Investigator X2 - Enforcement Department (Pretoria)

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.

1. Create and execute clear, focused, and efficient investigation plans with reasonable timelines.
2. Conduct quality investigations (gathering all relevant, admissible evidence and proper analysis of the evidence).
3. Take responsibility for the execution of all enforcement actions, including the drafting of all enforcement documentation, presentation to enforcement meetings, debarments, withdrawal of licenses, and administrative penalties.

Candidates must demonstrate the following skills and attributes: proven interviewing skills, a confident and decisive approach particularly in difficult situations, a high level of judgment and integrity, and the ability to carry out duties independently, impartially, and objectively. Candidates must be able to draft investigation reports, with findings properly supported by cross-referenced evidence.

FSCA is committed towards increasing the representation of marginalized groups in line with its Employment Equity Plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Please note that correspondence and communication will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates and that the FSCA reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.

An LLB, Accounting, or Forensic-oriented 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.