Forensic Investigator

Open position : Forensic Investigator
Location : Port Elizabeth
Salary : Market related
Type : Permanent position 
EE / AA position : Yes 

 Initiate, conduct, lead and co-ordinate all investigations of a Security nature by means of collating evidence, interviewing suspects and witnesses as well as the necessary liaison with the applicable authorities.

 Co-ordinate all personal protection activities including surveys/ awareness/ maintenance relating to home security for company executives and other applicable staff members, in line with Company Organisational Directives.

Conduct investigations and questioning/ interviewing suspects, witnesses, etc. as it relates to violations of company policies and procedures for contingent (vendors & contractors) staff and permanent staff.

Formulate key performance indicators (KPI’s) for Security as a performance measure tool.

Draft and facilitate the issuing of disciplinary matters, and enforce company disciplinary code by initiating disciplinary hearings.

Provide specialist evidence or testimony in CCMA or Labour Court 

Represent the company in all criminal, labour and related cases in courts when required.

Maintenance of detailed records, filling and preparation of investigative reports. 

Exchange pertinent information and co-ordinate activities with other departments.

Serve as a triage point for all whistleblower complaints.

Coordinate and provide travel risk report for employees travelling internationally based on Group Security country travel restrictions input.

Provide induction training to new employees, contractual, contractors and Global employees.

Co-ordinate the executive protection functions

Provide monthly statistics regarding forensic investigation activities, status, outcomes, etc. to be included in monthly report to Office of the MD.

Essential

Must have a minimum 4 year legal qualification, i.e. LLB degree specializing in Labour Law

Have a minimum of 5 years active experience in a similar role within a corporate environment

Experience in forensic investigations, disciplinary processes and procedures, e.g., initiating cases, Arbitration preparation, CCMA representation, etc

Advanced knowledge of Labour Law

Basic understanding of Security processes and protocol

Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, particularly Senior Management and Union representatives

Excellent interpersonal-, communication-, analytical-, and presentation skills 

Business Acumen: ability to understand the relation between the role of security and business environment

Skilled and experienced with security related matters

Candidates meeting all the above criteria are invited to email their CV’s to lisa.applications@kingrec.co.za

If you have not received contact from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.