Junior Investigator

Bidvest Protea Coin; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security services company is seeking an experienced investigator to conduct crime investigations and ensure compliance with relevant procedures. Applicants should possess PSIRA certification and a minimum of three years' experience in investigations. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are vital for successful client liaison and report writing. The role entails independent work under pressure, with the need for standby duties.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in investigation.
• Knowledge of Criminal Procedure Act and related acts.
• Must have a clean disciplinary, criminal and credit record.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations and ensure compliance with court procedures.
• Liaise with HR department and other officials.
• Maintain official registers and data logging.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organisational Skills

Decision Making

Education

PSIRA certification - Grade A

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• Investigation of crime and all related incidents;
• Handling of informants and intelligence gathering;
• Ensure compliance with court procedures;
• Liaison with HR department concerning disciplinary enquiries;
• Liaison with client, SAPS and Court officials;
• Inspection of dockets according to brought forward system;
• Data logging on a Risk Management system;
• Filing of admin documents and upkeep of official registers;
• Must be able to conduct the procedures that will be done during the interrogations
• Must be able to observe threat level and gain information through an operation
• Coordinate and participate in various investigations and operations

Preferred qualifications / attributes / skills :

• PSIRA certification- Grade "A";
• Minimum of 3 years experience in investigation of incidents (criminal as well as departmental);
• Sound Security knowledge will be an advantage;
• A working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook);
• SAPS, Defence force and NIA experience will be an advantage;
• Must have excellent presentation, verbal communication and report writing skills;
• Own reliable / economical transport and valid drivers licence;
• Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism to liaise with clients;
• Ability to work independently, under pressure and meet targets, decision making skills;
• Good organisational skills, patience and willing to go the extra mile;
• Able to perform standby duties;
• Clean disciplinary, criminal and credit record;
• Knowledge of Investigation techniques;
• Knowledge of Criminal Procedure Act, Labour Relations Act, Constitutional Act, Minerals Act and Precious Metal Act and Poppi Act;
• Prepared to undergo regular polygraph assessments;