Compliance Officer

Frogg Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Frogg Recruitment SA is seeking a Junior Compliance Officer in Johannesburg to analyze regulatory compliance risks and support risk mitigation across departments. You will track updates to FICA, POPIA, FAIS, and the Companies Act, while applying advanced Excel and compliance-tracking practices.

The role focuses on monitoring controls, data analysis, and documentation to ensure governance standards are met and the organization remains audit-ready across regulatory environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) or related commercial field.
• 2-3 years regulatory compliance experience.
• Strong knowledge of SA regulatory frameworks (FICA, POPIA, FAIS, Companies Act).
• Proficiency with compliance tracking methodologies and risk management systems.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication, reporting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Monitoring and Assessment – identify compliance risks via data auditing and legislative tracking.
• Assess impact of evolving laws and governance standards on activities.
• Develop and implement tailored compliance controls to mitigate risk.
• Monitor effectiveness of policies and update procedures as needed.
• Analyze transactions and datasets to detect variances and risks.
• Use risk metrics and reporting to quantify regulatory exposure.
• Prepare detailed compliance assessment reports and dashboards for management.
• Maintain audit-ready records of risk interventions and training.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Data analysis

Communication skills

Policy governance

Education

LLB (Bachelor of Laws)

Commerce degree

Risk Management qualification

Tools

Excel

Compliance tracking systems

Risk management software

Job description

Junior Compliance Officer job vacancy in Johannesburg.

Our client is looking for a Compliance Officer with 2-3 years’ experience in analyzing and assessing regulatory compliance risks that could affect the organization.

This includes monitoring internal controls, tracking statutory updates, and managing legislative frameworks.

The Compliance Officer will work closely with various departments to develop risk mitigation strategies and ensure that the organization is fully prepared to navigate complex legal environments.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB), Commerce, Risk Management, or a related commercial field.
• Proven experience of 2-3 years in regulatory compliance or corporate governance.
• Strong working knowledge of South African regulatory frameworks (e.g., FICA, POPIA, FAIS, Companies Act).
• Proficiency in compliance tracking methodologies, risk management systems, and advanced Excel.
• Excellent communication, reporting, and ethical problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Regulatory Monitoring and Assessment – Identify potential compliance risks through data auditing, legislative tracking, and regular risk assessments.
• Assess the immediate impact of evolving statutory laws and corporate governance standards on organizational activities.
• Risk Mitigation and Controls – Develop and implement tailored compliance management strategies and internal controls to mitigate operational risk.
• Monitor the day-to-day effectiveness of compliance policies and update procedural frameworks as necessary.
• Data Analysis and Auditing – Analyze corporate protocols, internal transaction histories, and operational datasets to detect variances.
• Utilize risk metrics and reporting systems to quantify regulatory exposure and predict potential compliance breaches.
• Reporting and Documentation – Prepare detailed compliance assessment reports and dashboards for management and executive stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready records of risk interventions, training registers, and strategic outcomes.
• Compliance Culture and Advocacy – Ensure all internal commercial practices comply with local industry regulations, codes of conduct, and legal frameworks.