Principal Forensic Investigator X1 (Permanent)

Listing reference: siu_000068
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 10 April 2026
Position summary
Industry: Government
Job category: Operations Management
Location: Northern Cape
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: R1 254 020.64 - R1 574 497.77
EE position: Yes
About our company
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU), a Schedule 3A entity in terms of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), is an independent statutory body that was established in terms of the Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunals Act No. 74 of 1996. The primary mandate of the SIU is to investigate allegations of corruption, malpractice and maladministration in government departments, municipalities and State-Owned Entities, and to recover financial losses suffered by State institutions.
Introduction
The SIU has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Talent to join our dynamic team, which is passionate about the fight against corruption and recovering financial losses suffered by the State. The SIU hereby invites suitably qualified and experienced candidates to apply for the opportunities to serve the Unit.
Job description

Main purpose: To deliver on projects through the provision of quality forensic investigation services during national, provincial and strategic investigations into maladministration and corruption within State institutions, in support of the Multi-disciplinary approach (“MDA”) to all projects / assignments. To manage and provide coaching and mentoring to subordinates to transfer skills and specialised knowledge.

Key performance areas (Include but are not limited to):  Deliver on provincial and national projects requiring forensic investigation expertise. Participate in Remedial Action Proceedings. Forensic Investigation Area Compliance. Development of the Forensic Investigation Area. Staff Management. Stakeholder Management and Business Development.

Technical skills: leadership, Problem-Solving, analytical, communication, the ability to testify as an expert witness, coaching and mentoring, facilitation, negotiation, Risk Management, inquisitiveness, teamwork, attention to detail, accuracy, deadline-driven, customer-focused, work under pressure, result-oriented, strategic thinker.

Required knowledge and Behavioural (include but not limited to): Thorough understanding of the laws, rules, and legal precedents pertaining to evidence, searching of premises and the technical aspects of conducting interviews. In-depth knowledge of the investigation environment and forensic investigation principles. In-depth knowledge of the applicable legislation (e.g. Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure Law of Evidence, etc.). In-depth knowledge of investigation techniques. In-depth knowledge of public sector legal environment (PFMA, MFMA, Treasury Regulations and other relevant Treasury Directives).

Minimum requirements

Minimum qualification and experience: LLB or B Honours in Accounting or Forensic Accounting or equivalent (NQF 8). Membership with a professional body would be advantageous. Six to eight years of experience in forensic investigations, four years at a management level. Experience in public sector investigations.

 

PLEASE NOTE:

·       The appointment of candidates will be at the Unit’s sole discretion, and the Unit reserves the right not to make an appointment.

·       The SIU is an Anti-Corruption Investigating Unit and requires applicants to make a full and frank disclosure in their application form.

·       Fraudulent qualifications or documentation will automatically disqualify candidates.

·       All candidates will be subjected to integrity screening procedures in line with the Screening, Vetting and Lifestyle Audit Policy, and a favourable end report is essential.

·       Other critical positions may be subjected to vetting procedures after appointments.

·       Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Please be advised that applications received mean that processing may take some time. Candidates who have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.

·       POPIA disclaimer: In line with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013, by applying for this position, it is accepted that you have consented to your personal information being used and kept for the purposes of processing your application. The SIU will ensure the protection and safeguarding of personal information, and all information collected will not be shared with any third parties or be used for any purposes other than for the purpose it was intended.

·       The SIU is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.  Preference will be given to persons from the designated group, in particular Africans, Coloureds and People with Disabilities (PWD) in line with the SIU Employment Equity Plan.

·       The salary offered will be in line with SIU-approved salary scales, which may change subject to relevant approvals and annual increases.

·       The SIU will not compensate any relocation costs for appointed incumbents.

·       Late applications will not be considered after the closing date.

Benefits

Plus Medical Aid Subsidy. 

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