We are looking for a Forensic Specialist based in our Group Forensics department. You will be responsible for all investigations allocated to you by the Forensics Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement the group forensic strategy to reduce crime committed against TFG, including monetary losses
- Reduce operational risk through recommendations to policies, processes, system or structure changes
- Raise awareness of TFG’s zero tolerance stance
- Respond to developing crime trends by recommending action plans
- Coordinate and collaborate on all forensic efforts across the group
- Determine key areas of risk & focus using info from whistleblowing/tip-offs and data analytics
- Liaise with law enforcement agencies (SAPS), risk forums, industry bodies and relevant internal stakeholders
- Uses highly developed investigative capabilities to manage risk by:
- Ensuring that all investigations are conducted in accordance with accepted forensic methodologies
- Liaises with Operations to reach desired conclusions regarding open cases
- Ensuring that matters are followed through to achieve prosecution
- Monthly reporting on operational forensic statistics
Qualifications and Experience:
- 7+ years practical experience at a senior level in the investigation of crime (including reactive investigations and pro-active strategies) (essential)
- SAPS experience (including knowledge of prosecution procedures)
- Retail investigations experience
- Working knowledge of preparing evidence files and interviewing witnesses and suspects
- Solid understanding of Criminal Justice and court proceedings
- Established reputation for integrity, good judgment, fairness and discretion when dealing with staff and external parties.
Skills:
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written and presentation).
- Excellent investigative skills
- Excellent investigation report writing skills
- Decisive and results-driven
- Able to work independently with a high degree of flexibility
- High degree of Analytical and Problem-solving skills
- Must thrive under pressure
- The role requires extensive local travel, so you must be willing & able to travel
Behaviours:
- Collaborates - effectively works with others to achieve shared goals
- Communicates Effectively - conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
- Decision Quality - consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions
- Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
- Instills trust - inspires trust and gains the confidence of others by displaying honesty and integrity
- Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
- Optimizes Work Processes - assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes
- Tech Savvy - leverages new technology to enhance productivity, improve problem solving, and support business growth
Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.
Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace, it's a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands. We’re a purpose-led business, and on this team, you’ll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry.
We’re the designers, the makers, the shakers and the teams behind the scenes.
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