South Africa Job Openings

Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC)

Senior Operations Manager: Intelligence Support

Pretoria

FULL TIME

November 13, 2024

Job Description
FIC is an equal opportunity employer. Preference will be given to suitably qualified MALE Applicants in line with our Employment Targets and our commitment to diversifying our workforce.
JOB PURPOSE
Provide strategic and technical guidance in intelligence to the FIC to ensure that the current and future needs of the organisation are met
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Strategic Alignment
  • Implement the strategic vision, objectives and the operational plan of the intelligence Unit and clarifies performance expectations for function
  • Determine the deliverables and operational plan for the unit based on the FIC’s strategic objectives.
  • Make recommendations for adjustment of future strategic objectives to accommodate changes in the FIC’s operational environment
Manage Delivery
  • Manage the implementation of the operational plans for the unit to meet its key performance targets.
  • Monitor performance of the unit to achieve its deliverables and identify possible obstacles that will prevent the Division from achieving its deliverables.
  • Adjust plans and resource allocations to accommodate changes in circumstances
  • Expand and maintain the FIC’s information gathering capability from legislative and non-legislatives sources.
  • Oversea the efficient management of the FICs intelligence cycle to ensure the production of innovative, relevant and timely financial intelligence.
  • Ensures quality assurance and overall integrity of deliverables.
  • Ensure that the delivery of products or services is to the appropriate level of quality, on time and within budget
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of FIC/Divisional technology requirements.
Strategic Alignment
  • Implement the strategic vision, objectives and the operational plan of the intelligence Unit and clarifies performance expectations for function
  • Determine the deliverables and operational plan for the unit based on the FIC’s strategic objectives.
  • Make recommendations for adjustment of future strategic objectives to accommodate changes in the FIC’s operational environment
Manage Delivery
  • Manage the implementation of the operational plans for the unit to meet its key performance targets.
  • Monitor performance of the unit to achieve its deliverables and identify possible obstacles that will prevent the Division from achieving its deliverables.
  • Adjust plans and resource allocations to accommodate changes in circumstances
  • Expand and maintain the FIC’s information gathering capability from legislative and non-legislatives sources.
  • Oversea the efficient management of the FICs intelligence cycle to ensure the production of innovative, relevant and timely financial intelligence.
  • Ensures quality assurance and overall integrity of deliverables.
  • Ensure that the delivery of products or services is to the appropriate level of quality, on time and within budget
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of FIC/Divisional technology requirements.


Budget Management
  • Contribute to the design and implementation of M&A financial and procurement plans.
  • Determine the unit’s resource requirements and making recommendations for budget planning in accordance with priorities.
  • Manage the efficient use of financial and other resources by the Division’s staff members.
Stakeholder Management
  • Liaise and consult with government departments and other stakeholders, including accountable institutions, law enforcement authorities, supervisory bodies to facilitate the appropriate application of Monitoring & Analysis duties and obligations, procedures and processes under the FIC Act.
  • Engage with domestic (NATJOINTS, JCPS, NICOC) and international bodies (FATF, EGMONT) to promote SA/ FIC interests.
  • Identify opportunities to involve government departments, agencies and other external stakeholders.
  • Provide technical advice and guidance to government departments, agencies and other external stakeholders on effective implementation on intelligence cycle in line with domestic AML/CFT/CPF policies.
  • Contribute to operational management of the FIC by participating in management structures and committees.
People Management
  • Manage delivery and delegate appropriate responsibility whilst retaining overall accountability for those services.
  • Manage performance of the team.
  • Develop and manage the implementation of the skills development plan of the team to maintain and enhance skills that ensures achievement of the Division’s operational deliverables.
  • Coach and mentor the team to improve the ability of the team to deliver on expectations.
  • Promotes and support career management and development
  • Effectively manage and lead the intelligence section by motivating and enabling teams and ensure roles are clarified
  • Manage the development and implementation of the unit’s recruitment plan.
  • Manage the integration of all new employees in the unit.
Governance, Risk Management and Compliance
  • Manage the development and implementation of operational policies, procedures & systems, in consultation with the other FIC Divisions;
  • Contribute to the design and implementation of FIC and Division risk management strategies
  • Contribute to the design and implementation of FIC and Division data governance and information management requirements
  • Manage the unit’s reporting requirement of its operational deliverables.
  • Manage compliance to FIC and divisional policies and procedures ( e.g. HR, SCM, Finance ect).
  • Manages information risks-classification of information.
  • Codifies division practises, policies and procedures.


EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g. intelligence collection, analysis or counterintelligence)
  • A minimum of 10 years professional experience in overseeing the intelligence cycle.
  • Minimum 7-10 years’ proven experience managing skilled professionals.
  • Demonstrate experience in understating, managing and analysing information at a strategic level and a clear understating of how information can be used to improve FIC delivery
  • Excellent inter-personal and liaison skills-to have the ability to work with senior government officials to build relationships and ensure cooperation.
  • At least 8 years of knowledge and experience in information management and information gathering tools
  • Demonstrate ability to properly prioritize and manage complex operational tasks in a difficult environment
  • Possesses a strong service orientation and allegiance to the Republic of South Africa.
  • Ability to write clearly and concisely in English
  • Knowledge of a foreign language is an advantage
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