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ROAD ACCIDENT FUND (RAF)
 
The Road Accident Fund’s mission is to provide appropriate cover to all road users within the borders of South Africa; to rehabilitate and compensate persons injured as a result of motor vehicle accidents in a timely and caring manner; and to actively promote the safe use of our roads.

The Organisation requires the services of a qualified individual at its East London Regional Office for the position of:
 
THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
 
SENIOR INVESTIGATOR: FORENSIC T.A.S.K GRADE 14
SIF08102021ELN
LOCATION: East London
CLOSING DATE & TIME: 10/19/2021 11:55 PM
 
Purpose of the Job: The SENIOR INVESTIGATOR: FORENSIC is accountable for strategic, operational, financial, management and technical leadership to the forensic Department, to develop plans and implement processes and investigate techniques, manage risks and be a point of contact and liaison with internal /external matters pertaining to RAF.
 
 
Key Performance Areas:
Forensic Investigation.
  • Planning and coordinating the investigation of cases as assigned to by respective management
  • Maintain partnership relationship with the prosecuting authorities and Law Enforcement agencies.
  • Drawing of monthly /weekly reports for the region for transmission to the senior manager.
  • Identify the loopholes in the process that may lead to abuse and report such to the Forensic Manager.
  • Investigate irregularities identified or brought to his attention with a view of securing prosecution of parties involved.
  • Maintain healthy working relationship with law enforcement agencies and Forensic Department private investigation working partners.
  • Analyse reports received from private investigating companies or assessors and compile affidavits on behalf of RAF in order to lay criminal charges against guilty parties.
  • Opening / registering of criminal cases with the Police and keeping proper records thereof.
  • Compiling a comprehensive monthly activities report and submission thereof to the Forensics Manager.
  • Giving of evidence at criminal courts and departmental hearings.
  • Supporting other RAF departments in connection with investigation that is being or has been conducted.
  • Management of RAF logistical and human resources.
  • Meeting the targets as set down by a Forensic Manager and performing his tasks according to the set standards.
  • Maintaining and updating of Tracker spreadsheet of agents / touts that recruit the claimants for the purpose of effective data mining during investigation.
  • Investigation of reports received from Tip-Offs Anonymous and giving feedback to the Manager timeously.
  • Involvement in internal and external fraud campaigns initiated by Forensic Department or in conjunction with Communications Department.
  • Effective case management and record keeping i.e. inspections, case books, vehicle registers etc.
  • Keeping record of all the cases that he / she reported to the Police, reflecting the Police reference numbers, the names of the Investigation Officer and the amount involved.
  • Giving support and guidance to his / her sub-ordinates and conduct inspection on investigation undertaken.
  • Provide feedback to stakeholders in respect of investigations that were referred.
  • Establishment and maintenance of informer network within and outside his province.
  • Implementation of current fraud prevention strategy.
  • Be prepared to assist when there are national projects initiated by H/Office.
  • Identify, initiate and manage projects
 
Stakeholder Relations Management
  • NPA and other external stakeholders.
  • Establish and maintain strategic alliances with all relevant stakeholders including law enforcement agencies.
  • Facilitate communication with all levels of stakeholder contact.
  • Develop and maintain good working relations with all the stakeholders including staff, the claimants, lawyers, government departments, the SAPS.
 
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Qualifications and Experience:
  • NQF 7(Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma) related qualification in Law/Accounting/Police administration
  • Valid Driver’s License (Code B or above)
  • Relevant 5-7 years’ experience in a fraud investigation environment of which 2 (two) years must have been on supervisory level or area of expertise
  • Experience in understanding of the criminal procedure act and law of evidence.
  • Experience in Investigation of crime and knowledge of criminal justice system.
  • Experience in preparation of court cases for court.
  • Experience and proven track record of testifying in a court of law.
 
Technical and behavioral competencies required:
  • Strategic capability and leadership.
  • Results orientation.
  • Business and financial acumen.
  • Brand and stakeholder orientation.
  • Organisational resilience.
  • Communication.
  • Team resilience.
  • Network and alliances.
  • Talent management.
  • Change management.
  • Critical thinking.
  • Exceptional Communication (Written, Verbal, listening).
  • Good business acumen (resource, financial and general management).
  • PFMA.
  • Assertiveness.
  • Professionalism.
 
Road Accident Fund Values
  • Integrity
  • Compassion
  • Accountability
  • Respect
  • Excellence
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Remuneration
A total cost to company of minimum remuneration package applicable to this position is R 668 907.00 per annum and will be negotiable commensurate with experience.
 
Closing date: 19 October 2021
 
NB: "RAF offers Total Employment Cost packages with no additional contributions from the Employer; successful candidates are required to structure their packages in manner that will suit their needs".
 
INSTRUCTIONS TO PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS
  1. Indicate the name and the reference number for the position you are applying for on the subject line
  2. Do not submit copies of qualifications and ID as these will be requested from shortlisted candidates on the interview date
  3. Submit a short cv with a maximum of 5 pages
 
APPLICATIONS CAN BE FORWARDED FOR ATTENTION OF THE RECRUITMENT OFFICER AT: ELNRecruitment.3@raf.co.za
 
INSTRUCTIONS TO PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS
  1. Indicate the name and the reference number for the position you are applying for on the subject line
  2. Do not submit copies of qualifications and ID as these will be requested from shortlisted candidates on the interview date
  3. Submit a short CV with a maximum of 5 pages
  4. Please indicate your current salary and salary expectations if considered for the position.
 
The Road Accident Fund subscribes to the principles of employment equity and preference will be given to groups who are underrepresented in terms of our Employment Equity Plan
 
Please note that the prospective employees will be subjected to security vetting.
 
NB: Preference will be given to people living with disabilities
 
NB: Applicants who have not received any correspondence from us within six weeks from the closing date can consider themselves unsuccessful.
 
NB: It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation.