Compliance Officer

About the position

Shape the Future of Corporate Integrity — Join Us as a Compliance Officer
Are you passionate about ensuring organisations play by the rules — and thrive while doing it? We're seeking a driven and detail-oriented Compliance Officer to join a professional and mission-driven team. This is your opportunity to champion ethical conduct, safeguard reputational integrity, and contribute to a high-performing governance culture in a permanent role based in Pietermaritzburg.

If you're ready to take ownership of compliance strategy and execution, influence senior stakeholders, and ensure an organisation is always audit-ready and risk-aware, then read on.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead periodic reviews and improvements of compliance programmes to meet evolving regulatory and organisational requirements.
• Conduct internal audits and reviews to ensure adherence to compliance procedures.
• Provide guidance and training to teams where non-compliance is detected.
• Collaborate with departments to review and implement policies that align with compliance objectives.
• Direct and investigate internal compliance issues and breaches.
• Educate employees on regulatory obligations and industry practices.
• Develop strategies to manage crises linked to compliance violations.
• Stay current with industry regulations and internal standards.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors to facilitate transparent audits.
• Build relationships with regulators and key external stakeholders.
• Prepare and present compliance reports to senior management and regulators.
• Coordinate compliance across all departments and functions.
• Evaluate compliance risks and develop preventative measures.
• Promote a culture of compliance organisation-wide.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent qualification
• Minimum of 5 years’ post-degree experience in a compliance role
• Professional certification in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (recommended)
• Familiarity with the King Code of Governance Principles (preferred)
• Membership with a recognised professional body
• Sound knowledge of compliance reporting and record-keeping practices

Desired Skills:

• Compliance Officer
• Compliance Specialist
• Risk & Compliance
• Risk & Compliance Officer
• Governance Risk and Compliance