SEIPEI MAPHARI
Fictional specialist in criminal investigations
Germiston
Summary
I am a detail-oriented, diligent professional functional specialist in criminal investigations with experience of fraud investigations, syndicates in criminal investigations in tax and customers, cybercrimes, assisting managers on investigating various cases from SARS and maintaining communication with informers Focused, consistent, punctual and reliable, organized and trustworthy with confidential and personal information.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Functional specialist in criminal investigations
SARS
Pretoria
02.2024 - Current
- Answer inquiries related to investigation conducted and ensure correct reporting of data on cases.
- Investigate and obtain the required evidence in accordance with the MOU between SARS, NPA and SAPS.
- Help other law enforcement agencies as and when required, within the mandate of the Acts administered by SARS.
- Understand & operate a variety of IT software applications to retrieve, compare & analyze data to produce operational & management information.
- Plan and implement action necessary to conduct full-scope investigations without supervision.
- Plan and organize your own work tasks within the area of work.
- Assist fellow investigators when interviewing informers and possible witnesses to gather information on offenses in respect of Acts administered by the Commissioner.
- Apply knowledge of the legal framework relative to the work.
- Prepare the various reports and records required for the quarterly performance reviews conducted by the manager.
- Present the various matters to the various committees as and when required, including, but not limited to, the pre-assessment committee, various debt committees and the objection and appeal allocation committees.
- Evaluate, collate and analyze information received from the investigator to support the various team members as and when required.
Anite-piracy investigator
Irdeto (Multichoice Group)
Randburg
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Driving anti-piracy countermeasures, including conducting raids, combating cybercrime, and initiating criminal and civil litigation.
- Assisting with and providing advice on broadcast and intellectual property piracy cases received from South Africa and neighbouring countries.
- Building relationships with staff, judicial bodies, and law enforcement agencies in South Africa.
- Collaborating with other operators to identify and address broadcast piracy issues.
- Cooperating with law enforcement agencies in various markets to prevent and combat piracy.
- Monitoring and reporting any piracy-related matters.
- Testifying in court on behalf of Multichoice Group.
- Establishing and maintaining an informer network to gather intelligence.
- Conducting undercover operations and ad-hoc investigations.
- Monitoring piracy offenders and conducting market analysis.
- Submitting monthly reports and contributing to anti-piracy projects.
- Managing risks associated with piracy activities.
Detective warrant officer
Hawks Commercial
Johannesburg
06.2019 - 08.2023
- Investigation of serious commercial crime or alleged commercial crime.
- Investigating banking fraud crimes.
- Investigating vehicle finance fraud.
- Investigating home loans fraud.
- Maintain and ensure case dockets management in the case system.
- Promote and maintain good public relations, interrelationships and the image of DPCI.
- Investigation of unit activities, aligned with commercial branch strategic direction and mandate.
- Supervise and exercise control over human, physical and financial resources allocated to the environment.
Detective Sergeant
Germiston Detectives
Germiston
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Gather and collect the crime scene and identify the type and extent of the crime committed.
- Secure the crime scene and contact relevant experts.
- Searching premises and seizing evidence / exhibits at the crime scene in conjunction with relevant experts.
- Record crime information on the crime scene compile crime scene reports.
- Administer case docket management.
- Investigate crime cases and process suspects.
- Request subpoena and utilize feedback statements.
- Trace and arrest suspects.
- Charge suspects, obtain warning statements and fingerprints.
- Render evidence supports criminal proceedings.
- Liaise with relevant stakeholders during trial and assist with requests.
- Ensure suspects, witnesses, and case dockets are present in court.
- Attend court and present evidence as requested by the court.
Detective Constable
Germiston Detectives
Germiston
01.2008 - 06.2017
- Gather and collect the crime scene and identify the type and extent of the crime committed.
- Secure the crime scene and contact relevant experts.
- Searching premises and seizing evidence / exhibits at the crime scene in conjunction with relevant experts.
- Record crime information on the crime scene compile crime scene reports.
- Administer case docket management.
- Investigate crime cases and process suspects.
- Request subpoena and utilize feedback statements.
- Trace and arrest suspects.
- Charge suspects, obtain warning statements and fingerprints.
- Render evidence supports criminal proceedings.
- Liaise with relevant stakeholders during trial and assist with requests.
- Ensure suspects, witnesses, and case dockets are present in court.
- Attend court and present evidence as requested by the court.
Education
National Diploma in policing - Policing, Criminal investigations, Management leadership, Law policing, Criminology
Tshwane University of Technology
11.2007
Certicate (NQF5 Private and corporate investigations) - Role of private investigator, Criminal investigations, Civil investigations, Locating missing person, Undercover, Surveillance, End user computing
Pretoria Technikon
12.2003
Certicate (NQF5 Criminal justice and forensic investigations) - Basic criminal law and special oenses, Forensic investigations, Basic Auditing Principles, Law of Evidence and The Constitution
University of Johannesburg
04.2018
Certicate (NQF5 Commercial forensic information technology) - Commercial Forensic Accounting, Commercial Forensic Law, Commercial Forensic Investigation, Practice and Fraud Risk Management
University of Northwest
10.2024
Matric - Venda, English, Afrikaans, Geography, Mercantile Law, Introduction to Criminology, Business Economics, Economics
Harvey education centre
12.2002
Skills
- Teamwork - Expert
- Leadership - Expert
- Communication - Expert
- Problem-solving - Expert
- Investigations skills - Experienced
- General Administration and document management - Experienced
- Ability to obtain appropriate affidavits - Experienced
- Report writing skills - Experienced
- Good decision making - Experienced
- Good Communications - Experienced
Id Number
8206205303089
Personal Information
- ID Type: South African
- ID Number: 8206205303089
References
- L Thabethe, Hawks Germiston, 0820508378
- C Motsholeng, SARS, 0660225479
- Tobais Maja, Irdeto, Tobais@irdeto.com, 0825388259
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing Football
- Watching Football
- I like reality shows.
Timeline
Functional specialist in criminal investigations
SARS
02.2024 - Current
Anite-piracy investigator
Irdeto (Multichoice Group)
08.2023 - 02.2024
Detective warrant officer
Hawks Commercial
06.2019 - 08.2023
Detective Sergeant
Germiston Detectives
06.2017 - 06.2019
Detective Constable
Germiston Detectives
01.2008 - 06.2017
National Diploma in policing - Policing, Criminal investigations, Management leadership, Law policing, Criminology
Tshwane University of Technology
Certicate (NQF5 Private and corporate investigations) - Role of private investigator, Criminal investigations, Civil investigations, Locating missing person, Undercover, Surveillance, End user computing
Pretoria Technikon
Certicate (NQF5 Criminal justice and forensic investigations) - Basic criminal law and special oenses, Forensic investigations, Basic Auditing Principles, Law of Evidence and The Constitution
University of Johannesburg
Certicate (NQF5 Commercial forensic information technology) - Commercial Forensic Accounting, Commercial Forensic Law, Commercial Forensic Investigation, Practice and Fraud Risk Management
University of Northwest
Matric - Venda, English, Afrikaans, Geography, Mercantile Law, Introduction to Criminology, Business Economics, Economics
Harvey education centre