Analyst: Electronic Forensic Service x1

Job Purpose

• To analyse computerised accounting systems for the purpose of obtaining relevant electronic accounting data from a specific source relating to audit.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7)  AND 5 - 7 years’ experience in Electronic Forensic Service, in a Computer Assisted Audit Techniques/Computer Auding /Data Analysis/programming or a similar environment of which 2 - 3 years at a technically skilled level.

OR

Alternative Minimum Experience:

• Senior Certificate (NQF 4) with 10 years experience in Electronic Forensic Service, Computer Assisted Audit Techniques /Computer Auding /Data Analysis/programming or similar environment, of which 2 - 3 years at a technically skilled level.

Job Outputs:

Process

• Convert imported data into a suitable format for use with CAAT.
• Be observant and engage on possible violations of procedures and standards of conduct and escalate where necessary.
• Effectively utilise resources allocated to the job to perform contracted work outputs and report on and escalate any shortfalls.
• Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities.
• Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to identify trends and potential risks.
• Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation.
• Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs.
• Draw on own knowledge and experience to diagnose symptoms, causes and possible effects in order to solve emerging problems.
• Initiate process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
• Plan for value-added process improvements, initiatives and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives.
• Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation.
• Identify and resolve queries and problems timeously, apply discretion in line with process guidelines provided.

Governance

• Implement and provide input into the development of governance, compliance, Integrity and ethics processes within area of specialisation.

People

• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and team members to achieve predefined objectives.
• Search for, integrate and share new knowledge attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job.

Finance

• Adhere to organisational policies and procedures to ensure cost effectiveness and reduction of financial costs.

Client

• Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service.
• Provide authoritative, specialist services, expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders.

Behavioural competencies

• Accountability
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Commitment to Higher Purpose
• Conceptual Ability
• Expertise in Context
• Fairness and Transparency
• Honesty and Integrity
• Organisational Awareness
• Persuasion Ability
• Problem Solving and Analysis
• Respect
• Trust

Technical competencies

• Business Knowledge
• Compliance Inspection
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Efficiency improvement
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Information management
• Governance, Ethics and Values
• Planning and Organising
• Reporting

Deadline:2nd October,2026