Senior Investigator Enforcement Department (Pretoria) at FSCA South Africa

Purpose of the Job:

• To conduct forensic regulatory investigations within the financial services industry (financial markets, insurance, collective investment schemes, hedge funds, pension funds and financial advisory and intermediary services) and to take responsibility for the enforcement action following such investigations. To lead and mentor a team of investigators responsible for conducting investigations and enforcement action. The person appointed to this position will report to the Senior Manager.

Key Performance Areas:

• Conduct Investigations: analysing information gathered through search tools, reviewing information received to establish a reasonable suspicion, ensuring affidavits and search warrants are accurate and compliant with procedures, and conducting search‑and‑seizure operations. Developing investigation plans, maintaining professionalism and objectivity, conducting interviews and affidavits in line with procedures, and ensuring thorough analysis of all information to produce high quality investigations with clear, fact‑based findings. Ensure that all the investigation covers all the elements of the offence(s) and that all the defences were followed up and dealt with during the investigation.
• Drafting: drafting accurate and detailed memos, letters, affidavits, reports, and submissions, as well as assisting with quality‑controlling documents prepared by the Investigators. Ensuring that all the elements of the contraventions and that disputed elements are properly reported on.
• Enforcement: preparing and presenting matters at enforcement forums or other FSCA decision‑making structures and executing enforcement decisions. 
• Productivity: ensuring that all investigation and enforcement deadlines are met and that work is consistently delivered within the departmental business plan targets and case categorisation timeframes.
• Administration: timely and accurate saving, recording and updating all cases on all electronic databases.
• Mentorship and Leadership: Provide leadership, mentorship and skills transfer to all junior team members throughout the investigation and enforcement processes.

Other Key Competencies:

• The candidate must demonstrate the following skills and attributes: proven interviewing skills, a confident and decisive approach particularly in difficult situations, must be a person with a high level of judgement and integrity; and must be able to carry out duties independently, impartially, and objectively. 

Requirements

• Minimum Requirements: LLB Degree, BCom Degree, or BA Degree in Forensic Science and Technology. An admitted attorney or advocate (for law incumbents). skills and competencies: The role requires at least ten years’ experience in investigations, litigation, prosecution, evidence gathering, drafting pleadings, and presenting cases, along with strong interpersonal and emotional intelligence skills, effective written and verbal communication abilities, and the capacity to think strategically and innovatively. At least 5 years’ [TC1.1]demonstrable experience guiding and mentoring junior staff. A good knowledge and understanding of the financial sector laws that the FSCA Administers.
• Candidates must be able to work well under pressure, demonstrate strong analytical and problem solving skills, produce high quality written work and reports, and maintain a high level of attention to detail and quality orientation.

Closing Date: 26 February 2026.