Forensic Investigator jobs in South Africa

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Under the guidance of the Manager: Forensic Investigations or Manager: Insurance Fraud, investigate instances of risk related to various types of fraud incidents across Capitec (e.g. external fraud such as credit application fraud for Capitec Bank and policyholder or claims fraud for Capitec Insurance). This will include internal fraud, serious breaches of policies and procedures, and criminal syndicates. Investigate the matter, the parties involved, and provide appropriate evidence for disciplinary hearings and/or criminal proceedings. Identify control weaknesses and recommend preventative measures, improvements, and training initiatives against potential fraud.

Minimum:

• 3 plus years’ experience as a Forensic Investigator/Auditor
• Background in funeral investigations or related qualifications (e.g., CFE, criminology, forensic law and Auditing, etc.)
• Experience with both research and fieldwork investigations.
• Strong reporting and communication skills.
• Proficiency in languages (e.g. English, Afrikaans, Sepedi, Izulu, Xhosa)
• Willingness to travel for fieldwork
• Valid driver's licence

Ideal:

• Proven experience as a Forensic Investigator/Auditor in the Financial Services Sector

Minimum:

• Investigation methods and procedures
• Criminal law and law of evidence of the judicial process

Ideal:

• Fraud and misrepresentation in the insurance industry

• Communication Skills
• Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)
• Reporting Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Interpersonal & Relationship Management Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Decision Making Skills

• A valid driver's license and own vehicle are required
• Required to be available after hours in case of emergency
• Clear criminal and credit record

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