Open-Source Intelligence Specialist

Gijima Holdings; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Gijima Holdings seeks an experienced senior forensics and intelligence leader to drive open-source intelligence, blockchain analysis, and multi-source investigations. You will produce strategic reports, support law enforcement initiatives, and mentor teams in a high-security environment.

Ideal candidates have a Honours degree and 10+ years in digital forensics, cyber security or financial crime, with CEH and recognised certifications. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement are essential.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 10 years' experience across digital forensics, law enforcement, intelligence, cyber security, or financial crime/audit environments.
• CEH certification.
• Microsoft Security Associate certification.
• ACFE CFE certification.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex open-source intelligence gathering, analysis, and verification activities.
• Conduct advanced blockchain analysis, link analysis, data visualisation, and multi-source investigations.
• Utilise analytical methodologies, predictive tools, and AI-driven platforms to generate actionable intelligence.
• Produce strategic intelligence and evidence reports for key stakeholders.
• Support law enforcement initiatives through intelligence products, forensic reporting, affidavits, and court-related processes.
• Drive quality assurance, data integrity, governance, and compliance processes.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, training, and subject matter expertise.
• Engage with national and international stakeholders on intelligence matters, industry trends, and emerging technologies.

Skills

CEH

Microsoft Security Associate

ACFE CFE

Excellent communication

Education

Honours Degree in Digital Forensics/IT/Law/Statistics/Cyber Security

Job description

Minimum Requirements

• Honours Degree in Digital Forensics, Information Technology, Law, Statistics, Cyber Security, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in:
  • Digital Forensics
  • Law Enforcement
  • Intelligence
  • Cyber Security
  • Financial Crime or Audit environments
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).
• Microsoft Security Associate certification.
• ACFE Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and reporting skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex open-source intelligence gathering, analysis, and verification activities.
• Conduct advanced blockchain analysis, link analysis, data visualisation, and multi-source investigations.
• Utilise analytical methodologies, predictive tools, and AI-driven platforms to generate actionable intelligence.
• Produce strategic intelligence and evidence reports for key stakeholders.
• Support law enforcement initiatives through intelligence products, forensic reporting, affidavits, and court-related processes.
• Drive quality assurance, data integrity, governance, and compliance processes.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, training, and subject matter expertise.
• Engage with national and international stakeholders on intelligence matters, industry trends, and emerging technologies.

Employment Equity

Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with employment equity objectives. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All appointments are subject to satisfactory reference checks and security clearance.