Forensic Investigator

Capitec; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Capitec is seeking a Forensic Investigator to analyze fraud risks across banking and insurance. Candidates should possess strong investigative skills and relevant qualifications. The role involves fieldwork, critical thinking, and collaboration to strengthen fraud prevention measures.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience as a Forensic Investigator/Auditor
• Background in funeral investigations or related qualifications
• Experience with research and fieldwork investigations

Responsibilities

• Investigate fraud incidents and provide evidence for hearings.
• Identify control weaknesses and recommend improvements.

Skills

Communication

Computer literacy

Reporting

Presentation

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Decision-making skills

Education

CFE, criminology, forensic law, and auditing

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

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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 includes internal fraud, serious breaches 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+ years’ experience as a Forensic Investigator/Auditor
• Background in funeral investigations or related qualifications (e.g., CFE, criminology, forensic law, and auditing)
• Experience with research and fieldwork investigations
• Strong reporting and communication skills
• Proficiency in English, Afrikaans, Sepedi, IsiZulu, Xhosa
• Willingness to travel for fieldwork
• Valid driver’s license

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

• Communication skills
• Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)
• Reporting skills
• Presentation skills
• Negotiation skills
• Attention to detail
• Interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Analytical skills
• Decision-making skills

Conditions of Employment

• A valid driver’s license and own vehicle are required
• Availability after hours in case of emergency
• Clear criminal and credit record

Capitec is committed to diversity, and where feasible, all appointments will support the achievement of our employment equity goals.