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Data Technologist
Job Title
Data Technologist
Organizational Unit
Financial Intelligence Centre -> State Forensic Capability
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
8/9/2026
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
Source, gather, scope and map of statistical and visual/spatial information to respond to the operational data needs of the organisation.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Data Engagement and Requirements Analysis
- Engage with business teams to understand project requirements, ensuring alignment with forensic investigation needs and the goals of supporting law enforcement agencies.
- Identify and develop new information sources by establishing relationships with potential data providers, enhancing the depth and breadth of data available for forensic analysis.
- Create custom management tools to facilitate the information gathering process, ensuring efficiency and comprehensiveness.
Database Programming and Development
- Perform database programming for new and existing projects, writing scripts, stored procedures, and functions to support complex analytical procedures related to financial data use to solve financial crimes.
- Assist in planning and implementing data integration and data migration activities to support forensic investigations, ensuring seamless and secure data handling.
- Provide valid input in database architectural discussions, contributing to the design and optimisation of robust and scalable database systems.
Data Quality Assurance and Problem Resolution
- Conduct quality assurance tests to ensure data integrity and quality, maintaining the reliability of forensic evidence used in investigations.
- Resolve database problems, queries, and error reports promptly and accurately, minimising downtime and ensuring data availability for ongoing investigations.
- Assist in identifying process improvements for database performance, reliability, and stability, enhancing the overall effectiveness of data management within the FIC.
Data Analysis and Reporting
- Design models to detect anomalies in data based on project specifications, contributing to the identification of suspicious financial activities and potential financial crimes.
- Apply diagnostic skills to identify multiple relationships and causal links, formulating hypotheses to support forensic investigations.
- Prepare reports containing inferences and conclusions for medium-term planning purposes, providing actionable insights to law enforcement agencies.
Data Management and Documentation
- Maintain accurate and complete database programming documentation, ensuring transparency and reproducibility in forensic data processes.
- Contribute to the development document templates that reflect data checks, providing guidance on data inclusion and exclusion during analyses, and supporting auditability and compliance.
- Conduct data audits by scrutinising and monitoring the quality of raw data, driving data integrity and ensuring the accuracy of forensic evidence.
Big Data Evaluation and Analytical Support
- Conduct big data evaluations within the unit by searching and analysing large datasets to extract critical information related to specific queries and investigations.
- Provide analytical support by retrieving raw data and conducting preliminary statistical analyses, assisting in the data analysis process and supporting forensic investigations.
- Compile user-friendly reports by translating technical results into understandable information, enabling informed decision-making by end-users and law enforcement agencies.
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
- Provide briefings and presentations with internal and external FIC stakeholders and clients, effectively communicating data findings, methodologies, and implications for ongoing investigations.
- Disseminate approved information as per agreed timelines and specifications, ensuring that data is shared responsibly and in a timely manner to support law enforcement activities.
Planning and Execution
- Plan personal work execution to achieve milestones of agreed deliverables, ensuring timely and accurate completion of tasks related to forensic data management and analysis.
- Perform any other data analysis as required by management, demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness to evolving investigative needs.
EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- A degree in economics, statistics, mathematics, computer science, business information systems/analysis, finance, or law enforcement support.
- SAS and/or SQL Server certifications.
- At least 3 years of experience in the aforementioned fields or in data mining, modeling, or coding.
- Exceptional quantitative skills, demonstrated through formal training in statistics, data mining, and coding to develop models, with relevant experience applying these skills in research or operational environments.
- Expertise in financial and banking transactional analysis and developing mathematical or statistical models through coding and data mining.
- Knowledge of financial flows, particularly illicit financial flows, with an understanding of the illicit economy and criminal activities that generate illicit finances is advantageous.
- Communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective interaction at all organisational levels and with clients.
- Confidence and credibility to engage persuasively at all levels within the organisation and with clients.
- Demonstrated presentation skills.
- Proficiency in PowerBI and other business intelligence and visualisation software.
- Strong programming skills.
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Budget Controller
Job Title
Budget Controller
Organizational Unit
Financial Intelligence Centre -> Corporate Services -> Finance
Job Type
Permanent
Education
Bachelors Degree
Career Level
Skilled
Location
Pretoria – Centurion, GP 0157 ZA (Primary)
Travel
0 – 10%
Desired Race
African
Desired Gender
Male
Closing Date
11/8/2026
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
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Budget management and Reporting
• Prepare the monthly management accounts with budget variances for the various units
• Analyse management accounts before submitting to units
• Ensure explanations for budget variances are received within timelines
• Analyse actual achievements against budget and investigate significant variances
• Check requisitions for available budget before processing and resolve problems with relevant units
• Propose journals as and when necessary
• Responsible for all General Ledger and other identified cost account reconciliations
• Assist with year-end activities
• Assist with the Auditor General queries during the audit process and consolidate the audit year end file
• Provide full secretarial function of the Budget Committee and Insurance Committee
• Process all approved budget transfers
• Perform ad hoc duties as and when required
Legislative compliance
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, i.e. PFMA, Treasury Regulations, FICA, etc.
• Knowledge of GRAP, Treasury Regulations, PFMA, would be an advantage
• Perform ad hoc duties as and when required
EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• B.Com Degree
• B.Com Accounting (Hons) would be an advantage
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience in a management accountant’s role
• Articles in SAICA, SAIPA or ACCA will be an added advantage
• Intermediate to advanced experience in MS Office, especially Excel
• Working knowledge of Syspro and Caseware would be an advantage
• Reliable and punctual
• Confidence and decisiveness
• Report writing skills would an advantage
• Good communication skills
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
• Customer Service: Follows through, when asked, on customer inquiries, requests and complaints, keeps customers up-to-date about progress of projects
• Flexibility: Applies rules flexibly: Changes his/her perception, ideas or alters normal procedures to fit a specific situation to get a job done and/or meet company goals
• Organisational Commitment: Respects the way things are done in an organisation and does what is expected
• Teamwork: Genuinely values others input and expertise
• Concern for order & quality: Double-checks the accuracy of information or work
• Achievement Orientation: Keeps track of and measures outcome against standard of excellence not imposed by others
• Initiative: Recognises and reacts to present opportunities
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Graduate: State Forensic Capability
Job Title
Graduate: State Forensic Capability
Organizational Unit
Financial Intelligence Centre -> State Forensic Capability
Job Type
Fixed-Term (12 month contract)
Education
Honours Degree
Career Level
Graduate
Location
Pretoria – Centurion, GP 0157 ZA (Primary)
Travel
0 – 10%
Desired Race
Not Applicable
Desired Gender
Not Applicable
Closing Date
9/9/2026
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
Assist in the production of affidavits and forensic reports in support of the FIC mandate, including court directed reports upon request, in order to aid criminal investigations, the recovery of proceeds of crime and criminal prosecutions.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Analysis and Profiling
• Conducts searches upon requests received from team members.
• Assists in the collection and consolidation of required information and data.
• Accurately and efficiently executes all matters allocated.
• Understands investigation plans and is able to adhere to requests and timelines.
• Takes input from supervisors and clients and accurately applies comments/feedback.
• Listens to others and accepts input from team members.
• Clearly articulate ideas and thoughts verbally.
• Accurately prepares written products that is coherent, grammatically correct and professional
Technical Understanding
• Understanding of accounting concepts, forensic accounting concepts, criminal law, criminal procedure law and law of evidence
• Understands basic Internet search engines and is able to conduct focused searches.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite.
Problem Solving
• Proposes solutions to problems and considers timeliness, and effectiveness.
• Generates innovative solutions by approaching tasks with curiosity and open mindedness, using existing information to its fullest potential.
• Displays a positive attitude.
• Demonstrates flexibility in day-to-day work.
• Sets high standards of performance for oneself.
Teamwork
• Establishes harmonious working relationships with team members.
• Appreciates each team member’s contributions and values each individual member.
Client Management
• Values internal and external clients and responds to their needs as they arise.
• Establishes effective working relationship with clients/ colleagues.
• Follows established communication guidelines.
• Uses good judgment in what and how to communicate with clients.
Innovator Development
• Understands the professional development process and becomes actively involved by setting challenging goals and meeting them through continuous learning.
• Seeks input from mentors and supervisors.
• Actively applies feedback received to day-to-day work and strives to improve performance.
Internal Operations
• Accurately completes and submits analysis/profiling reports in a timely manner
• Accurately completes and submits status reports in a timely manner
• Complies with all our policies and procedures
EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Honours degree in any of the following:
- Accountancy
- Forensic Accountancy
- Law enforcement/forensic investigations
- Intelligence
- Fraud and Risk Management
- Business Mathematics and Informatics
Report writing skills
Computer literate (MS Office, good proficiency in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and SAS an advantage)
Valid driver’s licence
Good command of English
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