Snr Risk and Compliance Officer - 2027

Bridgena Barnard Personnel Group; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 680,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgena Barnard Personnel Group presents a Compliance Officer role with a leading property law firm in Cape Town's Northern Suburbs.

The successful candidate will oversee compliance operations, ensure adherence to legislation, and manage regulatory requirements across property transactions and contracts. Admitted Attorney and Conveyancer with 4–6 years of experience preferred.

If you are detail-oriented and proactive, apply to join a professional legal team.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney and Conveyancer.
• Honours Degree or relevant recognised qualification.
• Approximately 4–6 years of relevant professional experience.
• Sound knowledge of FICA, FAIS and contractual compliance requirements.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements relating to property transactions.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee day-to-day compliance operations.
• Ensure adherence to applicable legislation, regulations and industry requirements.
• Conduct compliance audits, risk assessments and monitoring activities.
• Develop, implement and maintain effective compliance strategies and procedures.
• Liaise with clients, internal teams and stakeholders regarding compliance matters.
• Ensure that all relevant compliance documentation is accurate, complete and up to date.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Compliance management

Client liaison

Education

Admitted Attorney and Conveyancer

Honours Degree or relevant qualification

Job description

RISK & COMPLIANCE OFFICER – PROPERTY LAW FIRM

• Location: Cape Town – Northern Suburbs
• Industry: Legal / Property Law
• Position: Compliance Officer
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Seniority Level: Mid-Career (4–6 years’ experience)
• Reporting To: Manager

About the Opportunity

A reputable property law firm based in Cape Town’s Northern Suburbs is seeking an experienced and dedicated Compliance Officer to join its team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing compliance operations, ensuring adherence to relevant legislation and regulatory requirements, and maintaining compliance standards across property transactions and contractual matters.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee day-to-day compliance operations.
• Ensure adherence to applicable legislation, regulations and industry requirements.
• Conduct compliance audits, risk assessments and monitoring activities.
• Develop, implement and maintain effective compliance strategies and procedures.
• Liaise with clients, internal teams and relevant stakeholders regarding compliance matters, including outstanding documentation, corrections and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure that all relevant compliance documentation is accurate, complete and up to date.

Minimum Requirements & Key Skills

• Admitted Attorney and Conveyancer.
• Honours Degree or relevant recognised qualification.
• Approximately 4–6 years of relevant professional experience.
• Proven experience in compliance management within the legal or property sector.
• Sound knowledge and practical experience of FICA, FAIS and contractual compliance requirements.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements relating to property transactions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to engage professionally with clients, colleagues and external stakeholders.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a detail-oriented, proactive and results-driven professional with a strong legal background and the ability to manage regulatory requirements effectively within a property law environment.

If you have the relevant qualifications, experience and expertise, and are ready to contribute to a professional and dynamic legal team, we would love to hear from you.