Senior Investigator

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

Job summary

A security services company has an opening for a Senior Investigator in Durban. The successful candidate will manage crime investigations and liaise with various departments. Key qualifications include a Grade 12, five years of investigative experience, firearm competency, and strong communication skills. The role demands independent work and successful handling of security tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in investigating incidents (criminal and departmental).
• Experience with SAPS or similar investigations is preferred.
• Firearm competency and own transport are required.

Responsibilities

• Managing and investigating crime incidents.
• Liaising with HR regarding disciplinary enquiries.
• Training of co-workers in investigation methods.

Skills

Criminal investigation

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent qualification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Overview

An Internal Vacancy exists for a Senior Investigator in the Guarding Division based in KZN Durban Office.

The suitable candidate’s main responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Responsibilities

• Managing and investigation of crime incidents
• Handling informers and intelligence
• Management of informal rewards
• Ensures that court procedures are fulfilled
• Liaise with HR department concerning disciplinary enquiries to ensure fulfillment thereof
• Liaise with clients / SAPS / court officials
• Handling of Au Exhibit safe
• Inspection of dockets according to brought forward system
• Training of co-workers in the investigation of crime and handling of informers
• Risk assessment

Qualifications / Skills

• Preferred qualifications / attributes / skills : Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
• Computer literacy (MS Excel / Word)
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in investigating incidents (criminal as well as departmental)
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in investigation of crime with SAPS or other institute
• SAPS, Defence force and with NIA experience will be an advantage
• Firearm competency
• Own transport – reliable and economical
• Have excellent presentation, written, verbal communication and report writing skills
• PSIRA grading
• Strong interpersonal skills, professionalism to liaise with clients
• Ability to work under pressure to meet targets
• Work independently
• A fair deal of patience
• Meet deadlines
• Go extra mile
• Good organizer
• Security knowledge an advantage
• Management and supervising skills