Deputy Director: Forensic Investigations

Requirements

A qualification at NQF level 7 or equivalent in Commerce / Law / Auditing / Forensics / BCom IT or Informatics, or another relevant qualification. 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. 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 226 pressure; manage ambiguity; maintain confidentiality, independence, ethical conduct and professional standards.

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.

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