Intelligence Analyst II

Crisis24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Crisis24 in Cape Town, South Africa, seeks an embedded intelligence analyst to join our Embedded Intelligence Services division on a hybrid schedule. You will monitor open-source threats, assess risks, and produce clear intelligence products for a multinational client.

The role requires 2–4 years in intelligence-related fields, strong writing skills, and the ability to synthesize complex data for rapid decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• 2–4 years of experience in intelligence production, research, or related fields.
• Proven ability to write clearly and concisely in a professional setting.
• Ability to collect data and synthesize incomplete/contradictory information.
• Experience deriving information from social media and online tools.
• Strong judgment, critical thinking, and global awareness of geopolitical risks.
• Proactive attitude and strong time-management skills.
• Experience with mapping software like Google Earth/Maps.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Monitor open-source information to identify threats and disasters affecting client operations.
• Analyze risks to the business using sensitive data and proprietary tech.
• Write and disseminate clear analytical assessments in a fast-paced environment.
• Deliver visualization products that provide clear impact and insights.
• Conduct hyperlocal incident mapping using Google MyMaps or similar tools.
• Research during disasters to assess impact scope, duration, and demographics.
• Provide admin and operational support including meetings, tracking, and partner outreach.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Google Earth

Google Maps

Job description

Who We Are Looking For

Crisis24 is hiring an embedded intelligence analyst located in Cape Town, South Africa to join our Embedded Intelligence Services division. Under the Crisis24 Program Manager's general supervision, the Intelligence Analyst II performs global threat monitoring, intelligence analysis and production, investigative research, and disaster response support for one of Crisis24's most valued clients. This position requires shift work that includes regular weekend shifts, and occasional holiday coverage. The successful candidate will work in a hybrid work schedule at Crisis24’s Cape Town office.

What You Will Work On

• Monitor for open-source information to identify threats and disasters (cyclones, security incidents, wildfires, shootings, earthquakes, civil unrest, etc.) that are likely to impact the client's operations


• Analyze and assess risks to the business by leveraging sensitive data and proprietary technology to gauge client impact


• Write and disseminate clear analytical assessments in a fast-paced environment with minimal oversight, and competing tasks and priorities


• Utilize structured analytical techniques to deliver high-quality intelligence products


• Collect and analyze data to deliver visualization products that provide clear impact and insight


• Conduct detailed hyperlocal incident mapping in Google MyMaps utilizing advanced mapping techniques


• Carry out extensive research during disaster events to assess impact scope, duration, demographics, and deployed non government and government organizations


• Provide administrative and operational support to the client to include participating in meetings, project tracking, and supporting partner outreach

Who You Will Work With

The analyst joins Crisis24’s Embedded Intelligence Services division and will be embedded in an established twelve-person \"follow-the-sun\" 24x7x365 team that spans four continents. The individual will collaborate with Crisis24 intelligence and security peers, the dedicated team, as well as the client.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred


• 2 to 4 years of experience in intelligence production, research, journalism, disaster preparedness and response, crisis management, threat assessment, incident response or a related field required


• Demonstrated experience writing clearly, technically, and concisely in a professional setting, preferably in a fast-paced environment


• Ability to collect data and synthesize incomplete and contradictory information


• Intimate understanding of deriving information from social media platforms and online tools to conduct research and analysis


• Superb judgment and critical thinking


• Global awareness and understanding with appreciation in how geopolitical, environmental, and security threats can adversely affect a multinational organization


• Ability to take initiative and identify self-improvement areas for own development and the team


• Effective problem-solving and time-management skills


• Working knowledge of Google Earth and Maps or alternative mapping software


• Foreign travel and experience

Information Security

Protect the data and systems of Crisis24 and its stakeholders by adhering to policies, reporting incidents and potential problems, completing regular training, and identifying opportunities for improvement.