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Data Technologist

Job in Pretoria, 0002, South Africa
Listing for: Financial Intelligence Centre
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-14
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Data Analyst, Information Security & Data Protection, Data Engineering, Database Administrator
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Data Technologist at Financial Intelligence Centre

Job Purpose

Source, gather, scope and map of statistical and visual/spatial information to respond to the operational data needs of the organisation.

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…
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