Forensic Learnership Programme
The Gauteng Provincial Government is offering the Forensic Services Training Programme in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Trainee Forensic Investigator and Fraud Prevention Trainee are wanted at Gauteng Provincial Government (Forensic Services Department). If you are looking for the Fraud Preventions Training Programme , you should forward your job application at the concerned department. The Gauteng Provincial Government is also offering the Forensic Investigator Training Jobs / Training Programme for those candidates who are willing to get experience in the Forensic Services field.
It is also pertinent to mention here that you may get Government Jobs or Jobs in Private Sectors after completing the Training Opportunities available at Gauteng Provincial Government’s Forensic Services Department. It is also worth mentioning here that you may get Fraud Prevention Jobs and Forensic Investigator Careers after completing the Government Training Programme and getting the experience certificate. The interested persons should have a look on the descriptions of Government Trainee Jobs before forwarding their job application form.
Programme Requirements
Interested candidates who want to apply for this learnership position should ensure that they meet the following criteria
- CA (SA) or
- RGA or degree in Forensic Auditing or
- Degree in Accounting or
- Degree in CTA or
- a Legal degree in combination with a forensic diploma
- Experience: Ranges between relevant degree with no work experience to completed articles (Auditing/ Legal with some forensic background/experience)
- Ability to prioritise competing responsibilities as per their urgency and importance.
- An ability to interact effectively with people.
- Ensuring a high level of accuracy on information supplied and processed.
- An effective time manager and planner.
- Understanding of legal framework relating to Forensic Investigation.
- Understanding of financial systems and practices.
- Understanding GDF and GPG business environment.
Forensic Learnership online application For 2023
All learnership application processes are made online as they open yearly. To apply for the online Learnership application check here to browse and apply for the available advertised positions.
Application Dates
The Opening and closing dates vary depending on the position available. Applicants are reminded to ensure that they submit their application early the better. Forensic will not tolerate any late application.
Forensic Learnership Stipend
When you register for a Learnership you will be paid in the form of a stipend. This means you will be paid monthly while you are on the entire learnership. Salary: R148 584 – R175 023 p.a. (plus benefits)
Forensic contact details
Find contact information below for Learnership enquires and availability at Forensic South Africa.
- Tel: +27 (0) 12 393 1000
- SAPS Head Office; Koedoe Building, 236 Pretorius Street, Pretoria
- Private Bag X94 Pretoria, 0001
- GPS Coordinates: S25.74790 E28.18901
About Forensic
Forensic Science is the application of scientific methods in the investigation of crime and specifically the examination of physical exhibit material. The word “ Forensic“ is derived from the Latin word Forum and is understood to mean “ for the courts”. The basis of most facets of this field is the Locard Principle. This states that every contact leaves a trace.
The Forensic Science Laboratory of the South African Police Service was formed on 15 January 1971 with the Biology, Chemistry and Electronics Units. A new building complex was occupied in March 1987 when the Ballistic and Question Document Unit, which before this had resorted under the SA Criminal Bureau, were amalgamated with the FSL. Early in 2000 a decision was made to amalgamate the Explosive Investigation Service with the FSL, which realized on 2000-04-01.
In addition to the main laboratory in Pretoria, decentralized offices are established in Cape Town, Port Elizabeth and Durban. The laboratories in Pretoria and the Western Cape consists of all the units, while the Eastern Cape Laboratory have Ballistic and Chemistry Units and the laboratory in Kwa Zulu Natal consists of a Ballistic Unit.
Activities;
The activities of the FSL are the application of scientific principles, methods and techniques to the process of investigation. In an objective search for the truth, the intention is not only to bring offenders of the law to justice but also to protect the innocent people against prosecution. This service include scenes of crime and the analysis of physical evidence in order to arrive at a meaningful conclusion.