FSCA Vacancies

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INVESTIGATOR MARKET ABUSE DEPARTMENT (Pretoria)

Reference Number

FSCA: 1167

Description

Purpose of the Job:

To conduct forensic regulatory investigations into possible contraventions of Market Abuse legislation (i.e. insider trading, prohibited trading practices (price manipulation) and publication of false, misleading or deceptive statements, promises and forecasts) and to take responsibility for the regulatory and enforcement action, following from such investigations. Person appointed to the position will report to the Senior Manager. 

Key Performance Areas:

•Create and execute clear, focused, and efficient investigation plans with reasonable timelines.
•Conduct quality investigations (gathering all relevant, admissible evidence and proper analysis of the evidence).
•Conduct interviews under oath with witnesses and investigated parties.
•Draft focused investigation reports; and
•Take responsibility for the execution of all enforcement actions, including the drafting of all enforcement documentation, presentation to enforcement meetings, administrative penalties and debarments.

Other Key Competencies:

The candidate must demonstrate the following skills and attributes: A high level of judgement and integrity, and the ability to follow a confident and decisive approach, particularly in forensic investigations and executing investigations. Competence is further required in questioning persons that may have information relevant to the investigation, information gathering, problem analysis, communications skills, time management and organisational skills; excellent ability to write findings clearly, precisely and logically, display initiative and an ability to work under pressure, and must be able to work in a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates must be able to draft investigation reports, with findings properly supported by cross-referenced evidence.

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

An LLB, or relevant B. Com degree with at least 5 years’ relevant 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.

Closing Date: 09 October 2025.

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INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME 2025/26 (Pretoria)

Reference Number

INT 2025/2026

Description

Description:

Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) seeks to equip young graduates with knowledge, skills and exposure to the market conduct regulation and supervision, and its role in the economy. The internship is a structured programme specifically designed to produce a pipeline of competent new entrants in the labour market and to assist the FSCA to deliver on its mandate to:

•transform the integrity of financial markets;
•protect financial customers by promoting fair treatment by financial institutions; and 
•provide financial customers with financial education and maintaining financial stability.

Roll out plan of the programme

Recommended candidates will be given an opportunity to learn under the supervision of a dedicated mentor. Interns are assigned to a division, based on their qualifications and career aspirations, and exposed to various competency-based training during the one-year internship programme. 

Who should apply:

FSCA is committed towards increasing the representation of marginalised groups in line with its Employment Equity Plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and must declare such on their applications. The applicants must have completed one of the following qualifications: 

•Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma in Events Management/Public Relations
•Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma in Multi-media design; Graphic Design, Digital Media
•Bachelor’s degree in Social Science
•Bachelor’s degree in Education
•BCom Economics/Accounting/Supply Chain Management
•National Diploma in Logistics
•BSC in Mathematics/Applied Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Science/Information Technology
•Bachelor’s degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE)
•Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
•Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Office Administration/Public Administration/Business Administration 
•Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma in Risk Management/Legal/Corporate Governance Administration

Duration:

•One-year internship, non-renewable contract. 

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

•South African Citizen with a South African Identity Document.
•Curriculum Vitae – CV.
•Certified Copies of Qualification
•Must have no work experience.
•Strong desire to work in financial services sector.

Application open: 30 September 2025.

Closing Date: 10 October 2025.

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