Investigator x5 Enforcement Department (Pretoria)

FSCA South Africa; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

FSCA South Africa seeks to fill five Investigator positions within their Enforcement Department. Successful candidates will conduct forensic investigations within the financial services sector and ensure regulatory compliance, requiring a strong background in law or forensic studies and significant investigative experience.

Qualifications

• At least 3 to 4 years' experience in litigation, prosecution, forensic investigation, or forensic accounting.
• Knowledge of the law of evidence and the financial sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic regulatory investigations within the financial services industry.
• Draft enforcement documentation and present findings in enforcement meetings.

Skills

Interviewing

Judgement

Integrity

Analytical Skills

Education

LLB or Accounting or Forensic degree

Job description

Job title : Investigator x5 Enforcement Department (Pretoria)

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria Deadline : July 17, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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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 and advisory services) and to take responsibility for the regulatory and enforcement action, following from such investigations. Persons appointed to these positions will report to the Senior Manager.

Key Performance Areas :

• Assess complaints and new cases for further action.
• Create and execute clear, focused, and efficient investigation plans with reasonable timelines.
• Conduct quality investigations (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, debarments, withdrawal of licences and administrative penalties.

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

• An LLB, Accounting, or Forensic orientated degree, with at least 3 to 4 years’ experience in litigation, prosecution, forensic investigation, or forensic accounting; an admitted attorney or advocate (for law incumbents) A good knowledge and understanding of the law of evidence (admissibility; documentary and computer-generated evidence); and the financial sector will be an advantage.