Investigator, Digital Forensics

Job Overview

Business Segment: Group Functions

Company: Standard Bank of South Africa

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, 5 Simmonds Street

Job Type: Full-time

Job Ref ID: 80453425A-0001

Date Posted: 6/18/2026

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To respond to cyber security incidents and conduct in-depth digital forensic investigations across the Standard Bank Group, in adherence with the Group Digital Forensic Investigation Framework and standards, to identify, preserve, analyse and report on digital evidence relating to fraud, cybercrime, misconduct, insider threats and data breaches. The role supports the effective detection, investigation and mitigation of digitally enabled crime and cyber threats, thereby minimising operational losses, regulatory exposure and reputational damage to the organisation.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in digital Forensics, Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Security, Information Systems, or a related field.

Preferred Certifications

GCFA, GCFE, GNFA, GCTI

EnCE, CFCE, CCE, CHFI

CISSP, CISM

Microsoft Security Certifications

AWS Security Specialty

Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer

Experience

Minimum 5–7 years' experience in Digital Forensics, Incident Response, Cyber Investigations, or a related discipline.

Proven experience conducting cloud forensic investigations, cyber incident response, mobile device forensics, and Microsoft 365 investigations.

Experience preparing evidential reports and presenting findings to senior stakeholders, regulators, and legal representatives.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies

Adopting Practical Approaches

Articulating Information

Checking Things

Developing Expertise

Examining Information

Exploring Possibilities

Following Procedures

Interpreting Data

Meeting Timescales

Providing Insights

Team Working

Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies

Data Management (Administration)

Fraud Investigation

IT Knowledge

Promote Good Governance, Risk & Control

Risk Identification

Risk Management

Risk Reporting

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