Analyst: Electronic Forensic Service x1

Requisition
11585
-Posted
23/09/2026
- Region (1) - Location (1)

Job Title: Analyst:
Electronic Forensic Service X1

Position Reports to: Manager:
Electronic Forensic Service

Division :
Taxpayer Engagement and Operations
- Specialised Audit

Advert Closing Date : 02 October 2026

About the Position

We require a professional with passion, dedication and commitment to excellence and innovation. A person who is interested in working with large data and more specifically accounting data, from extracting to analysing and conversion of data into meaningful information. An individual that aspires to join an organisation where the higher purpose is upheld. Exposure to SAS, ACL, Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATS)) would be considered favourably.

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

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…