Stellenbosch University

Legal Services

Investigating Officer (Ref. RD/32/0112)

Duties:
· Investigating student offences;
· investigating internal as well as external cases;
· liaising with the SAPS, magistrate’s office, municipality and security companies in order to support the University’s Protection Services Division;
· internal liaison with all University departments and divisions;
· administration and record keeping.

Requirements:
· Diploma in Police Administration or an equivalent qualification;
· knowledge of the Criminal Procedure Act;
· advanced knowledge pertaining to investigating all kinds of affairs;
· outstanding interrogation methods and analytical skills;
· a minimum of ten years’ appropriate investigation work;
· investigative experience in similar environments;
· understanding of different clients’ distinctiveness and needs;
· sound interpersonal relations;
· ability to give guidance and advice in the field of investigations;
· a good command of both Afrikaans and English;
· computer proficiency in the MS Office suite;
· ability to write reports in Afrikaans as well as in English;
· ability to work under pressure;
· ability to work independently and lead others;
· innovative/creative thinking skills and working methods;
· a valid Code EB driver’s licence;
· own transport to and from the work place;
· accessibility and availability at all times;
· no criminal record.

Recommendations:
· Ability to network with other investigation units and similar services;
· Ability to communicate in a third South African language, e.g. Xhosa.

Commencement of duties: As soon as possible
Closing date: 17 February 2012
Enquiries regarding this post: Mr Danie Roux on 021 808 4635
Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753

The University will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity Plan, which acknowledges the need to diversify the demographic composition of the staff corps, especially with regard to the appointment of suitable candidates from the designated groups.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and contact details of at least two referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.

Apply online at http://www.sun.ac.za/vacancies

Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.

Should no feedback be received from the University within four weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.