Trainer: Forensic and Digital Investigations ( 2 Years Fixed Term Contract)

Listing reference: siu_000036
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 22 August 2025
Position summary
Industry: Government
Job category: Other: Government and NGO
Location: Pretoria
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: R902 484.07- R1 294 362.83 per annum
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. Our team is passionate about fighting corruption and recovering financial losses suffered by the State. The SIU hereby invites suitably qualified and experienced applicants to apply for the opportunities to serve the Unit.
Job description

Main purpose: To provide expert training to investigators within anti-corruption and law enforcement agencies in South Africa, SADC and the continent on Forensic Investigations, including digital investigations. The role will focus on developing and delivering high-quality training programs, assessing learner performance, and collaborating with international cyber experts.

Key performance areas (Include but are not limited to): Develop and deliver training programs on Forensic Investigations, including digital investigations (cyber forensics, cryptocurrency, open-source intelligence, AI investigations, Beneficial Ownership, Procurement Investigations, amongst others). Guide senior practitioner: Trainer on curricular development work. Create technical course content and work closely with the senior practitioner curriculum development, Accreditation and Qualifications to ensure alignment. Assess learner performance and upload assessment results onto the Public Sector Education and Training database, and the SIU Anti-Corruption and Cyber Academy Learning Management System (Moodle Platform). Collaborate with international cyber experts to stay updated on emerging trends and best practices. Work with international cyber experts on creating digital training content. Train officers from law enforcement agencies within South Africa and the continent. Train Officers from the Office of the Premier in respective Provincial Officers. Work closely with institutions of higher learning on content creation. Upload learning material onto the Moodle online learning platform and create assessment questions. Administer the Learning Management System (LMS) and ensure seamless delivery of online training programs. Stay up to date with legislative frameworks regulating procurement investigations, financial crime and illicit financial flow. Stay up to date with trends on financial and digital investigations.

Required knowledge and Behavioural (include but not limited to): Extensive knowledge and experience in Forensic, Financial and digital investigations. Knowledge of the assessments of Learner PoEs.  In-depth understanding of the Special Investigating Unit and Special Investigations Tribunal Act 74 of 1996. In-depth understanding of the broad legislative environment regulating procurement and financial investigations in South Africa. Basic knowledge of computer science, cyber investigations and open-source intelligence. Must have experience in conducting digital investigations (cyber forensic investigations, open-source intelligence, etc). Sound knowledge of the South African law enforcement environment. Experience in developing anti-corruption learning material. Accredited Trainer and Assessor. Proficiency in LMS administration and online learning platforms (Moodle Platform).  Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong organisational and time management skills. Ability to travel extensively. Stakeholder Engagement.  Collaboration. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.  Reliability. Planning & organising.  Judgment and decision-making. Excellent communication skills (Verbal and written). Result and Quality focused. Attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work effectively under pressure. Cordial relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to manage and supervise.

 

Minimum requirements

Bachelor's degree (NQF Level 7) in Forensic Investigations or equivalent, or LLB or a related field. 5 years of technical experience as a Trainer in Forensic Investigations, Financial and digital investigations. Must be an Accredited Trainer and Assessor.
 

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, 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 to process 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 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, 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.

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