Senior Practitioner: Case Assessment Permanent X2

Listing reference: siu_000042

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 14 November 2025

Job category: Operations Management

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: R.51 to R.09 Annually

EE position: Yes

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU), a Schedule 3A entity in terms of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), is an independent statutory body that was established in terms of the Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunals Act No. 74 of 1996. The primary mandate of the SIU is to investigate allegations of corruption, malpractice and maladministration in government departments, municipalities and State-Owned Entities, and to recover financial losses suffered by State institutions.

The SIU has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Talent to join our dynamic team. Our team is passionate about fighting corruption and recovering financial losses suffered by the State. The SIU hereby invites suitably qualified and experienced applicants to apply for the opportunities to serve the Unit.

Main purpose: To assess allegations received of reported maladministration and corruption within State institutions and draft motivations for a proclamation for investigation, in accordance with standardised criteria.

Key performance areas (Include but are not limited to ): Assessment of Feasibility of Allegations Received. Scoping of Allegations. Preparing Motivations for Proclamations. Quality Assurance of Projects / Investigations.

Technical skills: Communication. Interpersonal. Analytical. Planning and organising. Time management. Writing.

Required knowledge and Behavioural (include but not limited to): Sound knowledge of the investigation environment and forensic investigation principles. Sound knowledge of the applicable legislation (e.g. Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Law of Evidence, etc.). Sound knowledge of case assessment techniques and principles. Sound knowledge of the public sector legal environment. Knowledge of Corporate Governance and Ethics. Advanced MS Office Suite proficiency. Inquisitive. Team player. Attention to detail. Deadline driven. Customer-focused. Integrity / Honesty. Results-oriented.

Relevant B Degree (NQF 7), a law degree would be advantageous. Membership in a professional forensic body would be advantageous. At least three years' experience in a legal environment and/or forensic/fraud investigations.

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 in line with the SIU Screening, Vetting and Lifestyle Audit Policy and a favourable end report is essential.

Other critical positions may be subjected to vetting procedures after appointments in line with the SIU Screening, Vetting and Lifestyle Audit Policy.

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 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.

The SIU will not compensate any relocation costs for appointed incumbents.

Late applications will not be considered after the closing date.