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Fraud Risk Management and Forensic Investigation

Equips risk, audit and compliance professionals to detect, investigate and respond to fraud in South African organisations, where procurement fraud, collusion and abuse of supply chain processes remain persistent threats. Covers fraud risk assessment, red flag identification, evidence handling and disciplinary or criminal referral processes, with reference to relevant South African legislation and Companies Act duties.

What you will be able to do

  • Identify common fraud schemes affecting South African organisations and public entities.
  • Conduct a structured fraud risk assessment across key business processes.
  • Recognise red flags and behavioural indicators associated with occupational fraud.
  • Apply evidence gathering techniques that preserve the integrity of an investigation.
  • Prepare investigation reports suitable for disciplinary hearings or law enforcement referral.
  • Design fraud prevention controls that close gaps identified during an investigation.

Course outline

  1. 01Fraud Risk Landscape in South Africa
  2. 02Fraud Risk Assessment Methods
  3. 03Red Flags and Behavioural Indicators
  4. 04Whistleblower Reports and Triage
  5. 05Evidence Collection and Chain of Custody
  6. 06Interviewing Techniques for Investigators
  7. 07Disciplinary and Criminal Referral Process
  8. 08Strengthening Anti Fraud Controls

Who should attend

Internal auditors, forensic and risk investigators, compliance officers and line managers who oversee fraud prevention and response.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500
24 to 26 Aug 2026Pretoria3R13,000
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026Cape Town3R13,000
14 to 16 Sep 2026Online3US$900
21 to 23 Sep 2026Mozambique3US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026Cairo3US$1,500
5 to 7 Oct 2026Accra3US$1,500
12 to 14 Oct 2026Lusaka3US$1,500
19 to 21 Oct 2026Kigali3US$1,500
26 to 28 Oct 2026Nairobi3US$1,500
2 to 4 Nov 2026Durban3R13,000
9 to 11 Nov 2026Johannesburg3R13,000
23 to 25 Nov 2026Mauritius3US$1,500
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Dubai3US$1,500
7 to 9 Dec 2026Lagos3US$1,500
14 to 16 Dec 2026Harare3US$1,500
21 to 23 Dec 2026Kampala3US$1,500

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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