Seipei Maphari
Fictional specialist in criminal investigations
Germiston
Summary
Functional Specialist in Criminal Investigations leads fraud, tax, and cybercrime cases by gathering evidence, analyzing case data, and drawing conclusions under SARS legislation. Delivers full-scope investigations, prepares reports and committee submissions, and supports law enforcement coordination within the MOU framework. Applies legal framework, evidence collection, and data analysis to identify suspects, risks, and non-compliance.
Overview
6
6
Languages
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Functional specialist in criminal investigations
SARS
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.
- Liaise under supervision with law enforcement agencies in relation to specific investigations and with third parties regarding information and or evidence.
- Obtain required information and evidence in terms of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures, under limited supervision.
- Determine various tax risks by completing a tax hygiene process regarding the various tasks and cases allocated.
- Assist the project team in the preparation of the various reports and letters required when finalizing a project or a case as defined in the various SOPs.
- Raise assessments once the matters have been approved by the various governance structures in SARS.
- Draw conclusions about the nature and scope of suspected criminal activities and where appropriate, identify suspects or entities involved.
- Determine the relevance of completion of RSN to report willful acts on non-compliance with SARS legislation during the audit or when it is complete.
- Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers, SARS role players and third parties to achieve predefined objectives.
- Constantly align your own work method to changes in work requirements, procedures, policies, processes, and delivery systems to meet contracted targets or set timelines.
- Be informed on related acts, legislation and regulations that might impact on own work.
- Correctly apply applicable legislation, including, among other, policies, procedures, and SOPs in the delivery of work outputs.
- Use practical and applied knowledge and situational judgement to consider policy implications and to arrive at decisions / conclusions.
- Accumulate information and provide reports with recommendations applicable to area of specialisation.
- Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to identify trends and potential risks.
- Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation.
- Effectively plan and schedule own activities to continuously improve quality and service delivery in area of specialisation.
- Execute process and procedural change, implement the change, and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
Anite-piracy investigator
Irdeto (Multichoice Group)
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
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
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
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 (NQF6 Policing) - Policing, Criminal investigations, Management leadership, Law policing, Criminology, End user computing
Tshwane University of Technology
01-2007
Certificate (NQF5 Private and corporate investigations) - Role of private investigator, Criminal investigations, Civil investigations, Locating missing person, Undercover, Surveillance, End user computing
Pretoria Technikon
01-2003
Certificate (NQF5 Criminal justice and forensic investigations) - Basic criminal law and special offenses, Forensic investigations, Basic Auditing Principles, Law of Evidence and The Constitution
University of Johannesburg
01-2018
Certificate (NQF5 Commercial forensic information technology) - Commercial Forensic Accounting, Commercial Forensic Law, Commercial Forensic Investigation, Practice and Fraud Risk Management
University of Northwest
01-2024
Matric (Matric) - Venda, English, Afrikaans, Geography, Mercantile Law, Introduction to Criminology, Business Economics, Economics
Harvey education centre
01-2002
Skills
Case docket management
Evidence collection
Statement taking
Witness interviewing
Crime scene investigation
Report writing skills
Investigations skills
Court testimony
Legislation compliance
Subpoena preparation
Surveillance operations
Search warrant execution
Criminal procedure
Interview notes documentation
Fraud investigation
Forensic evidence handling
Chain of custody
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
Matric (Matric) - Venda, English, Afrikaans, Geography, Mercantile Law, Introduction to Criminology, Business Economics, Economics
Harvey education centre
Certificate (NQF5 Commercial forensic information technology) - Commercial Forensic Accounting, Commercial Forensic Law, Commercial Forensic Investigation, Practice and Fraud Risk Management
University of Northwest
Certificate (NQF5 Criminal justice and forensic investigations) - Basic criminal law and special offenses, Forensic investigations, Basic Auditing Principles, Law of Evidence and The Constitution
University of Johannesburg
Certificate (NQF5 Private and corporate investigations) - Role of private investigator, Criminal investigations, Civil investigations, Locating missing person, Undercover, Surveillance, End user computing
Pretoria Technikon
National Diploma in policing (NQF6 Policing) - Policing, Criminal investigations, Management leadership, Law policing, Criminology, End user computing
Tshwane University of Technology