Silas Mabote

Senior Internal Auditor -Forensic with 15+ years of experience in complex fraud investigations, white-collar crime and also Led 50+ in Risk Management , Audit and Forensic engagements including SITA (SOC) Ltd,Private Sector, Government Departments and Municipalities . I am a member of ACFE (South African Chapter with membership number : 314670170)

Senior Internal Auditor-Forensic at SITA (SOC) LTD (2012-03 – Present)

• Information dissemination
• Information management and reports
• Risk analysis
• Monitoring compliance

Specialis- Forensic Analyst at Metropolitan Health Group (Pty) LTD (2012-07 – 2013-02)

Investigates fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA) within medical aid schemes and healthcare claims. These professionals analyze billing patterns, audit high-risk claims, and gather digital or financial evidence to mitigate financial and operational risks.

• Fraud Detection: Identify suspicious or irregular patterns in healthcare and medical aid claims submitted by service providers or members
• Data & Case Analysis: Analyze complex financial and clinical data sets, vet investigative reports, and compile factual evidence
• Risk Mitigation: Implement fraud risk management strategies and support internal compliance frameworks
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal legal/risk teams, medical schemes, and external law enforcement or industry bodies when prosecuting or recovering losses

Risk Officer at City of Polokwane (2008-04 – 2012-06)

Identify, assess, and monitor operational and strategic risks, compile risk registers and heat maps, develop mitigation controls, and assist with fraud prevention and regulatory compliance to protect municipal performance.

• Research and advise on best suitable strategies to improve the City's operations and consequently improving service delivery
• Ensures adherence and compliance to institutional policies and legal prescripts
• Work with relevant Departments to consolidate data on standards not attained and assist in the development of suitable strategies to address the shortfalls
• Implements the Risk Management framework in the Municipality
• Performs risk management activities (risk identification, risk assessment, facilitating development of controls/mitigation action plans, review and analyze effectiveness of existing controls) in accordance with all relevant policies, legislation and risk management guiding frameworks
• Facilitates and oversee the compilation of risk registers and recording and inherent unidentified risks
• Monitors the effectiveness and adequacy of existing controls
• Assists in the implementation of the fraud prevention plan

Bookkeeper at BBMI Polokwane (2006-04 – 2008-03)

Tracking daily sales and purchases, processing accounts payable and receivable, reconciling bank statements, and preparing basic reports like trial balances and income statements.

• Reconcile bank and credit card statements
• Process employee payroll and related taxes
• Prepare periodic tax filings (such as VAT returns)
• Generate monthly profit and loss reports and balance sheets
• Bring accounts to the trial balance stage for accountants

NQF Level 8 in Business Management – Regenesys Business School (2013)

NQF Level 6 in Advance Diploma In Criminal System and Forensic Investigation – University of Johannesburg (2009)

NQF Level 7 in National Diploma In Internal Auditing – Tshwane University of Technology

NQF Level 5 in Certificate in Fraud Risk Management – University Of Pretoria (2009-01 – 2009-07)