Job Description
About the Role:
As the Open Source Intelligence Specialist, you will:
- Direct and lead the collection of open-source intelligence using cutting-edge tools across the internet, social media, deep and dark web platforms.
- Conduct advanced investigative searches to detect risks including money laundering, terror financing, human trafficking, cybercrime, and cryptocurrency misuse.
- Trace and analyse blockchain transactions, crypto flows, and financial trails using forensic and analytical tools.
- Engage in financial intelligence-gathering activities that feed into broader monitoring, investigation, compliance, and legal enforcement actions.
- Represent the client on domestic and international forums, advising on legal and anti-money laundering matters.
- Provide OSINT advisory support to internal clients (Investigation, Compliance, Legal) and external partners such as HAWKS, Interpol, SARS, and other agencies.
- Testify in legal matters when required
- Mentor junior analysts and act as the technical lead within the OSINT capability.
- Ensure full compliance with legal frameworks and ethical standards in all intelligence-gathering activities.
Minimum Requirements:
- A relevant university degree
- At least 6 years’ experience in intelligence, cyber investigations, or forensic analysis.
- Strong experience in blockchain analysis, cryptocurrency tracking, and tracing transactions via general ledger investigations.
- Proven knowledge of discreet OSINT tools, deep/dark web navigation, and domain analysis.
- Ability to interpret complex financial crime typologies such as money laundering, terror financing, and trafficking networks.
- Advanced report writing, technical analysis, and presentation skills.
- Understanding of internet protocols (DNS, TCP/IP, SMTP, HTTPS, etc.).
- Experience in advising on legal or AML/CFT matters is a strong advantage.
Bonus Skills (Advantageous):
- Professional certifications such as GOSI, CEH, CFE, or CAMS.
- Experience with tools like Maltego, Shodan, or blockchain analytics platforms (e.g., Chainalysis, TRM Labs).
- Foreign language capability.
Apply now to lead critical intelligence initiatives and help secure the financial integrity of our national institutions.
If you have not heard from us by 31 August 2025, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
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