Forensic Investigator - Associate

PwC South Africa; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC South Africa is seeking a forensic analytics professional to support investigations and related assignments, analyse data to identify anomalies, collect, document and assess evidence, and assist in evaluating fraud, corruption and irregularities.

You will contribute to draft reports and appendices, support research, due diligence and proposal development, participate in engagements, and assist with proactive fraud risk initiatives, requiring 1–3 years' relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in relevant fields (e.g. Forensic Accounting, Accounting, Internal Audit, Law, Risk Management)
• 1–3 years of relevant experience
• Interest in pursuing forensic-related certifications (e.g. CFE, FP(SA))

Responsibilities

• Support forensic investigations and related assignments
• Analyse financial and other data to identify anomalies
• Collect, document, and assess evidence
• Assist in evaluating fraud, corruption, and irregularities
• Contribute to draft reports and appendices
• Support research, due diligence, and proposal development
• Participate in engagements, including supporting or presenting work where required
• Support the delivery of proactive forensic and fraud risk initiatives
• Perform document collection, indexing, scanning, filing, and pagination
• Maintain accurate case files and working papers
• Assist with interview preparation, note-taking, and transcription
• Ensure confidentiality and auditability of all records
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours, where required

Skills

Analytical ability

Problem-solving mindset

Data handling capability

Technical foundation

Attention to detail

Time management

Project support

Quality focus

Clear communication

Interpersonal skills

Team orientation

Education

Honours degree

Tools

Excel

Analytical tools

Job description

• Support forensic investigations and related assignments
• Analyse financial and other data to identify anomalies
• Collect, document, and assess evidence
• Assist in evaluating fraud, corruption, and irregularities
• Contribute to draft reports and appendices
• Support research, due diligence, and proposal development
• Participate in engagements, including supporting or presenting work where required
• Support the delivery of proactive forensic and fraud risk initiatives

Operational Responsibilities

• Perform document collection, indexing, scanning, filing, and pagination
• Maintain accurate case files and working papers
• Assist with interview preparation, note-taking, and transcription
• Ensure confidentiality and auditability of all records

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to travel and work extended hours, where required

Minimum Qualifications

• Relevant Honours degree (e.g. Forensic Accounting, Accounting, Internal Audit, Law, Risk Management)
• Interest in pursuing forensic-related certifications (e.g. CFE, FP(SA)

Experience

• 1–3 years’ relevant experience

Skills & Attributes

Core Technical & Analytical Skills

• Analytical ability – able to interpret financial and non-financial data and identify patterns, anomalies, and risks
• Problem-solving mindset – applies structured thinking to investigate issues and develop insights

Core Technical & Analytical Skills

• Analytical ability – able to interpret financial and non-financial data and identify patterns, anomalies, and risks
• Problem-solving mindset – applies structured thinking to investigate issues and develop insights
• Data handling capability – comfortable working with data (collection, processing, basic analysis and reconciliation)
• Technical foundation – working knowledge of relevant tools (e.g. Excel and other analytical tools)

Professional & Delivery Skills

• Attention to detail – produces accurate, well-supported work and maintains quality working papers
• Time and task management – delivers outputs within agreed timelines and budgets
• Project support capability – contributes effectively to engagement delivery and team coordination
• Quality focus – ensures outputs meet professional and client standards
• Clear communication – able to present findings and contribute to reports in a structured manner
• Interpersonal skills – works effectively with team members and builds professional relationships
• Team orientation – contributes to collective outcomes and supports senior team members

Behavioural Attributes

• Integrity and ethical mindset – maintain confidentiality and applies sound professional judgement
• Curiosity and learning agility – demonstrates a willingness to learn, ask questions, and develop new skills
• Adaptability – responds effectively to changing project requirements and environments
• Drive and accountability – takes ownership of tasks and shows commitment to delivery

What this means in practice

• You are analytically strong and detail-focused, forming a reliable base for engagement delivery
• You work well in teams, supporting seniors while developing your own capability
• You balance technical work with professional behaviours (integrity, accountability, curiosity)
• You are growing into a trusted contributor, not yet leading but delivering consistently