Specialist Investigative Support - (536) at Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC)

Closing Date : 7/5/2026

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 

Financial Intelligence and Forensic Evidence Data Collection and Analysis 

• Lead the gathering of complex key financial intelligence from relevant information platforms and person-of-interest interviews to support evidence production for legal proceedings.
• Enhance, guide and advise the organisation on highly complex multi-disciplinary analysis to gather, analyse, interpret and represent relevant data.
• Determine the relevance and completeness of evidence information and/or evidence and ensure that all gaps in information are addressed.
• Enhance data integrity by ensuring that all data is verified within reasonable parameters and line of sight.
• Lead and perform statistical analysis, trend analysis and predictive modelling to understand and identify insights on money laundering and/or terror financing for the purpose of evidence and intelligence production.
• Utilise advanced analytical techniques and methodologies to produce key insights. 
• Identify and investigate discrepancies, patterns and connections between financial intelligence information sources to support evidence integrity.
• Conduct analysis of financial intelligence within acceptable quality norms required. 
• Lead the analysis and identification of potential risk associated with relevant financial crime.

Financial Intelligence and Forensic Evidence Reporting

• Lead the production of intelligence and forensic reports for mandated stakeholders by the agreed due dates and in compliance with relevant legislation, policies, procedures and annual targets to ensure accurate, reliable and admissible evidence. 
• Contextualise complex financial information and/or evidence in support of law enforcement efforts by capturing findings and conclusions in the required reporting format and systems and submit investigation outcomes, trends and recommendations as prescribed by relevant policies and procedure. 
• Lead the presentation of technical information concerning complex analytical issues to informed audiences including the law enforcement environment to support informed decision-making.
• Utilise computerised applications such as spreadsheets, databases or computer models to produce charts and graphics to mitigate findings. 
• Collaborate with other stakeholders for review and approval of forensic reports. 
• Facilitate the handing over of evidence to designated authorities. 
• Lead expert analysis and reporting for legal proceedings, including testifying in court regarding forensic report findings and prepare visual aids to substantiate findings. 
• Provide support in drafting and preparing Section 27A warrant applications, analysing of matters for the issuing of Section 34 directives, and/or preparing applications for Section 35 monitoring orders and drafting and deposing to affidavits.
• Block proceeds of criminal activity as required in terms of Section 34 of the FIC Act.

Intelligence and Forensic Evidence Advocacy and Awareness

• Lead and ensure correct responses to highly complex investigation support matters.
• Act as expert and reference to provide technical advocacy, training, mentoring and/or awareness to relevant internal and external stakeholders on complex financial crime components. 
• Lead the transfer of skills to team members to enhance overall effectiveness and capacity. 
• Provide specialist input into the compilation of reports and case studies for training purposes and benchmarking as required.
• Advise management of financial intelligence challenges as appropriate. 
• Lead the discussions on national and international industry trends, best practices and new technologies in data analytics and intelligence reporting and provide expert insights to the FIC for adoption.

Stakeholder Management

• Lead the coordination of briefings and presentations with relevant FIC national and international stakeholders to gain insight and determine requirements for financial intelligence and forensic evidence support. 
• Collaborate with the forensic accountancy and investigative teams to provide data support as required. 
• Ensure continuous stakeholder interface for seeking clarities, closing gaps, and enriching the data integrity of the forensic reports and affidavits.
• Represent the organisation as expert in working groups, meetings, conferences and seminars when required.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional projects when required.

Risk and Compliance Management

• Act as expert and provide input in the development and enhancement of standards, processes, policies, and roles within the Monitoring and Analysis division.
• Provide input into the strategic direction, tactical plans and targets for the Monitoring and Analysis unit.
• Implement fraud controls, risk prevention principles, sound governance and compliance processes, and tools to identify and manage risks with the business unit. 
• Lead the monitoring of changes in the regulatory environment and the implementation of appropriate operational controls to address new requirements.
• Support and provide evidence to internal and external audit requirements when required.
• Maintain quality risk management standards in line with the organisation’s risk management framework.
• Maintain and enforce all forensic related Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity. 
• Adhere to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation.

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Honours Degree in Forensic Accountancy, Forensic Investigations, Intelligence, Criminal Law or Policing/Law Enforcement 
• 10-15 years in Forensic Accountancy, Forensic Investigations, Intelligence, Criminal Law or Policing/Law Enforcement
• 10 years applied experience in forensic evidence in judicial processes
• 10-15 years in coordinating or leading complex investigations and teams

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS/REGISTRATION

• Institute of Commercial Forensic Practitioners - ICFP – FP (SA) Full Membership
• Association of Certified Fraud Examiners - ACFE – CFE Full Membership 
• Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists - ACAMS - CAMS Certification (Preferred) 
• Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists - ACAMS – CAMS Specialist Membership 
• Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialist - ACFCS – CFCS Certification (Preferred) 
• Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialist - ACFCS – CFCS Individual Membership