Compliance Officer

60 Degrees; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 450 000 - 550 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organisation is seeking a skilled Compliance Officer to join their Group Risk & Compliance team in Johannesburg. This role focuses on ensuring operational integrity and influencing strategic decisions. Key responsibilities include risk management, compliance monitoring, and regulatory reporting. The ideal candidate has a postgraduate degree and 2-3 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary of R 450,000 – R 550,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience in risk management, governance, or compliance roles.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Group’s Risk Management framework.
• Identify, assess, and prioritise key risks across operations.
• Maintain and update the organisational Risk Register.
• Support risk-informed decision-making at executive levels.
• Develop and oversee risk treatment plans.
• Provide independent assurance on governance and controls.
• Evaluate controls within project execution and logistics.
• Recommend opportunities for efficiency.

Skills

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Analysis

Reporting

Education

Postgraduate degree in Risk Management or related discipline

Professional certification such as CIA, CISA, CRMA

Job description

Job Description

An innovative organisation is seeking a skilled Compliance Officer to join their Group Risk & Compliance team at Head Office. This role offers the chance to work at the heart of governance, risk, and compliance, ensuring operational integrity while influencing strategic decision-making. You will play a key role in identifying and mitigating risks across the business, fostering a culture of accountability, and supporting the organisation’s continued growth and excellence.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Risk Management

• Implement the Group’s Risk Management framework and embed it across functions.
• Identify, assess, and prioritise key risks across operations.
• Maintain and update the organisational Risk Register and coordinate periodic risk reviews.
• Support risk-informed decision-making at executive levels.
• Develop and oversee risk treatment plans to strengthen controls.
• Provide independent assurance that governance, risk, and control processes are effective.
• Evaluate controls within project execution, procurement, inventory, production, and logistics.
• Recommend opportunities for efficiency and process improvement.

Compliance & Reporting

• Monitor regulatory developments impacting the organisation’s sectors.
• Ensure continuous compliance with governance, financial, and industry regulations.
• Support implementation and oversight of quality assurance initiatives.
• Promote integration of compliance, risk, and operational assurance frameworks.
• Communicate complex risk issues clearly and provide practical, actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with finance, compliance, and operational teams to ensure cohesive risk and control processes.

OUR REQUIRED EXPERTISE

• Postgraduate degree in Risk Management, Corporate Governance, or a related discipline.
• Professional certification such as CIA, CISA, CRMA, or equivalent preferred.
• 2–3 years’ experience in risk management, governance, or compliance roles.

YOUR REWARD

• Salary range: R 450 000 – R 550 000 p.a.

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