Senior Forensic Data Analyst; Senior Crime Analyst Job Centurion area,South Africa,IT/Tech

Position: Senior Forensic Data Analyst (Senior Crime Analyst)
A Vacancy exists for a Senior Forensic Data Analyst in the Specialised Services Division based in Centurion – Head Office

The suitable candidate’s main responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Main Purpose of Position:

Capturing & updating of crime information on databases and compilation & distribution of advanced crime reports & statistics and general office administration
Training and mentoring of forensic data administrators and - Forensic Data Analysis
Responsible for basic office administration of forensic data administrators and – Forensic Data Analysts
Compile and performance appraisals of system administrators, forensic data administrators and Forensic Data Analysts
Manage dedicated division workloads between forensic data administrators and Forensic Data Analysts
Analysis of crime information and compilation and presentation of crime reports and /or risk analysis reports
Generate tactical, strategic and operational intelligence products in support of the investigations division mandate, including court directed reports upon request, to aid criminal investigations and criminal prosecutions.
Project management of new client requirements, translating them into outputs utilizing available tools in the department or recommending new ones to enhance efficiency and effectiveness

Key Performance Areas:

Compile and distribute crime reports & statistics
Assist & support investigators/managers/clients IRO crime information
Feedback on requests and queries within reasonable time
General office administration duties
Training and mentoring of system administrators, forensic data administrators and Forensic Data Analysts.
Manage and maintain client service level agreement and output expectation
Interpret information from various systems and records and evaluate information in the context of possible crimes being committed
Apply analytical approaches, processes and tools to detect crime and crime trends
Conduct analysis of various data sets of standards to medium complexity and add value to information received to establish if there are reasonable grounds for disclosure to relevant stakeholders
Contextualize information according to clients’ needs and prepare relevant reports, including the creation of charts and graphics, to explain findings in matters where there is a suspicion of crime or actual crime and present to clients
Interpret information from various systems and records and evaluate information in the context of possible crimes being committed and present to clients
Compile expert reports to relay findings in relation to analyses processes followed and implemented.
Attend crime combatting forums and represent company/division at meetings with clients
Assist and support in the investigation, arrest and prosecution of perpetrators
Attend product- and skills workshops as and when required
Provide expert testimony on work performed at judicial hearings
Assist in the development of crime prevention and risk mitigating strategies
Correct and address matters where quality problems are observed or identified in the respective applications, products and project outputs
Establish and maintain industry relationships and networks to leverage cross collaboration and information sharing
Successful translation of client requirements into actionable outputs using available tools or recommending new ones, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness. Additional KPIs involve timely project execution, stakeholder coordination, and delivery of high-quality, compliant reports and outputs which may inform decision making

Preferred qualifications/attributes/skills:

Skills and Experience:

MS office programs proficiency (advanced)
Experience in report writing and presentation skills
Attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced and sometimes high-pressure environment
Excellent written, verbal communication, report writing and presentation skills
Dependable, work independently, meticulous and precise
Well versed in observing and assessing information (analytical thinking)
Ability to plan, organize, and supervise the work of others
Leadership and management skills (emotional…


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