Fraud & Risk Specialist

ExecutivePlacements.com; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking an experienced Fraud/Risk Specialist to join their team in Montague Gardens, Cape Town. The role involves developing proactive fraud risk systems, performing evaluations, and coordinating investigations of suspected fraud cases. Ideal candidates should have a BComm degree in Risk Management or related fields and over 5 years of relevant experience. Forensic training and expertise in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, and Power BI are advantageous. Only South African citizens are eligible to apply.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in Risk Management or Fraud Risk Analysis.
• Forensic training is advantageous.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement proactive fraud risk systems.
• Perform regular fraud risk evaluations.
• Coordinate investigations of suspected fraud cases.

Skills

Risk Management

Fraud Risk Analysis

Data Analysis

Proficient in English

Knowledge of applicable legislation

Education

BComm Risk Management / Accounting / Financial Management

Tools

Excel

SQL

Power BI

Job description

Recruiter

Prosperity Placements

Job Ref

Fraud / Risk Special

Date posted

Monday, January 19, 2026

Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary

Market Related

SUMMARY

Calling all Fraud, Risk and Forensics experts!

POSITION INFO

My client, a leading and well-known Retail Company is looking for an experienced Fraud/Risk Specialist to join their team in Montague Gardens.

This position will report to the Financial Director.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement proactive fraud risk system including monitoring and reporting tools.
• Perform regular fraud risk evaluation of key processes and systems.
• In case of suspected fraud incident perform and prepare a detailed incident review.
• Coordinate the investigation of suspected fraud cases.
• Challenge and test existing and new proposed processes for fraud weaknesses.
• Continuously develop business and emerging fraud trend skills and knowledge.
• Identify and mitigate fraud trends to ultimately limit the total exposure due to fraud losses.
• Implement relevant risk policies and procedures.
• Advise management on emerging trends and potential fraud threats to the business.
• Contribute to continuous innovation and enhancement of fraud detection process, tools, and system.

Requirements

• BComm Risk Management / Accounting / Financial Management or related degree
• 5+ years’ experience in Risk Management or Fraud Risk Analysis
• Forensic training (Advantageous)
• Data analysis using Excel / SQL / Power BI etc
• Must have knowledge of applicable legislation landscape
• Proficient in English, proficiency in Afrikaans an advantage
• Driver’s license
• Must be criminal clear
• SA Citizens only
• Retail experience will be a huge advantage