigation
• Statement analyses
• MS Office
• Employee relations for management
• Recruitment and handling of informers and undercover personal
• Project Management
• Transnet Freight Rail Policies and Procedures
• Managing of Assets
• Security Risk Assessment
• Tabling of Business Cases
• Understanding and executing a Project plan
• All legislative governing Acts
• SHERQ
• National & International crime threats and trends. Sound knowledge of Department Q Best Practices
• In depth knowledge of Labour Legislation
• Working knowledge of culture transformation and communication

Skills Required:

• Crime scene Investigation
• Project investigation
• Questioning techniques and statement analyses
• Recruitment and handling of informers and undercover personal
• Interview, questioning and interrogation
• Statement and Report writing
• Strategy for dealing with corruption investigation and prevention
• Confessions and additions
• Preparing for court experience and giving evidence
• Risk assessment and asset management
• Initiating and Presiding of Disciplinary cases