JOB TITLE: TEMPORARY SENIOR FORENSIC INVESTIGATOR
CONTRACT TYPE: TEMPORARY (12 MONTHS)
JOB GRADE: COMPETITIVE SALARY ALIGNED TO NHBRC SALARY GRADES
REPORTING TO: CHIEF RISK AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER
LOCATION: SUNNINGHILL
KEY DELIVERABLES
The Senior Forensic Investigator is responsible for conducting investigations on allegations of fraud and corruption on an organizational level within the National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC).The Individual will primarily be responsible for, but not limited to the following:
• Assist the Chief Risk and Compliance Officer with strategic planning of the forensic function and maintaining a forensic auditing, fraud investigation capability in the organization
• Establish and maintain a world-class Forensic/Fraud investigations capability in the organization
• Develop fraud prevention and detection strategies
• Develop and maintain the Fraud Prevention Strategy, Fraud Prevention Plan and Fraud Prevention Policy and Procedures
• Analyse financial statements and systems from a forensic perspective
• Plan and execute fraud awareness training across the organization
• Manage, plan and conduct forensic audit/ fraud investigations
• Update and maintain fraud hotline register
• Liaise with role players in law enforcement and intelligence agencies
• Compile and analyse relevant data and review evidence gathered
• Prepare the final investigation report and address the report to internal stakeholders in accordance with internal NHBRC standards
• Compile clear and concise reports for use in disciplinary hearings and other relevant forums
• Provide evidence at disciplinary hearings and in criminal/civil courts where necessary
• Prepare and present forensic reports on appropriate recommendations to senior/executive management as well as implementation timescales
• Identify risks and vulnerabilities during investigations, propose mitigation actions to management for the identified fraud risk and ensure proper follow up for their implementation
• Contribute in the development of and maintenance of the fraud risk register of the organization
• Identify system and internal control weaknesses
• Prepare reports and other documentation (monthly, quarterly and annual reporting)
• Collaborate with the enforcement unit in respect of cross functional investigations
• Assist in preparing cases for prosecution and presenting evidence at criminal and civil trials
• Attend to the compilation of case files for disciplinary purposes
• Liaise with the relevant prosecuting authority and SAPS in respect of criminal cases
• Investigate and compile case files where applicable
• Collate and present material evidence and analysis relevant to business expectations
• Support the provision of effective Fraud detection and prevention advisory services to NHBRC staff as required in a cost-effective manner, reducing unnecessary litigation
• Assist with the control of departmental costs in line with budget limits
• Support the implementation of remedial actions in response to potential audit findings
• Report and act on any fraudulent conduct timeously
• Provide management with advice on fraud prevention and detection strategies
• Build and maintain good working relationship with all stakeholders to ensure effective and efficient investigations
• Build, support and maintain healthy diverse internal and external relations and implement remedial actions where required
• Provide the relevant support to stakeholders to ensure team objectives are achieved
• Engage with internal stakeholders to improve the flow of information during investigation process
• Assist and support Managers in the development and implementation of checks and controls to prevent fraud within the context of the NHBRC
• Maintain records of communication with stake holders
• Discuss and share investigation reports with relevant officials and specialized units (e.g. Hawks) to ensure successful prosecutions
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Grade 12
• Minimum Bachelor Degree (NQF7) in Forensic, Risk Management, Commerce or related Behavioral Science
• Minimum five (5) years forensic, fraud investigative or forensic audit project management experience
• Certified Fraud Examiner or Certified Forensic Practitioner (SA) in good standing
• Recent and demonstrated experience in conducting of complex internal investigations and information analysis
APPOINTMENT:
The above-mentioned position will be offered on a temporary basis with a basic salary.
ENQUIRIES:
Please note the following contact details are for enquiries about JOB CONTENT ONLY and NOT for application purposes.
Mr. Jabulani Ntshani
Tel: (011) 317 0146
CLOSING DATE: 13 June 2025
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please email your CV to recruitment@nhbrc.org.za with “Temporary Senior Forensic Investigator “in the subject line. Applicants are informed that correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If notification of an interview is not received within 1 month after the closing date, candidates may regard their application as unsuccessful.
Disclaimer: The National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity Plan. The NHBRC reserves the right not to make an appointment. Candidates will be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments. In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the National Home Builders Registration Council is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups.