SPECIAL INVESTIGATING UNIT (SIU) The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is an independent statutory body that was established by the President in terms of the Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunals Act No. 74 of 1996. The primary mandate of the SIU is to investigate allegations of corruption, malpractice and maladministration in government departments, municipalities and State Owned Entities, and to recover financial losses suffered by State institutions. The SIU hereby invites suitably qualified and experienced candidates to apply for the following opportunities to serve the Unit for a period of three (3) years, fixed term contract: PRINCIPAL FORENSIC LAWYER (REF NO. FTC21/06/03) Western Cape X1, North West X1, Gauteng X1, Kwa-Zulu Natal X2 and Free State X1 Salary R995 457.28 to R1 195 258.57 per annum
Technical skills: Leadership. Problem Solving. Analytical. Communication. The ability to testify as an expert witness. Coaching and mentoring. Facilitation. Negotiation. Risk Management. Inquisitive. Team player. Attention to detail. Accuracy. Deadline driven. Customer focused. Work under pressure. Result oriented. Strategic thinker. Required knowledge (include but not limited to): Thorough knowledge of the laws, rules, and legal precedents pertaining to evidence, searching of premises and the technical aspects of conducting interviews. In-depth knowledge of the investigation environment and forensic investigation principles. In-depth knowledge of the applicable legislation (e.g. Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure Law of Evidence, etc.). In-depth knowledge of investigation techniques. In-depth knowledge of public sector legal environment (PFMA, MFMA, Treasury Regulations and other relevant Treasury Directives). Applications for this post can be forwarded to contractdesk1@siu.org.za Closing Date: 11 July 2021 PLEASE NOTE: The appointment of candidates will be at the Unit’s sole discretion and the Unit reserves the right not to make an appointment. The SIU encourages electronic applications (email or fax). Please seek the assistance from the provided contact person to assist you in your application, should you not have access to electronic means. All applicants must complete the SIU Application form. Application Form can be downloaded from https://www.siu.org.za or visit SIU’s file share on https://siushare.siu.org.za (Click on Enter as Guest). The SIU is an Anti-Corruption Investigating Unit and requires applicants to make a full and frank disclosure in their application form. Fraudulent qualifications or documentations will automatically disqualify candidates. All candidates will be subjected to integrity screening procedures and a favourable end report is essential. Other critical positions may be subjected to vetting procedures after appointments. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Please be advised that applications received means that processing may take some time. Candidates who have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful. POPIA disclaimer: In line with Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 by applying for this position it is accepted that you have consented to your personal information being used and kept for the purposes of processing your application. The SIU will ensure the protection and safeguarding of personal information and all information collected will not be shared with any third parties or be used for the purposes other than for the purpose it was intended. The SIU is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. Preference will be given to persons from designated group in particular Africans and people with disabilities in line with the SIU Employment Equity Plan. The SIU will not pay for any relocation costs for successful incumbents appointed in different provinces. The salary offered will be in line with SIU approved salary scales, which may change subject to relevant approvals and annual increases. Late applications will not be considered after the closing date.
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