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 Degree (SAQA accredited on NQF level 7 or higher) in Internal Auditing/ Accounting/Forensic Accounting/Forensic Auditing or other related field of study, with three (3) years relevant experience in the field of post of which two (2) should be on supervisory level. 
• Professional membership of Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) and Institute of Commercial Forensic Practitioners (ICFP) will serve as an added advantage (attach copy if in possession). 

Core Functions: 

• Ensure registration of all cases referred for forensic accounting investigation in the forensic accounting investigation database; 
• Peruse, study the case referred and assess the complexity of the matter and resources required to effectively conclude the investigation; 
• Supervise the team in process of data gathering and ensuring that proper chain of custody of exhibits is maintained; 
• Redraft the investigation concept mandate and draft investigation plan; 
• Supervise the process of data mining, conversion and cleansing to ensure data is ready for analyses; 
• Supervise forensic accounting investigations of complex financial crime in accordance with the forensic accounting investigation methodology; 
• Where applicable, assess non-compliance with rule and regulations for entities in preparing their financial statements in line with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP), Regulatory Accounting Procedures (RAP); 
• Assess non-compliance with Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), Treasury Regulatory (TR), etc.; 
• Review Forensic Accounting draft reports and ensure that evidence supporting the report is properly packaged; 
• Supervise the process of identifying assets and referring cases for asset forfeiture investigation; 
• Attend project steering committee meetings with prosecution and investigation teams; 
• Provide regular feedback and progress report to the relevant stakeholders and the Section Head: Forensic Analysis; 
• Attend court and testify representing the State and provide expert evidence based on the outcome of the forensic accounting investigation; 
• Provide assistance and support to investigating officers during compilation of statements of a financial nature, application for subpoenas and/ or search and seizure warrants; 
• Prioritise and coordinate the Forensic Accounting projects and assignments allocated to the team; 
• Overseeing conformation to- and applying standards for information security, as prescribed by the Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS) and Protection of Information Act; 
• Manage and utilize all resources (human, physical and financial) allocated to the immediate post environment in accordance with relevant directives and legislation.