1,127 Compliance jobs in South Africa

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A well-established public entity is seeking to appoint a Temp Legal & Compliance Practitioner.

Qualifications and Experience:

• LLB degree.
• Minimum 5 years post-admission experience.
• Admission as an attorney or advocate of the High Court (admitted legal practitioner).
• Experience in drafting and vetting a variety of complex agreements.
• Advanced knowledge of SCM legislation, policies, and processes applicable in the public sector or entity.
• Positive attitude.
• Innovative thinking skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Knowledge of legal platforms.
• Compliance Management will be an added advantage.

Please note that if you have not received a response within 14 days of submitting your application, your application was unsuccessful.

Our Transaction Services Compliance team is looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented AML Analyst to join our compliance team on a temporary basis. This role plays a key part in enhancing our customer oversight by ensuring adherence to anti-money laundering regulations and internal compliance standards.

In this position you will perform the following key responsibilities: Conduct thorough reviews of customer compliance programs to ensure regulatory alignment.

• Analyze transactions to detect suspicious activity and identify red flags and potential breaches of the customer's agreement
• Investigate and escalate potential high-risk behaviors or patterns.
• Draft clear and concise reports and documentation related to AML findings. And conduct the required follow up .
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and stakeholders to support compliance initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records for audit and regulatory purposes.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of AML procedures and controls.
• Manage multiple priorities with strong organizational and decision-making skills.

The ideal candidate for this position should:

• University degree or equivalent, ideally with a professional Certificate in AML field such as ACAMS- CGSS would be an advantage
• Minimum of five years of AML compliance experience in the financial services sector
• Knowledge of financial crimes and sanctions prevention requirements and controls (AML/CFT, Sanctions, etc.)
• Experience or certification in compliance or risk management would be a desirable advantage.
• Familiarity with industry practices and professional standards
• Significant background in regulated payments and financial services, especially money transfer payment systems
• Knowledge of a regulated environment and associated risk.
• Self-motivated with a proven track record of delivering success while working within a team environment.
• Excellent written/oral communication skills for documentation, drafting reports and presentations.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills including the ability to work with and influence colleagues at all levels.
• Fluency in English (Reading/Writing/Oral)
• Digitally aware and experienced with open source research

Our client is seeking a Compliance Legal Advisor for their team in Bloemfontein.

Requirements : LLB Degree

Admission as an attorney is required

Advantageous

Post-Grad diploma or LLM in a related field

Experience in commercial law, contract law, labour law, compliance, and regulatory matters.

Familiarity with South African legal frameworks and relevant legislation (e.g., Companies Act, Labour Relations Act, POPIA, PAIA, B-BBEE Act, etc.).

About : Legal Functions

A primary focus on ensuring that the Group of Companies' operations, both in South Africa and internationally, comply with legal and regulatory requirements while mitigating risks and promoting ethical business practices. This involves exercising independent discretion and sound judgment in applying legislation.

Vetting, drafting, and negotiating legal agreements and corporate law matters across multiple disciplines, while providing expert advice and ensuring the thorough implementation of the Group of Companies terms and conditions in all relevant details.

Preparing and formulating legal opinions, memoranda, briefing documents, and formalities regarding resolving disputes, counselling promptly, obtaining relevant approval and managing instructions to external attorneys and / or authorities.

Drafting, reviewing, and updating agreements, internal policies and procedures to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements while advising management on changes in financial regulations and their impact on business operations.

Proactively preventing legal and regulatory violations that could result in fines, reputational damage, or sanctions. Ensure the implementation of internal controls to prevent regulatory breaches and legal issues.

Conducting compliance risk assessments to identify potential regulatory risks and recommending effective mitigation strategies.

Developing and delivering training programs to educate employees on compliance policies, regulatory changes, and ethical standards, fostering a strong culture of compliance. Collaborating with legal, risk and other colleagues to ensure seamless compliance operations.

Proactively conduct independent analysis and research on legal matters and regulatory compliance legislation within your primary focus area, providing informed advice on the optimal legal position for various resolutions.

Maintaining professional conduct by ensuring legal compliance in business and international trade matters while implementing effective risk management and mitigation measures.

Ensure absolute confidentiality in handling the Group of Companies' information acquired through transactions, agreements, legal documentation and inquiries.

Leverage all available resources to their fullest capacity and potential.

Implement systems and procedures to effectively record and manage all critical aspects within a multidisciplinary practice, ensuring adherence to tight deadlines in your primary focus area.

Participate in litigation meetings as scheduled by the director or senior management, at times and venues determined periodically.

Conduct credit searches for risk assessments, ensuring adherence to regulations and policies, and assisting with the vetting of deal terms and conditions.

Proactive risk management and debt recovery on assigned Group Company exposure.

Furthermore

Reporting daily to relevant role players concerning any aspect that may have a bearing on the projected settlement concerning regulatory compliance and / or disputes.

Drafting of weekly / monthly litigation, collection, risk and compliance reports in the prescribed Group of Companies format.

Submitting detailed planning reports concerning all legal difficulties and schedules for the subsequent week and / or month.

Rendering professional support as a legal representative and liaising with the Board of Directors, senior management and colleagues regarding various subjects to ensure the ability to address any troubleshooting issues that may arise proactively.

Liaising with the Board of Directors and senior management to regulate the external recovery of outstanding payments from debtors, damages, and legal costs, you are specifically required to take ownership and accountability for the proper execution of any ad-hoc projects.

Ensuring strict adherence to the Group of Companies protocol on policies, procedures and applicable legal governing business operations directed in South Africa and internationally.

Record keeping of Credit Committee meetings by documenting key discussions and action points, transcribing and typing up minutes, preparing minutes for approval and maintaining a filing system

Legal Advisor • Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

Our client is seeking a Compliance Legal Advisor for their team in Bloemfontein.

Location : Bloemfontein

Requirements :

• LLB Degree
• Admission as an attorney is required
• Advantageous – Post-Grad diploma or LLM in a related field
• 3+ yrs post-qualification experience
• Experience in commercial law, contract law, labour law, compliance, and regulatory matters
• Familiarity with South African legal frameworks and relevant legislation (e.g., Companies Act, Labour Relations Act, POPIA, PAIA, B-BBEE Act, etc.)
• Computer literacy

About Legal Functions –

• Ensuring that the Group of Companies' operations comply with legal and regulatory requirements while mitigating risks and promoting ethical business practices, both in South Africa and internationally.
• Vetting, drafting, and negotiating legal agreements and corporate law matters, providing expert advice, and ensuring thorough implementation of terms and conditions.
• Preparing legal opinions, memoranda, briefing documents, and managing external legal counsel instructions.
• Drafting and reviewing agreements, policies, and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance and advising management on regulatory changes.
• Preventing legal and regulatory violations through internal controls and compliance risk assessments.
• Developing compliance training programs and collaborating across departments to ensure seamless compliance operations.
• Conducting legal research and providing informed advice on legal and regulatory matters.
• Maintaining confidentiality and implementing systems to manage legal documentation and deadlines.
• Participating in litigation meetings and conducting risk assessments and debt recovery procedures.

Furthermore –

• Reporting on compliance and disputes, drafting reports, and planning documentation.
• Supporting legal representation and liaising with senior management and the Board of Directors.
• Managing external recovery processes and ensuring adherence to policies and legal standards.
• Maintaining accurate records of legal meetings and actions.

• LLB Degree, additional qualifications in Compliance will be advantageous
• Completed Articles
• 35 years experience in a similar legal and/or compliance role
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English, both spoken and written
• Ability to formulate well-reasoned legal opinions and documents
• Strong background in corporate law, contract law, and regulatory compliance