Forensics Services Manager

Forensic Focus Limited; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Forensic Focus Limited is seeking a seasoned forensic professional to lead end-to-end investigations into economic crime, including fraud and misappropriation. You will gather evidence, perform financial and data analyses, and manage project delivery with budgets and timelines, while supervising junior team members.

The role requires strong expertise in forensic methodology, report writing, and experience handling client relationships at a senior level, all in a fast-paced client-facing

Qualifications

• Expertise in forensic investigation methodology.
• Strong report-writing abilities.
• Experience managing client relationships at a senior level.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end forensic investigations into economic crime.
• Gather evidence, perform financial and data analyses.
• Interview stakeholders and manage project timelines and budgets.
• Supervise junior team members and mentor colleagues.

Skills

Forensic Methodology

Financial analysis

Data analysis

Digital evidence handling

Chain of custody

Forensic technology

Data analytics tools

Report writing

Client relationship management

Tools

Forensic software

Data analytics tools

Chain-of-custody software

Job description

The Role

This position leads end-to-end forensic investigations into economic crime, including fraud, corruption, procurement irregularities and asset misappropriation. Day-to-day work spans evidence gathering, financial analysis, stakeholder interviews, report writing, and managing project delivery, timelines and budgets while supervising junior team members.

Skills & Experience

Candidates should demonstrate expertise in forensic investigation methodology, financial and data analysis, and digital evidence handling including chain-of-custody principles. Proficiency with forensic technology and data analytics tools is required, alongside strong report-writing ability and experience managing client relationships at a senior level.

Who It Suits

This role suits an experienced forensic professional who works confidently and independently, combining investigative rigour with commercial awareness. Someone who enjoys mentoring others, presenting complex findings clearly to senior audiences, and thrives managing multiple concurrent assignments in a client-facing environment will find this role a strong fit.