Reference Number MMH250219-6
Job Title Forensic Investigator Graduate Development Programme
Position Type Temporary
Role Family Operations
Cluster Risk Management
Remote Opportunity Some of the time
Location - Country South Africa
Location - Province Gauteng
Location - Town / City Centurion/KZN(Durban)/Bloemfontein
Introduction
Join our Group Forensic Services division as a Forensic Investigator Intern and gain hands-on experience in investigating white-collar crime, regulatory non-compliance, and code of conduct violations. This role is ideal for graduates with a background in Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, or Forensic Auditing.
You will conduct investigations, compile reports, and support disciplinary or legal processes while building your expertise in the insurance, health, and financial services sectors. With guidance from the Head of Group Forensic Investigations, you'll enhance your skills in report writing, problem-solving, and client relationship management, all while staying up to date on relevant legislation and industry trends.
This programme offers a monthly stipend of R11, 000.
Disclaimer As an applicant, please verify the legitimacy of this job advert on our company career page.
Role Purpose
To investigate white collar crime, non-compliance with relevant legislation and transgressions of specific codes of conduct perpetrated in and against the business
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- BA Forensic Science and Technology
- Higher Certificate in Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigations
- Programme in Forensic and Investigative Auditing
- Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Investigation and Criminal Justice
- 0 to 1 year experience in the field of forensic/corporate investigations
- Knowledge of Fraud legislature
- Knowledge of Insurance, Health and Financial Services Industry
- Knowledge of Risk management
- Knowledge of criminal investigations and criminal proceedings
INTERNAL PROCESS
- Conduct investigations related to matters of white collar crime, non-compliance of legislation and regulations and willful acts of deviance
- Participate in disciplinary and/or legal processes by acting as, recovery agent or witness
- Testify in civil and or criminal courts when required
- Compile detailed investigation reports which will be used in disciplinary and legal proceedings
- Manage documentations, records, investigation notes and other evidence ensuring accurate and accessible record keeping
- Keep abreast of relevant legislation, regulation and policies
- Provide recommendations to manage risk identified through investigations
- Investigate client queries within the agreed service level and ensure that client receives timeous feedback
- Escalate client queries to the relevant department or stakeholder
- Provide accurate information and advice to clients and stakeholders in order to ensure that the client receives the appropriate services
- Provide regular reports on delivery of services against agreed service level agreements
- Provide authoritative advice to clients and stakeholders
- Build and maintain client relationships by presenting innovative and trustworthy product offerings through professional and credible Financial Advisory services
- Deliver on service level agreements made with internal and external clients
- Make recommendations to improve client service
- Participate and contribute to aculture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback- and provides exceptional client service
- Develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with peers, clientsand stakeholders
- Continuously develop own expertise in terms of professional, industry and legislation knowledge
- Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new ideas
- Take ownership for driving career development
- Ensure technical product and legislative knowledge is always current in order to propose the most relevant and innovative client solutions
- Be self-confident, self-motivatedand relentlessly pursue targets and goals
- Identify solutions to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiency
- Provide input into the risk identification processes and communicate recommendations in the appropriate forum
- Written communication and reportwriting skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Good composure
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Curiosity
- Time management
- Self starter
