Forensic Investigator

Capitec Bank; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Capitec Bank is looking for a forensic investigator to tackle various fraud incidents. You will work closely with management to investigate claims, fraud, and conduct research, contributing to the organization's integrity. Ideal candidates have significant experience in forensic investigations and auditing, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to identifying fraud risks.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience as a Forensic Investigator/Auditor required.
• Background in funeral investigations or related qualifications preferred.
• Valid driver's license and proficiency in English and Afrikaans is needed.

Responsibilities

• Investigate instances of fraud incidents across Capitec.
• Identify control weaknesses and recommend improvements.
• Provide evidence for disciplinary hearings and criminal proceedings.

Skills

Communications Skills

Computer Literacy

Reporting Skills

Presentation Skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills

Analytical Skills

Decision making skills

Education

CFE, criminology, forensic law, or Auditing qualifications

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Purpose Statement

Under the guidance of the Manager: Forensic Investigations or Manager: Insurance Fraud, investigate instances of risk related to various types of fraud incidents across Capitec (e.g. external fraud such as credit application fraud for Capitec Bank and policyholder or claims fraud for Capitec Insurance. This will include internal fraud, serious breach of policies and procedures, and criminal syndicates). Investigate the matter, the parties involved and provide appropriate evidence for disciplinary hearings and/or criminal proceedings. Identify control weaknesses and recommend preventative measures, improvements, and training initiatives against potential fraud.

Experience

Minimum:

• 3 plus years’ experience as a Forensic Investigator/Auditor
• Background in funeral investigations or related qualifications (e.g., CFE, criminology, forensic law and Auditing, etc)
• Experience with both research and fieldwork investigations.
• Strong reporting and communication skills.
• Proficiency in (e.g. English, Afrikaans, Sepedi, Izulu, Xhosa)
• Willingness to travel for field work
• Valid driver's licence

Ideal:

• Proven experience as a Forensic Investigator/Auditor in the Financial Services Sector

Knowledge

Minimum:

• Investigation methods and procedures
• Criminal law and law of evidence of the judicial process

Ideal:

• Fraud and misrepresentation in the insurance industry

Skills

• Communications Skills
• Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)
• Reporting Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Negotiation skills
• Attention to Detail
• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Decision making skills

Conditions of Employment

• A valid driver's license and own vehicle is required
• Required to be available after hours in case of emergency
• Clear criminal and credit record

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