Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Skills Development
Criminal Records
Personal Information
Timeline
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Velaphi Mabuza

Senior Investigator
Mamelodi West

Summary

To secure a challenging position that will offer the scope for personal growth and development.

Coming from a disadvantaged background, my driving force is to explore new avenues that will add value to my life and those around me. I take pride in going an extra mile to make things happen, and work well in a team. I have the ability to identify obstacles, take them as challenges and find my way around them. Having been equipped with skills from my work experience and years of study, I hope to be an asset to the institution.

Veteran Senior Investigator successful leading and training newer team members to handle high caseloads under tight deadlines. Decisive and tactical planner with notable record of accomplishment. Critical thinker with excellent track record of accomplishing detailed investigations that contribute to outstanding results.

Skilled at planning and conducting routine and complex investigations, overseeing team member cases and managing records. Experienced in setting up and managing surveillance, interviewing individuals, and completing background checks.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1987
1987
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Senior Investigator/ Inspector (Deputy Director)

National Consumer Commission
06.2012 - 03.2023
  • Planning and Conducting of Investigations
  • Compiling of Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Investigation Reports
  • Formulating and Implementation of Standard Operating and Disciplinary Procedures
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Project Management
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Client Liaison
  • Asset and Financial Management
  • Risk Management
  • Participation in Procurement Processes

Forensic Investigator

Special Investigating Unit
09.2007 - 05.2012
  • Conduct Investigations and Search & Seizure Operations
  • Interviewing and Drafting of Affidavits
  • Report Writing
  • Conducting Covert Operations
  • Supervision of Junior Members
  • Compilation of SAPS Dockets
  • Court Appearances
  • Disciplinary Hearings Appearances
  • Liaison with other Law Enforcement Agencies and various public entities

Control Room Manager

Bakwena Platinum Corridor Concessionaire
05.2005 - 08.2007
  • Performance of General Management Duties
  • Computer Systems Operation
  • Asset Management
  • Conducting Internal Fraud and Corruption Investigations
  • Compiling Audit and Investigation Reports
  • Formulation of Health & Safety Policy
  • Involvement in Staff Disciplinary Matters
  • Training and development of staff

Supervisor/ Shift Manager

P T Operational Services
08.2002 - 04.2005
  • General Management Duties
  • Implementation of Company Procedures
  • Involvement in Staff Disciplinary Matters
  • Traffic, Safety and Security Management
  • Financial Management
  • Accident and Daily Report Drafting

Education

High School -

Mamelodi High school

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management, Economics

University of South Africa

Programme in Forensic and Investigative Auditing - Fraud Prevention, Fraud Investigation, Fraud Detection, Forensic and Investigative Audit Reporting

University of South Africa

Programme in Anti-Corruption and Commercial Crime Investigation - Legal Contexts and Procedures, Applied Legal Procedures

University of South Africa

Skills

  • Interpersonal
  • Leadership
  • Organizing
  • Writing
  • Team Working
  • Sound Communication
  • Public Speaking
  • Group Facilitation
  • Management
  • Analytical Ability
  • Researching
  • Computer Skills (MS Office Programs)

Certification

Trainee Forensic Investigator Programme, Special Investigating Unit

Affiliations

Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)

Skills Development

  • Interpersonal
  • Leadership
  • Organizing
  • Writing
  • Team Working
  • Sound Communication
  • Public Speaking
  • Group Facilitation
  • Management
  • Analytical Ability
  • Researching
  • Computer Skills (MS Office Programs)

Criminal Records

None

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 680118 5306 086
  • Ethnicity: African
  • Health Status: Excellent
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: South African
  • Driving License: Code 8 (EB)
  • Marital Status: Married

Timeline

Senior Investigator/ Inspector (Deputy Director)

National Consumer Commission
06.2012 - 03.2023

Forensic Investigator

Special Investigating Unit
09.2007 - 05.2012

Control Room Manager

Bakwena Platinum Corridor Concessionaire
05.2005 - 08.2007

Supervisor/ Shift Manager

P T Operational Services
08.2002 - 04.2005

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management, Economics

University of South Africa

Programme in Forensic and Investigative Auditing - Fraud Prevention, Fraud Investigation, Fraud Detection, Forensic and Investigative Audit Reporting

University of South Africa

Programme in Anti-Corruption and Commercial Crime Investigation - Legal Contexts and Procedures, Applied Legal Procedures

University of South Africa

High School -

Mamelodi High school
Velaphi MabuzaSenior Investigator