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Purpose of the Job: 

• The Departmental Head: Governance, Risk and Assurance will provide executive leadership and strategic direction to the Governance, Risk and Assurance department. The role is accountable for ensuring the organisation maintains robust governance frameworks, integrated risk management systems, and effective assurance processes that support sustainable organisational performance and regulatory excellence.

Key Performance Areas:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of Enterprise Risk Management including Ethics and Fraud management, Compliance Risk Management, Business Continuity Management, Monitoring & Evaluation, and Secretariat functions.
• Develop, implement and continuously enhance governance, risk and assurance frameworks aligned with organisational strategy and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure proactive identification, assessment and mitigation of strategic, operational and compliance risks.
• Lead the integration of risk management into strategic planning, performance management and decision-making processes.
• Oversee the development and coordination of departmental Business Plans, the Strategic Plan, and the Annual Performance Plan.
• Strengthen organisational resilience through effective business continuity and assurance practices.
• Advise executive leadership and governance structures on emerging risks, regulatory developments and strategic risk responses.
• Foster a culture of accountability, ethical conduct and continuous improvement across the organisation.
• Lead and develop high-performing teams within the Governance, Risk and Assurance function.

Other Key Competencies:

• The candidate must demonstrate the following skills: Advanced leadership and management; ability to analyse problems; research; communication and report writing and project management. 

Requirements

• The candidate must have a Post-graduate in Risk Management or Commerce, Law, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field. A master’s degree qualification in Risk Management or Commerce, Law or Business Administration will be an added advantage. The candidate must be familiar with relevant standards and frameworks, including ISO 31000, ISO 22301, ISO 37001; King V implementation and PFMA compliance in public entities. Minimum 10 years’ experience working in Governance, Risk and Compliance environment; of which 5 years must be at a management level.

Closing Date: 26 February 2026.

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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.