Compliance & Governance Officer

Recruiter:

The Recruitment Council

Job Ref:

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Date posted:

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

Market Related

SUMMARY:
Compliance & Governance Officer

POSITION INFO:

Role: Compliance & Governance Officer
Category: Compliance
Location: Durban
Salary: Market-related

Are you a proactive compliance professional ready to take ownership of a group-wide framework? Our client is seeking a skilled Compliance & Governance Officer to oversee regulatory compliance, strengthen governance functions, and directly support their Wealth and Corporate divisions.

Key Responsibilities:

Framework & Governance Management: Manage and elevate the group''s compliance framework, governance programmes, and internal risk assessments.

Regulatory Oversight: Ensure ongoing alignment with PAIA, FICA, FSCA, and broader legislation, keeping policies, manuals, registers, and regulatory returns up to date.

Monitoring & Audits: Track legislative changes, perform regular compliance monitoring, and conduct internal audits to implement necessary operational updates.

Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a key point of contact for regulators, external compliance officers, and service providers.

Division & Staff Support: Provide compliance advice to the Wealth Team and design/deliver engaging compliance training for staff.

Key Requirements:

Education: Relevant qualification in Law, Compliance, Risk Management, or a related field.

Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a compliance or governance role (financial services experience is highly advantageous).

Regulatory Knowledge: Sound working knowledge of FICA, PAIA, FSCA requirements, and corporate governance principles.

Core Competencies: Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities paired with high integrity, attention to detail, and top-tier communication skills.

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