Trainer: Forensic and Digital Investigations ( 2 Years Fixed Term Contract) at The Special Investigating Unit

Main purpose: 

• To provide expert training to investigators within anti-corruption and law enforcement agencies in South Africa, SADC and the continent on Forensic Investigations, including digital investigations. The role will focus on developing and delivering high-quality training programs, assessing learner performance, and collaborating with international cyber experts.

Key performance areas (Include but are not limited to): 

• Develop and deliver training programs on Forensic Investigations, including digital investigations (cyber forensics, cryptocurrency, open-source intelligence, AI investigations, Beneficial Ownership, Procurement Investigations, amongst others). Guide senior practitioner: Trainer on curricular development work. Create technical course content and work closely with the senior practitioner curriculum development, Accreditation and Qualifications to ensure alignment.
• Assess learner performance and upload assessment results onto the Public Sector Education and Training database, and the SIU Anti-Corruption and Cyber Academy Learning Management System (Moodle Platform). Collaborate with international cyber experts to stay updated on emerging trends and best practices. Work with international cyber experts on creating digital training content. Train officers from law enforcement agencies within South Africa and the continent. Train Officers from the Office of the Premier in respective Provincial Officers.
• Work closely with institutions of higher learning on content creation. Upload learning material onto the Moodle online learning platform and create assessment questions. Administer the Learning Management System (LMS) and ensure seamless delivery of online training programs. Stay up to date with legislative frameworks regulating procurement investigations, financial crime and illicit financial flow. Stay up to date with trends on financial and digital investigations.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor's degree (NQF Level 7) in Forensic Investigations or equivalent, or LLB or a related field. 5 years of technical experience as a Trainer in Forensic Investigations, Financial and digital investigations. Must be an Accredited Trainer and Assessor.