Compliance Officer

Recruiter

Head Office - Tsogo Sun Casino Management Company (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref

Bet01

Date posted

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary

Market Related

SUMMARY

Compliance Officer

POSITION INFO

Key Responsibilities

Licensing & Regulatory Compliance

▸ Ensure staff hold valid gambling board licences where required; manage renewal calendars and board submission processes

▸ Maintain all business licences across applicable Provincial Gambling Boards; liaise proactively with each Board on renewals, amendments, and new product approvals

▸ Monitor and implement changes to national and provincial gambling legislation, interpreting impact for the business and recommending responsive action

▸ Manage the approval process for all new betting software, and platforms through applicable gaming legislation

FICA, POPIA & Financial Crime

▸ Own and maintain the FICA Risk Management and Compliance Programme (RMCP) for Bet.co.za; ensure it is current, approved, and implemented across all relevant functions

▸ Oversee KYC/EDD processes; review escalated cases and suspicious transaction reports (STRs); ensure timely reporting to the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC)

▸ Drive POPIA compliance across the business — privacy notices, data retention schedules, data subject access requests, incident response, and engagement with the Information Regulator

▸ Assist with interpretation of FICA and POPIA matters to the operational teams, product, and technology

Audits, Assessments & Corrective Action

▸ Execute department-level compliance assessment programmes; produce accurate, well-reasoned audit findings with clear corrective action plans and deadlines

▸ Track findings to closure; escalate material non-compliance to management and, where required, to the relevant Gambling Board

▸ Prepare and submit all statutory compliance reports to Provincial Gambling Boards on schedule

Responsible Gambling

▸ Implement and monitor responsible gambling controls in line with NRGP requirements and Gambling Board licence conditions

▸ Identify players requiring safer gambling interactions; co-ordinate with operational teams on intervention protocols, self-exclusion management, and dispute resolution

Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement

▸ Act as the primary compliance adviser to internal departments — product, marketing, finance, IT & Dev — providing practical, compliance grounded guidance

▸ Build and sustain constructive relationships with all relevant Provincial Gambling Boards through regular, transparent communication

▸ Draft, review, and advise on internal policies, procedures, and contractual terms for regulatory compliance implications

▸ Represent the organisation in regulatory meetings, inspections, and correspondence

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

Requirements

▸ Relevant degree or diploma from a recognised South African institution (essential — this is the minimum legal qualification for this role)

▸ Minimum 3 years'''' post-qualification experience in a legal, compliance, or regulatory affairs role

▸ Experience in the online gambling, fintech, or financial services sector

▸ Demonstrable working knowledge of FICA, POPIA, and the National Gambling Act regulatory framework

▸ Experience conducting compliance audits, drafting audit reports, and managing corrective action plans

▸ Proven track record of resolving compliance matters and liaising with regulators

Advantageous

▸ Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa

▸ Postgraduate qualification in Compliance, Risk Management, or equivalent (e.g. PGDip in Compliance, MCom: Risk Management)

▸ Familiarity with GRC platforms and compliance management software (e.g. LexisNexis compliance tools)

▸ Understanding of AML/CFT typologies and experience reviewing STRs

COMPETENCIES & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

▸ Strong compliance reasoning and written communication — you can translate complex regulation into clear, actionable guidance

▸ High attention to detail and sound judgement in ambiguous, high-stakes situations

▸ Ability to work independently and manage competing compliance deadlines without dropping standards

▸ Commercial awareness — understanding how compliance enables sustainable business, not just how it constrains it

▸ Integrity and professional confidentiality as non-negotiable personal standards

▸ Collaborative and stakeholder-oriented, comfortable engaging with Gambling Boards, senior management, and operational teams alike