FORENSIC LEGAL SPECIALIST X1 PERMANENT - Pretoria
Main purpose: To lead expert forensic legal specialist services during national investigations into high-profile maladministration and corruption within State institutions, in support of the Multi-disciplinary approach ("MDA") to all projects/assignments across the organisation. To oversee the quality of forensic legal specialist input on national projects/assignments through the setting of predetermined standards.
Minimum qualification and experience: LLB (NQF8). Admitted as an Attorney or Advocate. Membership with a professional body would be advantageous. Six to eight years experience in Forensic Legal and Litigation, of which four years should be at a management level. Experience in public sector investigations.
Key performance areas (Include but not limited to): Deliver on National Projects Requiring Specialist Forensic Legal Expertise. Participation in Remedial Action Proceedings. Development of the Forensic Legal Area. Guidance and Mentorship to the Forensic Legal Area. Stakeholder Management and Business Development.
Technical skills: Leadership. Analytical. Communication. Interpersonal. Risk management. Mentoring and coaching. Negotiation. Report writing. Relationship management. Time management.
Required knowledge and Behavioural (include but not limited to): Thorough knowledge of the laws, rules, and legal precedents pertaining to evidence, searching of premises, and the technical aspects of conducting interviews. In-depth knowledge of the investigation environment and forensic investigation principles. In-depth knowledge of the applicable legislation (e.g. Criminal law, Criminal Procedure Law of Evidence, etc.). In-depth knowledge of investigation techniques. In-depth knowledge of public sector legal environment (PFMA, MFMA, Treasury Regulations and other relevant Treasury Directives). Knowledge of corporate governance and ethics. Knowledge of IT environment as well as financial systems and processes. Knowledge of project management principles.
PLEASE NOTE:
- The appointment of candidates will be at the Units sole discretion and the Unit reserves the right not to make an appointment.
- The SIU is an Anti-Corruption Investigating Unit and requires applicants to make a full and frank disclosure in their application form.
- Fraudulent qualifications or documentation will automatically disqualify candidates.
- All candidates will be subjected to integrity screening procedures; a favourable end report is essential.
- Other critical positions may be subjected to vetting procedures after appointments.
- Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Please be advised that applications received mean that processing may take some time. Candidates who have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
- POPIA disclaimer: In line with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 by applying for this position it is accepted that you have consented to your personal information being used and kept to process your application. The SIU will ensure the protection and safeguarding of personal information. All information collected will not be shared with any third parties or used for purposes other than for the intended purpose.
- The SIU is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. Preference will be given to persons from designated groups in particular Africans, Coloureds, and people with disabilities in line with the SIU Employment Equity Plan.
- The salary offered will be in line with SIU-approved salary scales, which may change subject to relevant approvals and annual increases.
- Late applications will not be considered after the closing date.
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