Forensic Lawyer X2 Permanent (FS) at The Special Investigating Unit

Minimum qualification and experience: 

• B. Degree in Law (NQF 7). Admitted as an Attorney or Advocate. Three years’ appropriate Legal Experience in Forensics. Experience in the public sector investigations.

Key performance areas (Include but not limited to): 

• Conduct Forensic Legal Investigations on Provincial, National and Strategic Projects. Participation in Remedial Action Proceedings. Forensic Legal Area Compliance.

Technical skills: 

• Problem solving. Analytical. Communication. The ability to testify as an expert witness. Interpersonal. Risk management. Time management. Report writing.

Required knowledge and Behavioural (include but not limited to): 

• Knowledge of the laws, rules, and legal precedents pertaining to evidence, searching of premises, and the technical aspects of conducting interviews. Knowledge of the investigation environment and forensic legal principles. Knowledge of the applicable legislation (e.g. Criminal law, Criminal Procedure Law of Evidence, etc.). Knowledge of public sector legal environment (PFMA, MFMA, Treasury Regulations and other relevant Treasury Directives). Knowledge of ethics. Knowledge of IT environment as well as financial systems and processes. Basic knowledge of project management principles, methodology and practice. Intermediate MS Office Suite Proficiency. Inquisitive. Team player. Attention to detail. Accuracy. Deadline driven. Customer focused. Work under pressure. Results-oriented.