Principal Forensic Lawyer x2 (Three (3) Year Fixed Term Contract)

Principal Forensic Lawyer x2 (Three (3) Year Fixed Term Contract)

Listing reference: siu_000118

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 9 November 2026

Position summary

Industry: Government

Job category: Legal

Location: Pretoria

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Remuneration: R1 304 181.46 to R1 637 477.68 per annum

EE position: Yes

About our company

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU), a Schedule 3A entity in terms of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), is an independent statutory body that was established in terms of the Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunals Act No. 74 of 1996. The primary mandate of the SIU is to investigate allegations of corruption, malpractice and maladministration in government departments, municipalities and State-Owned Entities, and to recover financial losses suffered by State institutions.

Introduction

The SIU has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Talent to join our dynamic team. Our team is passionate about fighting corruption and recovering financial losses suffered by the State. The SIU hereby invites suitably qualified and experienced applicants to apply for the opportunities to serve the Unit.

Job description

Main purpose: To deliver on projects through the provision of quality forensic legal services during national, provincial and strategic investigations into maladministration and corruption within State institutions, in support of the multi-disciplinary approach (“MDA”) to all projects / assignments. To manage and provide coaching and mentoring to subordinates to transfer skills and specialised knowledge.

Key performance areas (Include but not limited to): Deliver on National, Provincial, and Strategic Projects Requiring Forensic Legal Expertise. Participate in Remedial Action Proceedings. Forensic Legal Area Compliance. Development of the Forensic Legal Area. Staff Management. Stakeholder Management Business Development.

Technical skills: Legal research. Leadership. Problem Solving. Analytical and critical thinking. Communication. Legal writing and drafting. Ability to interview persons of interest in the investigation. Coaching and mentoring. Facilitation. Negotiation. Risk Management.

Required knowledge and Behavioural (include but not limited to): Thorough knowledge of the applicable rules, and legal precedents pertaining to evidence, searching of premises, and the technical aspects of conducting interviews. In-depth knowledge of the investigation environment and forensic investigation principles. In-depth knowledge of the applicable legislation (e.g., Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure Law of Evidence, etc.). In-depth knowledge of investigation techniques. In-depth knowledge of the public sector legal environment (PFMA, MFMA, Treasury Regulations and other relevant Treasury Directives). Knowledge of corporate governance and ethics. Knowledge of the IT environment as well as financial systems and processes. Knowledge of project management principles. Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite. Sound knowledge of forensic quality assurance and quality management systems. Inquisitive. Team player. Attention to detail. Accuracy. Deadline-driven. Customer focused. Work under pressure. Results-oriented. Strategic thinker.

Minimum requirements

Minimum qualification and experience: Honours Degree in Law (NQF 8). Admitted as an attorney / advocate. Membership with a professional body would be advantageous. Six to eight years’ appropriate Legal experience in Forensics, of which 4 years is at a management level. Experience in public sector investigations.

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PLEASE NOTE:

The appointment of candidates will be at the Unit’s sole discretion, and the Unit reserves the right not to make an appointment.

The SIU is an Anti-Corruption Investigating Unit and requires applicants to make a full and frank disclosure in their application form.

Fraudulent qualifications or documentation will automatically disqualify candidates.

All candidates will be subjected to integrity screening procedures in line with the SIU Screening, Vetting and Lifestyle Audit Policy, and a favourable end report is essential.

Other critical positions may be subjected to vetting procedures after appointments in line with the SIU Screening, Vetting and Lifestyle Audit Policy.

Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Please be advised that applications received mean that processing may take some time. Candidates who have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.

POPIA disclaimer: In line with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013, by applying for this position, it is accepted that you have consented to your personal information being used and kept for processing your application. The SIU will ensure the protection and safeguarding of personal information. All information collected will not be shared with any third parties or used for purposes other than the intended purpose.

The SIU is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. Preference will be given to persons from designated groups, in particular Africans, Coloureds, and people with disabilities, in line with the SIU Employment Equity Plan.

The salary offered will be in line with SIU-approved salary scales, which may change subject to relevant approvals and annual increases.

The SIU will not compensate any relocation costs for appointed incumbents.

Late applications will not be considered after the closing date.

Benefits

• Plus Medical Aid Subsidy.

• Senior Manager: Infrastructure Management

• Listing reference: siu_000114

• Listing status: Online

• Apply by: 6 November 2026

• Position summary

• Industry: Government

• Job category: IT-Management

• Location: Pretoria

• Contract: Permanent

• Remuneration: R1 304 181.46 to R1 637 477.68 per annum

• EE position: Yes

• About our company

• The Special Investigating Unit (SIU), a Schedule 3A entity in terms of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), is an independent statutory body that was established in terms of the Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunals Act No. 74 of 1996. The primary mandate of the SIU is to investigate allegations of corruption, malpractice and maladministration in government departments, municipalities and State-Owned Entities, and to recover financial losses suffered by State institutions.

• Introduction

• The SIU has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Talent to join our dynamic team. Our team is passionate about fighting corruption and recovering financial losses suffered by the State. The SIU hereby invites suitably qualified and experienced applicants to apply for the opportunities to serve the Unit.

• Job description

• Main purpose: To lead, modernise, maintain, as well as continuously mature the SIU’s ICT infrastructure capabilities across on-premises, hosted and cloud environments. Ensure secure, resilient, scalable and efficient operation of the full ICT operational environment including the data centre, server platforms, networks (LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi), storage, backup, disaster recovery, cloud platforms, unified communications, AI infrastructure, all aligned to the SIU’s technological needs.

• Key performance areas (Include but not limited to): Drive Infrastructure strategies and policies. Manage the acquisition, provision, extraction, and retirement of infrastructure hardware. IT Operational Management. Manage potential Infrastructure risks. Operational Planning and Implementation. Budget Management. Staff Management. Stakeholder Management.

• Required knowledge and Behavioural (include but not limited to): Understand the public sector budgeting process. Extensive knowledge of all aspects of IT systems. Knowledge of best practice in procurement of hardware and software and related services. Knowledge of the PMBOK project management methodology. Strategic decision-making. Attention to detail. Information monitoring. Leadership capability. Planning and organising. Risk-taking.

• Minimum requirements

• Minimum qualification and experience: BSc (Computer Science) or BCom (Information Systems) Honours or equivalent (NQF 8). MCSE, CISCO, PMBOK or Prince 2, and ITIL qualifications will be an advantage. 6-8 years experience in the IT environment and 4 years management experience.

PLEASE NOTE:

• The appointment of candidates will be at the Unit’s sole discretion, and the Unit reserves the right not to make an appointment.

• The SIU is an Anti-Corruption Investigating Unit and requires applicants to make a full and frank disclosure in their application.

• Fraudulent qualifications or documentation will automatically disqualify candidates.

• All candidates will be subjected to integrity screening procedures in line with the SIU Screening, Vetting and Lifestyle Audit Policy, and a favourable end report is essential.

• Other critical positions may be subjected to vetting procedures after appointments in line with the SIU Screening, Vetting and Lifestyle Audit Policy.

• Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Please be advised that applications received mean that processing may take some time. Candidates who have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.

• POPIA disclaimer: In line with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013, by applying for this position, it is accepted that you have consented to your personal information being used and kept for processing your application. The SIU will ensure the protection and safeguarding of personal information. All information collected will not be shared with any third parties or used for purposes other than the intended purpose.

• The SIU is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. Preference will be given to persons from designated groups, in particular Africans, Coloureds, and people with disabilities, in line with the SIU Employment Equity Plan.

• The salary offered will be in line with SIU-approved salary scales, which may change subject to relevant approvals and annual increases.

• The SIU will not compensate any relocation costs for appointed incumbents.

• Late applications will not be considered after the closing date.