Risk & Compliance Manager

Flair TM; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national property management firm is seeking an experienced Risk and Compliance Manager for their Head Office in Johannesburg North. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing enterprise-wide risk and compliance frameworks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving governance across the business. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience, ideally within the property sector, along with a strong understanding of risk management processes and compliance frameworks. The role requires excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in risk management, compliance, internal audit, or corporate governance.
• Experience in property management, real estate, or property development is advantageous.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and solutions-driven with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain robust risk management processes.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and manage regulatory reporting.
• Develop and implement compliance training plans.

Skills

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Governance

Internal auditing

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

B.Com (Hons) Internal Auditing / Risk Management or equivalent

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) advantageous

Tools

MS Office

Governance-related software systems

Job description

SUMMARY

My client, a leading national Property Management & Real Estate Services company, is seeking an experienced Risk and Compliance Manager to join their Head Office team in Johannesburg North.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior professional with strong experience in risk management, regulatory compliance, governance, internal auditing, and property sector legislation to drive the company’s enterprise-wide risk and compliance framework.

POSITION INFO

Our client, a prominent property management and real estate investment company, is seeking a highly skilled Risk and Compliance Manager to lead and enhance their enterprise-wide risk, governance, and compliance framework.

This role is ideal for a strong analytical professional with experience in risk management , regulatory compliance , internal audit , and combined assurance , ideally within the property management or property development environment.

You will be responsible for implementing risk management processes, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, managing regulatory reporting, and driving governance standards across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Risk & Compliance Management

• Implement and maintain robust risk management processes, tools and methodologies.
• Continuously update the Regulatory Universe and advise relevant stakeholders on legislative changes.
• Conduct compliance reviews, monitor results, and report findings to senior committees.
• Maintain divisional Risk Registers and ensure accuracy, escalation of risk issues, and proper quarterly reporting.
• Execute annual Internal Financial Controls Testing and present results to relevant committees.
• Oversee investor-related risk activities and reporting.

Compliance Reporting & Monitoring

• Ensure accurate and timely compliance reporting to regulatory bodies and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor Cash Transaction Reporting and ensure compliance with FIC Act provisions.
• Prepare quarterly reconciliations of bank accounts opened / closed.
• Support divisions with Client Due Diligence processes and conduct WorldCheck screenings.

Combined Assurance & Policy Development

• Manage and update the annual Combined Assurance Plan and liaise with internal / external auditors.
• Develop and review entity-wide policies and procedures.
• Ensure implementation of governance frameworks, assurance processes, and risk mitigation action plans.

Training & Governance

• Develop and implement the annual company-wide Compliance Training Plan.
• Upload and manage training completion on the internal training platform.
• Provide guidance and advisory support to internal stakeholders on risk and compliance matters.

Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of risk management, compliance frameworks, combined assurance, and internal audit processes.
• In-depth ability to analyse, interpret, and present complex regulatory or audit data.
• Strong financial reporting background and analytical capability.
• Ability to develop governance policies and implement structured processes.

Business Skills

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and presentation skills.
• Strong organisational, strategic planning and leadership capabilities.
• High level of confidentiality, professionalism, and decision-making ability.
• Results-driven with excellent time management.

Personal Attributes

• Detail-orientated, proactive and solutions-driven.
• Confident, assertive communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Independent worker with business maturity and sound judgment.
• Innovative thinker with strong follow-through and problem-solving ability.

Minimum Requirements

• B.Com (Hons) Internal Auditing / Risk Management or equivalent qualification.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in risk management , compliance , internal audit , or corporate governance .
• Experience in property management , real estate , or property development is highly beneficial.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office and governance-related software systems.

How to Apply