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FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE CENTRE (FIC)
ASSISTANT ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
Organizational Unit Financial Intelligence Centre -> Compliance and Prevention
Job Type Permanent
Education Bachelors Degree
Career Level skilled and academically qualified
Location Pretoria - Centurion, GP 0157 ZA (Primary)
Travel 0 - 10%
Desired Race African, Coloured
Desired Gender Male
Closing Date 28/9/2026
The FIC is an equal opportunity employer. Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our employment targets and our commitment to diversifying our workforce. As part of our recruitment and selection process, persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All appointments are subject to satisfactory reference checks and security clearance.
Job Description
JOB PURPOSE
To assist with the administration of enforcement matters in terms of non-compliance with the Financial Intelligence Centre Act 38 of 2001 (the FIC Act).
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
• Assist with enforcing compliance with the provisions of the FIC Act.
• Assist in drafting relevant administrative sanction notices for the issuing of administrative sanctions in terms of the FIC Act.
• Assist in presenting matters for administrative sanctions to the FIC Adjudication Panel and/or Director of the FIC, including oral and written arguments on the merits of the matter.
• Assist with drafting and filing pleadings in appeals lodged against an administrative sanction issued by the FIC.
• Under direct supervision, assist with providing guidance, advice and training on the enforcement of the FIC Act.
• Assist with providing legal opinions and conducting legal research on the interpretation, application and compliance with the provisions of the FIC Act.
• Attend and respond to correspondence relating to enforcement matters under guidance.
• Monitor and report on all administrative sanctions issued.
• Monitor and report on payments and recovery of all financial sanctions.
• Monitor and report on the enforcement of the FIC Act by supervisory bodies.
• Maintain and update enforcement registers and files.
• Assist in the preparation of responses to public queries relating to enforcement.
• Deliver on operational goals and tasks under guidance.
EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Education
• Legal related NQF level 7 qualification e.g. LLB
Experience
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a junior legal position e.g., Candidate Attorney or Junior State Advocate.
• Successful completion of the Practical Legal Training will be advantageous
Skills
• Civil procedure knowledge.
• Good administrative, filing and organisational skills.
• Good legal drafting skills.
• Good verbal communicator.
• Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• An intermediate to advanced level of computer literacy, including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point.
• A high level of judgement and integrity.
SENIOR ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
Organizational Unit Financial Intelligence Centre -> Compliance and Prevention
Job Type Permanent
Education Bachelors Degree
Career Level Skilled and academically qualified
Location Pretoria - Centurion, GP 0157 ZA (Primary)
Travel 10 - 20%
Desired Race African, Coloured
Desired Gender Male
Closing Date 28/9/2026
The FIC is an equal opportunity employer. Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our employment targets and our commitment to diversifying our workforce. As part of our recruitment and selection process, persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All appointments are subject to satisfactory reference checks and security clearance.
Job Description
JOB PURPOSE
To assess and coordinate non-compliance matters arising from FIC supervision, including reviews and inspections, and to recommend appropriate remediation or enforcement action in terms of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, 2001
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Correctly evaluate and assess the seriousness and extent of non-compliance with the provisions of the FIC Act, arising from FIC supervision, including the strength and admissibility of evidence as contained in an inspection report.
- Draft remediation directives in matters not referred for administrative sanction, and draft administration sanction notices with the view to ensuring effective, proportionate and dissuasive enforcement, in terms of the FIC Act.
- Present post inspection remediation action by directive to the Enforcement Manager for approval.
- Present administrative sanction matters to the FIC Adjudication Panel and/or Director of the FIC, including oral and written arguments on the merits of the matter.
- Monitor and report on all historic and current administrative sanctions issued and payments received, and progress regarding civil recovery of financial sanctions imposed.
- Draft all pleadings and heads of arguments in an appeal lodged with the FIC Appeal Board, and argue the appeals
- Provide assistance and support in respect of matters referred to the High Court of South Africa.
- Monitor and report on the supervision and enforcement of the FIC Act by supervisory bodies Assist in providing guidance, advice and training on the supervision and enforcement of the FIC Act.
- Attend and respond to correspondence relating to supervision and enforcement.
- Respond to public queries relating to enforcement.
- Conduct legal research.
- Draft cogent, legally sound and persuasive arguments and opinions.
- Deliver on operational goals and tasks with minimal supervision.
- Assist the Manager of Supervision and Enforcement in giving effect to the aims and objectives of the Supervision and Enforcement Unit as these objectives and processes evolve.
- Coach, mentor, guide and review the work of others
EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Education
- LLB Degree (B.Iuris LLB, B.Proc, BA Law (with law major) LLB, BCom Law (with law major) LLB ( NQF level 7)
- Admitted attorney and/or advocate.
- Qualifications in anti-money laundering risk, combatting terror and proliferation financing risk and compliance management would be advantageous.
Skills
- Strong litigation skills.
- Proven criminal and/or civil procedure knowledge.
- Knowledge of the FIC Act and international anti-money laundering standards.
- Exceptional legal drafting and advocacy skills.
- Good verbal communicator.
- Proven interviewing, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- An intermediate to advanced level of computer literacy, including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point.
- A high level of judgement and integrity.
Experience
- At least 8 years' (including articles) relevant experience in prosecution and civil litigation, as well as appeals and reviews, in lower and higher courts, and administrative tribunals, regulatory enforcement, supervision, compliance under the FIC Act, or a similar legal/regulatory environment.
- The prospective candidate should have an advanced understanding of administrative law and enforcement;
- Possess exceptional writing and legal drafting skills and must have both criminal and civil litigation knowledge with proven experience in drafting civil pleadings and arguing appeals and reviews.
- Be a good verbal communicator with proven interviewing, interpersonal and problem-solving skills;
- A high level of judgement and integrity is crucial for this position.
