Compliance Officer

The Legends Agency; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent agency in risk governance seeks a Compliance Officer to ensure adherence to regulatory frameworks and manage organizational risks. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in compliance or risk roles, strong analytical skills, and the ability to simplify complex issues. This position offers a salary range of R45,000 - R50,000 in Sandton, South Africa.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a compliance, audit, or risk role.
• Strong understanding of enterprise risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Experience managing a risk register and reporting to executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to regulatory frameworks and internal control systems.
• Identify, assess, and document strategic and operational risks.
• Maintain and update the company-wide risk register.

Skills

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Relevant qualification in risk, compliance, internal audit, or governance

Job description

Compliance Officer
Drive Organisational Integrity, Accountability, and Risk Governance
Sandton | Energy, Manufacturing, and Logistics | R45 000 - R50 000

About Our Client

Our client operates across diverse sectors including energy, manufacturing, and logistics. Known for their commitment to operational excellence and ethical leadership, the organisation promotes a culture of integrity and proactive compliance. They value strategic thinking, robust governance, and continuous improvement as core drivers of sustainable growth.

The Role: Compliance Officer

As Compliance Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring adherence to regulatory frameworks, risk governance, and internal control systems. This position supports leadership by identifying organisational risks, maintaining the risk register, and embedding a culture of accountability. You'll work across business units to ensure compliance, provide assurance, and strengthen operational control measures.

Key Responsibilities

• Minimum 5 years' experience in risk, governance roles
• Implement the organisations enterprise risk management framework
• Identify, assess, and document strategic and operational risks
• Maintain and update the company-wide risk register
• Support executive and board-level decision-making through risk reporting
• Develop internal controls and treatment plans to mitigate key risks
• Monitor regulatory and legislative changes across all sectors of operation
• Evaluate compliance and control across procurement, logistics, and production
• Provide assurance on governance and risk systems effectiveness
• Collaborate with operational teams to streamline compliance processes

About You

• 5+ years in a compliance, audit, or risk role (preferably within energy, manufacturing, or logistics)
• Strong understanding of enterprise risk management and regulatory compliance
• Experience managing a risk register and reporting to executive leadership
• Skilled at identifying control weaknesses and recommending improvements
• Analytical thinker with attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Confident communicator with the ability to simplify complex issues
• Proactive, independent, and driven to support operational integrity
• Relevant qualification in risk, compliance, internal audit, or governance (advantageous)