Investigator

Altron; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Altron’s Netstar unit in KwaZulu-Natal seeks two seasoned Vehicle Crime & Fraud Investigators to lead regional operations. You will head investigations into fraud, hijackings and syndicate activity, while coordinating cross-border tracking and asset repatriation for major car rental and insurance accounts.

You will manage ground recovery teams, provide intelligence oversight, and collaborate with risk divisions and partners to disrupt criminal networks.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in vehicle crime investigation and theft recovery in car rental or insurance sectors.
• Strong cross-border tracking experience with a track record of repatriation.
• Established network across law enforcement, border control and risk teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into vehicle fraud and syndicate operations within the region.
• Coordinate cross-border tracking and coordinate with border authorities for asset repatriation.
• Direct ground recovery teams and provide oversight to field intelligence officers.
• Maintain relationships with car rental risk divisions, insurance investigators and partners.

Skills

Vehicle crime investigations

Cross-border tracking

Intelligence coordination

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

NaTIS

SAPS Circulation/Cancellation systems

Job description

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Business Unit: Netstar

Location: KwaZulu-Natal

Appointment Type: Permanent

We are seeking two highly skilled, seasoned Vehicle Crime & Fraud Investigators to head regional operations in KwaZulu-Natal.

In this specialised role, you will serve as the dedicated regional investigative expert supporting top-tier car rental enterprises and major insurance houses. Your core focus will be investigating syndicates, rental fraud, vehicle hijackings, and executing cross-border tracking and repatriations.

Required Tasks

• Fraud & Theft Investigations: Lead prompt investigations into fraudulent vehicle rentals, armed hijackings, and syndicate operations across your region.
• Cross-Border Interception & Repatriation: Coordinate cross-border tracking operations and work with regional border authorities to repatriate stolen assets from neighbouring countries.
• Ground Support & Intelligence: Direct and upskill ground recovery teams; provide tactical oversight to Intelligence Officers stationed across regional fitment centres.
• Industry Collaboration: Maintain close relationships with car rental risk divisions, insurance investigators, SAVRALA, and ICB partners.

Requirements

• Demonstrated Experience: Proven track record in vehicle crime investigation, syndicate tracking, and stolen vehicle recovery within the car rental or insurance sectors.
• Law Enforcement Background: Prior investigative service within the SAPS (e.g., VIS / Vehicle Crime Investigation Unit, Detective Services) is strongly preferred.
• Cross-Border Expertise: Essential experience and demonstrable success in cross-border vehicle tracking and repatriation.
• Active Network: Established, ethical network of informants and contacts across law enforcement, border control, car rental risk teams, and finance/insurance SIUs.
• Technical Knowledge: Working familiarity with NaTIS and the SAPS Circulation/Cancellation systems.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work irregular, on-call, and odd hours when operational emergencies arise.
• Licence: Valid, unendorsed South African driver’s licence.