Group Risk & Compliance Manager

Executive Placements; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking a seasoned in-house professional for a risk management role. You will oversee risk, compliance, and governance, engaging with executives and regulatory authorities. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of experience and a relevant degree in Risk Management or Law. Strong analytical and stakeholder engagement skills are essential. This position offers the chance to shape how risk functions enable performance and resilience.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in enterprise risk and compliance.
• Proven track record in developing risk and compliance frameworks.
• Strong understanding of South African governance standards (King IV).

Responsibilities

• Oversee risk, compliance, and governance at group level.
• Engage with executives and regulatory authorities.
• Shape functions to enable performance and resilience.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Commercial acumen

Education

LLB or Relevant degree in Risk Management or Law

Job description

Overview

The ideal candidate is a seasoned in-house professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and who balances big-picture thinking with operational depth, engaging confidently across multiple business lines.

What you'll bring

• LLB or Relevant degree in Risk Management or Law (IRMSA or similar certification advantageous)
• 6+ years experience in enterprise risk and compliance within a group or complex corporate environment
• Proven track record in developing and implementing risk and compliance frameworks
• Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills (executives & regulatory authorities)
• Strong understanding of South African governance standards (King IV) and regulatory frameworks
• A mix of strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and hands-on execution

If you're ready to take ownership of risk, compliance, and governance at group level, shaping how these functions enable performance and resilience, we'd love to hear from you.

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