South Africa: Forensic Lawyer X1 Permanent (Kzn) posted by SIU

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Job Summary

Main purpose: To conduct forensic legal services against set deliverables through the provision of quality forensic legal specialist services during national, provincial and strategic investigations into maladministration and corruption within State institutions within the province, in support of the Multi-disciplinary approach (“MDA”) to all projects/assignments.

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.

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 is an Anti-Corruption Investigating Unit and requires applicants to make a full and frank disclosure in their application form.
• Fraudulent qualifications or documentation 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 mean 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 the 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 processing your application. The SIU will ensure the protection and safeguarding of personal information. All information collected will not be shared with any third parties or used for purposes other than for the intended purpose.
• The SIU is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.  Preference will be given to persons from designated groups in particular Africans, Coloureds, and people with disabilities in line with the SIU Employment Equity Plan.
• 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.

Forensic Lawyer X1 Permanent (Kzn) position available in South Africa, South Africa. This job position was posted by SIU. The job has been posted as a premium ad on 2024-08-31 at 09:10:39 in the Professions category

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