Compliance & Governance Officer

The Recruitment Council; Durban; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Council seeks a proactive Compliance & Governance Officer to oversee the group-wide compliance framework and governance functions from its Durban office. You will support Wealth and Corporate divisions and coordinate with regulators and external compliance partners.

The role emphasizes regulatory oversight, policy updates, audits, and staff training to ensure ongoing alignment with FICA, PAIA and FSCA requirements while maintaining high integrity and transparent governance

Qualifications

• Education: Law, Compliance, Risk Management or related field.
• Regulatory knowledge: FICA, PAIA, FSCA, governance principles.
• Core competencies: integrity, attention to detail, strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the group’s compliance framework and governance programmes.
• Keep policies, manuals, registers and regulatory returns up to date.
• Monitor changes in legislation, conduct internal audits and perform risk assessments.
• Serve as a liaison with regulators, external officers and service providers.
• Provide compliance guidance to Wealth and Corporate divisions and train staff.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Law/Compliance/Risk Management qualification

Job description

Role: Compliance & Governance Officer
Category: Compliance
Location: Durban
Salary: Market-related

Are you a proactive compliance professional ready to take ownership of a group-wide framework? Our client is seeking a skilled Compliance & Governance Officer to oversee regulatory compliance, strengthen governance functions, and directly support their Wealth and Corporate divisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Framework & Governance Management: Manage and elevate the group's compliance framework, governance programmes, and internal risk assessments.
• Regulatory Oversight: Ensure ongoing alignment with PAIA, FICA, FSCA, and broader legislation, keeping policies, manuals, registers, and regulatory returns up to date.
• Monitoring & Audits: Track legislative changes, perform regular compliance monitoring, and conduct internal audits to implement necessary operational updates.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a key point of contact for regulators, external compliance officers, and service providers.
• Division & Staff Support: Provide compliance advice to the Wealth Team and design/deliver engaging compliance training for staff.

Key Requirements:

• Education: Relevant qualification in Law, Compliance, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 35 years of experience in a compliance or governance role (financial services experience is highly advantageous).
• Regulatory Knowledge: Sound working knowledge of FICA, PAIA, FSCA requirements, and corporate governance principles.
• Core Competencies: Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities paired with high integrity, attention to detail, and top-tier communication skills.