Legal Compliance Manager

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual salary (remote)

Performance-based incentives

Health insurance and retirement plan

Generous annual leave

Remote-first environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a proactive Legal Compliance Manager for a fully remote position serving Mossel Bay operations. You will develop policies, conduct audits, train staff, and lead compliance initiatives in a remote-first environment.

The role requires a law-based degree (LLB or equivalent) and 7+ years in compliance, with strong SA regulatory knowledge and risk management capabilities. Autonomy and integrity are essential.

Qualifications

• LLB or relevant degree in law, business, or related field.
• 7+ years in legal compliance or regulatory affairs, preferably remote operations.
• In-depth knowledge of South African corporate laws and industry-specific regulations.
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and risk management principles.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work autonomously.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering compliance training programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain robust compliance policies and procedures across the organization.
• Monitor changes in relevant laws and regulations and ensure the company's timely adaptation.
• Conduct regular compliance audits and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential issues.
• Provide training and guidance to employees on compliance matters and ethical conduct.
• Investigate potential compliance breaches and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and external advisors as needed to ensure compliance readiness.
• Manage the company's whistleblowing hotline and related investigations.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Auditing

Training programs

Analytical thinking

Autonomous work

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or relevant degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Compliance Manager for a fully remote position, serving their operations based in Mossel Bay, Western Cape . This critical role involves overseeing and implementing the company's compliance program, ensuring adherence to all legal and regulatory requirements. You will be responsible for developing policies, conducting audits, and providing guidance to staff to foster a culture of compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced compliance professional to drive significant impact within an organization that embraces remote work and values integrity, independence, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain robust compliance policies and procedures across the organization.
• Monitor changes in relevant laws and regulations and ensure the company's timely adaptation.
• Conduct regular compliance audits and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential issues.
• Provide training and guidance to employees on compliance matters and ethical conduct.
• Investigate potential compliance breaches and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and external advisors as needed to ensure compliance readiness.
• Manage the company's whistleblowing hotline and related investigations.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or a relevant degree in law, business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in legal compliance, regulatory affairs, or a related role, preferably with a focus on remote operations management.
• In-depth knowledge of South African corporate laws and industry-specific regulations.
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and risk management principles.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work autonomously.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering compliance training programs.

Benefits

• A competitive annual salary, reflecting the importance of the role and remote nature.
• Performance-based incentives and bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement plan options.
• Generous annual leave and flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunity to shape and lead compliance initiatives within a remote-first environment.