Risk & Compliance Administrator - ENTRY LEVEL ROLE

Staff Connection - Hospitality Recruitment and Executive Search; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Risk and Compliance Administrator in Johannesburg. The role is focused on providing legal and administrative support, including research, contract management, and compliance monitoring. Ideal candidates should have a relevant degree and at least 1-2 years of experience in a similar role, with knowledge of regulatory frameworks like POPIA and FICA.

Qualifications

• Local SA citizen.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in this role.
• Exposure to POPIA, FICA, Companies Act, King IV governance principles, or similar regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and contract administration support.
• Manage compliance and risk effectively.
• Conduct policy and research support.
• Offer advisory support to the organization.

Skills

Knowledge of policies and regulations

Knowledge of Company Law

Intermediate to advanced MS Office skills

Education

Degree in LLB | Compliance | Risk Management or Business Administration

Job description

Risk and Compliance Administrator

The Risk and Compliance Administrator provides professional legal and administrative support to the business, ensuring effective delivery of research, contract management, due diligence, policy review, and compliance monitoring. The role assists in maintaining the organisation's legal integrity, supports policy and risk framework development, and ensures adherence to legislation and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Legal & Contract Administration
• Compliance & Risk Management
• Policy & Research
• Advisory support

Qualifications & Experience

• Local SA citizen
• Degree in LLB | Compliance | Risk Management or Business Administration
• Exposure to POPIA, FICA, Companies Act, King IV governance principles, or similar regulatory frameworks
• Minimum 1-2 years experience in this role

Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of policies, procedures, regulations and legislation – an understanding of legal principles and ability to interpret legislation
• Knowledge of Company Law including The Competition Act, Companies Act, global data protection and anti‑bribery, anti‑corruption laws, general legislation and legal processes
• Knowledge of the requirements, implementation and application of FAIS, FICA and PoPIA
• Knowledge and understanding of financial services
• Intermediate to advanced level of computer literacy, including MS Word, MS Access, MS Excel, MS Power Point

For more information please contact Aida Ioannides. Apply.