Current Openings at FSCA South Africa

Purpose of the Job:

• To supervise and/or enforce compliance with the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, by the Financial Institutions categorized as accountable institutions and ensure that any referrals relating to AML/CFT matters received from the Financial Intelligence Centre are appropriately dealt with within the FSCA. The persons appointed to this position will report to the Manager: FICA Supervision Department.

Key Performance Areas:

• Monitor compliance with the FIC Act by the financial institutions;
• Identify and report trends in the financial services sector with possible impact on the FSCA’s ability to discharge its duties as a Supervisory Body;
• Conduct on-site and/or offsite inspections and other supervisory activities in terms of the FIC Act;
• Assist with investigations of all complaints relating to financial institutions;
• Actively participate in and contribute to industry and FSCA committees as and when required;
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders in respect of regulatory and supervisory matters; and
• Perform administrative or other supervisory activities relating to the regulatory framework.

Other Key Competencies:

• The candidate must demonstrate the following skills and attributes: Problem analysis and solving, judgement, oral and written communication, information gathering; good interpersonal skills; the ability to work in a team; emotional intelligence; customer relations; persuasiveness skills and good computer skills.
• FSCA is committed towards increasing the representation of marginalised groups in line with its Employment Equity Plan. Only Persons with disabilities will be considered for this position.
• Please note that correspondence and communication will only be conducted with short listed candidates and that the FSCA reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.

Requirements

• A Bachelors’ Degree (NQF 7) in Accounting, Audit, Law, Risk Management, or other relevant discipline with at least 2 years working experience within the financial services industry. The candidate must have a good knowledge and exposure to the financial sector laws. A good understanding of the FIC Act and the Financial Sector Regulation Act is essential. Excellent report writing skills are essential.

Closing Date: 08 July 2025

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Description

Purpose of the Job:

• To supervise and enforce compliance with the Financial Intelligence Centre Act by the Financial Institutions regulated by the FSCA. The person appointed to this position will report to the Departmental Head.

Key Performance Areas:

• Manage a team of analysts that perform desk based and/or on-site supervision following a risk based supervisory approach;
• Ensure that supervisory plans are managed and executed on time;
• Manage onsite and/or offsite inspections and other supervisory activities in terms of the FIC Act;
• Report on onsite and/or offsite inspections and other supervisory activities conducted;
• Manage the investigation of all complaints relating to financial institutions;
• Ensure that projects are properly planned, managed and executed on time;
• Ensure implementation of policies, guidelines and procedures to support the risk-based supervision approach;
• Monitor international trends and developments in the financial services industry to inform supervisory approach;
• Engage with industry stakeholders and supervised entities on various AML/CFT matters;
• Innovate new processes and procedures where a need is identified within the department to ensure optimum performance; and
• Manage the human resources of the team effectively and efficiently (train, develop, monitor, lead and assess performance of staff).

Other Key Competencies:

• The candidate must demonstrate the following skills and attributes: A high level of judgement, good interpersonal skills, confident and decisive approach, the ability to analyse problems, the ability to gather information; the ability to manage projects; be able to interact effectively with senior staff/ industry partners and stakeholders; and organise, lead and motivate a team in order to meet individual and work group goals; ability to work effectively under pressure whilst upholding an emphasis on quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Law or other relevant discipline with at least 5 years working experience within the financial services industry, 3 of which must be in a management level. Working experience in the collective investment scheme, crypto asset or financial markets sectors will be an added advantage. A good knowledge of financial sector laws, supervision of compliance with the FIC Act and understanding of AML/CFT standards as set by FATF is required. The successful candidate must be able to display good planning, organisational and leadership skills.

Closing Date: 08 July 2025

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Purpose of the Job:

• To supervise and enforce compliance with the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, by the Financial Institutions regulated by the FSCA. The person appointed to this position will report to the Manager: AML/CFT Supervision Department.

Key Performance Areas:

• Monitor compliance with the FIC Act by the accountable institutions supervised by the FSCA;
• Enforce non-compliance by financial institutions where contraventions of the FIC Act have been identified;
• Identify and report trends in the financial services sector with possible impact on the FSCA’s ability to discharge its duties as a Supervisory Body;
• Conduct on-site and/or offsite inspections and other supervisory activities in terms of the FIC Act;
• Assist with investigations of complaints and queries relating to accountable institutions;
• Actively participate in and contribute to industry and FSCA committees as and when required;
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders in respect of regulatory and supervisory matters; and
• Perform administrative or other supervisory activities relating to the regulatory framework.

Other Key Competencies:

• The candidate must demonstrate the following skills and attributes: Problem analysis and solving, judgement, oral and written communication, information gathering; good interpersonal skills; the ability to work in a team; emotional intelligence; customer relations; persuasiveness skills and good computer skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Audit, Law Risk Management or other relevant discipline with at least 3 years working experience within the financial services industry. Working experience in the collective investment, crypto asset or financial markets sectors will be an added advantage. A good understanding of the FIC Act is essential. Excellent report writing skills are essential.

Closing Date: 08 July 2025

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Purpose of the Job:

• To supervise and enforce compliance with the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, by the Financial Institutions regulated by the FSCA. The person appointed to this position will report to the Manager: AML/CFT Supervision Department.

Key Performance Areas:

• Monitor compliance with the FIC Act by the accountable institutions regulated by the FSCA;
• Enforce non-compliance by financial institutions where contraventions of the FIC Act have been identified;
• Identify and report trends in the financial services sector with possible impact on the FSCA’s ability to discharge its duties as a Supervisory Body;
• Conduct on-site and/or offsite inspections and other supervisory activities in terms of the FIC Act;
• Assist with investigations of all complaints relating to accountable institutions;
• Actively participate in and contribute to industry and FSCA committees as and when required;
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders in respect of regulatory and supervisory matters; and
• Perform administrative or other supervisory activities relating to the regulatory framework.

Other Key Competencies:

• The candidate must demonstrate the following skills and attributes: Problem analysis and solving, judgement, oral and written communication, information gathering; good interpersonal skills; the ability to work in a team; emotional intelligence; customer relations; persuasiveness skills and good computer skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Law or other relevant discipline with at least 0-1 year working experience within the financial services industry. A good understanding of the FIC Act is essential. Excellent report writing skills are essential.

Closing Date: 08 July 2025

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Purpose of the Job:

• To supervise and/or enforce compliance with the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, by the Financial Institutions categorized as accountable institutions and ensure that any referrals relating to AML/CFT matters received from the Financial Intelligence Centre are appropriately dealt with within the FSCA. The persons appointed to this position will report to the Manager: FICA Supervision Department.

Key Performance Areas:

• Monitor compliance with the FIC Act by the financial institutions;
• Identify and report trends in the financial services sector with possible impact on the FSCA’s ability to discharge its duties as a Supervisory Body;
• Conduct on-site and/or offsite inspections and other supervisory activities in terms of the FIC Act;
• Assist with investigations of all complaints relating to financial institutions;
• Actively participate in and contribute to industry and FSCA committees as and when required;
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders in respect of regulatory and supervisory matters; and
• Perform administrative or other supervisory activities relating to the regulatory framework.

Other Key Competencies:

• The candidate must demonstrate the following skills and attributes: Problem analysis and solving, judgement, oral and written communication, information gathering; good interpersonal skills; the ability to work in a team; emotional intelligence; customer relations; persuasiveness skills and good computer skills.

Requirements

• A Bachelors’ Degree (NQF 7) in Accounting, Audit, Law, Risk Management, or other relevant discipline with at least 2 years working experience within the financial services industry. The candidate must have a good knowledge and exposure to the financial sector laws. A good understanding of the FIC Act and the Financial Sector Regulation Act is essential. Excellent report writing skills are essential.

Closing Date: 08 July 2025

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Purpose of the Job:

• To supervise and/or enforce compliance with the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, 2001 (FIC Act), by the Financial Institutions regulated by the FSCA. The persons appointed to this position will report to the Manager: AML/CFT Supervision Department.

Key Performance Areas:

• Monitor and enforce compliance with the FIC Act by the financial institutions regulated by the FSCA;
• Enforce non-compliance by financial institutions where contraventions of the FIC Act have been identified;
• Identify and report trends in the financial services sector with possible impact on the FSCA’s ability to discharge its duties as a Supervisory Body;
• Conduct on-site and/or offsite inspections and other supervisory activities in terms of the FIC Act;
• Investigate all complaints relating to financial institutions;
• Refine processes and procedures relating to regulatory and supervisory frameworks;
• Actively participate in and contribute to industry and FSCA committees as and when required;
• Assist junior staff with planning and performance on supervisory activities;
• Assist the Manager in training and development of Junior Staff;
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders in respect of regulatory and supervisory matters; and
• Perform administrative or other supervisory activities relating to the regulatory framework.

Other Key Competencies:

• The candidate must demonstrate the following skills and attributes: Problem analysis and solving, judgement, oral and written communication, information gathering; good interpersonal skills; the ability to work in a team; emotional intelligence; customer relations; persuasiveness skills and good computer skills.

Requirements

• A Bachelors’ Degree (NQF 7) in Accounting, Audit, Law, Risk Management and other relevant discipline and other relevant discipline with at least 4 years working experience within the financial services industry. A postgraduate certificate in Anti-Money Laundering will be advantageous. The candidate must have a good knowledge and exposure to the financial sector laws. A good understanding of the FIC Act and the Financial Sector Regulation Act is essential. Excellent report writing skills are essential. The candidate will be required to travel domestically.

Closing Date: 08 July 2025

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Purpose of the Job:

• To manage the entire lifecycle of Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) internal and external events, from initial concept to final execution, working independently to deliver high-quality events that align with the FSCA’s goals. The person appointed to this position will report to the Departmental Head: Communications Department and have a secondary reporting line to the Divisional Executive: Corporate Services.

Key Performance Areas:

• Plan and organise events, including conferences, workshops, seminars, and corporate gatherings.
• Develop detailed event plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Assist with managing the overall brand presence of the FSCA across all events.
• Manage event registrations and communications with participants (including speakers, presenters).
• Develop and execute event marketing strategies to ensure high attendance and engagement, including social media.
• Oversee the setup, execution, and breakdown of events.
• Manage on-site logistics, including registration desks, symbols for communication e.g., directions, and delegate materials.
• Prepare detailed reports on event outcomes, including attendance, budget adherence, and participant feedback.
• Manage the reconciliation of event budgets and payments.
• Ensure sustainability in event management life cycle.

Other Key Competencies:

• The candidate must demonstrate the following skills and attributes: Negotiation, marketing techniques, collaboration, problem solving, creative thinking, project management, excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, excellent organisational and multitasking abilities, competency with digital and social media and other event coordination software, familiarity with procurement processes; display a professional behaviour.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Communications, Public Relations, Events Management, Marketing or a related field. Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation or accredited membership with an industry body will be an added advantage. 3 – 5 years of experience in event planning and management, ideally within the financial sector. Professionals with over 10 years of experience may be considered with the submission of a detailed portfolio demonstrating their expertise. Must have a proven track record of successfully organizing impactful events.

Closing Date: 11 July 2025