Principal Forensic Lawyer (2 Positions) at SIU, Pretoria
Special Investigating Unit · Pretoria, Gauteng
Overview
The Special Investigating Unit is hiring two Principal Forensic Lawyers for a three year fixed term contract in Pretoria. You will lead forensic legal work on national and provincial investigations into corruption and maladministration, manage a team, and help recover losses suffered by the State. This is a senior role for a admitted attorney or advocate with strong forensic legal experience who wants to make a real impact in the fight against corruption.
About the role
Join the Special Investigating Unit as a Principal Forensic Lawyer and play a leading role in the fight against corruption. You will deliver quality forensic legal services on national, provincial and strategic investigations into maladministration and corruption within State institutions, working as part of a multi disciplinary approach.
What you will do:
- Deliver on national, provincial and strategic projects that require forensic legal expertise
- Participate in remedial action proceedings
- Ensure compliance within the forensic legal area
- Contribute to the development of the forensic legal area
- Manage and coach staff to transfer skills and specialised knowledge
- Manage stakeholders and contribute to business development
Important application notes: The SIU requires a full and frank disclosure in your application form. Fraudulent qualifications or documentation will automatically disqualify you. All candidates will undergo integrity screening and vetting, and a favourable end report is essential. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and if you have not heard within three months of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful. The SIU will not compensate relocation costs. Late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
- Honours Degree in Law (NQF 8)
- Admitted as an attorney or advocate
- Membership with a professional body would be advantageous
- Six to eight years appropriate legal experience in Forensics, of which four years must be at management level
- Experience in public sector investigations
- Thorough knowledge of rules and legal precedents pertaining to evidence, searching of premises, and technical aspects of conducting interviews
- In depth knowledge of the investigation environment and forensic investigation principles
- In depth knowledge of applicable legislation (Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure Law of Evidence, etc.)
- In depth knowledge of investigation techniques
- In depth knowledge of the public sector legal environment (PFMA, MFMA, Treasury Regulations and other Treasury Directives)
- Knowledge of corporate governance and ethics
- Knowledge of the IT environment as well as financial systems and processes
- Knowledge of project management principles
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite
- Sound knowledge of forensic quality assurance and quality management systems
- Technical skills: legal research, leadership, problem solving, analytical and critical thinking, communication, legal writing and drafting, ability to interview persons of interest, coaching and mentoring, facilitation, negotiation, risk management
- Behavioural attributes: inquisitive, team player, attention to detail, accuracy, deadline driven, customer focused, works under pressure, results oriented, strategic thinker
Responsibilities
- Deliver on national, provincial and strategic projects that require forensic legal expertise
- Participate in remedial action proceedings
- Ensure compliance within the forensic legal area
- Contribute to the development of the forensic legal area
- Manage staff and provide coaching and mentoring to subordinates to transfer skills and specialised knowledge
- Manage stakeholder relationships
- Contribute to business development
- Conduct legal research and provide legal writing and drafting
- Interview persons of interest in investigations
- Facilitate negotiations and manage risk
Benefits
Medical Aid Subsidy
Job details
- Organisation
- Special Investigating Unit
- Location
- Pretoria, Gauteng
- Job type
- Contract
- Experience level
- Senior (6+ years)
- Education
- Honours
- Category
- Legal
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
This is a senior forensic legal role at the SIU, so your application should highlight your admission as an attorney or advocate, your honours degree, and your management experience in forensic and public sector investigations. Make sure your CV clearly shows the number of years you have worked in forensics and how many of those were at a management level. The SIU takes integrity seriously, so be honest and thorough in your application form and be prepared for vetting and lifestyle audits. In your interview, expect questions on your knowledge of the PFMA, MFMA, and criminal procedure, as well as how you have handled complex investigations and led a team. Good luck!
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