Operations & Compliance Executive

Talent Shore; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Good salary

Opportunity for learning and growth

Job summary

A global recruitment company is seeking an Operations & Compliance Executive for remote work based in South Africa. Responsibilities include creating reports, managing compliance documentation, and liaising with clients and candidates. Applicants should have strong IT skills, organizational ability, and prior experience in recruitment. This opportunity offers the chance to work with a reputable UK company and contribute significantly to operations, with a strong emphasis on time management and communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience in recruitment sector is required.
• Ability to prioritize workload effectively.
• Must communicate effectively, both internally and externally.

Responsibilities

• Create reports and dashboards as required.
• Manage and audit compliance documentation.
• Liaise with clients and candidates regarding compliance and onboarding.

Skills

IT literacy

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Team player

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

OneDrive

SharePoint

Salesforce

Job description

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 02/04/2026

• Industry Employment - Recruiting - Staffing
• Date Opened 02/04/2026
• City Cape Town
• Province Western Cape
• Country South Africa
• Postal Code 8000

Job Description

Job Title: Operations & Compliance Executive

Reports To: Operations & Compliance Manager

Remote - South Africa

Working UK Hours

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Creating reports and dashboards as required
• Running and reporting on internal and client specific monthly and adhoc MI reports
• Requesting and reporting on client and candidate feedback
• Drafting and issuing our standard terms of business and variation letters
• Uploading terms of business to the database and distributing monthly reports on new terms of business signed across the Group
• Order company gifts, office stationery and supplies for the Asia and US offices where required
• Manage internal anniversaries, creating posts for LinkedIn and communicating with relevant managers
• Audit permanent placements submitted on the database to ensure compliance in line with confirmations and signed terms, before updating on SF so these can be invoiced by finance
• Generating and sending deal mails
• General administrative support to all offices where required, including CV formatting, preparing
• Carrying out pre-employment screening checks for candidates, ensuring they are compliant, in line with Client and/or our requirements as applicable – both prior to placement and throughout assignments
• Liaising with active and placed candidates, being the first point of contact for all queries, and providing contract advice for contractors on payroll, contracts and compliance process
• Liaising with clients regarding contractors onboarding progress, start dates and extensions
• Updating clients and consultants on candidate progress with compliance
• Raising contracts for candidates and clients for new deals and extensions
• Enter and monitor details on our CRM system ensuring the system remains accurate and up to date for all contract placements including new deals and extensions
• Monitor and track upcoming expiry dates on relevant compliance documentation including Right to Work and company insurance, ensuring these remain valid for the duration of the assignment
• Responding to third party reference requests, actioning references for previous contractors
• Manage SDS process including renewals to ensure IR35 compliance across current runner book
• Issue termination letters to any contractors that finish an assignment early
• Action and respond to client contractor compliance audits
• Answering incoming switchboard calls

Requirements

Experience/Interpersonal Skills Required

IT literate with good typing skills and confident using Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint. OneDrive, SharePoint and Salesforce would be advantageous but not required

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to prioritise workload effectively

Problem‑solving skills and the ability to come up with creative solutions to issues

Previous experience working within recruitment sector

Excellent time management and planning skills,

Outstanding attention to detail and the ability to remain calm under pressure

Able to communicate effectively both internally and externally in both written and verbal forms, with strong relationship management skills

The ability to work proactively, driving for results and constantly striving to perform the highest levels of service to the business

Team player with ability to take direction from others and collaborate effectively, working with enthusiasm and dedication to the company

We are passionate about our values so it is essential that the successful hire can demonstrate a commitment to these:

• PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY: We value people who take responsibility for their work
• INGRAINED DRIVE: We value people who motivate themselves and each other
• PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE: We value people who build their specialism
• CULTURAL CONNECTIVITY: We value people who build the team
• AGILE & ADAPTIVE: We value people who face into change and adapt

Remote Working

A good salary (Unfortunately we don't offer benefits as you will be working through us for a UK company)

The chance to work with a global recruitment company

An amazing opportunity to learn, grow & add great value