PHALENI Ngobeni

Ensured effective and efficient investigation of criminal offences within the Republic by gathering and utilising of evidence through specialised techniques and methodologies. Apprehended and processed suspects’ pre and after criminal trials. Administered case dockets to and from Court as well as attending to court proceedings. Preparation of case dockets and enquiries for inspection in accordance with the prescripts e.g. SAPS Standing Orders and Management of human as well as physical resources.

Conducting forensic audit investigations into allegations of Fraud, Corruption, misconducts and mal-administrations within the Department and report accordingly on the result of investigation. Interviewing witnesses as well as suspects, use of specialist investigation techniques, collecting and handling exhibits, document analysis, and use of experts, identification of losses and asset tracing and/or recovery. Identifying the multi-disciplinary investigation team depending on scope and nature of assignment and information and/or intelligence gathering. Draft report with background, issues addressed, scope and limitation, approach and procedures. Findings, conclusions and recommendations. Preparation of project plan and mandate, gathering of adequate, relevant and useful forensic evidence, executing audit procedures in terms of the approved forensic project plan. Identification of risk and evaluation of control system in areas audited, provide input in the proofing of fraud risk and contribute to the development of early warning system.

Represent the Department by giving evidence in criminal and civil proceedings and advice management on areas where inadequately measures exist to mitigate risks.

Degree & National Diploma: Police Science (Unisa).

Subjects passed:

Investigations I; II; III & IV. 

Law of Policing I; II & III.

Policing I; II & III.

Management Leadership I; II & III.

Strategic Management: Planning & Implementation III.

Research Methodology.

Communication: English &

Human Rights.

Program in Forensic Investigative Auditing (Unisa).

Subjects passed:

Fraud Prevention; Fraud Detection; Fraud Investigation & Report Writing.

National Certificate in Policing (SAPS Training Academy)

Subjects passed:

Regulatory Framework for Policing; Investigation of Specific Crimes; Criminal Law: Policing; Crime Prevention; & Communication.

Detective Learning Program (SAPS Detective Academy).