RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prevent contamination of incident scenes.
•  Preserve the incident scene.
• Cordon-off incident scene.
• Identify and record exhibits on the incident scene.

• Obtain statements from the complainant and respondent (s)
• Obtain statements from witness (es)

• Offer support for the psychological and social consequences of trauma, e.g., trauma debriefing; accompany survivor to SAPS if s/he elects to open a criminal case; and to accompany her / him to the court to apply for a protection order.

• Conduct social mobilisation activities and campaigns intended to promote safety on and off campus and in the prevention of sexual and gender related misconduct.
• Conduct campaigns to educate and inform the campus community about policies and guidelines.

• Submit a report as soon as the incident is reported to the Senior Manager, Protection Services.
• Submit an investigation report with findings to the Manager, SJS

• Submit a monthly report to the Senior Manager, ITO
• Number of cases received.
• Detection rate.
• Cases withdrawn.
• Dockets to SJS and ER.
• Disposal rate.

• National Diploma/Advanced Certificate in incident investigation or equivalent (NQF6);
• Three years’ experience in conducting investigations.
• Valid drivers license

• Investigation course in Sexual offences
• PSIRA professional registration

FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS):

• Computer literacy (advanced)
• Verbal communication
• Written communication including compiling concise and coherent incident reports
• Conflict Management skills
• Analytical Skills
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (Equity Act, Domestic Violence Act, Harassment Act ,Sexual Offences Act)

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• High level of emotional intelligence
• Gender sensitivity
• Gender Consciousness