Thapelo Neul Mojanaga
Forensic Practitioner
Pretoria
Summary
I am a specialist in computer literacy, law, forensic investigation, and leadership. For 22 years, I have worked in crime investigation and forensics, with a good education in leadership, management, investigation, and accounting. As Head of Investigation and Manager in the investigation unit, I managed physical and human resources to complete criminal and incident investigations. I've learned many skills that have helped me in my work. I am skilled at representing management as an employer representative in disciplinary hearings. For 22 years, I have given reliable and persuasive testimony in criminal and civil cases. My extensive skill set, excellent educational background, and proven track record allow me to help any organization that needs a devoted and knowledgeable investigation, management, and forensic legal professional succeed. Able to set safety, quality, and production goals and track success through problem-solving and employee development. Sets team workload priorities for success. The sub-section leader has established and improved production initiatives to meet performance goals. Experienced in setting work priorities to complement staff roles and improve quality service. Monitors cost-effectiveness and proposes countermeasures and process improvements to train workers and boost production. Successful police supervisor who builds high-performing teams and controls crime. Good communicator with the public and law enforcement. Turns disasters into order.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
5
5
Languages
Work History
Lieutenant Colonel (Sub-Section Commander)
Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation: Serious Economic Offences Unit
8 2022 - Current
- Coordinate and conduct court-driven investigations in a Team approach to investigate Fraud, Corruption, and Money Laundering
- Maintain and ensure effective case docket management
- Coordinate and ensure the proper handling and maintenance of state-owned property and physical-, human- and financial resources to ensure that the official police functions can enjoy all the necessary attention
- Investigation of Serious Commercial offences (Fraud, Corruption, Money laundering, etc).
- Established effective relationships with subordinates, peers, and superiors through clear communication and collaboration.
- Streamlined communication processes for improved situational awareness and decision-making.
- Managed daily operations in the section, ensuring timely completion of tasks and assignments.
- Assisted higher command with strategic planning efforts, contributing valuable insight from a Section Commander perspective.
- Conducted investigations to identify suspicious activities, violations of policies and regulations and potential threats.
- Enhanced team performance by developing and implementing comprehensive training programs.
Investigation Manager
Wits University Protection Service
10.2019 - 07.2022
- Manage all investigations and assemble dockets for disciplinary purposes for all staff and student's misconduct
- Responsible for conducting investigations and compiling dockets for breach contract, staff discipline, presenting evidence before the University Disciplinary Committee, and representing the University at the CCMA
- Compiles crime patterns and provides monthly management reports on crime patterns and hotspots
- Identify crime patterns and problem areas; formulate crime prevention programmes (in consultation with the Deputy Director)
- Manage and guide investigators dealing with petty and heinous crimes
- Manage security risks, risk assessment, risk threat and risk management.
- Enhanced efficiency by developing and implementing investigative procedures and strategies for the team.
- Provided expert guidance to junior investigators, enhancing their skills and performance levels.
- Promoted continuous learning within the department by staying updated on industry trends and incorporating new methodologies into investigation processes.
- Assessed potential risks associated with new business ventures or partnerships through detailed background checks.
- Improved communication between departments by fostering collaboration and information sharing among team members.
Head: Detective Unit (Lt Colonel)
South African Police Service
04.2010 - 09.2019
- Manage the Detective service activities: Obtain and interpret crime-related information to support planning and decision-making
- Plan tasks and duties of personnel and facilitates planning and decision-making meetings
- Investigate and participate in the investigation of complaints against personnel and manage the personnel, vehicles and investigation of dockets
- Inform unit personnel of changes in legislation and enforce adherence to Legislative prescripts (Acts) relevant to the detective environment
- Manage and align the Detective Service Unit with Station's strategic direction
- Attend meetings with stakeholders, Community Policy Forums, Agriculture, Justice, Municipality and School Governing Body and School's staff's in terms of Operational Plan and National Crime Combatting Strategy
- Give inputs on Station's plan and ensure that personnel are achieving objectives as determined in the Station Plan/ Strategic objectives
- Submit reports to the Provincial and National office
- Manage the administration and information flow for the detective service Unit
- Manage visits to crime scene
- Communicated crime related information to personnel and Compile and submit report to Station Commander
- Detective Head on investigation statistics
- Verify the relevant crime information contained in the case docket as reflected in the Crime Administration System (CAS)
- Peruse all case dockets received daily from the Client Service Centre (CSC) and allocate them to Team Leaders
- Verify that Team Leaders conducted inspections of the case dockets
- Manager case dockets to achieve the set targets
- Manage and control human, financial, physical and information resources according Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
- Monitor personnel placement, training, development and performance
- Direct and control allocated budget and expenditure
- Coordinate and execute effective state asset management and control
- Secure and facilitate information resources and information communication technologies.
- Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
- Investigated complaints brought by members of community by conducting interviews and compiling evidence.
- Initiated and concluded investigations of crime organizations.
- Sent specimens to labs and ran fingerprints through databases to identify individuals of interest.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while sharing vital intelligence with appropriate colleagues for effective case resolution.
Criminal Investigator and Crime Scene Investigator
South African Police Service
01.2000 - 03.2010
- Managing and investigation of crime incidents
- Gathering and collecting evidence to present it at court
- Gathering relevant information and evidence with investigation method, manage and conduct a range of complex investigations, for example murder, fraud and corruption cases, develop and evaluate strategies to manage investigations, working closely and communicating with staff at all levels.
- Visit the crime scene and obtain fingerprints from crime scenes
- Taking of Photographs, and Video graphs from crime scenes, evidence collection and compiling of facial identification and package exhibit and send it to forensic Division for further examination
- Reconstruction of crime scenes and drawing of plans, making simple for someone who did not attend crime scene to understand
- Gather, verify and assess all appropriate and available information to gain an accurate understanding of situations to an agreed case investigation plan, analyze and interpret data, examine records and documents, prepare, complete and submit accurate case papers and evidential files to the highest professional standard and within set time limits, deal with forensic material and its submissions, conduct interviews and interrogations, participate in and conduct raids, searches or arrests, identify appropriate witnesses and obtain statements, keep up to date with changes in legislation and procedures as they affect criminal investigation.
Education
Doctor of Management - Risk Management
Stadio Higher Education
Krugersdorp, South Africa 04.2001 -
Masters of Management - Risk Management
Stadio Higher Education
Krugersdorp, South Africa 04.2001 -
Bacheclor of Technology: Policing - Policing
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria 04.2001 -
Post Graduate Diploma Labour Law
University of Free State
Bloemfontein10.2010
Skills
Strong educational background in Leadership and Management, Investigation and Accounting principles with an advanced focus in the last 22 years on the investigation of crime, forensic investigation and management skills
Competent in managing investigation and security skills with completed courses in Advanced crime scene course, programme in forensic and investigative auditing at UNISA, Cybercrime investigation with College SA and the investigation of transnational and organised intellectual property (IP) crime with UL University, Facilitation, Assessment and Moderation course with Enjo Consultants, Senior Management Service Pre Entry certificate with National School of Government
Competent in representing management as employer representative in disciplinary hearings
Giving evidence in criminal and civil proceedings for the past 22 years
Fully Computer Literate (All MS Spreadsheets, ATLAS, SharePoint,) Knowledge in the Currency and Exchanges Act, Exchange Control Regulations and Rulings, Law of Evidence, Law of Contract, Civil and Criminal procedure Act, Bank's Act Interpretation of Statutes and Constitutional Law, MISS AND MPSS, POCA, PRECCA, FIC, Forensic Accountancy, Forensic Investigation, Forensic Law, Enterprise Risk management
Affiliations
- South African Board for People Practices, Chartered HR Practitioner, Membership No: 64112670
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiner, Associate member, Membership No: 56787025
- Institute of Commercial Forensic Practitioner, Associate member, Membership No: 2023032788
Academic awards
- Top Customer Relationship Management IX Student (SBS - 11 September 2019)
- Top Strategic Process Management IX Student (SBS - 11 September 2019)
Conference and technical papers
- World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD), 26 August - 4 September 2002 as security personnel.
- Analysis of conviction rate in police sector: a case of Heidedal Detective Unit, course paper submitted to the Department of Management Leadership, Southern Business School, South Africa, 2016.
- Performance Management in the South African Police Service at Mangaung Cluster, course paper submitted to The MBA Business School, University of Free State, South Africa, 2017.
- Exploring the business risk factors in South African Police Service police stations: a case study of Mangaung saps cluster, course paper submitted to the Department of Masters of Management,Southern Business School, 2019.
- Incident Risk Management: Framework for security services at Higher Education Institutions in South Africa, 2022.
Phone Numbers
+2782 362 1776
+2761 586 0173
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 9/12/1971
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
- Race: African
References
- Dr Samuel Nkosi, Sub-Section Commander, Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, Serious Economic Offences Unit, +2783 624 2008, nkosiks0@mail.com
- Mr James Maapola, Finance Manager, Wits University +27745630010, james.maapola@wits.ac.za
- Mr Ephraim Jamba, Former Detective Commander,Park Road SAPS +27 824555968, ephraim.j@webmail.co.za
- Mr Lebogang Phepheng, Deputy Director, Department of Police, roads and Transport, +2782 372 8968, phephengl@gmail.com
Certification
Cyber crime cerificate
Timeline
Commercial Forensic Investigation
12-2023
Commercial Forensic InformationTechnology
12-2023
Commercial Forensic Accounting
12-2023
Commercial Forensic Law
12-2023
Investigation Manager
Wits University Protection Service
10.2019 - 07.2022
Programme in forensic and investigative auditing
02-2016
Cyber crime cerificate
03-2015
Intellectual Property (IP) Crime
10-2014
Head: Detective Unit (Lt Colonel)
South African Police Service
04.2010 - 09.2019
Advanced Crime Scene Course
04-2004
Doctor of Management - Risk Management
Stadio Higher Education
04.2001 -
Masters of Management - Risk Management
Stadio Higher Education
04.2001 -
Bacheclor of Technology: Policing - Policing
Tshwane University of Technology
04.2001 -
Criminal Investigator and Crime Scene Investigator
South African Police Service
01.2000 - 03.2010
Lieutenant Colonel (Sub-Section Commander)
Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation: Serious Economic Offences Unit
8 2022 - Current
Post Graduate Diploma Labour Law
University of Free State
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