Internal Investigator Opportunity at barbertonmines

Overview

This role is responsible for conducting thorough and impartial investigations into allegations of misconduct, fraud, corruption, and policy breaches within the organisation. The Internal Investigator will play a crucial role in upholding ethical standards, ensuring compliance with legal and company policies, and identifying areas for improvement in internal controls and procedures. This position requires a meticulous approach to evidence gathering, analysis, and reporting, ensuring that all investigations are conducted with the utmost confidentiality, fairness, and objectivity. The successful candidate will contribute significantly to maintaining a safe, ethical, and compliant work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, assess, and prioritise complaints, allegations, and reports of misconduct.

• Plan and conduct investigations in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.

• Develop investigation strategies, timelines, and evidence-gathering plans.

• Maintain objectivity, confidentiality, and procedural fairness throughout investigations.

• Gather and review documents, emails, financial records, CCTV footage, access logs, and other relevant evidence.

• Conduct interviews with complainants, witnesses, and subjects of investigations.

• Analyse information to determine facts, identify policy breaches, and assess risks.

• Preserve evidence and maintain chain-of-custody procedures where applicable.

• Prepare clear, factual, and defensible investigation reports.

• Document findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

• Present investigation outcomes to management, HR, legal counsel, audit committees, or executive leadership.

• Support disciplinary, legal, or corrective action processes.

• Investigate suspected fraud, corruption, theft, conflicts of interest, and financial irregularities.

• Support whistleblower and ethics hotline programs.

• Identify control weaknesses and recommend preventive measures.

• Assist with regulatory inquiries, audits, and compliance reviews.

• Identify emerging misconduct trends and organisational risks.

• Recommend improvements to policies, procedures, and internal controls.

• Support awareness and training initiatives related to ethics and compliance.

Why Join the Company

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic organisation where your investigative skills will be highly valued. We are committed to fostering a culture of integrity, transparency, and continuous improvement. You will have the chance to work on challenging and impactful cases, contributing directly to the organisation's ethical framework and operational efficiency. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a real difference. Join a team dedicated to upholding the highest standards of conduct and compliance.

How to Apply

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• NQF 6 National Diploma / Advanced Certificate

• Experience in investigations, compliance, internal audit, law enforcement, forensic accounting, security, and employee/labour relations.

• Professional certifications may be advantageous, such as: Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE); Institute of Internal Auditors, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA); Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (CAMS); Investigation or compliance-related certifications.

• PSIRA Grade A certification (Internal candidates)

• Computer literacy with knowledge of the complete Microsoft package.

• Sound planning, administration, interpersonal communication and client liaison skills are required.

• Strong leadership and organisational skills as well as good interpersonal and communication skills.

• Successfully undergo polygraph examination before employment and on a regular basis.

• No criminal record (Police clearance form if available)

• Must have great communication skills.

• Valid certificate of physical fitness.

• Valid driver’s license with own reliable transport is required.