Senior Officer: Forensics Investigation (x2 Pretoria) Jobs

Purpose of the Job

The Senior Officer: Forensics Investigation is responsible for investigating irregular business activities, including misconduct by RAF employees and crimes against the RAF.

Key Performance Areas

• Conducting Investigations
• Plan and conduct investigations as assigned by supervisors or management.
• Maintain partnerships with prosecuting authorities, law enforcement agencies, and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare monthly or weekly reports for submission to the manager.
• Conduct interviews with claimants, witnesses, and others inside and outside the organization.
• Collect statements and documentary evidence relevant to investigations.
• Uphold the confidentiality of information and records.
• Interact with regulatory bodies such as HPCSA, SASSA, PRASA, and the SA Nursing Council.
• Identify process loopholes that could lead to abuse and report them to the Senior Forensic Officer.
• Investigate irregularities to secure prosecution of involved parties.
• Maintain healthy working relationships with assessors.
• Open and register criminal cases with SAPS or Hawks and keep proper records.
• Prepare criminal or disciplinary cases with prosecutors or initiators and present evidence in court or departmental hearings.
• Assist law enforcement agencies with investigations in line with applicable laws.
• Support other RAF departments on civil liability matters related to investigations.
• Meet targets set by the Forensic Manager or Senior Forensic Investigator and perform duties according to set standards.
• Maintain and update tracking spreadsheets for effective record-keeping and analysis.
• Investigate reports from Tip-Offs Anonymous and provide timely feedback to the Senior Forensic Investigator. Give regular updates to complainants.
• Participate in external fraud awareness campaigns led by the Forensic Department or in partnership with the Communications Department.
• Manage cases and keep records, such as case books and vehicle registers.
• Produce investigation files for quarterly or monthly inspections and follow-up dates.
• Establish and maintain informer networks. Implement the RAF fraud prevention strategy. Participate in forensic projects.
• Report investigation outcomes to RAF Forensic management and SAPS, with recommendations for solutions based on findings.
• Stakeholder Relations Management
• Build relationships with the NPA and other external stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain strategic alliances with relevant stakeholders, including law enforcement agencies.
• Develop and maintain good working relations with staff, claimants, lawyers, government departments, and SAPS.
• Support proactive relationships with key stakeholders.
• Handle inquiries and requests for information from internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in maintaining relationships with vendors, service providers, or procurement teams, ensuring timely invoicing and payment for procured items.

Reporting

• Contribute to preparing and submitting reports as required by regulations.
• Help develop reporting systems for management, projects, or performance updates.
• Provide regular progress updates and submissions to inform management decisions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Law or Policing-related field.
• Certification in Forensic Investigation and Criminal Justice is advantageous.
• Valid Category B or higher driver’s license.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience in fraud investigation or motor vehicle accident claims investigation.

Closing Date: November 4, 2025

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the Road Accident Fund careers portal.