Specialist:Forensics: Nelspruit (Task Level 15)

Purpose of the Job: The Specialist: Forensics is responsible for the provision of knowledge related to fraud investigations and forensics-related matters to ensure minimised corruption and fraud incidents within RAF.
Key Performance Areas Policy Review and Implementation Contribute to the development and implementation of departmental policy, procedures and processes. Keep up to date with effective policy and practice execution strategies. Forensic investigation  Plan and coordinate the investigation of cases as assigned by respective management.
 Maintain partnership relationship with the prosecuting authorities and Law Enforcement agencies. Identify the loopholes in the process that may lead to abuse and report such to the Forensic Manager.
 Investigate irregularities identified or brought to attention to secure the prosecution of parties involved. Maintain a healthy working relationship with law enforcement agencies  and the forensic Department's  private investigation working partners.
Analyse reports received from external stakeholders or assessors and compile affidavits on behalf of RAF to lay criminal charges against guilty parties.  Opening / registering of criminal cases with either the Police or Hawks (DPCI) and keeping proper records thereof.
Giving of evidence at criminal courts and departmental hearings. Supporting other RAF departments in connection with the investigation that is being or has been conducted  Meeting the targets as set down by a Forensic Manager and peforming his tasks according to the set standards. Analyse spreadsheet on touts. Implement forensics awareness initiatives. Investigation of reports received from Tip-Offs anonymous and giving feedback to the Manager timeously. Involvement in internal and external fraud campaigns initiated by Forensic Department or in conjunction with the Communications Department. Effective case management and record keeping i.e.
inspections, case books, vehicle registers, etc. Implementation of the current fraud prevention strategy. ·  
Fraud Prevention and Investigation Participate in the implementation of approved Fraud and Investigation initiatives to improve the ethical culture of the organisation. Promote proactive fraud prevention initiatives within the organisation. Participate in fraud investigation by external parties. Participate in providing the Claims department with properly investigated cases that will enable the  assessors or requester to assess the claim and pay valid claims. Participate in the development and implementation of systems and platforms that will detect fraud throughout the claims lifecycle.  Identify opportunities to innovate and improve fraud investigation initiatives and the execution thereof. Reporting Compile a comprehensive monthly activities report and submission thereof to the Forensics manager  Ensure regular and periodic reports are prepared and submitted as and when required to provide progress updates and/or inform business unit decisions.  Prepare proposals, briefings, presentations, reports, and other documentation, providing management information both verbally and in report format. Draw Monthly or weekly reports for the region for transmission to the manager. Stakeholder Management Facilitate communication with all levels of stakeholder contact. Engage proactively with key stakeholders. Provide Feedback to stakeholders in respect to investigations that were reffered .
Qualifications  Bachelor's Degree/Advanced Diploma in Law/ Accounting/ Auditing/ Forensic Investigations related qualification. Experience Relevant 5-7 years' experience in a Fraud Investigation related environment. Behavioural Resilience Communicatio. Working with People. Network and Alliances Planning, Organising and Coordinating Employee Engagement Personal Mastery Judgement and Decision Making  Ethics and Values Client Service Orientation Managerial Change management Conflict management Critical and innovative thinking Facilitation and Presentation Skills Policy conceptualisation and formulation Risk Management .  Programme/project management Service Delivery Innovation. Stakeholder development and relations Reporting Technical Forensics Technical aptitude Attention to detail An understanding of law and criminal investigation Fraud awareness Valid South African driver's license NB: "RAF offers Total Employment Cost packages with no additional contributions from the Employer, successful candidates are required to structure their packages in a manner that will suit their needs" Purpose of the Job: The Specialist: Forensics is responsible for the provision of knowledge related to fraud investigations and forensics-related matters to ensure minimised corruption and fraud incidents within RAF.
Key Performance Areas Policy Review and Implementation Contribute to the development and implementation of departmental policy, procedures and processes. Keep up to date with effective policy and practice execution strategies. Forensic investigation  Plan and coordinate the investigation of cases as assigned by respective management.
 Maintain partnership relationship with the prosecuting authorities and Law Enforcement agencies. Identify the loopholes in the process that may lead to abuse and report such to the Forensic Manager.
 Investigate irregularities identified or brought to attention to secure the prosecution of parties involved. Maintain a healthy working relationship with law enforcement agencies  and the forensic Department's  private investigation working partners.
Analyse reports received from external stakeholders or assessors and compile affidavits on behalf of RAF to lay criminal charges against guilty parties.  Opening / registering of criminal cases with either the Police or Hawks (DPCI) and keeping proper records thereof.
Giving of evidence at criminal courts and departmental hearings. Supporting other RAF departments in connection with the investigation that is being or has been conducted  Meeting the targets as set down by a Forensic Manager and peforming his tasks according to the set standards. Analyse spreadsheet on touts. Implement forensics awareness initiatives. Investigation of reports received from Tip-Offs anonymous and giving feedback to the Manager timeously. Involvement in internal and external fraud campaigns initiated by Forensic Department or in conjunction with the Communications Department. Effective case management and record keeping i.e.
inspections, case books, vehicle registers, etc. Implementation of the current fraud prevention strategy. ·  
Fraud Prevention and Investigation Participate in the implementation of approved Fraud and Investigation initiatives to improve the ethical culture of the organisation. Promote proactive fraud prevention initiatives within the organisation. Participate in fraud investigation by external parties. Participate in providing the Claims department with properly investigated cases that will enable the  assessors or requester to assess the claim and pay valid claims. Participate in the development and implementation of systems and platforms that will detect fraud throughout the claims lifecycle.  Identify opportunities to innovate and improve fraud investigation initiatives and the execution thereof. Reporting Compile a comprehensive monthly activities report and submission thereof to the Forensics manager  Ensure regular and periodic reports are prepared and submitted as and when required to provide progress updates and/or inform business unit decisions.  Prepare proposals, briefings, presentations, reports, and other documentation, providing management information both verbally and in report format. Draw Monthly or weekly reports for the region for transmission to the manager. Stakeholder Management Facilitate communication with all levels of stakeholder contact. Engage proactively with key stakeholders. Provide Feedback to stakeholders in respect to investigations that were reffered .
Qualifications  Bachelor's Degree/Advanced Diploma in Law/ Accounting/ Auditing/ Forensic Investigations related qualification. Experience Relevant 5-7 years' experience in a Fraud Investigation related environment. Behavioural Resilience Communicatio. Working with People. Network and Alliances Planning, Organising and Coordinating Employee Engagement Personal Mastery Judgement and Decision Making  Ethics and Values Client Service Orientation Managerial Change management Conflict management Critical and innovative thinking Facilitation and Presentation Skills Policy conceptualisation and formulation Risk Management .  Programme/project management Service Delivery Innovation. Stakeholder development and relations Reporting Technical Forensics Technical aptitude Attention to detail An understanding of law and criminal investigation Fraud awareness Valid South African driver's license NB: "RAF offers Total Employment Cost packages with no additional contributions from the Employer, successful candidates are required to structure their packages in a manner that will suit their needs"