Job Highlights
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU), an independent statutory body, is recruiting for Forensic Lawyer X18 posts.
Closing date: 06 September 2024
- Salary: ZAR574,463 – ZAR781,364/annum + Plus, Medical Aid Subsidy
- Job Type: Permanent
Job Location: South Africa — All Provinces
The SIU is an Anti-Corruption Investigating Unit and requires applicants to make a full and frank disclosure in their application form.
Job Purpose
To conduct forensic legal services against set deliverables through the provision of quality forensic legal specialist services during national, provincial and strategic investigations into maladministration and corruption within State institutions within the province, in support of the Multi-disciplinary approach (“MDA”) to all projects/assignments.
Qualifications
Minimum qualification and experience:
- B. Degree in Law (NQF 7).
- Admitted as an Attorney or Advocate.
- Three years’ appropriate Legal Experience in Forensics.
- Experience in the public sector investigations.
Technical Skills
- Problem solving.
- Analytical.
- Communication.
- The ability to testify as an expert witness.
- Interpersonal.
- Risk management.
- Time management.
- Report writing.
Required Knowledge
Required knowledge and Behavioural (include but not limited to): Knowledge of the laws, rules, and legal precedents pertaining to evidence, searching of premises, and the technical aspects of conducting interviews.
Knowledge of the investigation environment and forensic legal principles. Knowledge of the applicable legislation (e.g. Criminal law, Criminal Procedure Law of Evidence, etc.).
Knowledge of public sector legal environment (PFMA, MFMA, Treasury Regulations and other relevant Treasury Directives). Knowledge of ethics.
Knowledge of IT environment as well as financial systems and processes. Basic knowledge of project management principles, methodology and practice.
Intermediate MS Office Suite Proficiency. Inquisitive. Team player. Attention to detail. Accuracy. Deadline driven. Customer focused. Work under pressure. Results-oriented.
Key Duties
Key performance areas (Include but not limited to):
- Conduct Forensic Legal Investigations on Provincial, National and Strategic Projects.
- Participation in Remedial Action Proceedings.
- Forensic Legal Area Compliance.
How to Apply
Fraudulent qualifications or documentation will automatically disqualify candidates. All candidates will be subjected to integrity screening procedures and a favourable end report is essential.
The SIU seeks to find candidates to fill the following vacancies. Click on the relevant link to apply at the location/ province of your preference:
- Forensic Lawyer X 2 (GP) Permanent – CLICK HERE TO APPLY
- Forensic Lawyer X 2 (FS) Permanent – CLICK HERE TO APPLY
- Forensic Lawyer X 1 (KZN) Permanent – CLICK HERE TO APPLY
- Forensic Lawyer X 2 (EC) Permanent – CLICK HERE TO APPLY
- Forensic Lawyer X 2 (MP) Permanent – CLICK HERE TO APPLY
- Forensic Lawyer X 2 (LIM) Permanent – CLICK HERE TO APPLY
- Forensic Lawyer X 2 (NW) Permanent – CLICK HERE TO APPLY
- Forensic Lawyer X 2 (NC) Permanent – CLICK HERE TO APPLY
- Forensic Lawyer X 3 (HO, GP) Permanent – CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Other critical positions may be subjected to vetting procedures after appointments. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
