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FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE CENTRE (FIC)
 
 
 

TEST AUTOMATOR
Organizational Unit Financial Intelligence Centre -> Corporate Services -> Information and Communication Technology
Job Type Permanent
Education Bachelors Degree or equivalent
Career Level Skilled
Location Pretoria - Centurion, GP 0157 ZA (Primary)
Travel No Travel Required
Desired Race Not Applicable
Desired Gender Not Applicable
Closing Date 19/4/2024
 
Job Description
Develop, maintain and execute automated scripts by using Unified Functional Testing tool. 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
• Provide estimations of test automation effort,
• Plan and design the automation framework,
• Develop reusable automation test scripts, 
• Maintain and execute automation test scripts and test suites,
• Identify and prepare test data requirements,
• Report automation defects,
• Report on test automation progress and status to the Test Manager,
• Raise risks and issues with the Test Manager,
• Apply best practices in developing and maintaining test automation scripts, 
• Ensures all test automation standards are being met, and
• Contribute to improvements on test automation processes
 
EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Relevant IT certificate / diploma or equivalent
• ISTQB or ISEB qualification would be advantageous
• 4-6 solid years’ experience in testing software solutions especially in a financial industry
• 2+ solid years’ experience as a Manual Test Analyst
• Knowledge of manual testing test techniques
• Proficiency in MS Excel
• Knowledge and experience with software test tools, i.e., Quality Centre, Quick Test 4+ solid years’ experience in a Test Automation role
• Extensive knowledge in developing automation frameworks
• Extensive knowledge in developing re-usable automation test scripts
• Knowledge of manual testing test techniques
• Proficiency in MS Excel
• Knowledge and experience with software test tools, i.e. Quality Centre, Quick Test Professional, Unified Functional Testing
• Knowledge of SQL

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SENIOR INSPECTOR
Organizational Unit Financial Intelligence Centre -> Compliance and Prevention
Job Type Permanent
Education Bachelors Degree or equivalent
Career Level Senior Management
Location Pretoria - Centurion, GP 0157 ZA (Primary)
Travel 0 - 10%
Desired Race Not Applicable
Desired Gender Not Applicable
Closing Date 16/4/2024
 
Job Description
The purpose of this job is to plan, lead and conduct inspections in terms of the FIC Act; oversee the administration of the inspection process; and provide guidance and advice to Supervisory Bodies.
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
 
JOB PURPOSE 
•    Research and identify suitable accountable and reporting institutions for inspections, utilising the risk base approach.
•    Conduct inspections on accountable and reporting institutions to assess the levels of compliance with the provisions of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act 38 of 2001 (the FIC Act). 
•    Correctly assess the levels of compliance with the FIC Act by accountable and reporting institutions.
•    Collect and maintain the integrity of information evidencing the levels of compliance with the FIC Act.
•    Draft and process inspection reports detailing the level of compliance by inspected institutions.
•    Recommend appropriate remedial action to remedy any non-compliance. 
•    Conduct research on domestic and international AML compliance and enforcement trends.
•    Guide and advise accountable institutions, reporting institutions and supervisory bodies regarding compliance with the FIC Act.
•    Guide, advise and mentor inspectors.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
•    Know and understand the provisions of the FIC Act and other anti-money-laundering legislation and international standards.
•    Correctly evaluate and assess the level of compliance with the provisions of the FIC Act by inspected institutions.
•    Secure accurate, reliable and admissible evidence to support conclusions on the inspected institution’s level of compliance with the FIC Act.
•    Draft inspection reports detailing inspection findings and conclusions.
•    Attend and respond to correspondences relating to inspections and other general matters
•    Guide and advise accountable, reporting institutions and supervisory bodies on compliance with the FIC Act.
•    Guide, advice and mentor inspectors.
•    Conduct general and legal research.
•    Deliver on operational goals and tasks with minimal supervision.
 
EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
•    Relevant University Degree and working towards Post Graduate (Law and Commerce).
•    At least eight (8) years' experience in a relevant field i.e. prosecution or forensic auditing or information systems or regulatory experience
•    Knowledge of the FIC Act, other anti-money laundering legislation and international anti-
•    Money laundering standards
•    Advanced investigative and analysis skills
•    Advanced legal drafting skills
•    Good written and verbal communication skills
•    Good people management skills
•    Intermediate to advanced level of computer literacy, including MS Word, MS Access, MS Project; MS Excel, MS Power Point
•    A high level of judgement and integrity
•    FIC Act compliance experience advantageous
•    Managerial experience advantageous

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SENIOR ANALYST (ORGANISED CRIME)
Organizational Unit Financial Intelligence Centre -> Monitoring and Analysis
Job Type Permanent
Education Bachelors Degree or equivalent
Career Level skilled and academically qualified
Location Pretoria - Centurion, GP 0157 ZA (Primary)
Travel 0 - 10%
Desired Race Not Applicable
Desired Gender Female
Closing Date 15/4/2024
 
Job Description
The purpose of this job is to apply technical expertise and judgment in the interpretation and presentation of a variety of complex financial and factual data, to assist with identifying subjects and associated links with the proceeds of crime, in order to aid criminal investigations, the recovery of proceeds of crime, criminal prosecutions and medium to long term decision making.
 
Key Performance Area:
  • Apply diagnosis to see multiple relationships and make multiple causal links or determine the impact of multiple part chains of events in order to formulate a hypothesis;
  • Perform complex analytic functions in respect of financial calculations, transaction summaries, flow of funds analysis, tracing of assets and ability to identify and explore transacting patterns and scenarios which may be linked to the proceeds of crime and money laundering;
  • Prepare a variety of financial intelligence products involving complex financial and factual information;
  • Act as a technical reference point for information and financial analysis and offer solutions to a variety of complex problems in support of issues within the area of responsibility;
  • Direct team members to research, evaluate, analyse, and interpret information received from multiple sources and to identify and close information gaps in order to produce comprehensive, timely and relevant intelligence products; and ensure to the creation of charts and graphics to explain findings;
  • Identify and recommend optimal resources for tasks in terms of skills and technical ability when required;
  • Plan and manage outputs with limited supervision;
  • Working with managers and members of other agencies in support of combating crime priorities to ensure production of the most complete and accurate assessments possible;
  • Develop an understanding of the client's objectives and translate the clients objective into a value added service;
  • Prepare and present financial intelligence assessments and briefings to the Centre’s clients;
  • Assist in converting intelligence to evidence where required;
  • Advises key leadership of financial intelligence issues and challenges as appropriate;
  • May support crisis planning and operations;
  • Represent the organisation at working groups, meetings, conferences, and seminars;
  • Oversee and provide feedback to staff members as and when required;
  • Assist in legal proceedings, including testifying in a court as an expert witness and prepare visual aids to demonstrate findings when required;
  • Provide mentorship / coaching and ensuring transfer of skills to colleagues.
 
Education, Skills and Experience:
  • Relevant degree and a minimum of 6 years relevant experience
  • Working experience in one of the following industries is preferable i.e.
    • Intelligence,
    • Policing,
    • Law enforcement,
    • Law,
    • Accountancy
  • Experience in the collection, application and use of relevant information in order to produce hypothesis, deductions and findings. 
  • Sound knowledge in any of the following fields is preferable: financial and information analysis, law enforcement, forensics or auditing.
  • Sound knowledge and experience using the Microsoft office suite and Excel is a prerequisite.
  • Working knowledge of data analysis applications, tools, and systems.
  • Anti-Money laundering training and an honours and masters qualifications will be an added advantage
  • An applied understanding of the South African Constitution, Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure Act and Laws of Evidence;
  • Sound knowledge of the legislation governing the anti-money laundering / terror financing regime;
  • Ability to apply an advanced understanding of the intelligence cycle to collate, evaluate, analyse and produce financial intelligence reports in a manner which is understandable and properly corroborated
 
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SENIOR ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
Organizational Unit Financial Intelligence Centre -> Compliance and Prevention
Job Type Permanent
Education Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
Career Level Professional
Location Pretoria - Centurion, GP 0157 ZA (Primary)
Travel 0 - 10%
Desired Race Not Applicable
Desired Gender Not Applicable
Closing Date 12/4/2024
 
JOB PURPOSE:
To administer and process non-compliance matters arising from FIC supervision, including inspections, for remediation action via directives or for enforcement by way of administration sanctions to the adjudication panel, and defending appeals in terms of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, No 38 of 2001 (the FIC Act). 
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
Technical Competencies
•    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.
•    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 evolves. 
 
EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
 
Education
•    Degree in law i.e. LLB, BCom Law degree.
•    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 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' experience in a relevant field i.e. prosecution, relevant civil litigation or regulatory experience in a similar position;
•    The prospective candidate should have an advanced understanding of administrative law and enforcement;
•    Possess exceptional writing and legal drafting skills and 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.
 
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INSPECTOR
Organizational Unit Financial Intelligence Centre -> Compliance and Prevention
Job Type Permanent
Education Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
Career Level Skilled
Location Pretoria - Centurion, GP 0157 ZA (Primary)
Travel 0 - 10%
Desired Race Not Applicable
Desired Gender Not Applicable
Closing Date 12/4/2024
 
Job Description
Lead and conduct inspections in terms of the FIC Act and provide guidance and advice to Supervisory Bodies.

Key Performance Areas include:
• Research and identify suitable accountable and reporting institutions for inspections, utilising the risk base approach.
• Conduct inspections on accountable and reporting institutions to assess the levels of compliance with the provisions of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act 38 of 2001 (the FIC Act). 
• Draft inspection reports detailing inspection findings and conclusions.
• Recommend appropriate remedial action to remedy any non-compliance. 
• Secure accurate, reliable and admissible evidence to support conclusions on the inspected institution’s level of compliance with the FIC Act.
• Conduct research on domestic and international AML compliance and enforcement trends.
• Attend and respond to correspondence relating to inspections and other general matters.
• Guide and advise accountable, reporting institutions and supervisory bodies on compliance with the FIC Act.
 
EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:


Education
• Relevant bachelor’s degree e.g. LLB, BCom (Law) or equivalent.
 
Experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a legal, law enforcement or compliance environment.
 
Skills
• Knowledge of the FIC Act, other anti-money laundering legislation and international anti-money laundering standards. 
• Investigative and analysis skills.
• Intermediate legal drafting skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate to advanced level of computer literacy, including MS Word, MS Access, MS Project; MS Excel, MS Power Point.
• A high level of judgement and integrity.

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