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FINANCIAL SECTOR CONDUCT AUTHORITY (FSCA)
SPECIALIST ANALYST LICENSING: INSURERS & INVESTMENT PROVIDERS DEPARTMENT (Pretoria)
Reference Number FSCA: 370
Description
Purpose of the Job:
To assist the department with the processing of new licence application, developing, streamlining, and ensuring appropriate licensing processes, procedures, frameworks. To assist with the development and enhancement of regulatory frameworks providing commentary views on policy matters impacting the licensing processes. The person appointed to this position will report to the Manager: Licensing Department
Key Performance Areas:
•Assess licence applications and apply mind to technical issues in the licence applications and provide solutions.
•Assist in unpacking complex business models and clearly identifying the risks involved ensuring that the mitigations provided are appropriate and sensible
•Assist in developing and enhancing the licensing framework;
•Assist the department in executing licensing functions with defined SLC;
•Assist with identifying gaps in the licensing framework and assisting in informing policy in addressing the gaps;
•Where necessary and required, provide appropriate guidance, and support to the various applicants in terms of their licence application submissions;
•Liaise with other stakeholders both internally and externally where required on the licence applications that require consultation and collaboration and ensure that stakeholder input is taken onboard in decision-making;
•Supporting teammates and providing technical support, advice and guidance to the team when required.
Other Key Competencies:
The candidate must demonstrate the following skills and attributes: strong analytical abilities, good understanding of regulation and legislation, attention to detail, leadership skills, active listening, critical thinking, strong financial and numeracy skills, good communication skills (verbal and written), progressive thinking, professionalism when approaching matters and dealing with stakeholders, good understanding of complex financial instruments and business models, including derivatives, demonstration of general risk management and general risk management principles.
The FSCA is committed to increasing the representation of marginalised groups in line with its transformation strategy. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Please note that correspondence and communication will only be conducted with short listed candidates and that the FSCA reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.
Requirements
Degree in Commerce/Law and a minimum of at least 4 years practical experience in the financial services industry, regulatory environment, risk and compliance management functions/roles. Must have a good understanding of the following pieces of legislation- CISCA, FAIS (investment management activities and online FOREX/Derivatives trading platforms workings knowledge), Pension Funds Act, Financial Markets Act (ODPs). Good technical understanding of the workings of the sectors and the interplay between them is key. Knowledge and understanding of the working of crypto assets/currencies is an advantage. Great ability to create, foster and maintain professional relationships with both internal and external stakeholders is required.
Closing Date: 04 December 2026.
Work Level Mid-Level
Job Type Permanent
Salary Market Related
EE Position Yes
Location Pretoria
SENIOR ANALYST INSURERS SUPERVISION DEPARTMENT (Pretoria)
Reference Number FSCA 252
Description
Purpose of the Job:
To monitor compliance with insurance legislation, to conduct investigations relating to insurance business and to ensure a sound and efficient insurance industry. The person appointed to this position will report to the Manager.
Key Performance Areas:
•Liaise with the public and other stakeholders when receiving complaints or enquiries;
•Investigate complaints and enquires within the required departmental turnaround times;
•Monitor compliance with legislation to ensure the protection and fair treatment of policyholders;
•Participate in on-site inspections to insurers to establish compliance with insurance legislation; best practice and market conduct related issues;
•Manage relationships with insurers assigned in the portfolio;
•Perform administrative and other activities relating to the regulatory framework as may be required; and
•Assist the department with projects that the department is working on.
Other Key Competencies:
The candidate must demonstrate the following skills and attributes: A high level of judgement and a confident and decisive approach; problem analysis, information gathering, communication skills, good interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, customer relations and persuasiveness skills and must be computer literate.
FSCA is committed towards increasing the representation of marginalised 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 short listed candidates and that the FSCA reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.
Requirements
A B. Com or law degree with at least 3-5 years’ relevant work experience in the insurance industry. Sound knowledge and understanding of the Insurance Acts and the insurance industry related operational requirements are essential. A Compliance and/or Risk Management background is needed.
Closing Date: 04 December 2026.
Work Level Skilled
Job Type Permanent
Salary Market Related
EE Position Yes
Location Pretoria
SPECIALIST ANALYST INSURERS SUPERVISION DEPARTMENT (Pretoria)
Reference Number FSCA 256
Description
Purpose of the Job:
To provide in depth subject matter expertise relating to the Long-term Insurance Act 52 of 1998, Short-term Insurance Act 53 of 1998, Financial Sector Regulation Act 9 of 2017 and Insurance Act 18 of 2017(insurance legislation), to supervise compliance with the provisions of insurance legislation. The persons appointed to this position will report to the Manager.
Key Performance Areas:
•Monitor compliance with legislation to ensure the protection and fair treatment of policyholders by closely managing and supervising a portfolio of insurance companies and taking necessary action for non-compliance, where applicable and necessary;
•Responsible for coordinating, planning and conducting thematic, full market conduct on-site inspections including direct engagements with supervised entities in terms of the risk-based supervision approach, and in line with the departmental supervision objectives and plans;
•Report on the findings and recommend corrective actions where feasible;
•Conduct research and provide specialist technical advice both within the department and to other external stakeholders;
•Liaise and collaborate closely with relevant departments across the organisation, particularly in instances where the entity is supervised by various departments;
•Adhere to department policies and processes including service level commitments;
•Manage and co-ordinate technical projects in the department; and
•Provide strategic and technical support to the department in respect of the development of a framework for conduct of business supervision.
Other Key Competencies:
The candidate must demonstrate the following skills and attributes: ability to analyse high volumes of data, good attention to detail; good verbal and written communication skills; proactive; ability to work independently, problem solving and analysis skills; information gathering, good administration skills, good interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, good customer relations skills; persuasiveness and must be computer literate.
FSCA is committed towards increasing the representation of marginalised 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 short listed candidates and that the FSCA reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.
Requirements
A degree in Law or Insurance Risk Management, with at least 5 years’ experience in an insurance technical, compliance or risk management role. An excellent knowledge and understanding of the financial services industry, and in particular, the insurance industry is required. Experience in a compliance or risk management role within an insurer would be an added advantage. Preference will be given to candidates with a certification in Compliance or Risk Management.
Closing Date: 04 December 2026.
Work Level Mid-Level
Job Type Permanent
Salary Market Related
EE Position Yes
Location Pretoria
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT (Pretoria)
Reference Number FSCA 113
Description
Purpose of the Job:
To provide strategic internal communication support to the FSCA and various internal stakeholders. The person appointed will report to the Media and Stakeholder Relations.
Key Performance Areas:
•Develop a clear, consistent, and effective communications plan and framework for both internal and external initiatives of the FSCA.
•Coordinate communication with various departments, prepare presentations and reports for internal and external initiatives, and gather content for publications and internal memos.
•Identify communication gaps and propose innovative methods to improve internal and external communication within the FSCA.
•Work closely with core departments to support their communication needs regarding business updates, strategies, and company initiatives.
•Initiate and drive internal communication campaigns to engage employees and promote organisational messages effectively.
•Represent the Communication and Language Services department in internal meetings and collaborate with other departments to gather content for publications.
•Write clear, concise content for publications, review, format, and edit existing materials for final release, ensuring consistency in messaging.
•Act as a data repository, maintain databases/media lists, and gather content for FSCA digital platforms.
•Provide input, development, and execution of Communication and Language initiatives, attending project-related meetings and activities.
•Ensure all communication activities comply with required quality and compliance standards, including adherence to FSCA brand/marketing policies and standards.
•Support management in achieving both business continuity plan and stakeholder engagement objectives and through effective communication strategies and relationship-building efforts.
•Prepare and compile media statements/releases, act as a point of contact for media inquiries, and enhance relations with the media and other key stakeholders.
Key Competencies:
Good report writing and analytical skills, innovative thinking and planning skills, ability to engage with senior staff within the organisation, ability to function independently, advanced computer literacy, good presentation skills and networking abilities, ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
FSCA is committed to increasing the representation of marginalised 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 short listed candidates and that the FSCA reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.
Requirements
Matric certificate and diploma in bachelor’s degree/B Tech in Corporate Communications/ BA: Corporate Communications/Marketing Communications/Journalism/English/Media Studies or equivalent qualification plus 1 to 2 years’ experience in a Communication and Language Services environment.
Closing Date: 04 December 2026.
Work Level Skilled
Job Type Permanent
Salary Market Related
EE Position Yes
Location Pretoria
