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 Forensic Investigation/ Accounting/ Auditing/ Economics or other related field of study. Experience in field of the post will serve as an advantage. 

Core Functions:

• Conducting of financial investigations (e.g. the identifying of suspects and interviewing of possible witnesses, obtaining the execution of subpoenas, analysis of bank statements etc.); 
• Compiling a detailed statement of financial investigation conducted for court purposes; 
• Liaison with role players and stakeholders regarding financial investigations; 
• Giving evidence in court, when necessary; 
• Presenting case files for inspection as per instructions and prescripts; 
• Administering the case file relating to financial investigations in terms of the prescripts; 
• Attending to crime scenes to gather evidence to be utilised in financial investigations; 
• Attending of operational meetings pertaining to projects and operations; 
• Utilising resources as per the prescripts, instructions and directives adhering and complying with the information security standards set by the Minimum Information Security Standards and the Protection of Information Act; 
• Supervise and exercise control over human, physical and financial resources allocated to the environment.