Forensic Investigator

REQUIREMENTS

• Affirmative Action South African citizen
• Minimum 4-year Legal qualification
• Minimum of 5 years of investigation experience within a corporate environment

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Advanced current knowledge of South African legislation about security and HR environments
• Ability to apply policies and procedures to complex situations
• Basic understanding of security processes and protocol
• Ability to work and communicate effectively at all levels, particularly senior management and union representatives
• Conflict management skills
• Knowledge of investigative techniques and practices
• Working knowledge of evidence handling and case building for prosecution

ADDED ADVANTAGE

• Recognized Security Management qualification

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide professional support and oversee the smooth functioning of an efficient forensic investigation function in security, to minimize threats to employees or losses to the company
• Investigate and compile facts and analysis of reported criminal activities and other incidents to detect misconduct and successfully implicate perpetrators of inter alia, theft, unethical practices, fraud, improprieties, etc.
• Initiate, conduct, lead and coordinate all investigations of a security nature employing collating evidence, interviewing suspects and witnesses as well as the necessary liaison with the applicable authorities to identify root cause analysis and successful implementation of preventative measures
• Maintain oversight and accountability for investigation case management, and keep improving efficiency
• Asset protection management of terminated employees by retrieving assets unaccounted for, e.g. laptops, mobile phones, lease vehicles, etc.
• Determine whether contractors and vendors on site are compliant with the company’s policies and procedures, investigate any breaches and communicate appropriate sanctions to the employers consistent with the company’s guidelines
• Formulate key performance indicators (KPIs) for security as a performance measure tool
• Represent the company in all criminal, labour and related cases in courts when required, and provide specialist evidence or testimony at CCMA or Labour Court or Criminal Court hearings on behalf of the company
• Identify, analyse and communicate important trends relating to investigations, incidents and enquiries/ court processes
• Exchange pertinent information (collaborate) and coordinate activities with other departments to mitigate risks to the business
• Serve as a triage point for all whistleblower complaints
• Based on the group security country travel restrictions input, provide travel risk reports for employees travelling internationally, monitor trends in high-risk countries and advise travellers accordingly
• Participate in the development and delivery of training to new employees (contractual and permanent), global employees and contractors, highlighting security protocols applicable to their environment
• Develop and maintain a wide network of contacts in the security field, agencies and authorities
• Conduct confidential security surveys, perform surveillance and monitor suspects
• Provide weekly/ monthly statistics regarding forensic investigation activities, status, outcomes, etc. to be included in monthly reports to the group
• Coordinate and monitor the delegated tasks to the security service provider about the issuing of information for the company's vehicle identification
• Coordinate all security activities about the CCTV network, ensure that all activities are in line with POPIA and that any sharing of information is documented accordingly
• Partnering with the logistics team to be the single point of contact (SpoC) relating to losses which may have occurred due to a security breach, and investigating how the risk may be mitigated in future
• Review of high-theft parts quarterly in conjunction with the logistics team
• Acts as duty officer (member of the rotational team) after hours on behalf of the security department
• Identify new methods of theft, fraud corruption and any other activity that may negatively affect the company by keeping abreast of activities in the criminal market