Forensic Services Trainee

Sacaa; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A South African civil aviation authority seeks a Forensic Investigator in Centurion to protect assets through high-quality investigative interventions. Responsibilities include conducting forensic investigations, analyzing evidence, and providing fraud training. The ideal candidate holds a diploma in forensic investigation and has a year of relevant experience. This contract position lasts 1-2 years and offers market-related compensation. Employment Equity candidates will be prioritized.

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Forensic Investigation or relevant NQF level 6 qualification.
• 1 year experience in Forensic Investigation or Fraud Management.
• Experience in conducting forensic investigations and providing training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying fraud risks and engaging in preventive measures.
• Conduct forensic investigations and compile reports.
• Maintain a chain of custody during investigations.

Skills

Forensic Investigation

Fraud Management

Stakeholder Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

National Diploma in Forensic Investigation or Law

Bachelors Degree / Advanced Diploma at NQF level 7

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Job description

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To assist the Forensic Services Department minimise the impact of financial crime and misconduct through timeous high quality investigative interventions and ensure that SACAAs assets and interests are protected including mitigating exposures and providing a first-class forensic investigatory service to stakeholders within the business.

MAIN OUTPUTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS POSITION

Forensic Pro-active Service

• Assist Identifying areas where fraud risk management may be of further assistance to management in the achievement of goals and objectives of the department.
• Assist in the provision of fraud training awareness and campaigns.
• Assist promoting internal audit and forensic services in overall engagements
• Promotes the fraud hotline.

Operational Function / Management

• Conduct allocated forensic investigations according to required methodologies and standards.
• Investigate and follow-up on matters emanating from fraud hotline reports allocated by the management.
• Participate in conducting interviews obtain statements/affidavits and gather factual evidence with regards to forensic investigations.
• Analyze information statements/affidavits research and evidence gathered.
• Provide regular feedback on the progress of investigations to the Senior Manager.
• Assist in the Fraud Awareness campaigns to SACAA officials and stakeholders.
• Compile forensic investigation reports

Document information and transaction flow

• Understands the relevant aspects of the areas that are under investigation.
• Maintains chain of custody.

Assist with the implementation of corrective actions

• Prepares evidence to support recommended corrective actions
• Investigate and provides evidence in corrective actions tribunals.
• Assist liaising with law enforcement agencies.

Perform unscheduled forensic activities

• Assists the internal audit team as and when requested by management.
• Participates in fraud risk management projects as and when requested or required.

Communication and stakeholder management

• Ensures that investigation clients are regularly and timeously informed regarding commencement and progress of investigations.
• Ensures that communication (written and verbal) with clients peers and superiors are factual regular timeous and accurate.

Requirements

EDUCATION

Minimum

National Diploma in Forensic Investigation or Forensic Auditing or Law or relevant NQF level 6 qualification.

Ideal

• Bachelors Degree / Advanced Diploma at NQF level 7
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

EXPERIENCE

1 year experience in Forensic Investigation or Fraud Management or FraudRisk Management / Assessments

Closing Date: 11 November 2025

All SACAA appointments are subject to S98 of the Civil Aviation Act 13 of 2009 and all successful candidates will be subjected to security vetting. Employment Equity candidates will be prioritised in line with Employment Equity Plan. If you have not heard from the SACAA 90 days after the closing date consider your application unsuccessful.

Work Level: Skilled

Job Type: Contract

Salary: Market Related

Duration: 1 - 2 Years

EE Position: Yes

Location: Centurion