Fraud Detection Administrator at –Nedbank

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Fraud Detection Administrator at – Sandton, South Africa

Job Overview

is hiring a Fraud Detection Administrator to join its Forensics division in Sandton, Johannesburg. This role is ideal for candidates with banking or administrative experience who are passionate about fraud prevention, risk management, compliance, and operational support within the financial sector.

Job Details

Position Fraud Detection Administrator Location Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa Company Requisition Number 146042 Closing Date 27 May 2026 Job Family Risk, Audit and Compliance Career Stream Forensics Employment Level Operational FAIS Affected No

Job Purpose

The Fraud Detection Administrator will support forensic investigators by registering and managing risk events, maintaining records, providing administrative support, and ensuring compliance with Nedbank’s risk management policies and procedures.

The role focuses heavily on fraud detection processes, stakeholder communication, operational administration, and case management support.

Key Responsibilities

Risk & Fraud Administration

  • Register and classify risk events on the case management system
  • Assess reported fraud or risk incidents for completeness and accuracy
  • Prioritise and escalate risk events for quality assurance
  • Maintain accurate fraud and risk records
  • Prevent operational losses through proper monitoring and controls

Administrative Support

  • Provide administrative and secretarial support to forensic teams
  • Process vendor payments, reimbursements, and procurement requests
  • Coordinate travel, accommodation, venues, and equipment bookings
  • Manage stationery orders and departmental asset registers
  • Support onboarding of new employees

Stakeholder & Client Support

  • Communicate with internal and external stakeholders
  • Provide feedback regarding risk cases and investigations
  • Build strong working relationships within Group Forensic Services
  • Ensure effective service delivery to internal departments

Compliance & Governance

  • Ensure adherence to risk standards and company policies
  • Maintain governance and regulatory compliance
  • Keep updated with developments in fraud prevention and banking operations

Minimum Requirements

Essential Qualification

  • Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate

Preferred Qualification

  • Finance-related NQF Level 5 qualification or higher

Experience Required

  • 2–3 years experience in:
    • Banking
    • Financial institutions
    • Operational back-office environments

Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

  • Administrative procedures and systems
  • Banking operations and branch procedures
  • Governance, Risk and Controls
  • Filing and records management
  • Business writing and communication
  • Relevant software and systems knowledge

Behavioural Competencies

  • Applied Learning
  • Collaboration
  • Decision Making
  • Managing Work
  • Quality Orientation
  • Driving Results

Ideal Candidate Profile

This opportunity suits someone who:

  • Has strong attention to detail
  • Can work in a fast-paced banking environment
  • Understands fraud detection and risk processes
  • Is organised and administratively strong
  • Works well with teams and stakeholders
  • Can handle confidential information professionally

Why Work for ?

is one of South Africa’s leading financial institutions, known for innovation, professional growth opportunities, and strong governance standards. Employees benefit from exposure to advanced banking systems, forensic operations, and corporate risk management practices.

Application Information

Closing Date

27 May 2026

Contact Information

For assistance, contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team:

+27 860 555 566

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