Fresh Jobs at FSCA South Africa

Purpose of the Job:

• To apply system solutions to business problems through the design and programming of automated systems. To configure, analyze, design, develop, and maintain in-house developed applications to support business processes and functions. The person appointed to this position will report to the Senior Manager: Applications and Maintenance Support.

Key Performance Areas:

• Leverage knowledge of application architecture, databases and development techniques to design technical solutions to satisfy business requirements;
• Program applications according to specifications and design. The various modules must integrate with business processes. Test the functionality with special data in the development environment. 
• Demonstrate new functionality and assist users with testing in a test environment;
• Fix problems with applications and change functionality according to changing business requirements. Work according to the change management procedures of the ICT Department;
• Develop interfaces and link different components with each other and with workflow;
• Train users to utilise in-house applications and provide general support to all application related problems;
• Keep up to date with new developments in the ICT industry (e.g. programming techniques, best practices, etc.) by studying technical manuals and magazines and attending special training.

Other Key Competencies:

• The candidate must demonstrate the following skills and attributes: Adherence to principles and values, apply expertise and information gathering and problem analysis, good judgement, following instructions and procedures, teamwork, positive attitude and willingness to learn; ability to evaluate, provide recommendations and implement third party solutions; ability to prioritise and perform multiple tasks in time-critical situations.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or another related field or equivalent qualification with at least 7 years’ development experience using the Magic development platform OR at least 10 years’ development experience using the Magic development platform in the absence of a formal qualification.
• ITIL Foundation certification would be advantages.
• Exposure to integration services (e.g. SOAP, REST etc.) would be advantages.

Closing Date: 15 June 2026.

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Purpose of the Job: 

• To conduct and guide forensic investigations in crypto-related inquiries, overseeing necessary tasks, analysing transaction data within the financial services industry (financial markets, insurance, collective investment schemes, hedge funds, pension funds and financial and advisory services) Duties will include tracing cryptocurrency transaction audit trails, analyzing public blockchain ledgers to map the flow of funds from wallet to wallet using transaction IDs, addresses, and timestamps. Use forensic tools to identify entities and trace transactions across networks. Take responsibility for regulatory and enforcement action, following from such investigations. The person appointed to this position will report to the Senior Manager. 

Key Performance Areas:

• Develop and execute a precise and efficient investigation plan for the crypto inquiry, providing support to the investigation team.
• Conduct intricate data analysis and deliver comprehensive reports on findings (gathering all relevant, admissible evidence and proper analysis of the evidence).
• Take responsibility for the execution of all enforcement actions, including the drafting of all enforcement documentation presentation to enforcement meetings.
• Provide external stakeholders with training and guidance on compliance matters related to cryptocurrency regulations.
• Ensure compliance with protocols and procedures, including confidentiality and non-abuse of investigation powers.
• Identify and implement methods to improve efficiency and quality.
• Collaborate with other investigative teams to integrate data analysis insights into broader investigative strategies and decision-making processes.
• Monitor and interpret evolving laws, regulations, and industry standards in the cryptocurrency space, producing comprehensive compliance policies and procedures documentation.

Other Key Competencies:

• Candidates 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. Candidates must be able to draft investigation reports, with findings properly supported by cross-referenced evidence.  

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, and or computer science. Crypto related certificate courses that are SANS (SysAdmin, Audit, Network, and Security) recognised or Global Information Assurance Certification (GAIC) will be advantageous. With minimum of 5 years’ experience in the crypto asset industry including exposure to cybercrime and open- source intelligence, technical knowledge of investigation techniques, evidence and the functioning of the financial services industry and the financial sector laws will be an advantage. 

Closing Date: 15 June 2026.

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Purpose of the Job: 

• To provide strategic and operational oversight of the Conduct of Business Supervision Division ensuring effective frontline supervision of licensed financial institutions, including banks and payment providers, life and non-life insurers, micro- and access product providers, financial advisors and intermediaries, crypto asset service providers and investment providers. The role is responsible for promoting fair customer outcomes and supervising adherence with market conduct and (where applicable) AML/CFT regulatory requirements through proactive and risk-based supervisory interventions. The Divisional Executive leads and guides supervisory teams responsible for monitoring, assessing and addressing market conduct risks and trends across the financial sector, contributing to a safe, fair and trusted financial system in line with the mandate, objectives and strategic priorities of the FSCA. The person appointed to this position will report to the Deputy Commissioner.

Key Performance Areas:

• Develop and implement the division’s front-line supervisory strategy, supervisory plan and business plan in alignment with the FSCA’s mandate and strategic objectives.
• Drive the FSCA’s transition toward proactive, outcomes-focused and risk-based market conduct supervision.
• Provide strategic insights on emerging conduct risks, industry developments, and regulatory priorities.
• Contribute to the execution of the FSCA’s strategy as a member of senior management structures.
• Ensure alignment between supervisory activities and broader regulatory objectives.
• Lead the coordination and execution of risk-based supervisory activities across regulated entities.
• Oversee onsite inspections, thematic reviews, supervisory engagements, and monitoring activities.
• Ensure effective identification, assessment, escalation, and mitigation of market conduct risks.
• Direct appropriate supervisory responses to significant conduct failures and emerging systemic risks.
• Ensure consistent application of supervisory frameworks, methodologies and standards.
• Drive supervisory interventions that improve customer outcomes and industry practices.
• Build supervisory depth and capabilities to effectively respond to emerging and evolving market trends.
• Meet all reporting, administrative and development obligations relevant to the Division in line FSCA's policies and procedures, including responsibilities under HR, financial management, budgetary and reporting cycles, knowledge management and training initiatives.

Other Key Competencies:

• The candidate must demonstrate proven experience in leading large multi-disciplinary teams with a cross-sectoral focus, specialised knowledge and experience in designing and leading inspections and compliance monitoring approaches, risk-based supervision or audit methodologies, proven ability to manage complex regulatory interventions and very senior stakeholder relationships, demonstrated strategic leadership skills and resource management abilities, excellent planning, coordination and communication skills (oral and written), exceptional interpersonal, self-awareness and emotional intelligence skills, excellent analytical and innovative problem-solving skills, ability to prioritise, manage multiple deadlines and work under significant pressure in a fluid environment, exceptional attention to detail and sustained high quality performance. 

Requirements

• A master’s degree in law, Public Policy or Risk Management (NQF9). Relevant professional qualification would be advantageous (eg Admitted Attorney, Advocate, Compliance Professional (CProf). At least 13 years’ experience in financial sector regulation, supervision, enforcement, compliance, conduct risk or legal, of which 8 years must be in a senior regulatory and/or front-facing decision-making role. Candidates must demonstrate deep technical knowledge of the functioning of the financial system, with direct and well-established experience in at least three of the key sectors falling within the scope of the Division.

Closing Date: 15 June 2026.

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Purpose of the Job:

• To be responsible for optimisation of organisation structure. Acts as a Change Ambassador providing the support and mechanism to implement major changes to the operations of the business. Facilitates team building workshops, exercises, or programs to enhance the cohesiveness of the teams. Conducts job analysis and job profiling. Implement and monitor organisational development plans.

Key Performance Areas:

• Contribute to the FSCA Organisational Development strategy in order to improve overall organisational performance and effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain Organisational Development plans.
• Provide a professional internal Organisational Development consultancy service to promote teamwork, improve performance and engagement and enable successful delivery of FSCA strategic objectives.
• Demonstrate engaging, pragmatic and business focused leadership and expertise on Organisational Development interventions across FSCA and with key stakeholders.
• Design, deliver and evaluate OD interventions, including facilitation of workshops, team development etc.
• Develop and implement FSCA competency framework and integrate the competencies into FSCA processes and systems.
• Contribute research, analysis and ideas to the FSCA initiatives, in order to ensure that OD initiatives are appropriately integrated and aligned with strategic and business goals.
• Provide status on OD to all key stakeholders.

Other Key Competencies:

• The candidate must demonstrate the following skills and attributes: Knowledge of current HR legislation; project management skills; ability to solve problems; excellent customer service skills; effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to maintain high level of confidentiality; strong interpersonal/human relations skills; ability to work independently as well as part of a team; Demonstrated ability to engage with employees at various levels within the organisation. Experience in developing OD, plans, policies and procedures, designing team development activities and facilitating learning with multi-professional teams, and advanced Microsoft PowerPoint skills; analytical skills and diligence.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology or Organisational Development with a minimum of 7 years’ experience in the Human Resources field, of which 5 years must have been in the organisational development and effectiveness field. Registration as an Industrial Psychologist will be an added advantage.

Closing Date: 17 June 2026.

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Purpose of the Job: 

• The main purpose of this position is to lead the technical execution, delivery, reliability, and continuous improvement of the FSCA’s digital products and technology platforms. The role manages a multidisciplinary technical team and works collaboratively with the PMO, Business Analysts, ICT Infrastructure, Enterprise Architecture, ICT Operations, and Information Security to ensure secure, high‑quality, and cost‑effective delivery aligned with the FSCA’s digital transformation objectives. The incumbent will report directly to the Departmental Head: Technology and Digital Product Development.

Key Performance Areas:

• Lead end‑to‑end technical delivery of digital and technology products in alignment with PMO plans, business requirements, architecture standards, ICT Operations, Information Security, and ICT Infrastructure
• Ensure compliance with enterprise architecture standards, security policies, DevOps practices, and cloud governance
• Manage the design, build, testing, deployment, and optimisation of:
• Azure cloud‑based solutions
• Power Platform solutions (including Power Pages external sites)
• Microsoft 365 integrations
• NET applications
• AI‑enabled services and digital automation
• Provide technical leadership through coaching, quality assurance, performance oversight, and skills development
• Own and manage the release pipeline for all digital products and services
• Prepare, submit, and present release items for Change Advisory Board (CAB) approval and co‑ordinate releases with the Release Manager and Testing Team
• Govern Power Platform Data Loss Prevention (DLP), environment strategy, solution ALM, data residency, and external‑facing security
• Participate in architecture reviews and produce technical designs and high‑level architecture artefacts as required
• Implement cloud cost optimisation and FinOps practices, including tagging and automated guardrails
• Ensure compliance with audit requirements, risk management, and cybersecurity governance
• Drive opportunities for automation, intelligent workflows, chatbots, digital forms, and continuous service improvement

Other Key Competencies:

• The successful candidate must demonstrate: Active listening, critical thinking, and strong attention to detail. Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Requisite Technical Capabilities include:

• Strong expertise in digital product engineering and product‑led delivery models
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Azure and cloud governance in regulated environments
• Proven experience with the Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, Dataverse)
• Expert understanding of .NET application development, API integration, and service‑based architectures
• Advanced proficiency in SQL and relational data platforms
• Hands‑on experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Application Lifecycle Management (ALM)
• Working knowledge of enterprise and solution architecture principles
• Strong understanding of information security, data privacy, DLP, and external‑facing solution security
• Experience in cloud cost management and FinOps practices
• Ability to lead, mentor, and provide technical oversight to multidisciplinary technical teams

Requirements

• A BSc or BCom degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or an equivalent technical field with more than 10 years’ relevant technical experience, including at least 3–5 years in a technical leadership or management role. Proven hands‑on experience delivering cloud‑based and digital services in production environments. Power Platform developer or architect certifications will be an added advantage.  

Closing Date: 17 June 2026.

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Purpose of the Job:

• To provide HR Generalist function and support the HR Department in the successful execution of the FSCA Strategic Human Capital objectives.

Key Performance Areas (KPAs):

• Partner with business leaders to ensure alignment of HR outputs with the objectives of the Departments and Divisions
• Ensure that talent management initiatives of the Departments/Divisions are monitored and discussed with line management 
• Manage the talent acquisition processes for the Departments/Divisions by coordinating and supporting recruitment and selection processes.
• Ensure vacancies are filled within agreed turnaround times
• Oversee onboarding and integration of new employees, including administration of appointments and transfers ensure that off boarding processes are managed timeously;
• Support change management and transformation initiatives.
• Review and prepare job descriptions; job profiles and job specifications;
• Advise staff on performance management processes and development matters;
• Provide advice and support on disciplinary matters, grievances, incapacity, and disputes.
• Promote sound employee relations practices and compliance with labour legislation.
• Support conflict resolution and workplace harmony.
• Provide advice on FST Employee benefits and compensation matters;
• Provide advice on various FST policies and administration thereof;
• Perform general administration function and project related function as directed;
• Ensure employee files are always kept up to date;
• Manage payroll processes, salary reviews and incentives by ensuring quality of the payroll submissions to the FSCA Finance Department;
• Manage relationship with internal and external service providers;
• Conduct ad-hoc projects in other areas of human resources;
• Provide ongoing reports and relevant statistics on tasks relating to own work.
• Support initiatives to improve employee engagement, morale, and retention.
• Track and respond to employee feedback and workplace climate issues.
• Compile and analyse HR metrics and management reports.
• Provide insights on headcount, turnover, absenteeism, vacancies, and employee relations trends.
• Use data to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external HR service providers.
• Ensure service delivery standards are met.
• Act as a trusted advisor to management and staff.

Other Key Competencies:

• The candidate must demonstrate the following skills: People management, problem solving and analysis, interpersonal, strong administration, systems and filing skills, conflict management, communication, stakeholder  relationships, knowledge of current HR legislation, ability to perform consistently under pressure and have strong numerical skills.

Requirements

• A 3-year National Diploma or bachelor’s degree in human resources management. Exposure in the following fields of HR is a must: recruitment and selection, benefits and rewards, employee relations; performance management and employee wellness. The successful candidate will be required to avail themselves for any projects relating to their scope of work or FSCA in general.

Closing Date: 18 June 2026.