Investigator Market Abuse Department (Pretoria) at FSCA South Africa

Purpose of the Job:

• To conduct forensic regulatory investigations into possible contraventions of Market Abuse legislation (i.e. insider trading, prohibited trading practices (price manipulation) and publication of false, misleading or deceptive statements, promises and forecasts) and to take responsibility for the regulatory and enforcement action, following from such investigations. Person appointed to the position will report to the Senior Manager. 

Key Performance Areas:

• Create and execute clear, focused, and efficient investigation plans with reasonable timelines.Conduct quality investigations (gathering all relevant, admissible evidence and proper analysis of the evidence).Conduct interviews under oath with witnesses and investigated parties.Draft focused investigation reports; andTake responsibility for the execution of all enforcement actions, including the drafting of all enforcement documentation, presentation to enforcement meetings, administrative penalties and debarments.

Other Key Competencies:

• The candidate must demonstrate the following skills and attributes: A high level of judgement and integrity, and the ability to follow a confident and decisive approach, particularly in forensic investigations and executing investigations. Competence is further required in questioning persons that may have information relevant to the investigation, information gathering, problem analysis, communications skills, time management and organisational skills; excellent ability to write findings clearly, precisely and logically, display initiative and an ability to work under pressure, and must be able to work in a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates must be able to draft investigation reports, with findings properly supported by cross-referenced evidence.

Requirements

• An LLB, or relevant B. Com degree with at least 5 years’ relevant experience in litigation, prosecution, forensic investigation, or forensic accounting; an admitted attorney or advocate (for law incumbents) A good knowledge and understanding of the law of evidence (admissibility; documentary and computer-generated evidence); and the financial sector will be an advantage.

Closing Date: 09 October 2025.