Career Opportunities at The Special Investigating Unit

Main purpose: To deliver on projects through the provision of quality forensic legal services during national, provincial and strategic investigations into maladministration and corruption within State institutions, in support of the Multi-disciplinary approach (“MDA”) to all projects / assignments.

Minimum qualification and experience: B. Proc or equivalent (NQF 7). Admitted as an Attorney / Advocate. Five years’ Forensic Lawyer experience, of which two years is at supervisory/management level. Experience in Public Sector Investigations.

Key performance areas (Include but not limited to): Lead Forensic Legal Investigation Participation on National, Provincial and Strategic Projects. Conduct Forensic Legal Investigations on More Complex National, Provincial and Strategic Projects. Participation in Remedial Action Proceedings. Forensic Legal Area Compliance. Guidance and Mentorship to Forensic Lawyers.

Technical skills: Problem solving. Analytical. Communication. The ability to testify as an expert witness. Coaching and mentoring. Facilitation. Negotiation. Risk management.

Required knowledge and Behavioural (include but not limited to): Thorough knowledge of the laws, rules, and legal precedents pertaining to evidence, searching of premises, and the technical aspects of conducting interviews. Sound knowledge of the investigation environment and forensic legal principles. Sound knowledge of the applicable legislation (e.g. Criminal law, Criminal Procedure Law of Evidence, etc.). Sound knowledge of investigation techniques. Sound knowledge of public sector legal environment (PFMA, MFMA, Treasury Regulations and other relevant Treasury Directives). Knowledge of corporate governance and ethics. Knowledge of IT environment as well as financial systems and processes. Knowledge of project management principles.

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Main purpose: To manage and implement Technology requirements for the SIU, achieving minimal downtime and improved network connectivity in order to maintain and enhance agreed service levels.

Minimum qualification and experience: BSc (Computer Science); BCom (Information Systems) or similar professional qualification. ITIL certification will be an advantage. Six years’ relevant experience in Technology of which two years at managerial level.

Key performance areas (Include but not limited to): Provide strategic management to Technology Section. Manage IT staff by training employees, communicating job expectations, and monitoring performance. Monitor daily operations, including server hardware, software, operating systems, and IT support. Coordinate technology installations, upgrades, and maintenance. Test, troubleshoot, and modify information systems so that they operate effectively. Manage potential Technology risks. Departmental Planning and Implementation. Staff Management. Stakeholder Management.

Required knowledge, Technical Skills and Behaviours (include but not limited to): Understand the public sector budgeting process. Extensive knowledge of all aspects of IT systems. Knowledge of best practice in procurement of hardware and software and related services. Proven experience in managing IT infrastructure and services. Knowledge of technical requirements for modern flexible working office environments. Knowledge of infrastructure fit on business continuity requirements with a specific focus on security and disaster recovery. Proficient in computer hardware, cabling installation and support, wireless technology applications and interface, and IT security. Proficient in Microsoft Windows software, including server, office, and exchange. Highly organized and detail-oriented. Management and leadership skills. Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

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Main purpose: To develop and modify source code for software applications. To create and test applications designed and developed for use within SIU, applying knowledge of the system development lifecycle in developing new applications. To apply knowledge of coding principles in developing applications that are robust, scalable, and manageable. To write and maintain technical documentations for applications. To collaborate with other Business Units, Enterprise Architecture, Business Analysts, Project Managers, and ICT team members in Planning, designing, developing, and deploying applications.

Minimum qualification and experience: Three years’ ICT Degree or equivalent NQF level qualification. 5 years’ experience in ICT, with 2 years in application design, and a minimum of 3 years demonstratable experience in application development using ASP.NET 2.0 or Core, CSS and C#. Exposure and experience in “modern” programming languages and environments will be an advantage.

Key performance areas (Include but not limited to): Understanding client requirement and how they translate to new application features. Design and create prototypes according to specifications. Writing high-quality code to program compete applications on schedule. Perform unit and integrated testing before launch. Conduct functional and non-functional testing. Troubleshoot and debug applications. Evaluate existing applications to reprogram, update and add new features. Develop technical documents and handbooks to accurately represent application design and code.

Required knowledge and Behavioural (include but not limited to): Knowledge in designing and developing applications. Demonstratable working knowledge of programming languages such as C#, ASP.NET 2.0 or Core, CSS, HTPL 5, Java, Python or PHP, etc. Excellent understanding of software design and programming principles. Good analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. A team player with excellent communication skills. Good attention to detail and time-management skills. Creative and good analytical skills.

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Main purpose: To deliver on the project through the provision of quality Forensic Legal service during national, provincial and strategic investigations into maladministration and corruption within state institutions, in support of the Multi-disciplinary approach of the Multi-disciplinary approach (“MDA”) to all projects/assignments. To manage and provide coaching and mentoring to subordinates to transfer skills and specialised knowledge.

Minimum qualification and experience: LLB (NQF 8). Admitted as an attorney/advocate. Membership with a professional body would be advantageous. Six to eight years’ experience in Forensic Law, of which four years should have been at a management level. Experience in public sector investigations.

Key performance areas (Include but not limited to):  Deliver on National, Provincial and Strategic Projects Requiring Forensic Legal expertise.  Participation in Remedial Action Proceedings. Forensic Legal Area Compliance. Development of the Forensic Legal Area. Staff Management. Stakeholder Management and Business Development.

Technical skills: Leadership. Problem Solving. Analytical. Communication.  The ability to testify as an expert witness. Coaching and mentoring. Facilitation. Negotiation. Risk Management.

Required knowledge and Behavioural (include but not limited to): Thorough knowledge of the laws, rules, and legal precedents pertaining to evidence, searching of premises, and the technical aspects of conducting interviews. In-depth knowledge of the investigation environment and forensic investigation principles. In-depth knowledge of the applicable legislation (e.g. Criminal law, Criminal Procedure Law of Evidence, etc.). In-depth knowledge of investigation techniques. In-depth knowledge of the public sector legal environment (PFMA, MFMA, Treasury Regulations and other relevant Treasury Directives). Knowledge of corporate governance and ethics. Knowledge of IT environment as well as financial systems and processes. Knowledge of project management principles. Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite. Sound knowledge of forensic quality assurance and quality management systems. Inquisitive. Team player. Attention to detail. Accuracy. Deadline driven. Customer focused. Work under pressure. Results-oriented. Strategic thinker.