Forensic Services Trainee (Centurion)

Civil Aviation Authority; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a Forensic Services Trainee in Centurion. The role includes assisting in forensic investigations, promoting fraud awareness, and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders. Candidates should have a minimum National Diploma in Forensic Investigation and at least one year of relevant experience. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in an impactful role within a critical sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum National Diploma in Forensic Investigation, Forensic Auditing, or Law.
• 1 year experience in Forensic Investigation or Fraud Management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying fraud risk management areas.
• Conduct allocated forensic investigations.
• Provide feedback on investigation progress.

Skills

Forensic Investigation

Fraud Management

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

National Diploma in Forensic Investigation

Bachelor’s Degree at NQF level 7

Job description

Job title : Forensic Services Trainee (Centurion)

Job Location : Gauteng, Centurion

Deadline : November 12, 2025

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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 SACAA’s 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

• Bachelor’s 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