Junior Analyst at Fidelity Services Group

• A position for a Crime and Security Threat/Risk Identification Profiling Analyst role exists in Helderkruin - Roodepoort, reporting to General Manager Specialised Services. To identify, collect, analyse and report on security crime and threat information for early warning and to aide decision making and should disseminate information through quality intelligence reports on agreed intervals and when requested. The Analyst must also keep abreast with security information / intelligence related issues in the media / press including social media and other platforms

Key areas of responsibility: (Not totally inclusive)

The Analyst will be responsible for collection of Security Threat Information from open sources / existing supplier sources on the threats

• Working on an online database
• Conduct constant and continuous Security crime and threat Information gathering - be pro-active in approach and in issuing timely alerts;
• Daily search open sources including Social Media Networks monitoring for crime and security threats and providing incident Situational information/updates where feasible
• Conduct Environmental scans daily and issue reports / alerts
• Collect information and profiling key individuals.
• Research, identify and profile industries and markets in South Africa to identify trends, hotspots and activities of criminal elements and crime syndicates
• Identify Crime Hotspots/Risk Areas where crime syndicates are operating and further provide recommendations for focused interventions in hotspot areas.
• Identify the Modus Operandi and specific targets, sites, areas (Geographical info)
• Respond to Adhoc requests and provide reports on entities / persons of interest and Conduct Individual Threat Assessments (Use open sources)

Qualifications, experience and other competencies required:

• Matric certificate/ Grade 12 or equivalent.
• A degree in criminology, criminal justice, statistics, sociology, law enforcement will be advantageous.
• At least 2 years’ experience in Analytical environment/Data Analysis or Law Enforcement.
• Administration, interpersonal communication and client liaison skills are required.
• Strong planning, leadership, organizational skills as well as good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Clear background check and polygraph test.
• Strong working knowledge of data gathering, verification, and analysis.
• Excellent grasp of Countering Crime, GIS & Data Analytics programs.
• Computer Literate in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Other Essential.
• Pattern recognition and strategic thinking skills.

Core Competencies:

• Strong analytical and critical thinking ability
• Customer focus with continuous improvement skills.
• Must be a Team player
• Driving Success
• Structuring Tasks
• Deadline Driven
• Excellent presentation & Communication skills
• Pattern recognition and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong team-working and collaboration skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in Report Writing and grammar excellence