Investigator: Criminal Investigations

About the Position

As an Investigator, you will independently manage the full process of medium complexity criminal investigations involving multiple tax products and offences over several years. Your responsibilities include gathering and analysing information, drafting high-quality affidavits and reports, and applying relevant legislation and procedures throughout the investigation. You will register cases with SAPS, maintain regular engagement on case progress, and ensure all evidence and documentation are managed according to legal standards. The role also involves addressing NPA queries, supporting prosecutors, and ensuring that all investigative actions uphold constitutional rights and compliance requirements, with the goal of successful prosecution.

Job Purpose

To conduct criminal investigations, independently, into tax and customs offences.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

National Diploma in Law, Criminal or Forensic Investigations, Forensic Auditing, Taxation and 2-3 years’ experience in Forensic investigations environment, of which 1-2 years at knowledge worker level.

Minimum Functional Requirements

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 5 years related tax investigations experiences, of which 1-2 years at knowledge worker level.

Job Outputs:

Process

• Accumulate information and provide reports with recommendations applicable to area of specialisation


• Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to identify trends and potential risks


• Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation


• Effectively plan and schedule own activities to continuously improve quality and service delivery in area of specialisation


• Execute process and procedural change, implement the changes and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of change


• Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process product and risk optimisation


• Use practical and applied knowledge and situational judgement to arrive at decisions


• Correctly apply policies, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs.


• Assist fellow investigators when interviewing informers and possible witness to gather information administered by the Commissioner.


• Apply knowledge of the Legal framework relative to the work


• Plan and implement action necessary to conduct criminal investigations without supervision


• Prepare the various reports and records required for the Quarterly performance reviews conducted


• Correctly identify facts in dispute in relation to identified criminal conduct


• Determine offences and recommend appropriate punitive actions according to the relevant legislation


• Plan and organise own work tasks within area work


• Investigate reported wilful acts of non-compliance to SARS legislation


• Appears as a specialist witness in court and attend to court proceedings as and when required


• Provide assistance to other law enforcement agencies as and when required, within the mandate of the Acts administered by SARS


• Prepare accurate links and or association diagrams to explain the relationship between individuals, activities, premises etc, to investigators


• Evaluate, collate and analyse information received from various sources to support internal stakeholders with timely and accurate intelligence

Governance

• Comply to set governance and compliance procedures and processes related to an area of specialisation and continuously identify and escalate risks.

People

• Develop and maintain productive working relationship with peers and team members to achieve predefined objectives

Finance

• Adhere to organisational policies and procedures to ensure cost effectives and reduction of financial costs

Client

• Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service


• Ensure own understanding and adherence to customer service delivery and provide specialist support to meet or exceed customer expectations


• Assist with requests from both the NPA & SAPS in relation to the investigation in accordance with the MOU between SARS, NPA and SAPS.

Behavioural competencies

• Adaptability


• Accountability


• Analytical thinking


• Attention to detail


• Building Sustainability


• Commitment to Continuous Learning


• Conceptual Ability


• Expertise in Context


• Fairness


• Integrity


• Organisational Awareness


• Respect

Technical competencies

• Business Writing Skill


• Criminal Investigation


• Forensic Auditing


• Fraud Investigation


• Investigative Skills


• Legal Knowledge and Knowledge of Ethics


• Verbal Communication

Compliance Competency

• Adjective Law


• GOC Confidential


• Substantive Law 1

Employment Equity

The Employment Equity policy of SARS will be considered as part of the recruitment and selection process and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an oath of secrecy, pre-employment screening, case study, pre-assessment, psychometric assessment and or vetting, and a declaration of private interest. The appointment is also subject to appropriate reference(s) and security clearance where applicable.