Compliance Officer

Exceed HR and Recruitment; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Exceed HR and Recruitment in Stellenbosch seeks a Compliance Officer to provide administrative support across tax and company secretarial functions, ensuring accurate records and timely filings.

The role involves assisting with taxpayer registrations, SARS updates, Public Officer appointments, and FICA compliance, with strong emphasis on accuracy, organisation, and client service.

Qualifications

• Administrative experience in accounting, tax, or professional services.
• Basic knowledge of SARS eFiling.
• Understanding of Public Officer and Registered Representative processes.
• Understanding of FICA/FIC requirements and client verification.
• Strong MS Outlook, Word and Excel skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support across tax and company secretarial departments.
• Assist with taxpayer registrations, tax type activations, and SARS data updates.
• Assist with Public Officer and Registered Representative appointments and amendments.
• Follow up on SARS admin and general tax compliance matters.
• Support client onboarding and statutory compliance processes.
• Assist with FICA/FIC compliance, client verification, and due diligence.
• Maintain accurate client records, FICA docs, and electronic files.
• Liaise with clients regarding outstanding information and compliance documentation.
• Provide general tax, company secretarial, and compliance administration as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Tools

SARS eFiling

Company secretarial software

Job description

Compliance Officer job vacancy in Stellenbosch.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support across the tax and company secretarial departments.
• Assist with taxpayer registrations, tax type activations, and updates to SARS registered information.
• Assist with Public Officer and Registered Representative appointments and amendments.
• Follow up on SARS administrative and general tax compliance matters.
• Support client onboarding and statutory compliance processes.
• Assist with FICA/FIC compliance, client verification, and due diligence requirements.
• Maintain accurate client records, FICA documentation, and electronic files.
• Liaise with clients regarding outstanding information and compliance documentation.
• Provide general tax, company secretarial, and compliance administration as required.

Requirements:

• Previous administrative experience within accounting, tax, bookkeeping, or a similar professional services environment.
• Basic working knowledge of SARS eFiling.
• Understanding of Public Officer and Registered Representative processes.
• Basic understanding of FICA/FIC requirements and client verification.
• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and outstanding matters effectively.
• Experience with CIPC/company secretarial administration or practice management software advantageous.