Junior Legal & Compliance Officer | Tygerfalls, Cape Town, Western Cape | Permanent

PSG Wealth Menlyn; Edge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking a Junior Legal & Compliance Officer to develop and maintain Compliance Risk Management Plans. Interested candidates should have a relevant legal qualification and 3-5 years of experience in compliance or legal roles within Financial Services. Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and excellent communication skills are essential. Apply by 13 August 2025.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a compliance and/or legal role within Financial Services or Short-Term Insurance.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation (FAIS, FICA, POPIA, Insurance Act).
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Compliance Risk Management Plans (CRMPs).
• Conduct regular monitoring of primary legislation relevant to the business.
• Provide advice on legal and compliance-related matters.

Skills

Legal and/or Compliance qualification (LLB / BCom Law / Compliance Certificate)

3–5 years’ experience in a compliance and/or legal role

Strong knowledge of relevant legislation (FAIS, FICA, POPIA, Insurance Act)

Excellent communication and analytical skills

Strong attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Education

Relevant Legal and/or Compliance qualification

Job description

Designation: Junior Legal & Compliance Officer | Tygerfalls, Cape Town, Western Cape | Permanent

Category: Legal and Compliance

Job Level: Skilled technical and academically qualified workers, junior management, supervisors, foremen and superintendents

Posted by: PSG Financial Services

Posted on: 31 Jul 2025

Reference Number: POS03254

Closing date: 13-Aug-2025

Position Type: Permanent

Location: Tygerfalls The Edge Western

Overview

VACANCY | JUNIOR LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OFFICER | TYGERFALLS, CAPE TOWN, WESTERN CAPE | PERMANENT

PSGs commitment to transform and embrace diversity is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce. In achieving our employment equity goals, we give preference to applicants from designated groups, and we encourage people with disability to apply.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Compliance Risk Management Plans (CRMPs)
• Conduct regular monitoring of primary legislation relevant to the business, including broader legal, regulatory, and industry standards.
• Provide advice on legal and compliance-related matters and address ad hoc queries from business stakeholders.
• Offer interpretive guidance on new and existing legislation, including practical implementation support.
• Lead and manage ad hoc compliance and legal projects from initiation through to implementation.
• Maintain up-to-date compliance policies, procedures, and training manuals aligned to applicable frameworks.
• Draft, review, assess, and provide guidance on legal agreements to ensure risk mitigation and regulatory compliance.
• Provide legal advice to stakeholders on contract interpretation
• Prepare and maintain legal documentation, including corporate records, contracts and regulatory filings
• Handle legal disputes and litigation matters, including managing outside counsel
  
  

Skill sets required:

• Relevant Legal and/or Compliance qualification (LLB / BCom Law / Compliance Certificate)
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a compliance and/or legal role within Financial Services or Short-Term Insurance
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation (FAIS, FICA, POPIA, Insurance Act, etc.)
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation (FAIS, FICA, POPIA, Insurance Act, etc.)
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
  
  

How to apply:

Candidates interested must apply on the PSG Careers website https://www.psg.co.za OR browse vacancies https://bit.ly/3bD2iAk by no later than 13 August 2025. If you are not contacted within 4 weeks of your application, please accept that your application was not successful.