Investigator: Cape Town - Shoprite Group

Purpose of the Job

Manages the utilisation of resources on investigative assignments/projects. Liaises with fraud agencies, SAPS and other related organisations. Investigates and report on fraud/theft/robberies within the company and liaise with internal and computer auditors to reduce fraud/theft/robbery risk in the company.

Prepares and presents evidence at internal disciplinary hearings and in a court of law. Reports findings and outcomes of court cases to the Forensic Investigations Manager. Responsible for adherence to standard operating policies and procedures.

Job Category: Finance

Job Objectives

• Identify and investigate fraudulent activities and irregularities.
• Identify and analyse risk areas, and report such risk areas to the Investigations Manager.
• Organise case records, document evidence and report the circumstances surrounding a crime.
• Gather and analyse evidence/information relating to a crime.
• Conduct interviews to obtain information on a crime.
• Interpret trends on matters investigated and recommend appropriate, corrective and preventative measures.
• Assist in preparing cases for prosecution and presenting evidence at trials, by analysing data and evidence.
• Liaise with law enforcement and fraud agencies where necessary as well as testify at appropriate forums.
• Compile detailed and objective investigation reports.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

Experience

• 5+ years experience in related field

Knowledge and Skills

Insight:

• Has and gains insight into situations, problems and processes.
• Deconstructs problems and systematically investigates the various components.
• Has a complete picture of the context and an overview of the whole problem.

Discernment/Judgement:

• Makes decisions authoritatively and wisely, after adequately contemplating various available courses of action.
• Analysing and forming opinions:
• Being focused on examining matters in a systematic way.

Strategic focus:

• Understands how an organisation must change in light of internal and external trends and influences.
• Keeps the big, long-range picture in mind.
• Builds a shared long-range organisational vision with others.
• Committed to course of action to achieve long-range goals and influences others to translate vision into action.

Relationship management:

The supervision and maintenance of relationships between a company and its external partners, especially its clients.

Providing expert advice:

Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Informing:

• Provides information people need to know to do their jobs.
• Provides individuals with information so they can make accurate decisions.
• Is timely with information.

Communication:

Clearly conveys and receives information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the listener, helps them understand and retain the message, and invites response and feedback. Keeps others informed as appropriate.
Demonstrates good written, oral, and listening skills.

Business performance management:

Considering and evaluating overall business performance to determine where improvements can be made and how the organisation can be more effective in reaching organisational goals and achieving its strategic vision. Includes the ability to manage, operate, monitor and report on business performance.

Accuracy:

Effectively handling detailed information and being consistently attentive to details.