Senior Investigator: Theft of City Assets Gauteng

City of Johannesburg is actively recruiting for a Senior Investigator: Theft of City Assets position in Gauteng. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Security / Intelligence sector looking to advance their careers.

• Experience Level: 5 - 8 years • Educational Background: Others or equivalent • Industry Focus: Security / Intelligence • Location Preference: in Gauteng

The Senior Investigator: Theft of City Assets position is an important role within the Security / Intelligence sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.

This role in Security / Intelligence offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.

When applying for this Senior Investigator: Theft of City Assets position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 5 - 8 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Others • Specific achievements in the Security / Intelligence field • Any certifications or specialized training

The Security / Intelligence sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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Remuneration: R52 144.69 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits)

Location: East Wing, 48 Ameshoff Street, Braamfontein

Matric/Grade 12 plus a relevant tertiary (NQF level 7) qualification, preferably a relevant Degree in Policing/Forensic Investigations/Forensic Auditing/Forensic Accounting or BA Law; Exposure in an investigative environment will be an added advantage; 5 - 8 years’ experience in Forensic Investigation/Accounting/Auditing or related investigation within the municipal environment or private sector; Knowledge of the forensic investigation process, controls and the identification of system weakness; Presentation and reporting effectively; Understanding of legal implications & policies; Quality assurance and human resource procedures and regulations.

 Primary Function:

Responsible for planning, execution and drafting report on Theft of Assets investigations within the City, including non-compliance with regulatory frameworks, ensuring that Project work conforms to the Forensic Investigations methodology and any other standards set by GFIS. Provide evidence in disciplinary criminal proceedings as well as any other tribunal.

Ensure that planning, conducting, executing and drafting a report on investigations conducted, as well as ensuring that allocated cases conform to the methodology and any other standards set by GFIS; Investigate Theft of City Assets, Maladministration and other related cases, ensuring that such investigations are in compliance with relevant investigative laws & regulations; Produce corporate investigation reports in line with the reporting requirements; Ensure proper information management, record-keeping, and safeguarding of investigation Evidence; Participate in the theft and anti-corruption prevention campaigns through conducting related awareness and outreach programmes; Building and maintaining strong working relations with both internal and external stakeholders to educate, inform and/or collaborate to combat theft in the City; Ensure that planning, conducting, executing and reporting on investigation projects, and ensuring that project work conforms to the GFIS methodology and any other standards set by GFIS.

Excellent Computer literacy, including MS Office; Conducting corporate forensic investigations; Corporate forensic investigations report writing; Handle forensic assignments on his/her own and should effectively lead and direct investigations; Ability to analyse, interpret and apply legislation and policies, etc.; Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure; Good knowledge of corporate governance requirements (King IV and MFMA), forensic investigation practice and general business and management principles ad processes; Excellent communication skills; Analysis and problem-solving; Strong desire to learn and willingness to share knowledge; Interact effectively with both management and clients; Ability to work with diverse groups and engage difficult clients; Ability to motivate and inspire other colleagues; Knowledge of virtual computer environments; Conduct in-depth interviews; Ability to chair and facilitate meetings; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Self-confidence and ability to interact at all levels; Project management skill; Presentation, facilitation and negotiation skills.

Knowledge of government legislation, policies and procedures applicable to all spheres of Government; Expertise in complaint handling processes and ethical and professional practice standards, with the ability to operate effectively in a high-volume, sensitive and complex work environment. Excellent interpersonal liaison and communication skills, including the capacity and ability to negotiate or communicate on behalf of the senior internal and external stakeholders; Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to prepare documents and briefing notes for the Professional Officer on complex and sensitive issues; Knowledge of financial principles and practices; Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems, such as filing and record management systems, and other office procedures and terminology; Capable of gathering and analyzing information; Ability to supervise subordinate employees to include establishing and applying standards for performance in a fair and impartial manner, distinguishing between effective and ineffective procedures and job performance, providing appropriate discipline, interpreting and implementing instructions by management; Ability to maintain and ensure the confidentiality of employee personnel files and content.

CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 03 SEPTEMBER 2026