Compliance Manager (SuperSportBet)

KingMakers; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Fund

Medical Aid

Comprehensive Group Risk Cover

Performance Bonus

Employee Wellness Programme

Annual Leave & Birthday Day Off

Work From Anywhere (10 Days)

Hybrid & Flexible Working

Parking

Job summary

KingMakers, a proudly African company, seeks a Compliance Manager for SuperSportBet in South Africa. You will lead and manage compliance activities, advise executive teams, and ensure adherence to WCGRB regulations. This fixed-term 6-month contract could become permanent.

The role requires 5+ years in compliance/risk, MLRO/IO experience, and strong regulatory knowledge, with a hybrid working model based in Cape Town. You will liaise with regulatory bodies and embed compliance across the group.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in compliance, risk, or related fields.
• Experience as MLRO and IO (or deputy).
• Proven track record in developing and implementing compliance programs.
• Experience with regulatory audits or inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory compliance across South Africa for SuperSportBet.
• Develop and enforce compliance policies and procedures.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks.
• Coordinate regulatory reporting to WCGRB and other regulators.
• Conduct internal compliance audits and create action plans.
• Provide ongoing staff training on compliance obligations.
• Advise KingMakers and executive team on regulatory risks.
• Establish relationships with regulatory bodies and external advisors.
• Develop monitoring and reporting systems for compliance performance.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

Policy development

Risk management

Regulatory reporting

Internal audits

Training & enablement

Advisory to exec

Regulatory liaison

Monitoring systems

Strategic thinking

Compliance culture

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Problem solving

Integrity & confidentiality

Job description

KingMakers is a proudly African company shaping the future of sports and iGaming entertainment across the continent.

Since 2018, we’ve been building platforms, including BetKing and SuperSportBet, that bring millions of fans closer to the excitement of play through technology, integrity, and innovation.

Operating across markets such as Nigeria and South Africa, we’re part of a new generation of African businesses redefining what quality, trust, and entertainment look like in our industry.

Our vision is clear: to be the home where Africa plays.

The Compliance Manager for SuperSportBet will lead and manage all compliance and regulatory activities for SuperSportBet in South Africa, ensuring that the company operates within the boundaries of applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. This role involves ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements across South Africa, developing compliance programs, and managing relationships with regulatory bodies.

The role will also advise the SuperSportBet and KingMakers Group executive teams on potential risks and ensure that compliance is integrated into the company’s overall business strategy. This role will ensure all group policies and compliance programs are followed and implemented in South Africa.

This is a 6-month fixed-term contract, with the potential to become permanent.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance Leadership

• Develop and implement SuperSportBet’s compliance strategy to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements in South Africa, with particular focus on the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board (WCGRB). Acting as Money Laundering Reporting Officer and Information Officer for SuperSportBet ensuring FICA and POPIA compliance.

Policy Development and Enforcement

• Establish and maintain robust compliance policies and procedures in line with the group’s overall compliance program. Ensure they are effectively communicated and enforced across the organization.

Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks within SuperSportBet’s operations. Collaborate with the central legal and compliance teams to implement appropriate risk mitigation strategies.

Regulatory Reporting

• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to the WCGRB and other relevant regulators. Act as the main point of contact for all compliance-related inquiries from external regulators.

Internal Compliance Audits

• Conduct regular compliance audits to ensure adherence to group policies and external regulations. Develop action plans to address any non-compliance issues.

Training

• Provide ongoing training and support to ensure that all staff members understand their compliance obligations.

Advisory Role to SuperSportBet Executive Management

• Advise the executive team on compliance risks and regulatory developments. Ensure that compliance considerations are integrated into the decision‑making process. Escalate matters to the KingMakers Group CLCO as required.

Regulatory Liaison

• Build and maintain strong relationships with the WCGRB and other regulatory bodies and external compliance advisors to ensure ongoing compliance with local and international regulations.

Monitoring and Reporting Systems

• Develop and maintain systems for monitoring and reporting compliance-related activities. Provide regular updates to senior management and the group CLCO on compliance performance.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in compliance, risk management, or related fields, ideally within the gaming, financial, or highly regulated industries.
• Experience acting as MLRO and IO (or deputy positions).
• Proven ability to develop and implement compliance programs.
• Experience in dealing with regulatory bodies and managing regulatory audits or inquiries.
• Experience in managing external compliance audits.
• Strong understanding of risk management principles and their application within compliance frameworks.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement compliance strategies that align with the business objectives of the group.
• Compliance Culture and Visibility: Ability to act as the visible face of compliance within SuperSportBet, fostering a culture in which compliance is seen as a shared responsibility and a business enabler. Approachable and credible at all levels, building trust with colleagues so that issues are raised early and openly.
• Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of regulatory frameworks in South Africa, with an emphasis on gaming or financial services regulations, AML/CFT and Data Protection.
• Risk Management Expertise: Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks effectively.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex regulatory concepts clearly to non-compliance professionals.
• Problem‑Solving: Strong analytical skills with a proactive approach to solving compliance-related challenges.
• Integrity and Confidentiality: High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

How You Do It – Our CROWNS, Our Values

At KingMakers, our CROWNS values aren’t posters on the wall — they’re how we work and win together:

• Customer First: Build with and for our customers. Always deliver meaningful value.
• Raise the Bar: Take initiative, own outcomes, and push for better every time.
• Operate with Candor: Be open, clear, and constructive. Speak truth with kindness.
• We Build Together: Collaborate, share the load, and succeed as a team.
• No Hesitation, Never Reckless: Move boldly and responsibly. Own your risks.
• Speed & Iteration: Act fast, learn fast, improve fast. Progress beats perfection.

• Pension Fund (Liberty Life): Company-supported retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
• Medical Aid (Discovery Health): Company contribution towards your monthly medical cover premiums.
• Comprehensive Group Risk Cover: Includes life insurance, disability income protection, critical illness benefit, and funeral cover for you and eligible dependants, as per scheme rules.
• Performance Bonus: Discretionary bonus aligned with individual impact and overall contribution.
• Employee Wellness Programme (ICAS / October Health): Confidential counselling and holistic support services available to you and your immediate family.
• Annual Leave & Birthday Day Off: 20 working days of annual leave per year, plus one additional paid day off on your birthday.
• Work From Anywhere (10 Days): Up to 10 business days per year to work remotely from a location of your choice.
• Hybrid & Flexible Working: This role follows a hybrid model with 3 days in-office and 2 days remote, structured around team and operational needs. This position is based in Cape Town; candidates must be located there or willing to relocate. Regular in-office attendance on designated days is a core requirement of the role.
• Parking: Complimentary company-supported parking at our office, providing easy access to a prime professional workspace.

*Eligibility for the discretionary bonus depends on the onboarding cycle and start date; employees joining after a certain point in the year may not be eligible for the 2026 cycle. KingMakers is an equal opportunity employer committed to building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities and markets we serve across Africa. In line with our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities as our commitment to creating an environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. In accordance with our Employment Equity goals, preference may be given to candidates from designated groups, where appropriate.