Investigators x29, Forensic Analyst x8 posts at NPA for experienced graduates (Law, Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Forensic Science/ Accounting, Policing, Criminology, etc.)
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- Oct 20
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NATIONAL PROSECUTING AUTHORITY
The NPA is an equal opportunity employer. People with disabilities will be given preference and are encouraged to apply. In the filling of vacancies, the objectives of Section 195(1)(i) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa,1996, and in particular the Employment Equity Act,1998 (Act 55 of 1998) and the NPA Employment Equity Strategy 2022-2026, will take highest preference in selection of suitable candidates.
APPLICATIONS : All applications must be submitted to the relevant Recruitment Response E mails stated below.
CLOSING DATE : 27 October 2025
POST 37/54 : FINANCIAL INVESTIGATOR RECRUIT 2025/512 (5 POSTS)
Investigative Directorate Against Corruption
SALARY : R582 444.per annum (Excluding Benefits) (Level 10)
CENTRE : Pretoria Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : An NQF level 6 three year Diploma, Advanced Certificate or equivalent in
Forensic investigation, forensic Auditing, Law, Criminal Investigation or related
qualification. Minimum of three years’ experience financial investigation in a
legal/investigative/financial environment in roles related to investigations,
financial crime, forensic accounting or compliance. Vocational training in
Forensic Investigation, Forensic Auditing, Law or any other specialized
financial investigation courses. Demonstrable competency in acting
Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility. Excellent
written and verbal communication skills, innovative and proactive. General
management and project management Skills. Strategic capability and
leadership. People management and empowerment. Customer service and
responsiveness. Communication Skills. Planning and Prioritising. Research
Skills and Administration skills. A valid driver's license.
DUTIES : Conduct case planning. Conduct financial investigation. Execute special
operations in line with the provisions of relevant legislation. Attend to
stakeholder engagement in relation to financial investigations. Provide
administrative support with regard to case management.
ENQUIRIES : Maureen Dibetle Tel No: 012 845 7727
APPLICATIONS : e mail Recruit2025512@npa.gov.za
POST 37/55 : FORENSIC DATA CASE ANALYST RECRUIT 2025/513 (7 POSTS)
Investigative Directorate Against Corruption
SALARY : R582 444.per annum (Excluding Benefits) (Level 10)
CENTRE : Pretoria Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate B Degree (NQF level 7) in Computer Science/ Information
Systems/ Statistics/ Forensic Science/ Forensic Accounting/ Policing/
Criminology or related qualification with specialization in data analysis and/or
forensic investigations. Minimum of three years’ experience in data analysis in
a legal/investigative/financial environment in roles related to investigations,
financial crime, forensic accounting or compliance. Vocational training in Anticorruption and financial crime/anti-money laundering/corruption investigation
techniques/ data analysis tools/ cybersecurity/Digital Forensics. Certified
Fraud examiner (CFE), Certified Data Analyst (CDA), Certified Information
System Auditor (CISA), Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or
other Data Science and Analytics certifications. Demonstrable competency in
acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, innovative and proactive.
General management and project management Skills. Strategic capability and
leadership. People management and empowerment. Customer service and
responsiveness. Communication Skills. Planning and Prioritising. Research
Skills and Administration skills. A valid driver's license.
DUTIES : Plan and implement data analysis and research. Collect and manage data.
Conduct quality analysis of data to support investigation and prosecution of
crimes. Execute special operations in line with the provisions of relevant
legislation. Compile and present investigation report.
ENQUIRIES : Bheki Sithole Tel No: 012 845 7786
APPLICATIONS : e mail Recruit2025513@npa.gov.za
POST 37/56 : CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR RECRUIT 2025/514 (13 POSTS)
Investigative Directorate Against Corruption
SALARY : R582 444.per annum (Excluding Benefits) (Level 10)
CENTRE : Pretoria Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : An NQF level 6 three-year Diploma, Advanced Certificate or equivalent in
Policing and/or Criminal Investigation or related qualification. Minimum of three
years’ experience in a legal/investigative environment in roles related to
corruption investigations, commercia related crimes and/or financial crimes.
Vocational training in criminal investigations such as the detective Learning
Programme and/or other specialized investigation courses. Demonstrable
competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with
Credibility. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, innovative and
proactive. General management and project management Skills. Strategic
capability and leadership. People management and empowerment. Customer
service and responsiveness. Communication Skills. Planning and Prioritising.
Research Skills and Administration skills. A valid driver's license.
DUTIES : Conduct strategic planning and implementation for investigations purposes.
Attend to stakeholder engagements I relation to investigations. Conduct
criminal investigations as authorised by the Investigating Director. Execute
special operations in line with the provisions of relevant legislation. Participate
in national criminal investigative projects and administrative functions.
ENQUIRIES : Matodzi Makhari Tel No: 012 845 6012
APPLICATIONS : e mail Recruit2025514@npa.gov.za
POST 37/45 : SENIOR DIGITAL FORENSIC ANALYST RECRUIT 2025/502
(Re-advert)
Investigating Directorate Against Corruption
SALARY : R1 059 105 per annum (Total Cost Package) (MMS Level 12)
CENTRE : Pretoria: Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate B Degree (NQF level 7) Advanced Diploma (NQF level 7) / Btech qualification in policing, law, forensics, computer science, data and
physical science; software engineering or equivalent. 5 years’ experience of
which 3 years should be in a junior level in criminal and/or forensic
investigations environment in a legal/investigative or financial environment.
Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally,
Accountable and with Credibility. Vocational training in criminal investigations
specialised courses. Certification in either Cellebrite, FTK, Oxygen or any
forensic tools. Experience in testifying on criminal matters in at least the
Regional Court. (Persons that have been found as an unreliable witness in any
court would not be considered). Experience in managing and directing forensic
service providers in criminal and forensic matters. Strategic capability and
leadership, administration skills, communication, planning and prioritising,
customer focused and responsiveness, problem solving and decision making.
Knowledge of legislation and regulations pertaining to public service
administration, specifically: The Constitution of South Africa and the rights of
suspects, the criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977, Investigation of common law
offences as it pertains to fraud, forgery, uttering, theft, and offence involving
dishonesty. Understanding of law of evidence in civil matters. Knowledge and
experience of a wide range of computer/digital/devices/ cellular phones,
software/operating systems, Knowledge of database structures and
configuration for formats such as SQL, SQLite, ESE, plist and MXL.
Experience in at least EnCase, Cellebrite and XRY. Valid drivers’ license.
DUTIES : Manage/ recover evidential data from computers, mobile devices, CCTV
systems, servers, emails, cloud storage and other electronic devices with the
standing Cyber Crime Act, and ISO17025 accredited investigative techniques.
Manage the conducting of quality digital forensic examination of electronic
devices or other devices which may contain data. Manage the development,
maintenance and implementation of policies, standards, procedure and
guidelines on digital forensic and related matters. Provide operational
leadership and guidance with regards to overall conducting of digital forensics,
handling, and safekeeping of electronic devices. Manage planning and
implementation for expert services regarding examination and research.
Manage/compile investigation report. Ensure that appropriate security and
access control of forensics tools, system and evidence are maintained at all
times. Supervise staff. Guide expert testimony in court relevant to the
investigations. Testify on the data extracted from the devices.
ENQUIRIES : Maureen Dibetle Tel No: 012 845 7727
APPLICATIONS : e mail Recruit2025502@npa.gov.za
POST 37/46 : SENIOR FINANCIAL INVESTIGATOR RECRUIT 2025/503 (5 POSTS)
Investigative Directorate Against Corruption
SALARY : R1 059 105.per annum (Excluding Benefits) (MMS Level 12)
CENTRE : Pretoria Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : An NQF level 6 recognised three (3) year Diploma, Advanced Certificate or
equivalent qualification in e of the following: Forensic investigation, Forensic
Auditing, Law, Criminal Investigation. At least five years financial investigation
in a legal /Investigative/financial environment in roles related to investigation,
financial crime, forensic accounting or compliance. Vocational training in one
of the following: Forensic Investigation, Forensic Auditing, Law or any other
specialised financial investigation courses. Demonstrable competency in
acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, innovative and proactive.
General management and project management Skills. Strategic capability and
leadership. People management and empowerment. Customer service and
responsiveness. Communication Skills. Planning and Prioritising. Research
and administration skills. A valid driver's license.
DUTIES : Manage and conduct case planning. Manage and conduct financial
investigation. Manage/execute special operations in line with the provisions of
relevant legislation. Co-ordinate and manage stakeholder relations with
regards to financial investigations. Provide administrative support with regard
to case management. Manage and develop staff.
ENQUIRIES : Bheki Sithole Tel No: 012 845 7786
APPLICATIONS : e mail Recruit2025503@npa.gov.za
POST 37/47 : SENIOR CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR RECRUIT 2025/504 (6 POSTS)
Investigative Directorate Against Corruption
SALARY : R1 059 105.per annum (Excluding Benefits) (MMS Level 12)
CENTRE : Pretoria Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : An NQF level 6 recognised three (3) year Diploma, Advanced Certificate or
equivalent qualification in policing and/or criminal investigation. Minimum of 5
years criminal investigation experience with 3 years operational management
experience. Vocational training in criminal investigations such as detective
Learning Programme and/or other specialised investigation courses.
Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally,
Accountable and with Credibility. Excellent written and verbal communication
skills, innovative and proactive. General management and project
management Skills. Strategic capability and leadership. People management
and empowerment. Customer service and responsiveness. Communication
Skills. Planning and Prioritising. Research Skills and Administration skills. A
valid driver's license.
DUTIES : Provide strategic planning and implementation of criminal investigations.
Coordinate and manage stakeholder relations with regards to criminal
investigations. Conduct criminal investigations within the allocated
responsibilities of the investigation group. Manage national criminal
investigative projects and administrative functions. Manage/execute special
operations in line with the provisions of relevant legislation. Manage and
develop staff.
ENQUIRIES : Bheki Sithole Tel No: 012 845 7786
APPLICATIONS : e mail Recruit2025504@npa.gov.za
NOTE : Applicants must apply by submitting applications on the most recent Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a comprehensive CV Only (with detailed experience information). Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA (only when shortlisted). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation (only when shortlisted). If the Z83 is not completed as prescribed your application will not be accepted. All applications must reach the NPA on/or before the closing date. No late applications will be accepted/processed. Documents should not be password protected, and ZIP files will be blocked. The NPA cannot be held responsible for server delays. All applications must reach the NPA on/or before the closing date. No late applications will be accepted/processed. The applicant’s attention is drawn to the fact that the NPA uses an Electronic Response Handling System in terms of e-mailed applications. Please DO NOT contact the NPA directly after you have e-mailed your applications to enquire if your application(s) have been received. If you have not received an acknowledgement of receipt within one week after the closing date, then you can contact the NPA. The NPA reserves the right not to fill any particular position. If you do not hear from us within (6) six months from the closing date of the advert, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Successful candidates will be subjected to a security clearance of at least confidential. Appointment to this position will be provisional, pending the issue of security clearance. Fingerprints will be taken on the day of the interview. The social media accounts of shortlisted applicants may be accessed as part of the verification process. A valid driver’s license will be a requirement where applicable. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments which are, a practical exercise and an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the NPA. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency-based assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will test generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. A Pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is required for all SMS applicants for Public Service Act positions in the NPA (SMS preentry certificate to be submitted prior to appointment). NPA Act appointments are exempted from the pre-entry certificate requirement. This is a Public Service specific training programme. The name of the course is Certificate for entry into the SMS. The full details can be sourced from the link https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/.. Applicants are advised that from 1 January 2021 a new application form for employment (Z83) is in use. The new application for employment form can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies. From 1 January 2021 should an application be received using the incorrect (old) application for employment (Z83), it will not be considered. NB! Applicants Who Are Successful Must Please Note That The Npa Is Not In A Position To Pay Resettlement Costs NB! All employees considered for appointment to the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption will be subject to a lifestyle audit and integrity vetting.
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