Forensic Investigator (Insurance)

Capitec Bank Ltd is seeking an experienced Forensic Investigator to join their team in Bellville, South Africa.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for investigating instances of risk related to various types of fraud incidents across Capitec, including external and internal fraud, serious breach of policies and procedures, and criminal syndicates.

Purpose Statement

Under the guidance of the Manager: Insurance Fraud, the Forensic Investigator will investigate matters, identify control weaknesses, and recommend preventative measures, improvements, and training initiatives against potential fraud.

Requirements

Minimum Experience:

• 3+ years’ experience as a Forensic Investigator/Auditor
• Background in funeral investigations or related qualifications (e.g., CFE, criminology, forensic law, and Auditing)
• Strong reporting and communication skills
• Proficiency in languages (e.g., English, Afrikaans, Sepedi, Izulu, Xhosa)

Ideal Experience:

• Proven experience as a Forensic Investigator/Auditor in the Financial Services Sector

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Forensics

Knowledge and Skills

Minimum Knowledge:

• Investigation methods and procedures
• Criminal law and law of evidence of the judicial process

Ideal Knowledge:

• Fraud and misrepresentation in the insurance industry

Required Skills:

• Analytical Skills
• Communications Skills
• Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)
• Decision-making skills
• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
• Negotiation skills
• Presentation Skills
• Reporting Skills

Conditions of Employment

• Clear criminal and credit record

Capitec is committed to diversity and, where feasible, all appointments will support the achievement of our employment equity goals.