91 Compliance Officer jobs in Johannesburg

Job Description 

Ensuring that all business licenses are obtained 

Developing compliance assessment programs

Ensuring all operational employees are licensed

Ensuring strict compliance with all the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA), Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and company policies and procedures in the respective departments

Building strong relationships

Qualification & Skills

Must be a recent Legal graduate

Must have at least 2 years' experience in an auditing space 

Suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not get a response within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful

Urgently looking for a young and vibrant Compliance Officer for my client based in JHB. Responsibilities:

• Gambling board legislative reporting.
• Administrative support to the Compliance Manager.
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Liaison with all relevant internal and external parties and stakeholders.
• Pre and Post launch compliance audits of sites.
• Preparation of compliance audit reports and recommendations to sites and follow-up of recommendations.
• Internal compliance audits as prescribed by legislation and the company’s ICS.
• Internal audit reports and recommendations and follow-up of recommendations.

The Private Security Sector Provident Fund (PSSPF) is a compulsory provident fund for the security officials in South Africa, with over 240 000 active members and R14,5 billion in assets. The Compliance Officer is responsible for ensuring that the Private Security Sector Provident Fund complies with all relevant legislation, regulations and governance frameworks, with a specific focus on high-risk areas such as Section 13A of the Pension Funds Act, labour practices within the private security industry to underscore and safeguard the social security rights of members. The role also supports the Fund in mitigating regulatory and reputation risks.

Regulatory compliance

•  Monitor employer compliance with Section 13A (contribution submission and payment).
• Investigate non-compliance and escalate to legal/recovery units where required.
• Ensure timely reporting of breaches to the FSCA and other regulatory bodies.
• Interpret and apply relevant legislation (e.g. Pension Funds Act, FICA, FAIS, POPIA, Income Tax Act).

Labour practice monitoring

•  Identify and assess non-compliant labour practices (e.g. under-declaration of wages, non-registration of workers).
•  Work with Department of Labour, PSIRA and Bargaining Councils to address abuses impacting member contributions.
•  Document systemic labour issues that threaten fund integrity and propose corrective measures.

Governance and ethics

•  Support the Board of Fund in fulfilling their compliance obligations under King IV and the Pension Funds Act.
•  Promote ethical conduct, transparency and fiduciary compliance across the Fund.
•  Ensure that fund rules and administrative processes are followed and updated.
•  Design and implement Fund compliance policies, strategies and procedures.

Risk management

•  Perform regular audits, design control systems and conduct compliance risk assessments.
• Analyse possible regulatory compliance threats or risks and provide inputs.
•  Maintain registers for compliance breaches, complaints and internal investigations.
•  Participate in internal committees on risk, governance or audit, as required.
•  Develop compliance monitoring plans and review compliance risk management plans.

Stakeholder engagement

•  Engage with employers to promote compliance awareness and cooperative resolution of issues. Spot the patterns, interpret the data and steer leadership through clear, actionable reporting.
•  Ensure adherence of Fund policies and procedures, especially regulatory and ethical standards.
•  Liaise with service providers, legal advisers and auditors to roll out future-fit compliance strategy for the Fund.
•  Educate staff and trustees through compliance training programs and briefings.

Reporting

•  Report to and engage regularly with regulatory authorities, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
•  Prepare quarterly and annual compliance reports for the Board and FSCA.
• Submit reports on Section 13A enforcement actions and outstanding contributions.
• Maintain organised and accurate records of all compliance monitoring and follow-up activities.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB), Finance, or Commerce (essential)
• Compliance Management Certificate (e.g. CPrac (SA) (advantageous)
• 5–7+ years under your belt (in a compliance, legal or governance role within a retirement fund or financial services sector)
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience enforcing Section 13A compliance.
• Experience in private security sector, labour-intensive or unionised sectors (advantageous).

Competencies and skills

• In-depth knowledge of South African pension law and labour legislation.
• Strong investigative, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to interpret legal and financial documents.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
• Driven by integrity, detail-oriented and resilient under pressure.
• Proficiency in MS Office and compliance monitoring tools.
• Registered or eligible for registration as a Compliance Officer with the FSCA.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel nationally.
• No criminal record or dishonesty-related infractions.

Please email a copy of your comprehensive CV to

We are seeking a talented individual to join our LCPA team at Marsh. This role will be based in Sandton with a hybrid work model, requiring at least three days a week in the office.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the business complies with ethical practices, internal policies, and legislation. Responsibilities include team leadership, regulatory liaison, managing change projects, compliance monitoring, training, reporting, and remediation across the Africa region.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Monitoring regulatory developments impacting the business and ensuring implementation.
2. Supporting the business with regulatory monitoring methodologies.
3. Developing and implementing compliance monitoring and training plans.
4. Establishing and maintaining regulatory compliance controls.
5. Advising the business on compliance and regulatory matters.
6. Preparing for upcoming legal and regulatory changes in the region.
7. Developing internal controls, policies, and guidelines to ensure compliance.
8. Drafting compliance reports and legal opinions.
9. Maintaining the FAIS representative register.
10. Leading and developing the Compliance team.
11. Collaborating across the IMEA LCPA function.
12. Providing FAIS advice to HR regarding FAIS and CPD requirements.
13. Engaging with regulators across the region as required.

Minimum requirements:

1. Qualified FAIS compliance officer meeting FSCA requirements for internal compliance officers (Category I FSP).
2. Tertiary degree (LLB, BCom Law, or similar) or relevant qualification as per FSCA's list.
3. At least 5 years experience as a senior compliance officer in the financial services industry, with supporting testimonials.
4. RE 1 certificate and Phase I & II approval by FSCA.
5. Postgraduate Diploma in Compliance Management preferred.
6. Experience liaising with regulatory bodies.
7. Strong knowledge of applicable laws and regulations (FAIS, Treating Customers Fairly, Insurance Act, Financial Services Regulations, FIC Act, etc.).
8. Experience managing compliance queries, training, and team leadership.
9. Working in a multinational environment with matrix reporting.
10. Valid passport or eligibility to obtain one.
11. International compliance experience is beneficial.
12. Excellent communication skills in English, analytical mindset, assertiveness, and ability to work under pressure.

Why join us:

We support your growth through professional development, engaging work, and supportive leadership. Our inclusive culture fosters collaboration and innovation. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk strategy and advisory services, committed to diversity and flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work with at least three days in the office.

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in compliance within the dynamic financial services sector? As a Markets Compliance Officer, you will have the opportunity to leverage your expertise in compliance risk management and regulatory knowledge to drive impactful change across Sub-Saharan Africa, Israel, and Mauritius.

Job Summary :

As a Compliance Officer in South Africa, reporting to and supporting the Head of Compliance for Sub-Sahara Africa, Israel, and Mauritius based in Johannesburg, you will play a key advisory role in JSE and Over the Counter regulations. We are seeking a seasoned Global Markets Compliance professional who meets the qualification requirements across the JSE markets. You will collaborate effectively with Line of Business (LOB) and global / regional Compliance teams, including Internal Audit, Operational Risk, and other Control functions. This role demands strong expertise in compliance risk management and knowledge of the applicable regulatory landscape in the financial services sector.

In this role, you will provide comprehensive compliance coverage across multiple areas, serving as the team's subject matter expert for specific regulations including the Banks Act, Conduct Standard for Banks, Financial Markets Act, Financial Markets Regulations, Financial Sector Regulations Act, FAIS Act, Financial Intelligence Centre Act, and JSE Rules and Directives. You will execute core practices such as governance and oversight, regulatory management, regulator engagements, policies and procedures, training and awareness, monitoring and testing, issue management, risk assessment and reporting, and risk control self-assessment. Experience in dealing with key regulators is essential, and participation in industry associations and forums will be advantageous.

Job Responsibilities :

• Provide comprehensive compliance coverage across multiple areas, serving as the team's subject matter expert for specific regulations.
• Execute core practices : governance and oversight, regulatory management, regulator engagements, policies and procedures, training and awareness, monitoring and testing, issue management, risk assessment and reporting, and risk control self-assessment.
• Develop compliance risk management plans (CRMPs), maintain regulatory inventories, and process JSE, ODP, and FSP registrations for regulated roles.
• Conduct analysis to identify major issues and actionable opportunities, design solutions, and quantify financial impact.
• Develop presentations for management, stakeholders, and regulators to communicate issues, recommendations, and initiative status.
• Identify potential concerns and control issues, determine root causes, and ensure stakeholders implement corrective actions.
• Conduct ongoing compliance monitoring activities, participate in special projects, and conduct investigations on suspicious activity and / or market abuse.
• Challenge the status quo by providing critical thinking and decision-making capabilities to identify problems and propose solutions.
• Prepare advice and guidance on regulatory and firm policy issues, and alert management on any risk.
• Participate in industry forums, report regulatory developments to relevant committees, and support strong regulatory relationships.
• Provide real-time regulatory advice and decisions in high-pressure situations.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills :

• Bond product module (SAIFM)
• Introduction to Financial Markets (SAIFM)
• Regulations & Ethics of South African Markets (SAIFM)
• Strong understanding of Markets Products
• Demonstrated ability to partner with stakeholders on projects.
• Strong written and oral executive-level communication skills.
• Experience with risk and controls.
• Detail-oriented with high attention to detail and quality in work products.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Bachelor's degree with professional certification, with a minimum of 5 years of compliance or related risk management experience.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills :

• Experience in dealing with key regulators.
• Participation in industry associations and forums.
• Strong expertise in compliance risk management.
• Knowledge of the applicable regulatory landscape in the financial services sector.

Compliance Officer • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

*This role is being readvertised*

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) presents an exciting opportunity for two (2) Senior Compliance Officers to join the CCBA compliance team. These roles will be responsible for managing in-country compliance teams and will interact extensively with leadership at all levels. The roles will report to the Country Lead: Compliance.

CCBA is the largest African Coca-Cola bottler, accounting for 40% of all Coca-Cola volumes on the continent. CCBA is a Non Alcoholic Ready to Drink (NARTD) market leader with an extensive footprint in Africa, employing over 17,000 employees and serving a combined population of over 300 million people across the continent. CCBA’s vision is to “refresh Africa every day and make the continent a better place for all,” growing successfully as a business and creating a better shared future for our people, customers, consumers, communities, planet, and shareholders. We conduct ourselves with the utmost integrity for shared value and the greater good. We are a world-class, customer-oriented, socially and environmentally conscious fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company driven by engaged, motivated, and inspired employees.

The Key Purpose Of These Roles Is To

• Manage the country’s operational compliance deliverables by providing sound leadership, direction, coordination, training, and expert guidance to the country compliance team.
• Manage all operational, financial, and compliance audits and projects for the country.
• Provide input to, and manage, the development and execution of the country’s annual governance calendar.

Location: ZA, GP, Roodepoort, 4 Ellis Street

To enable the execution of Compliance Risk Management processes and activities within Standard Bank Insurance Brokers (SBIB) and Standard Insurance Limited (SIL), to ensure that the area is undertaken in a compliant manner to avoid operational losses, fines, penalties or reputational damage to the organisation and enable the competitive advantage of the organisation.

• Degree in Audit, Business Commerce or Legal

Business Enablement & Compliance

• 5-7 years experience - The role requires an expert in Compliance, particularly in an insurance environment, with a sound knowledge of the relevant regulatory requirements and upcoming developments applicable to a specific business area, as well as a solid understanding of banking products and activities.
• Short and long-term insurance experience is essential.

Please note: All our recruitment processes comply with the applicable local laws and regulations. We will never ask for money or any form of payment as part of our recruitment process. If you experience this, please contact our Fraud line on +27 800222050 or

Location: ZA, GP, Roodepoort, 4 Ellis Street

To enable the execution of Compliance Risk Management processes and activities within Standard Bank Insurance Brokers (SBIB) and Standard Insurance Limited (SIL), to ensure that the area is undertaken in a compliant manner to avoid operational losses, fines, penalties or reputational damage to the organisation and enable the competitive advantage of the organisation.

• Degree in Audit, Business Commerce or Legal

Business Enablement & Compliance

• 5-7 years experience - The role requires an expert in Compliance, particularly in an insurance environment, with a sound knowledge of the relevant regulatory requirements and upcoming developments applicable to a specific business area, as well as a solid understanding of banking products and activities.
• Short and long-term insurance experience is essential.

Please note: All our recruitment processes comply with the applicable local laws and regulations. We will never ask for money or any form of payment as part of our recruitment process. If you experience this, please contact our Fraud line on +27 800222050 or