Senior Compliance Lead - Sub-Saharan Africa

Inuka Partners; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Inuka Partners is recruiting a Senior Compliance Officer to oversee Sub-Saharan Africa operations from Cape Town. You will strengthen compliance frameworks, manage regulatory and integrity risks, and advise regional leadership on governance and due diligence.

The role requires LLB or equivalent, admission as an attorney, and 7+ years in legal or regulatory risk. You will lead investigations, monitor POPIA/GDPR compliance, and foster a strong ethical culture across projects.

Qualifications

• LLB or equivalent law degree and admission as an attorney.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in legal, corporate compliance, or regulatory risk management.
• Strong experience in anti-bribery, integrity due diligence, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience in multinational or cross-border business environments.
• Knowledge of POPIA, GDPR, FIDIC contracts, and international anti-corruption legislation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement and oversee compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls across regional operations.
• Monitor regulatory developments and ensure compliance with applicable laws and contractual obligations.
• Lead integrity due diligence on third parties, suppliers, contractors, and business partners.
• Identify and mitigate risks relating to bribery, corruption, fraud, sanctions, and conflicts of interest.
• Support internal investigations, whistleblowing processes, compliance audits, and risk assessments.
• Provide legal and compliance guidance on project development, procurement, EPC activities, and commercial transactions.
• Oversee data protection compliance, including POPIA and relevant international requirements.
• Advise senior management and promote a strong compliance culture through training and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Regulatory risk

Anti-bribery

Stakeholder mgmt

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

LLB or equivalent

Admission as attorney

Job description

Inuka Partners is recruiting a Senior Compliance Officer to oversee Sub-Saharan Africa operations from Cape Town. You will strengthen compliance frameworks, manage regulatory and integrity risks, and advise regional leadership on governance and due diligence.

The role requires LLB or equivalent, admission as an attorney, and 7+ years in legal or regulatory risk. You will lead investigations, monitor POPIA/GDPR compliance, and foster a strong ethical culture across projects.