Middle Manager Forensic Investigation
Listing reference: eskom_000125
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 7 October 2025
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: Other: Safety and Security
Location: Gauteng
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
• To manage and lead the Forensic and Security investigations department and to deliver forensic and fraud risk investigations to ERI.
• Managing overall strategies and plans within the department and to support stakeholders by managing all fraud, risk, and criminal liabilities and to ensure compliance.
• Additional duties will include technical and administrative management and leadership to the Forensic and Security investigations function within ERI
Job description
Key Responsibilities
· Technical and strategic Leadership
· Assurance and Forensic
· Communication and Reporting
· Manage Resources
· Initiate Ad-Hoc Presentations
· SHE Compliance
· Audit Rating
Skills:
· Interpersonal skills
· Conflict management/resolution
· Problem solving tools and techniques
· Prepare and conduct interviews
· Communicate clearly and effectively
· Set priorities and manage performance
· Embraces change and innovation
· Planning and organising
· Project management
· Attention to detail
· Data analysis and judgement
Knowledge:
· Forensic investigations
· Criminal investigations
· Relevant regulatory knowledge
· Governance, Risk and Controls
· Management information and reporting principles
· Service level agreements
· Client Service management
· Legal Risk and practice management
· Compliance reporting
· Negotiating techniques
Behavioural:
· Integrity
· Honesty
· Trustworthiness
· Professionalism
· Ethical
Attributes:
· Assertive
· Goal/Achievement orientated
· Strategic thinking
· Result orientated
· Attention to detail.
· Decision making
· Quality Focus
Leadership:
· Accountability and ownership
· Teamwork Oriented
· Motivating/Inspiring teams and building relationships
· Coaching and Mentoring
· Change Management
· Valuing Diversity (Treat everyone with fairness and respect and adhering to principles of diversity inclusion
Disclaimer “If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.”
“Eskom is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of Eskom and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups. Eskom reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions.”
Minimum requirements
Qualification(s):
· Bachelor’s degree in law/ Forensics/ Security Management/ Criminal justice discipline or related qualification with NQF level 7 credits 360
· Professional Registration Body: Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
Experience:
· 7 years of experience in investigating white-collar crimes, including fraud and corruption, with a strong background in forensic investigations. At least 5 years spent in a managerial capacity within large, complex organizations.