Compliance Administrator – Stellenbosch

Shift Pursuit; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Shift Pursuit is seeking a Compliance Administrator in Stellenbosch to support the compliance function by implementing, monitoring, and maintaining the company’s compliance framework.

This junior to intermediate role suits a candidate with KYC, FICA and due diligence experience within a regulated environment, offering exposure to RMCP, risk management and ongoing compliance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in KYC, FICA and due diligence within a regulated environment.
• 2–3 years in compliance, KYC, FICA, risk or administrative roles.
• Strong understanding of FICA/AML regulations and regulatory requirements.
• Experience conducting CDD and EDD reviews.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.

Responsibilities

• Conduct KYC, CDD and EDD reviews.
• Review customer and third‑party documentation against regulatory and internal requirements.
• Maintain due diligence records in line with regulatory requirements.
• Assist with onboarding audits and ongoing monitoring activities.
• Conduct compliance case reviews and monitoring activities.
• Perform mini‑audits and checks for internal policy adherence.
• Support RMCP implementation monitoring.
• Respond to due diligence requests from third parties with required documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Communication

Discretion

Independent worker

Time management

Education

Compliance/Risk/Law/AML-KYC qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

An established company based in Stellenbosch is seeking a Compliance Administrator to join their team. The successful candidate will support the compliance function by assisting with the implementation, monitoring and maintenance of the company’s compliance framework. This is a junior to intermediate-level opportunity suited to a compliance professional with previous experience in KYC, FICA and due diligence processes within a regulated environment. The role offers exposure to compliance monitoring, regulatory requirements, risk management and ongoing compliance initiatives.

Requirements:

• Relevant qualification in Compliance, Risk Management, Law, AML/KYC or a related field.
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in a compliance, KYC, FICA, risk or administrative role.
• Sound understanding of FICA, AML legislation and related regulatory requirements.
• Experience conducting CDD and EDD reviews.
• Experience assessing documentation against regulatory requirements.
• Understanding of corporate structures, beneficial ownership requirements and third-party due diligence processes.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Key Performance Areas:

• Conduct Know Your Customer (KYC), Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews.
• Review and assess customer and third-party documentation against regulatory and internal requirements.
• Ensure due diligence records are accurate, complete and maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Assist with Biller and Network onboarding audits and ongoing monitoring activities.
• Conduct compliance case reviews and monitoring activities.
• Perform mini-audits and compliance checks to assess adherence to internal policies, procedures and regulatory obligations.
• Assist with monitoring the implementation of the Risk Management and Compliance Programme (RMCP).
• Respond to due diligence requests from third parties, including banks, payment networks, regulators and business partners, by compiling, coordinating and submitting the required documentation and information accurately and within required timeframes.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Tagged as: CDD, Compliance Administrator, EDD, FICA, KYC, Stellenbosch