SENIOR DIGITAL FORENSIC ANALYST is a South African government vacancy at National Prosecuting Authority. This job is part of Circular 17 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Pretoria: Head Office | closing date: 08 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Salary
R1 101 468 per annum (MMS Level 12), (total cost package)
Centre
Pretoria: Head Office
Requirements
- An appropriate B Degree (NQF level 7) Advanced Diploma (NQF level 7) / Btech qualification in policing, law, forensics, computer science, data and physical science; software engineering or equivalent.
- At least five(5) years’ experience of which three (3) years should be in a junior level in criminal and/or forensic investigations environment in a legal/investigative or financial environment.
- Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility.
- Vocational training in criminal investigations specialised courses.
- Certification in either Cellebrite, FTK, Oxygen or any forensic tools.
- Experience in testifying on criminal matters in at least the Regional Court.
- (Persons that have been found as an unreliable witness in any court would not be considered).
- Experience in managing and directing forensic service providers in criminal and forensic matters.
- Strategic capability and leadership, administration skills, communication, planning and prioritising, customer focused and responsiveness, problem solving and decision making.
- Knowledge of legislation and regulations pertaining to public service administration, specifically: The Constitution of South Africa and the rights of suspects, the criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977, Investigation of common law offences as it pertains to fraud, forgery, uttering, theft, and offence involving dishonesty.
- Understanding of law of evidence in civil matters.
- Knowledge and experience of a wide range of computer/digital/devices/ cellular phones, software/operating systems, Knowledge of database structures and configuration for formats such as SQL, SQLite, ESE, plist and MXL.
- Experience in at least EnCase, Cellebrite and XRY.
- Valid drivers’ license.
Duties
- Manage/ recover evidential data from computers, mobile devices, CCTV systems, servers, emails, cloud storage and other electronic devices with the standing Cyber Crime Act, and ISO17025 accredited investigative techniques.
- Manage the conducting of quality digital forensic examination in relation to all investigations on hand at IDAC within a multi-disciplinary project team approach.
- Manage the development, maintenance and implementation of policies, standards, procedures and guidelines on digital forensic and related matters.
- Provide operational leadership and guidance with regards to overall conducting of digital forensics, handling, and safekeeping of electronic devices.
- Manage the planning and implementation for expert services regarding digital forensic examination and research.
- Manage/compile investigation report.
- Ensure that appropriate security and access control of forensic tools, system and evidence are maintained at all times.
- Guide expert testimony in court relevant to the investigations.
- Testify on the data extracted from the devices.
- Manage and develop staff
Enquiries
Maureen Dibetle Tel No: (012) 845 7727
Applications
Where to send your application.
e mail: Recruit2026159@npa.gov.za
Department Notes
Applicants must apply by submitting applications on the most recent Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a comprehensive CV only (with detailed experience information). Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA (only when shortlisted). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation (only when shortlisted). All applications must reach the NPA on/or before the closing date. No late applications will be accepted/processed. Documents should not be password protected, and ZIP files will be blocked. The NPA cannot be held responsible for server delays. All applications must reach the NPA on/or before the closing date. No late applications will be accepted/processed. The applicant’s attention is drawn to the fact that the NPA uses an Electronic Response Handling System in terms of e-mailed applications. Please do not contact the NPA directly after you have e-mailed your applications to enquire if your application(s) have been received. If you have not received an acknowledgement of receipt within one week after the closing date, then you can contact the NPA. The NPA reserves the right not to fill any particular position. If you do not hear from us within (6) six months from the closing date of the advert, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Successful candidates will be subjected to a security clearance of at least confidential. Appointment to this position will be provisional, pending the issue of security clearance. Fingerprints will be taken on the day of the interview. The social media accounts of shortlisted applicants may be accessed as part of the verification process. A valid driver’s license will be a requirement where applicable. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two preentry assessments which are, a practical exercise and an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the NPA. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency-based assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will test generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. A Pre-Entry certificate obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is required for all SMS applicants for Public Service Act positions in the NPA (SMS pre-entry certificate to be submitted prior to appointment). NPA Act appointments are exempted from the pre-entry certificate requirement. This is a Public Service specific training programme. The name of the course is Certificate for entry into the SMS. The full details can be sourced from the link https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/.. Applicants are advised that from 1 January 2021 a new application form for employment (Z83) is in use. The new application for employment form can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies. From 1 January 2021 should an application be received using the incorrect (old) application for employment (Z83), it will not be considered. NB! Applicants who are successful must please note that the NPA is not in a position to pay resettlement costs. ERRATUM: Deputy Director: Performance Information Management (Bloemfontein) with Recruit 2026/91 advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 11 dated 27 March 2026 is hereby withdrawn.
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SALARY : R1 101 468 per annum (MMS Level 12), (total cost package)
CENTRE : Pretoria: Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate B Degree (NQF level 7) Advanced Diploma (NQF level 7) / Btech qualification in policing, law, forensics, computer science, data and physical science; software engineering or equivalent. At least five(5) years’
experience of which three (3) years should be in a junior level in criminal and/or forensic investigations environment in a legal/investigative or financial
environment. Demonstrable competency in acting Independently,
Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility. Vocational training in criminal investigations specialised courses. Certification in either Cellebrite, FTK,
Oxygen or any forensic tools. Experience in testifying on criminal matters in at least the Regional Court. (Persons that have been found as an unreliable
witness in any court would not be considered). Experience in managing and directing forensic service providers in criminal and forensic matters. Strategic
capability and leadership, administration skills, communication, planning and prioritising, customer focused and responsiveness, problem solving and
decision making. Knowledge of legislation and regulations pertaining to public service administration, specifically: The Constitution of South Africa and the
rights of suspects, the criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977, Investigation of common law offences as it pertains to fraud, forgery, uttering, theft, and offence
involving dishonesty. Understanding of law of evidence in civil matters.
Knowledge and experience of a wide range of computer/digital/devices/ cellular phones, software/operating systems, Knowledge of database
structures and configuration for formats such as SQL, SQLite, ESE, plist and
MXL. Experience in at least EnCase, Cellebrite and XRY. Valid drivers’ license.
DUTIES : Manage/ recover evidential data from computers, mobile devices, CCTV systems, servers, emails, cloud storage and other electronic devices with the
standing Cyber Crime Act, and ISO17025 accredited investigative techniques.
Manage the conducting of quality digital forensic examination in relation to all investigations on hand at IDAC within a multi-disciplinary project team
approach. Manage the development, maintenance and implementation of policies, standards, procedures and guidelines on digital forensic and related
matters. Provide operational leadership and guidance with regards to overall conducting of digital forensics, handling, and safekeeping of electronic devices.
Manage the planning and implementation for expert services regarding digital forensic examination and research. Manage/compile investigation report.
Ensure that appropriate security and access control of forensic tools, system and evidence are maintained at all times. Guide expert testimony in court
relevant to the investigations. Testify on the data extracted from the devices.
Manage and develop staff
ENQUIRIES : Maureen Dibetle Tel No: (012) 845 7727
APPLICATIONS : e mail: Recruit2026159@npa.gov.za
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 17 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.



