Junior Forensic Investigator

Purpose Statement

• Under the guidance of the Manager: Forensic Investigations or Manager: Insurance Fraud, investigate instances of risk related to various types of fraud incidents across Capitec (e.g. external fraud such as credit application fraud for Capitec Bank and policyholder or claims fraud for Capitec Insurance. This will include internal fraud, serious breach of policies and procedures, and criminal syndicates). Investigate the matter, the parties involved and provide appropriate evidence for disciplinary hearings and/or criminal proceedings. Identify control weaknesses and recommend preventative measures, improvements, and training initiatives against potential fraud.

Experience

Minimum:

• Proven experience as a Forensic Investigator/Auditor in the Financial Services Sector

• At least 1-3 years’ experience in commercial crime investigation

Qualifications (Minimum)

Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred)

Knowledge

Minimum:

Ideal: 

• Forensic investigation methodologies
• Investigation methods and procedures
• Criminal law and law of evidence of the judicial process

Ideal:

• Fraud and misrepresentation in the insurance industry

Skills

Conditions of Employment