Forensic Cyber Technologist

Forensic Focus Limited; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Forensic Focus Limited in Pretoria seeks a technically proficient professional to coordinate complex financial crime investigations, focusing on collecting, analyzing, and interpreting digital evidence from devices, cloud services, and networks. You will trace cryptocurrency transactions, reconstruct digital trails, and prepare court-ready forensic reports and affidavits.

You will ensure chain-of-custody documentation and support law enforcement and legal proceedings in a structured,

Qualifications

• Expertise in digital forensics methodologies and chain-of-custody procedures.
• Experience with eDiscovery software and cryptocurrency tracing tools.
• Knowledge of legislation and evidence integrity standards for court-ready reports.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee complex financial crime investigations.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret digital evidence from devices, storage media, cloud services, and networks.
• Perform cryptocurrency tracing and reconstruct digital trails.
• Prepare forensic reports or affidavits and maintain chain of custody documentation.

Skills

Digital forensics

eDiscovery software

Blockchain/cryptocurrency tracing

Analytical thinking

Legislation knowledge

Tools

Blockchain tracing tools

Forensic reporting tools

Job description

The Role

This position coordinates and oversees complex financial crime investigations, focusing on the collection, analysis, and interpretation of digital evidence from devices, storage media, cloud services, and networks. Day-to-day work includes cryptocurrency tracing, reconstructing digital trails, preparing forensic reports or affidavits, and maintaining chain of custody documentation.

Skills & Experience

Candidates require expertise in digital forensics methodologies, eDiscovery software, and blockchain or cryptocurrency transaction tracing tools. Strong analytical ability is essential for identifying patterns across financial intelligence sources. Knowledge of relevant legislation, evidence integrity standards, and best-practice forensic documentation procedures is expected.

Who It Suits

This role suits a technically proficient forensic professional who thrives in a structured, compliance-driven environment and is comfortable supporting law enforcement and legal proceedings. Someone with a keen eye for financial crime patterns and experience producing court-ready evidence documentation will find this position well matched to their background.