Open Source Intelligence Specialist

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.