Neliswa Blessing Shange
Criminal Investigator
31 Park Lodge Gardens, 369 King Dinuzulu Road
Summary
Tech-savvy innovator with hands-on experience in emerging technologies and passion for continuous improvement. Skilled in identifying opportunities for technological enhancements and implementing effective solutions. Adept at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems and enhance productivity. Excels in adapting to fast-paced environments and driving technological advancements.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Student Legal Assistance
UKZN Law Clinic
Durban
2020.01 - 2020.12
- Consulting with prospective law clinic clients
- Doing file work
- Preparing a write-up, suggesting ways in which legal matters received by the law clinic may be resolved in accordance with the client's mandate
- Note: I was not employed, I was doing practical work for the Clinical Law module (Final year elective)
Administrative Officer
Simelokuhle Design Studio (PTY) LTD
Durban
2020.06 - 2020.12
- Answered telephonic calls, responding to queries & replying to emails
- Filed Important and confidential company documents.
- Maintained accurate records, ensuring timely processing of invoices, payments, and financial reports.
- Contributed to successful projects by providing essential administrative support and resource management.
- Provided exceptional support to the executive team by managing schedules, coordinating travel plans, and organizing meetings.
Graduate in Training (Area of Specialization: Syndicated Tax & Customs Crime)
South African Revenue Service ('SARS')
Durban
2022.01 - 2023.12
- As a Graduate in Training, I was required to perform all the duties and provide such services as determined by SARS from time to time in line with the training and development programme
- The SARS would include any function, service, or task, as it deems fit in its interests and at its sole discretion
- Hence, I was rotated in different divisions regardless of my area of specialization being Syndicated Tax & Customs Crime
- Contact Centre/Direct Channels: Advising taxpayers on all Tax & Debt related queries, including assisting with all e-filing related queries
- Compliance Audit: Ensuring that all risks identified by the risk engine for operational audit are mitigated in the most efficient way possible
- Sending queries to taxpayers requesting additional supporting information / material for verification of income declarations & tax deductions claims made by the taxpayers
- Syndicated Tax & Customs Crime (Tactical Analysis & Investigations): Responding to criminal and illicit activities in respect of tax, customs, and excise related offences, and conduct targeted interventions to disrupt and dismantle the domestic and international organized non-compliance, Detecting non-compliance associated with criminal and illicit organized and syndicated tax, customs & excise evasion schemes or activities, the immediate mitigation of debt as well as evidence risk and the determination of the most appropriate response in order to promote and ensure compliance
Criminal Investigator
South African Revenue Service
Durban
2024.08 - Current
- Provided expert guidance on regulatory compliance matters, ensuring adherence to relevant laws and regulations.
- Conducted comprehensive investigations into suspicious transactions, leading to successful case resolutions.
- Analyzed financial statements, bank records, and government databases to identify fraud and other instances of financial crimes.
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Assisted in the development of investigative strategies, resulting in more efficient case resolutions.
- Coordinated with law enforcement agencies when appropriate during investigations, helping to ensure the pursuit and apprehension of criminal actors.
Education
National Senior Certificate -
St. Victor Senior Secondary
Ulundi, South Africa 2012.01 - 2016.12
Bachelor of Laws (L.L.B) - School of Law
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Durban, South Africa 2017.01 - 2020.12
Master of Laws (L.L.M) - Business Law
University of KwaZulu-Natal
PMB Campus 2021.01 - Current
Skills
Risk assessment & analysis
Anti-money laundering
Ethics and integrity
Data analytics
Cross-border investigations
Legal research
Effective communication
Investigation techniques
Project management
Problem-solving aptitude
Financial intelligence
Verbal and written communication
Certification
Accounting Basic
References
- Sandile Xhakaza, Senior Manager - Syndicated Tax & Customs Crime (SARS), Manager, sxhakaza@sars.gov.za
- Adv. Kennedy Budeli, Line Manager - Syndicated Tax & Customs Crime (SARS), Manager, KBudeli@sars.gov.za
- Sthembile Mncwabe, OPS Manager - Contact Centre, Previous Manager, fmncwabe@sars.gov.za
Personal Information
- Ethnicity: Black
- Date of Birth: 01/22/98
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
Timeline
Criminal Investigator
South African Revenue Service
2024.08 - Current
Graduate in Training (Area of Specialization: Syndicated Tax & Customs Crime)
South African Revenue Service ('SARS')
2022.01 - 2023.12
Master of Laws (L.L.M) - Business Law
University of KwaZulu-Natal
2021.01 - Current
Administrative Officer
Simelokuhle Design Studio (PTY) LTD
2020.06 - 2020.12
Student Legal Assistance
UKZN Law Clinic
2020.01 - 2020.12
Bachelor of Laws (L.L.B) - School of Law
University of KwaZulu-Natal
2017.01 - 2020.12
National Senior Certificate -
St. Victor Senior Secondary
2012.01 - 2016.12