CALL FOR ATTORNEYS AND FORENSIC INVESTIGATORSEXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)
An established client intends to submit a bid for a major forensic investigations and anti-corruption services project and is seeking suitably qualified and experienced Attorneys and Forensic Investigators to form part of a proposed project team.
Successful applicants will be included in the client's tender submission and, should the tender be awarded, may be contracted to participate in the project for a period of 12 months.
This is a project-based opportunity linked to a tender submission and should not be construed as a permanent employment position.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
1. ATTORNEYS
Applicants must possess:
- An LLB degree or equivalent legal qualification.
- Admission as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
- Current membership and good standing with the Legal Practice Council (LPC).
- Demonstrable experience in forensic investigations, fraud matters, corruption investigations, disciplinary proceedings, commercial crime matters, litigation, regulatory investigations, or related legal work.
- Experience drafting legal opinions, affidavits, charge sheets, witness statements, evidence bundles, and investigation reports.
- Experience representing clients and/or presenting evidence before courts, disciplinary hearings, tribunals, arbitration proceedings, commissions, or similar forums.
2. FORENSIC INVESTIGATORS
Applicants must possess:
- A qualification in Forensic Investigation, Criminology, Law, Accounting, Internal Auditing, Risk Management, Fraud Examination, Policing, or a related field.
- Membership with a recognised professional body where applicable.
- Demonstrable experience conducting forensic investigations, fraud investigations, corruption investigations, misconduct investigations, procurement investigations, financial investigations, or related assignments.
- Experience gathering, analysing, preserving, and presenting evidence.
- Experience preparing forensic investigation reports and supporting disciplinary, civil, criminal, or regulatory processes.
- Experience providing testimony or presenting findings before disciplinary hearings, tribunals, commissions, courts, or similar forums will be advantageous.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Interested applicants must submit the following:
Mandatory Documents
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Certified copies of all qualifications.
- Certified copy of Identity Document.
- Proof of professional registration and/or membership certificates of relevant councils, boards, institutes, or professional bodies, where applicable.
Examples include but are not limited to:
- Legal Practice Council (LPC)
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
- Institute of Commercial Forensic Practitioners (ICFP)
- South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)
- Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa (IIA SA)
- Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS)
- Any other relevant professional body
Experience Portfolio
Applicants must also submit a detailed list of relevant matters handled, including:
- Matter/Case Name
- Case Number (where available)
- Applicant's Role
Please note: Both successful and unsuccessful matters may be submitted. The purpose is to assess the depth, breadth, and relevance of experience.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Applications will be evaluated based on:
- Relevant qualifications and professional registrations.
- Demonstrated forensic investigation expertise.
- Relevant industry and sector experience.
- Experience providing testimony and presenting evidence.
- Individual and organisational track record.
- Overall suitability for inclusion in a multidisciplinary forensic investigations team.
Preference may be given to candidates with substantial experience in:
- Fraud investigations
- Corruption investigations
- Commercial crime investigations
- Procurement and contract-related investigations
- Disciplinary proceedings
- Litigation support
- Testifying before courts, tribunals, commissions, or disciplinary forums
IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE
Applicants are advised that:
- This recruitment process is being conducted for purposes of a tender submission.
- Submission of an application does not guarantee appointment.
- Successful applicants may be included in the proposed project team submitted to the client.
- Appointment is subject to the client's successful award of the tender.
- Should the tender be awarded, selected candidates may be contracted for the duration of the project, being 12 months.
- Remuneration, scope of work, and contractual arrangements will be discussed with shortlisted candidates should the tender be successful.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please submit all required documentation via email to:
[email protected]
Subject Line:
For Attorneys:
Attorney - Tender Project Application
For Forensic Investigators:
Forensic Investigator - Tender Project Application
Incomplete applications or applications submitted without supporting documentation may not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Pay: R338 700,99 - R1 002 494,24 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hyde Park, Gauteng
