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Senior Officer : Forensics Investigation (x2 Pretoria)

Senior Officer : Forensics Investigation (x2 Pretoria)

Road Accident FundPretoria, ZA
3 days ago
Job description

Job title : Senior Officer : Forensics Investigation (x2 Pretoria)

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline : November 11, 2025

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  • Purpose of the job : The Senior Officer : Forensics Investigation is responsible for the investigation of irregular business activities including misconduct by RAF employees and crime against the RAF.

Key Performance Areas

  • Conducting Investigations
  • Planning and conducting the investigation of cases as assigned to by respective supervisor or management.
  • Maintain partnership relationship with the prosecuting authorities, Law Enforcement agencies and internal stakeholders.
  • Drawing of monthly / weekly reports for the office for transmission to the manager.
  • Conduct interviews with claimants and / or witnesses internally and externally.
  • Obtaining of statements and documentary evidence relevant to the investigation.
  • Uphold confidentiality of information and records.
  • Interaction with regulatory bodies i.e. HPCSA, SASSA, PRASA, SA Nursing Council etc.
  • Identify the loopholes in the process that may lead to abuse and report such to the Senior Forensic Officer.
  • Investigate irregularities identified or brought to his attention with a view of securing prosecution of parties involved.
  • Maintain healthy working relationship with Assessors.
  • Opening / registering of criminal cases with SAPS / Hawks and keeping proper records thereof.
  • Preparation of criminal or disciplinary cases with the prosecutor or initiator and presenting of evidence in court or department hearings.
  • Assist and attend to any other requests from Law Enforcement Agencies in relation to any investigation in accordance with any applicable law
  • Support other RAF departments in relation to the civil liability of the RAF in matters under investigation or completed investigations.
  • Meeting targets as set down by a forensic Manager / Senior Forensic investigator and performing his / her duties according to the set standards.
  • Maintaining and updating of Tracker spreadsheet for effective record keeping and analysis during investigation.
  • Investigation of reports received from Tip-Offs anonymous and giving feedback to the Senior Forensic investigator timeously.  Regular feedback and updates to complainants
  • Involvement in the external fraud campaigns initiated by Forensic Department or in conjunction with Communication Department.
  • Effective case management ad record keeping i.e. case books, vehicle registers.
  • Produce investigation files for quarterly / monthly inspections and brought forward dates.
  • Establishment and maintenance of informer networks,  Implementation of RAF fraud prevention strategy.  Participation in Forensic projects.
  • Reporting the outcomes of investigations to the RAF Forensic management and SAPS and making recommendations regarding possible solutions relevant to the findings in the report.
  • Stakeholder Relations Management
  • NPA and other external stakeholders.
  • Establish and maintain strategic alliances with all relevant stakeholders including law enforcement agencies.
  • Develop and maintain good working relations with all the stakeholders including staff, the claimants, lawyers, government departments, the SAPS.
  • Aid in proactive and progressive relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Deal with inquiries and requests for information from both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Aid in the maintenance of relationships with vendors, service providers or procurement teams and ensure that all relevant procured items are invoiced and paid on time.

    • Reporting

  • Contribute to the preparation and submission of Regulation reports.
  • Aid in the development of functional reporting systems, for management, project or performance reporting.
  • Report regularly and periodically perform necessary submissions as and when required to provide progress updates and / or inform management decisions.

    • Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma in Law / Policing related equivalent.
  • Certification in Forensic Investigation and Criminal Justice will be advantageous.
  • Valid Category B or above drivers’ licence.
  • Relevant 4 years’ experience in a fraud investigation or MVA claims investigation environment.

    • Closing Date : November 4, 2025

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