Investigator (P8) (Protection Services Division: Compliance Risks and Enforcement)

University of Johannesburg · Johannesburg, Gauteng

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Job Description

To investigate incidents of crime and misconduct criminal and financial crime as assigned by the Manager: Investigations and compile necessary reports. Conduct compliance inspections and identify risk areas to Protection Services/University. To keep and analyse statistics of all incidents reported to Protection Services to plan, develop, organize, advise, implement, and participate in various crime prevention and – awareness strategies and campaigns directed to the campus community.

Conduct and complete investigations in line with legally acceptable investigating techniques, various relevant legislation, Acts and practices etc.
Timeously respond to priority crimes when required.
Manage crime scenes according to training & SOPs until hand-over to SAPS when required.
Register anonymously reported incidents to Compliance Risk and Enforcement CRE.
Document and give an accurate incident report.
Draft precise preliminary/final investigation reports with high reporting standards.
Keep accurate crime statistics, analyse the same, and recommend crime prevention strategies.
Gather, preserve and share evidence pertinent to an investigation in line with the relevant regulations and policies.
Keep up to date with the latest investigation technology and techniques.
Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and UJ policies.
Participate in consolidation of and provide inputs into management including Executive reports as required.
Conduct and report on risks identified from social media monitoring and environmental scanning.
Conduct satisfactory client service surveys.

Actively participate in the Community Police Forum CPF and other crime prevention forums.
Implement and participate in crime prevention and awareness campaigns.
Make recommendations to mitigate risks based on an investigation conducted.
Analyse incident statistics to determine trends and recommend security measures to prevent further occurrences.
Liaise with SAPS to obtain feedback on cases reported.
Interfaces with UJ Departments regarding crime prevention programs and other UJ crime-related issues.
Serve as an information resource of crime threats to the campus community.
Make input on policies when required.
Preparing and delivering online/oral presentations to student/staff groups when required.

Minimum requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Law or Commerce, or Forensics in the Accounting or Financial fields Forensic Investigation/Forensic Science etc. or any relevant qualification NQF 7.
A minimum of two 2 to four 4 years' proven investigation experience in financial and criminal investigation.
Proven detailed investigation report writing experience required.
Have a valid driver's license.
Good Report Writing skills.
Have PSIRA Grade A registration or be eligible for registration.
Proven computer skills MS Office, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel, preferably at advanced levels.
Must be able to respond to emergencies on campus within a reasonable time.
Must be available to work after hours and on weekends when necessary.

A qualification in Law / Investigation.
Five 5 years' experience as an investigator in a campus environment, SAPS, Government, or private sector would be an added advantage
Understand the Constitution of South Africa, Human Rights, Criminal Law, Law of Evidence, POPI Act, etc.
Be able to work under pressures and setbacks.

Deadline:30th October,2026