Job Description

The successful candidate will be required to conduct investigations in cases where theft, fraud, injury, malicious damage to property and/or other irregularities form part of an investigation.
Minimum Requirements

• National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• NQF level 5 certificate in Policing / Security Management or Incident Investigation
• National Diploma / Degree in Forensic Investigation will be an added advantage
• PSIRA approved Investigator licencing course will be an added advantage
• Tertiary qualification in forensic, policing or security management will be an added advantage.
• PSIRA Grade A registration
• Computer literate (MS Office package)
• A valid drivers licence and ability to pass Rand Water K53 test
• 2 years of working experience in the investigation environment
• SAPS or Corporate investigation.
• Experience within the SAPS as a qualified detective will be an added advantage.

Primary Duties

• Crime investigations - on receiving reports of a crime incident, establish details of the incident and determine if necessary to visit the incident scene.
• Investigate vehicle, theft and property damage incidents - Gather information at the scene and collect evidence and involve the person who reported the incident.
• Provide Risk Advise and information - receive "queries" from sections, liaise with relevant supervisor and investigate problems.
• Investigate and deal with insurance claims - verify the validity of claims and discuss with section head.
• Maintain Risk Control Database - Provide recommendations based on incident investigations and statistics.
• SHEQ - comply with all relevant SHE legislation and all organisational policies.

Knowledge

• Computer literate in Ms Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Presentations of cases
• Must be able to perform under pressure
• Maintaining a good corporate image in terms of neatness and presentability.
• Knowledge of Criminal Procedure Act and Criminal Law
• Knowledge of SHEQ Management Systems (ISO 45001; ISO 140001 and ISO 9001)
• Knowledge of RUBI system or similar incident management systems
• Crime trend analysis

Skills

• Good communication skills (written & verbal)
• Advanced investigation skills
• Docket preparations skills
• Good report writing skills

Attitude

• Problem solver
• Attention to detail
• Customer service
• Deadline orientated
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Maintaining a good corporate image in terms of neatness and presentability
• Establish and build a good relationship with external stakeholders such as SAPS and NPA