Senior Compliance Lead – Financial Services & Risk

Topjobseeker.Com; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

TWK Agri, located in Pretoria, Gauteng, seeks a Compliance Officer to oversee risk-based compliance across itsInsurance Group and associated entities. You will translate complex legislation into practical controls and remediation plans while supporting governance structures.

You will coordinate compliance assessments, monitor regulatory updates and prepare concise reports for regulators and senior management, ensuring robust compliance across a multi-entity environment.

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12 completed.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Accounting, Risk Management, or Compliance.
• Postgraduate qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level compliance oversight and advice on applicable legislation and regulation, including FAIS, FICA, FSRA, POPIA and Insurance Acts.
• Monitor regulatory developments and update internal policies, procedures and controls.
• Maintain and operationalise the Regulatory Universe, translate obligations into plans, and coordinate owners across the group.
• Coordinate risk-based compliance assessments and track findings, owners, due dates and evidence of closure.
• Oversee governance for the financial-services structure, including authorised FSPs, Key Individuals and Representatives.
• Lead development and improvement of risk-based compliance frameworks, monitoring plans, and internal controls.
• Conduct risk assessments, monitoring reviews and audits related to onboarding, product suitability and TCF.
• Monitor Representatives and Key Individuals for Fit and Proper requirements.
• Oversee AML, CTF and KYC compliance.
• Identify, investigate and remediate breaches and regulatory risks.
• Prepare reports for senior management and regulators.
• Provide regulatory reporting to FSCA and FIC.
• Produce dashboards for executive governance with escalation of breaches.
• Monitor suspicious transaction reporting obligations and deadlines.
• Provide compliance training to employees and Representatives.

Skills

Regulatory oversight

FAIS Act knowledge

Risk management

Communication skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Travel willingness

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Accounting, Risk Management, Compliance

Postgraduate qualification (advantageous)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

TWK Agri, located in Pretoria, Gauteng, seeks a Compliance Officer to oversee risk-based compliance across itsInsurance Group and associated entities. You will translate complex legislation into practical controls and remediation plans while supporting governance structures.

You will coordinate compliance assessments, monitor regulatory updates and prepare concise reports for regulators and senior management, ensuring robust compliance across a multi-entity environment.