The Organisation requires the services of an Assistant Investigator in the Environmental Crime Investigation Department. This position will be based in Cape Town. The incumbent will primarily be responsible for investigations related to the poaching of marine resources, as well as, any other environmental crime or criminal activities in Protected Areas managed by SANParks and in support of other Law Enforcement Agencies throughout the country.
Requirements
A relevant Tertiary Diploma in Conservation Management /Policing/ Crime investigation.
At least 3 years of practical experience in the appropriate line of work.
Previous Conservation experience will serve as an added advantage.
Valid Code 08 driver’s license.
Computer literate.
Good verbal/ written communication skills are a prerequisite.
The ability to work in unfavourable potentially hazardous/dangerous conditions.
Good working knowledge of the Marine Living Resources Act, Protected Areas Act, the Criminal Procedures Act as well as other relevant legislation.
Good knowledge of procedures relating to arrests and criminal dockets.
Valid firearm competency certificates.
Appointed as EMI.
Consent to undergo polygraph tests.
Strategic thinking.
Ability to work across teams.
Analytical/technical mindset.
Administration skills.
Inter-personal skills.
Negotiation and communications skills.
Multi-linguistic.
Ability to multi-task.
Problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
Assist and conduct investigations relating to any environmental crime negatively impacting on SANParks as and when required.
Assist with the investigation and collection of information relating to environmental crimes and support crime investigations in general.
Assist with the analysis of incoming reports for the management of reactive and proactive specialised investigations.
Assist in conducting crime investigations, reconstruction of tactical information of crime scenes and assist with the compilation of reports for further investigation.
Assist with administration and reporting e.g. compiling of information notes.
Assist with maintaining good relations with relevant role-players.
Contribute to the overall crime information picture of the SANParks
Assist with administration and reporting functions of the Unit.
Salary
R282,919.52 – R462,106.49
