Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) Assistant Enforcement Officer Vacancy 2026

Opportunity Overview

The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) is inviting applications for an Assistant Enforcement Officer position based in Centurion. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the administration of enforcement matters related to non-compliance with the Financial Intelligence Centre Act 38 of 2001 (the FIC Act).

The FIC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce. Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with employment targets, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply as part of the recruitment process.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Legal related NQF level 7 qualification (e.g., LLB).
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience in a junior legal position (e.g., Candidate Attorney or Junior State Advocate).
• Advantageous: Successful completion of Practical Legal Training.
• Skills:
• Civil procedure knowledge.
• Good administrative, filing, and organisational skills.
• Good legal drafting skills.
• Good verbal communicator.
• Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate to advanced computer literacy, including MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint.
• High level of judgement and integrity.
• Desired Race: African, Coloured.
• Desired Gender: Male.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with enforcing compliance with the provisions of the FIC Act.
• Assist in drafting relevant administrative sanction notices for the issuing of administrative sanctions.
• Assist in presenting matters for administrative sanctions to the FIC Adjudication Panel and/or Director of the FIC.
• Assist with drafting and filing pleadings in appeals lodged against an administrative sanction.
• Under direct supervision, assist with providing guidance, advice, and training on the enforcement of the FIC Act.
• Assist with providing legal opinions and conducting legal research on the interpretation, application, and compliance with the FIC Act.
• Attend and respond to correspondence relating to enforcement matters under guidance.
• Monitor and report on all administrative sanctions issued.
• Monitor and report on payments and recovery of all financial sanctions.
• Monitor and report on the enforcement of the FIC Act by supervisory bodies.
• Maintain and update enforcement registers and files.
• Assist in the preparation of responses to public queries relating to enforcement.
• Deliver on operational goals and tasks under guidance.

What the Work Involves

As an Assistant Enforcement Officer, you will be involved in the crucial work of ensuring compliance with the FIC Act. Your day-to-day tasks will include drafting legal documents such as administrative sanction notices and appeal pleadings, as well as conducting legal research and formulating opinions on the Act's provisions. You will work under direct supervision, receiving guidance as you assist in presenting cases to adjudication panels and providing advice and training on enforcement matters.

The role involves significant administrative work, including maintaining enforcement registers and files, monitoring the status of sanctions and payments, and preparing responses to public queries. While primarily an office-based role at the Centurion premises, it may involve occasional travel (0-10%). You will collaborate closely with senior colleagues, contributing to the FIC's operational goals in a dynamic environment focused on financial intelligence.

How to Apply

Applications for this position must be submitted online.

• Application Link: Visit the FIC careers portal at https://www.fic.gov.za/careers/
• Closing Date: 28 September 2026