Deputy Director: Forensic Investigations

What you will need

• A qualification at NQF level 7 or equivalent in Commerce / Law / Auditing / Forensics / BCom IT or Informatics, or another relevant qualification.
• Competencies: Knowledge of the following: legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices relevant to the line functions
• use information systems that support the management of knowledge and information relating to the line function
• conduct data analytics and use digital forensic tools, including Audit Command Language, IBM i2 Analyst’s Notebook, Intella or similar tools, to collect, analyse and preserve evidence
• manage projects
• implement operational management practices
• manage procurement and tendering processes
• develop, implement, monitor and review policies and operational processes
• manage modern systems of governance and administration
• manage public service procedures, processes and systems
• understand regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape
• understand Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector
• manage public finance, human resources and related administrative processes
• implement the Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations and other applicable financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements
• understand the functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments and related functional areas
• support the policies of the government of the day
• manage Labour Relations legislation and regulations
• manage performance management processes
• Skills: perform numeracy and literacy functions
• perform literacy functions
• use computer systems effectively
• communicate effectively in the required language
• manage projects
• perform accounting, finance and audit functions
• perform legal administration
• conduct forensic investigations and analysis
• Other: conduct forensic interviews and evaluate evidence
• draft forensic reports, legal documents and presentations
• analyse, interpret and conceptualise complex information
• solve problems
• collect, analyse and visualise large datasets and draw appropriate conclusions
• negotiate, resolve conflicts, consult and liaise with stakeholders
• use digital forensic tools, data analytics and relevant forensic IT applications
• plan and organise activities
• conduct quality assurance
• manage projects
• manage people
• coach and mentor staff
• manage performance
• work effectively under 227 pressure
• manage ambiguity
• maintain confidentiality, independence, ethical conduct and professional standards.

Experience

A minimum of 3 years’ relevant middle-management experience, or 6 years operational experience in a forensic investigation, governance or related environment, with practical experience in conducting and reporting on forensic investigations.

Skills and competencies

• Competencies: Knowledge of the following: legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices relevant to the line functions
• Skills: perform numeracy and literacy functions

Key responsibilities

• Manage forensic investigation intake, assessment, planning and prevention support
• Manage and quality assure the execution of forensic investigations and lifestyle investigations / audit
• Manage investigation reporting, recommendations and case finalisation
• Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the allocated departments
• People Management
• Financial Management.

Additional details

• Grade: Provincial

How to apply

• Enquiries: Ms W Hansby
• Telephone: (021) 483 4593