Risk & Compliance Manager

Afrizan People Intelligence; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Risk and Compliance Manager to enhance risk management and compliance processes within a corporate setting in Johannesburg, Gauteng. The ideal candidate will possess a BCom (Hons) and have at least five years' experience in risk or compliance roles. Responsibilities include maintaining regulatory standards, conducting compliance reviews, and preparing risk reports for executives. The role requires excellent analytical and stakeholder management skills, along with a high level of professionalism.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in a risk, compliance, or internal audit role.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance and risk assessment.
• Experience engaging with auditors, regulators, and senior management.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain enterprise risk management processes.
• Manage regulatory and compliance requirements ensuring adherence.
• Conduct compliance reviews and monitor activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Report-writing skills

Stakeholder management

Compliance expertise

Risk assessment knowledge

Education

BCom (Hons) in Internal Auditing, Risk Management, or related discipline

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a client for an experienced Risk and Compliance Manager to play a key role in strengthening enterprise-wide risk management, compliance oversight, and assurance processes within a regulated, corporate environment. This role suits a detail-driven professional who can operate independently while engaging confidently with executives, auditors, and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Implementing and maintaining enterprise risk management processes, tools, and reporting frameworks
• Managing and updating regulatory and compliance requirements, ensuring ongoing statutory adherence
• Conducting compliance reviews and monitoring activities, and responding to identified gaps or issues
• Maintaining divisional risk registers and facilitating quarterly risk assessments with senior stakeholders
• Developing and managing the annual Combined Assurance Plan in collaboration with internal and external auditors
• Preparing and presenting risk and compliance reports to executive committees and audit committees
• Overseeing internal financial controls testing and regulatory reporting requirements
• Supporting risk and compliance training initiatives and policy development across the organisation

Requirements

• A BCom (Hons) degree in Internal Auditing, Risk Management, or a related discipline
• At least 5 years’ experience in a risk, compliance, or internal audit role
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and combined assurance methodologies
• Experience engaging with auditors, regulators, and senior management
• Excellent analytical, report-writing, and stakeholder management skills
• A high level of integrity, discretion, and professional judgement

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