Compliance Administrator

TWK Agri; Piet Retief; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

TWK Agri in Piet Retief, Mpumalanga seeks a Compliance Administrator to support the Group Compliance function. You will coordinate compliance activities, monitor regulatory developments, maintain records, and assist with assessments across the TWK Group.

You will develop and maintain regulatory frameworks, support risk management plans, track actions, and prepare dashboards for stakeholders, while promoting a culture of compliance across divisions.

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12 required.
• Tertiary qualification in Law, Compliance, Risk Management, Auditing, Business Administration or related field.
• 3–5 years' experience in compliance, risk, governance, legal, or regulatory administration.
• Working knowledge of South African legislation relevant to corporate, operational and financial services environments (FICA, POPIA).
• Experience in regulatory research, legislative monitoring, and communicating regulatory developments.
• Experience in maintaining regulatory frameworks, compliance registers, monitoring plans, risk assessments and action trackers.
• Experience in preparing compliance reports, dashboards, newsletters, presentations, or awareness material.
• Proficiency with governance, risk and compliance systems or document-management tools (advantageous).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into clear obligations, controls, guidance and practical actions for different business divisions.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent administrative, organisational, and record-keeping abilities.
• High level of integrity, discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing deadlines and collaborate effectively across multiple divisions.
• Valid Driver's License (Code 08).
• Willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments, assess their potential impact, and communicate practical updates to stakeholders.
• Maintain a central regulatory developments register, allocate owners, and track implementation of changes.
• Develop, maintain and regularly review regulatory framework and regulatory universe for each division.
• Liaise with divisional stakeholders to identify compliance obligations and maintain evidence of compliance.
• Assist in developing and maintaining compliance risk management plans, monitoring schedules, checklists and assessment tools.
• Conduct or coordinate risk-based compliance assessments and control testing across divisions.
• Document compliance findings, track corrective actions, and monitor progress to closure.
• Compile monthly and quarterly compliance dashboards and management information for relevant stakeholders.
• Develop and coordinate compliance awareness initiatives, training activities and related record-keeping.
• Assist with the review and maintenance of policies, procedures, and other compliance documentation.
• Maintain compliance calendars and monitor regulatory submissions, renewals, and deadlines.
• Support audits, inspections, and regulatory information requests with documentation.
• Identify and elevate compliance risks, control weaknesses, and overdue actions to stakeholders.
• Provide administrative and research support to the Group Compliance function.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with stakeholders to promote a culture of compliance.

Skills

Regulatory research

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Regulatory interpretation

Record-keeping

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Relevant tertiary qualification in Law, Compliance, Risk Management, Auditing, Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Document-management tools

Job description

TWK Agri has the following vacancy available: Compliance Administrator within the Company Secretary, Legal and Compliance division at Piet Retief, Mpumalanga.

Job Summary

This role involves supporting the Group Compliance function through the coordination of compliance activities, monitoring regulatory developments, maintaining compliance records, and assisting with compliance assessments across the TWK Group. The Compliance Administrator plays a key role in promoting regulatory compliance, supporting awareness initiatives, and ensuring accurate reporting and record maintenance.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments, assess their potential impact, and communicate practical updates to the appropriate stakeholders
• Maintain a central regulatory developments register, allocate responsible owners, and track implementation of required changes
• Develop, maintain, and regularly review the regulatory framework and regulatory universe for each division, including applicable legislation, regulations, licences, permits, codes, standards, and internal requirements
• Liaise with divisional stakeholders to identify compliance obligations and maintain evidence of compliance
• Assist in developing and maintaining compliance risk management plans, monitoring schedules, checklists, and assessment tools
• Conduct or coordinate risk-based compliance assessments and control testing across divisions to evaluate adherence to applicable requirements
• Document compliance findings, track corrective actions, and monitor progress to closure
• Compile monthly and quarterly compliance dashboards and management information for relevant stakeholders
• Develop and coordinate compliance awareness initiatives, training activities, and related record-keeping
• Assist with the review and maintenance of policies, procedures, and other compliance documentation
• Maintain compliance calendars and monitor regulatory submissions, renewals, and key deadlines
• Support audits, inspections, and regulatory information requests through the provision of documentation and information
• Identify and elevate compliance risks, control weaknesses, and overdue actions to the appropriate stakeholders
• Provide administrative and research support to the Group Compliance function and respond to routine compliance queries
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with stakeholders to promote a culture of compliance

Qualifications and Skills

• Matric / Grade 12
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Law, Compliance, Risk Management, Auditing, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in compliance, risk, governance, legal, or regulatory administration
• Working knowledge of South African legislation relevant to corporate, operational and financial services environments (FICA, POPIA, and related legislation)
• Relevant experience in regulatory research, legislative monitoring, and communicating regulatory developments
• Experience in maintaining regulatory frameworks, compliance registers, monitoring plans, risk assessments and action trackers
• Experience in preparing compliance reports, dashboards, newsletters, presentations, or awareness material
• Familiarity with governance, risk and compliance systems or document-management tools (advantageous)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into clear obligations, controls, guidance and practical actions for different business divisions
• Strong research, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical information in clear, business‑friendly language
• Excellent administrative, organisational, and record‑keeping abilities
• High level of integrity, discretion and ability to handle confidential information
• Ability to work independently, manage competing deadlines and collaborate effectively across multiple divisions
• Valid Driver's License (Code 08)
• Willing to travel

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