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Mr Calvin Rafadi

Research Associate (SARChi Chair)
Name: Calvin Ratlhogo Rafadi
Location: B-Ring 204 Auckland Park Kingsway Campus
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Contact Details:
Tel: 011 559 2716

Email: rrafadi@uj.ac.za

About Mr Calvin Rafadi

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • MBA candidate
  • Certificate IV in Security Management
  • Diploma of Security and Risk Management
  • Diploma of Quality Auditing
  • Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management
  • Advanced Diploma of Cyber Security
  • Advanced Diploma in Program Management
  • Advanced Diploma in Business
  • National Diploma in Policing

 

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP:

  • Institute of Commercial Forensic Practitioners (FP) SA (Membership No: 2022032202).
  • Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (Membership No: 63792910).
  • International Institute of Certified Forensic Investigators Professional (USA) (Membership:

 

CALACM 24696).

  • PSIRA Grade-A (Membership: 2380805).
  • SAQI (Senior Member; Ref: RAFOOI).

 

AREA OF SPECIALISATION:

  • Lead forensic investigations into complex financial irregularities, fraud, corruption and unethical conduct in both public and private sectors applying POCA Act 121 of 1998 strategy.
  • Trace and apprehend criminal suspects for the South African Police Service (SAPS) and other law enforcement agencies.
  • Oversee forensic audits and investigation projects, ensuring compliance with relevant legal and ethical standards.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to investigation teams.
  • Deliver regular progress reports to management and clients on ongoing forensic audits and investigations.
  • Compile qualitative research on forensic audit and investigation reports.
  • Ensure proper collection, handling, and safeguarding of forensic evidence.
  • Utilize advanced forensic tools to Extract deleted data to analyse for court evidence.
  • Conduct due diligence investigations in business institutions.
  • Testify in disciplinary hearings, either criminal or civil proceedings.
  • Liaise and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including SAPS, NPA, SARS, SIU, the Department of Home Affairs and crime activists in exposing latest syndicate scams
  • Independently plan security audits/evaluation in with respect to both MISS and MPSS compliance and non-compliance making recommendations for improvements and generating reports for senior management through internal record management system.
  • Protecting the identity of the whistle-blower who report safely, follow up on the reported incident of unethical practices with necessary commitment and determination and bring those involved to prosecution
  • Conducting security audits at all identified vulnerabilities Related Industries countrywide and come up with recommendation for improvements in line with National security standards which is in line with national Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS document) and Minimum Physical Security Standards (MPSS) as well as relevant security related legislations.
  • Participating in multi-disciplinary projects teams and providing assistance to other law enforcement agencies within the mandate of intelligence Acts.

 

BIOGRAPHY:

Mr Rafadi is a forensic practitioner with experience of more than twelve (12) years in his field. His core functions are managing the execution of forensic investigations pertaining to complex financial irregularities, fraud, corruption and unethical conduct in public and private institutions: and tracing wanted criminal suspects on behalf of the SAPS and other law enforcement clusters: plan, lead and control the execution of forensic audits; compile comprehensive forensic audits and investigations reports for management and clients; and liaise and maintain good relationships with all stakeholders such as SAPS, NPA, SARS, SIU, the Department of Home Affairs and various Media Houses.

He has extensive knowledge in Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure and Law of Evidence. Asset Forfeiture Processes; Court Procedures and Processes; Forensic Investigations, Crime Intelligence and Gathering of researched Evidence; Security and Risk Management; Corporate Governance; Ethics and Values; Excellent Writing and Verbal Communication Skills.

Extensive understanding of Security Business; Project Management; Strategic Planning and Stakeholder management.

 

RESEARCH INTEREST:

The corruption at South African borders, international airports and harbours

The impact of social media on crime rates.

Rehabilitation vs. …

Juvenile delinquency: causes and prevention strategies.

The psychology of criminal behaviour.

Cybercrime: trends and countermeasures.

The role of gender in criminal justice and tribalism