Compliance Officer

60 Degrees; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable compliance firm in South Africa seeks a Compliance Officer responsible for ensuring adherence to legislation and regulations. This role involves managing compliance risks and implementing risk management frameworks to foster a culture of accountability and improvement. Ideal candidates will have a postgraduate degree in Risk Management or Corporate Governance and professional certification, along with 2-3 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical skills and ability to influence stakeholders are key requirements.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in risk management or governance.
• Delivery of the approved audit and risk plan within timelines.
• Timely closure of audit findings and risk mitigation actions.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Group’s Risk Management framework.
• Monitor regulatory developments impacting operations.
• Ensure continuous compliance with governance and regulations.

Skills

Strong analytical and communication skills

High ethical standards and independence of thought

Ability to influence senior stakeholders

Strong collaboration with operational teams

Education

Postgraduate degree in Risk Management or related discipline

Professional certification such as CIA, CISA, CRMA

Job description

DNI Management (Pty) Ltd

Role Profile

Position: Compliance Officer

Department: Group Risk & Compliance

Location: Head Office

The Compliance Officer is responsible for ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and professional standards. The purpose of the role is to identify and mitigate strategic, operational, financial, and compliance risks that could impact organisational performance or reputation, while fostering a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Risk Management
   • Implement the DNI Group’s Risk Management framework
   • Identify, assess, and prioritise key risks across the Group functions.
   • 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 across Group operations.
   • 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.
2. Compliance & Reporting
   • Monitor regulatory developments impacting renewable energy, manufacturing, and logistics operations.
   • 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.

Skills & Competencies

• High ethical standards and independence of thought.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage sensitive risk issues.
• Delivery of the approved audit and risk plan within timelines.
• Timely closure of audit findings and risk mitigation actions.
• Compliance with statutory, governance, and industry standards.
• Quality and timeliness of reporting to the oversight committee and Board.
• Strong collaboration with operational teams.

Qualifications & Experience

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

Disclaimer: The above information on this role profile has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within the specified role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned in this job.