Compliance Officer

Recruiter

The Recruitment Council

Job Ref

Compliance Officer |..

Date posted

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Location

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary

Market Related

SUMMARY

Compliance Officer | Pretoria

POSITION INFO

Location: Pretoria Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time Availability: Urgent / ASAP Salary: Competitive, Market-Related About Our Client Our client is a well-established, premium national supplier of practice management, compliance monitoring, and business development services across South Africa . Renowned for their client-centric approach, they partner with independent financial advisors, corporate FSPs, and other business sectors to ensure regulatory excellence, elevate productivity, and foster long-term business prosperity . They pride themselves on a high-performance culture driven by caliber professionals who naturally go the extra mile . Position Summary In this regional role, you will be responsible for effectively delivering high-quality compliance and risk management services to financial services clients . You will ensure all managed operations strictly adhere to the compliance requirements dictated by the FSCA . Key Duties and Responsibilities As a Compliance Officer, your day-to-day duties will include, but are not limited to: Outsourced Compliance Delivery: Fulfill the compliance function required in terms of FAIS, FICA, and other applicable financial legislation for both independent FSPs and corporate clients . Framework & Culture: Establish a robust culture of compliance and provide a strategic compliance risk framework to clients . TCF Alignment: Actively assist clients in achieving treating customers fairly (TCF) outcomes . Reporting & Feedback: Provide clients with high-quality, personalized, and substantive reports, ensuring they are integrated into compliance processes with actionable post-monitoring feedback . Performance Standards: Perform all functions to the standards and deadlines set by management while maintaining meticulous records as required by the business . Business & Team Growth: Display behavior and attitudes that positively contribute to the regional team''s well-being and development, alongside participating in the sourcing and signing up of new clients . Minimum Requirements Please Note: Only applicants who fully meet the qualification and experience criteria listed below will be considered for this position . Qualifications: A formal Legal, Accounting, or Financial degree . FSCA Status: Must be an FSCA (formerly FSB) registered and approved Compliance Officer (essential) . Category Focus: Approved by the FSCA for Category I (Candidates with additional Category II approval will receive strong preference) . Experience: Minimum of 3 years of proven experience in compliance or risk management within the financial services industry . Licensing: A valid driver's license is required . Core Competencies and Skills Deep working knowledge of compliance legislation, specifically FAIS and FICA . Strong understanding and practical knowledge of risk management principles . Exceptional verbal, written communication, and presentation skills . Proven ability to work under pressure, independently, and collaboratively as part of a team .