Forensic Services Trainee (Centurion) Jobs

Description

Overall Purpose of the Job

• To help the Forensic Services Department reduce the effects of financial crime and misconduct. This is done through timely, high-quality investigations. The goal is to protect SACAA’s assets and interests, reduce risks, and provide excellent forensic services to stakeholders.

Main Outputs and Responsibilities

Forensic Proactive Service

• Help identify areas where fraud risk management can support management in reaching department goals.
• Assist in providing fraud training, awareness sessions, and campaigns.
• Help promote internal audit and forensic services in all engagements.
• Promote the fraud hotline.

Operational Function / Management

• Conduct assigned forensic investigations using the required methods and standards.
• Investigate and follow up on issues from fraud hotline reports assigned by management.
• Take part in interviews, collect statements or affidavits, and gather evidence for investigations.
• Analyze information, statements, affidavits, research, and evidence.
• Provide regular updates on investigation progress to the Senior Manager.
• Help with fraud awareness campaigns for SACAA staff and stakeholders.
• Prepare forensic investigation reports.

Document Information and Transaction Flow

• Understand the key parts of the areas being investigated.
• Maintain the chain of custody.

Assist with Implementation of Corrective Actions

• Prepare evidence to support recommended corrective actions.
• Investigate and provide evidence in tribunals for corrective actions.
• Help liaise with law enforcement agencies.

Perform Unscheduled Forensic Activities

• Assist the internal audit team when requested by management.
• Take part in fraud risk management projects when needed.

Communication and Stakeholder Management

• Keep investigation clients informed regularly and on time about the start and progress of investigations.
• Ensure all written and verbal communication with clients, peers, and superiors is accurate, regular, timely, and factual.

Requirements

Education

Minimum

• National Diploma in Forensic Investigation, Forensic Auditing, Law, or a relevant NQF level 6 qualification.

Ideal

• Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma at NQF level 7.
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).

Experience

• 1 year of experience in Forensic Investigation, Fraud Management, Fraud Risk Management, or Assessments.

Closing Date: 11 November 2025