Senior Compliance Officer | FAIS/MLCO & Governance

Hewitt Colenbrander Recruitment; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewitt Colenbrander Recruitment seeks a Compliance Officer to oversee FAIS & FSP compliance (Category II – Private Equity) and to act as MLCO. The role includes ensuring ongoing FAIS compliance, governance, RMCP maintenance, CIPC filings, and company secretary support across group entities.

Responsibilities cover compliance programs, manuals, policies, and fit & proper determinations, with attention to FSCA directives and risk governance. Strong English and presentation skills desired.

Qualifications

• Experience with FAIS Act and subordinate legislation, including Category I & II private equity.
• Ability to act as appointed Compliance Officer and MLCO for Category II FSP.
• Knowledge of FSCA directives, conduct standards and guidance notes.

Responsibilities

• FAIS & FSP Compliance (Category I & II – Private Equity)
• Act as the appointed Compliance Officer, MLCO for the Category II FSP
• Ensure ongoing compliance with: FAIS Act and subordinate legislation
• General Code of Conduct
• Determination of Fit and Proper Requirements
• FSCA Directives, Conduct Standards and Guidance Notes
• Maintain and update: Risk Management Compliance Program (RMCP)
• Compliance Monitoring Programme
• Compliance Manuals, Policies and Procedures
• Act as or support the Company Secretary to group entities
• File CIPC annual returns and amendments
• Manage director appointments, resignations and disclosures
• Manage company set up and amendments thereof
• Governance, Risk & Advisory Support

Skills

FAIS & FSP Compliance

Compliance Monitoring

Governance

Risk Management

Job description

Hewitt Colenbrander Recruitment seeks a Compliance Officer to oversee FAIS & FSP compliance (Category II – Private Equity) and to act as MLCO. The role includes ensuring ongoing FAIS compliance, governance, RMCP maintenance, CIPC filings, and company secretary support across group entities.

Responsibilities cover compliance programs, manuals, policies, and fit & proper determinations, with attention to FSCA directives and risk governance. Strong English and presentation skills desired.