The posting
Who We Are Looking For Location: Applicants must be based in Cape Town - Candidates located outside Cape Town will not be considered. We are seeking a composed, detail-oriented Threat Detection Analyst to join our 24/7 monitoring team. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who performs well under pressure, demonstrates strong analytical judgment, and produces clear, high-quality written intelligence with minimal supervision. This role is well-suited to individuals with a background in security, intelligence, analysis, or related fields, who are committed to delivering timely and relevant insights that support client safety and business continuity. What You Will Work On
Monitoring real-time events and developments in the region using open-source and local-language media to identify potential threats or issues of concern Assessing and prioritizing incidents that may have personal safety or business continuity implications for clients Drafting concise, accurate, and error-free intelligence products, including tactical alerts, under tight timeframes Supporting 24/7 operations, including weekend work (up to a maximum of five days per week) Performing additional analytical or operational tasks as assigned
Who You Will Work With
The Threat Intelligence Manager, to whom this role reports Regional and Thematic Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure consistency of analytical assessments and advice Operational teams, collaborating closely to support timely and actionable intelligence delivery
What You Will Bring Required
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., international relations, political science, security studies, intelligence studies, economics) Minimum of two years’ professional experience in a related field (e.g., intelligence, security, risk management, analysis, journalism) Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills High level of computer proficiency
Preferred
Master’s degree in a related field - International Relations / Political Studies Experience working with AI-enabled tools and web-scouring technologies Foreign language capability, with fluency in French strongly preferred



