Group Risk & Compliance Manager

Clarkhouse Human Capital; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in South Africa is seeking a Group Risk & Compliance Manager to develop and enhance their risk and compliance framework. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of experience, strong understanding of governance standards, and excellent communication skills. This full-time role requires a dynamic individual who can connect strategy with execution across various business lines.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of an integrated risk and compliance framework.
• Ensure governance and ethical practices across the business.
• Engage confidently across multiple business lines.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Commercial acumen

Education

LLB or Relevant degree in Risk Management or Law

IRMSA or similar certification

Job description

We're looking for a strategic yet hands‑on Group Risk & Compliance Manager who can bring structure, insight, and influence to how risk and compliance are managed across a leading organisation in the technology sector.

You’ll lead the development and continuous improvement of an integrated risk and compliance framework, ensuring governance, assurance, and ethical practices are firmly embedded across the business.

This role blends strategic oversight with practical execution, aligning risk management and compliance with the Group's broader business objectives.

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.

Get in touch Please note this is a full‑time in‑office role Although we do our best to get back to everyone, if you do not hear from us within 10 days of your application, please consider it unsuccessful.