About the position
Gijima Staffing Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a client for the following exciting opportunity:
Open Source Intelligence Specialist
Are you a tech-savvy intelligence expert with a sharp investigative mindset and a passion for uncovering threats to financial systems? This specialist-level role requires someone who is not only a technical expert in open-source intelligence (OSINT) but a point of reference in their field. Capable of leading discreet investigations and contributing to high-level forums both locally and internationally.
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.
Desired Skills:
- OSINT
- Dark/Deep Web
- Cybercrime
