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PASSENGER RAIL AGENCY OF SOUTH AFRICA (PRASA)
This Vacancy is open to External / Internal Candidate
FORENSIC INVESTIGATIONS SPECIALIST
SALARY GROUP: Management
LOCATION: Umjantshi House, Head Office, Johannesburg
REFERENCE: R&S//RE_GIA/FIS/002
DEPARTMENT Group Internal Audit
POSITION MISSION
To provide specialist forensic investigation services.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s degree in law, Forensic Investigation, Accounting, Criminology, or a related field.
• Certified Fraud Examination (CFE) or related Certification
• Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
ADDED ADVANTAGE:
• Post Graduate Qualification in Criminal Justice/Law/Computer/Digital Forensics or related qualification
• Admitted Attorney or Advocate in South Africa will be a strong advantage.
• Demonstrated knowledge of South African law related to fraud, corruption, and white-collar crime.
• Proficiency in MS Office and forensic software tools.
EXPERIENCE
8 years Auditing/Forensic Investigation experience
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (KPAs)
• Provide input and insights during the development and review of the Forensic Investigation Methodology, Fraud Prevention Plan, Fraud Committee Charter etc.
• Plan, manage, and execute complex forensic investigations in line with best practice and relevant legislation (e.g. PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act).
• Collect, analyse, and present evidence in a manner admissible in disciplinary, civil, or criminal proceedings.
• Prepare detailed investigation reports, including findings, recommendations, and maintain supporting evidence.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders (Legal, Risk, Compliance, HCM) and external parties (law enforcement, regulators, prosecutors etc).
• Provide guidance on fraud prevention, detection, and ethics awareness across the organisation.
• Testify in disciplinary hearings, commissions, or court proceedings as an expert witness when required.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and integrity throughout the investigation process.
TRAINING & KNOWLEDGE
• Treasury Prescripts
• Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
• Reporting guide of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act (PRECCA)
• King IV code
• Data analytics
• Investigation Methodologies
Added Advantage
• Criminal Law
SKILLS
• Analytical
• Interviewing
• Communication
• Time Management
• Problem Solving
• Interpersonal
• Presentation
BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES
• Detail-oriented
• Tact and diplomacy
• Proactive
• Independent
• Resilient.
As per PRASA Employment Equity Plan, this position is earmarked as follows:
MALE: African, Indian, White, Disabled
FEMALE: Indian, White, Disabled
Please apply by emailing your application, updated CV & certified copies of your qualifications to E-MAIL ADDRESS:
CLOSING DATE: 05 AUGUST 2026.
Should you not hear from us within three (3) months from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.