136 Compliance Officers jobs in Gauteng

Temp Legal & Compliance Practitioner

Reference: SSC -AK-1
A well-established public entity is seeking to appoint a Temp Legal & Compliance Practitioner.

Duties & Responsibilities

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.

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Temp Legal & Compliance Practitioner Reference: SSC -AK-1 A well-established public entity is seeking to appoint a Temp Legal & Compliance Practitioner. Duties & Responsibilities 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Legal Compliance Advisor at Famous Brands

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Introduction

To identify, evaluate, manage, monitor, and report any compliance risks to the Head of Legal, BUs and S&E Working Group using the organization's regulatory compliance mechanisms as well as to assist the Legal dept in ensuring compliance by the organization with applicable laws and regulations by providing compliance services.

Duties & Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance Management

• Ensure overall statutory compliance by the business (supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, finance, procurement, property & leasing)
• Ensure the effective implementation of the Legal and Regulatory Compliance Framework and assist management in all aspects of compliance activities.
• Ensure effective implementation of compliance monitoring plans, and conduct regular assessments to monitor levels of compliance by the business
• Keep abreast of all regulatory developments and changes that may potentially impact the organization and engaging with relevant stakeholders on a timely basis to ensure business readiness
• Ensure ongoing compliance risk management by advising business on all relevant legal compliance risks and ensure regular assessment of the effective implementation of risk mitigation steps
• Providing advice to business on compliance with all legislation in particular POPIA, FICA, CPA, & NCA
  
  

Reporting

• Prepare and draft legal compliance reports of all monitoring activities and attending to the distribution thereof and presenting at Social and Ethics Working Group on a quarterly basis
• Prepare quarterly legal and regulatory compliance reports to the Social and Ethics Committee
  
  

General Legal Advice, Management and Support

• Ensuring Statutory compliance in respect of the rest of the business portfolio (supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, finance, procurement, property & leasing) by vetting and advising on legal matters
• Assist in drafting legal opinions and reviewing and drafting agreements and policies
• Consulting with various business units in relation to legal compliance matters.
• Providing general legal advisory support to the business overall on various legal matters, including new projects and contract matters
  
  

Desired Experience & Qualification

Formal Education

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in law or LLB
  
  

Admission as an attorney

Experience

• A minimum of two years' post qualification experience in a corporate legal environment
• Experience in corporate and commercial work, contracts and contract management
• Experience in compliance or risk audits and reporting
  
  

Extensive Corporate statutory and regulatory knowledge

Seniority level

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Legal
• Industries Food and Beverage Services

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R - R Monthly Basic Salary (Market related, Negotiable)

Our client based in Aeroton, Johannesburg, is seeking a Key Account Assistant to join their team.

Main Job Functions:

• Providing administrative support to the Key Accounts Manager(s)
• Set up for customer meetings
• Ordering & controlling of samples for shows and presentations
• General client administration duties
• Assist with queries of products not scanning in store
• Typing and distribution of minutes, general correspondence, deal sheets, allocations etc.
• Preparing of spreadsheets
• Set up of appointments for Key Accounts Departments
• Handling of general Key Accounts queries as requested
• Filing, faxing and e-mailing
• Action payment of expense claim forms
• Ordering of Stationery and Office requirements
• Organizing meals for presentations and meetings
• Sort and distributing of incoming and outgoing mail and overnight bags/boxes
• New store opening updating
• Updating and checking of customer report generators
• Maintain and update samples
• Taking messages and following up on queries
• Liaise with Advertising Company for customers advertised lines

Minimum Requirements:

• Have a minimum of two-years work experience.
• Must have tertiary qualification.
• Solid administration skills with advance Excel.
• Own reliable transport.
• Valid drivers’ license.

Attributes:

• Be presentable and have a pleasant but strong personality
• Have good verbal (English) and written communication skills
• Be able to work overtime when necessary
• Be prepared to go into the trade.
• High attention to detail
• Be able to handle pressure

Skills:

• Have good understanding of merchandising principles and standards
• Have good negotiation and people skills
• Have computer literacy (essential).
• Organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong administrative skills
• Excellent Excel skills

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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R - R Monthly Basic Salary (Market related, Negotiable) Our client based in Aeroton, Johannesburg, is seeking a Key Account Assistant to join their team. Main Job Functions: Providing administrative support to the Key Accounts Manager(s) Set up for customer meetings Ordering & controlling of samples for shows and presentations General client administration duties Assist with queries of products not scanning in store Typing and distribution of minutes, general correspondence, deal sheets, allocations etc. Preparing of spreadsheets Set up of appointments for Key Accounts Departments Handling of general Key Accounts queries as requested Filing, faxing and e-mailing Action payment of expense claim forms Ordering of Stationery and Office requirements Organizing meals for presentations and meetings Sort and distributing of incoming and outgoing mail and overnight bags/boxes New store opening updating Updating and checking of customer report generators Maintain and update samples Taking messages and following up on queries Liaise with Advertising Company for customers advertised lines Minimum Requirements: Have a minimum of two-years work experience. Must have tertiary qualification. Solid administration skills with advance Excel. Own reliable transport. Valid drivers’ license. Attributes: Be presentable and have a pleasant but strong personality Have good verbal (English) and written communication skills Be able to work overtime when necessary Be prepared to go into the trade. High attention to detail Be able to handle pressure Skills: Have good understanding of merchandising principles and standards Have good negotiation and people skills Have computer literacy (essential). Organisational and time-management skills. Strong administrative skills Excellent Excel skills Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Do you thrive in the dynamic world of legal risk management?

Are you a seasoned legal professional with a deep understanding of medical malpractice and road accident fund (RAF) claims? If you're a leader who can navigate complex legal landscapes and ensure organizational compliance, then we want to hear from you!

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Head of Legal, Compliance & Risk. In this critical role, you will lead our legal department, overseeing all legal and operational matters related to medical malpractice and RAF claims, while also establishing and maintaining a robust compliance and risk management framework for the organization.

Duties & Responsibilities

Your Responsibilities:

Legal Expertise:

1. Provide strategic legal counsel and guidance on medical malpractice and RAF claims.
2. Manage and lead a team of lawyers, paralegals, and legal support staff.
3. Represent the company in negotiations, mediations, and litigation proceedings.
4. Stay abreast of legal developments and emerging trends in medical malpractice and RAF law.
5. Develop and implement effective legal strategies to mitigate risk and protect the company's interests.

Compliance and Risk Management:

1. Develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive compliance and risk management program.
2. Identify, assess, and mitigate legal, operational, and financial risks across the organization.
3. Ensure adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
4. Conduct regular compliance audits and risk assessments.
5. Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders across departments.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Your Qualifications:

Legal Expertise:

1. Admitted attorney with a minimum of 10 years of experience specializing in medical malpractice and/or RAF claims.
2. Experience working for a multinational organization, in country division head.
3. Proven track record of success in managing complex legal cases and achieving favorable outcomes.
4. In-depth knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and legal precedents.
5. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
6. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Leadership and Management:

1. Demonstrated leadership qualities with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
2. Experience in managing and mentoring legal professionals.
3. Excellent delegation and time management skills.
4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Compliance and Risk Management:

1. Understanding of best practices in compliance and risk management.
2. Experience in developing and implementing compliance programs.
3. Strong analytical and risk assessment skills.

We Offer

1. Competitive salary and benefits package.
2. Opportunity to lead a dynamic and dedicated team.
3. Work in a challenging and fast-paced environment.
4. Make a significant impact on the success of our company.

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Executive Head of Legal, Compliance, and Public Affairs

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SUMMARY:

A prestigious multinational company is seeking a hands-on, commercially minded, and versatile generalist to step into the role of Executive Head of Legal, Compliance, and Public Affairs. This role requires a leader who can take charge of key legal, compliance, and public affairs functions, ensuring strategic alignment and risk management across the organisation.

Recruiter:

PlaceTalent

Job Ref:

JHB /CB

Date posted:

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

A prestigious multinational company is seeking a hands-on, commercially minded, and versatile generalist to step into the role of Executive Head of Legal, Compliance, and Public Affairs. This role requires a leader who can take charge of key legal, compliance, and public affairs functions, ensuring strategic alignment and risk management across the organisation.

POSITION INFO:

Education:

• Relevant legal qualification (e.g., Bachelor of Laws)
• Completion of articles and board examinations
• Admitted as an attorney or advocate
• Ongoing legal training and updates from law firms and corporate lawyers’ associations
  
  

Skills/Experience required:

• 10+ years of relevant experience as a practicing legal counsel.
• At least 5 years in a senior role, leading a team of legal counsels.
• Understanding of the South African property sector and its legislation
• Awareness of commercial impacts on business operations
  
  

Job Description:

• Legal Leadership: Oversee company’s legal function, ensuring risk mitigation and alignment with business strategy.
• Contract Management: Negotiate, draft, review, and enforce contracts; manage the contract repository and approval processes.
• Dispute Resolution: Develop strategies to prevent and resolve legal disputes efficiently, guiding business units on solutions.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure adherence to South African and international regulations (e.g., FCPA, OFAC), manage statutory requirements, and provide company secretarial support.
• Risk & Reporting: Oversee compliance reporting, governance, and REIT obligations while staying updated on legislative changes.
• HSEQ & Facilities: Manage health, safety, environmental, and quality (HSEQ) functions, including office management and regulatory compliance.
• Mergers & Acquisitions Support: Assist the Regional M&A team with due diligence and legal implementation of acquisitions.
• Stakeholder Management & Public Affairs: Manage external stakeholders, influence policies, communicate sustainability objectives, and implement public affairs strategies. Handle media relations and mitigate reputational risks.
• Financial Management: Manage the legal budget, oversee debt collection, and enforce contractual obligations.
• People Management: Inspire and lead the team, oversee recruitment and development, ensure performance management, promote a culture of learning, and drive staff engagement. Foster diversity, equity, and inclusion, and ensure fair recognition and reward.
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level Executive

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Legal
• Industries Advertising Services

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Do you thrive in the dynamic world of legal risk management? Are you a seasoned legal professional with a deep understanding of medical malpractice and road accident fund (RAF) claims? If you're a leader who can navigate complex legal landscapes and ensure organizational compliance, then we want to hear from you! We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Head of Legal, Compliance & Risk. In this critical role, you will lead our legal department, overseeing all legal and operational matters related to medical malpractice and RAF claims, while also establishing and maintaining a robust compliance and risk management framework for the organization. Duties & Responsibilities Your Responsibilities: Legal Expertise: Provide strategic legal counsel and guidance on medical malpractice and RAF claims. Manage and lead a team of lawyers, paralegals, and legal support staff. Represent the company in negotiations, mediations, and litigation proceedings. Stay abreast of legal developments and emerging trends in medical malpractice and RAF law. Develop and implement effective legal strategies to mitigate risk and protect the company's interests. Compliance and Risk Management: Develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive compliance and risk management program. Identify, assess, and mitigate legal, operational, and financial risks across the organization. Ensure adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards. Conduct regular compliance audits and risk assessments. Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders across departments. Desired Experience & Qualification Your Qualifications: Legal Expertise: Admitted attorney with a minimum of 10 years of experience specializing in medical malpractice and/or RAF claims. Experience working for a multinational organization, in country division head. Proven track record of success in managing complex legal cases and achieving favorable outcomes. In-depth knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and legal precedents. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Leadership and Management: Demonstrated leadership qualities with the ability to motivate and inspire a team. Experience in managing and mentoring legal professionals. Excellent delegation and time management skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Compliance and Risk Management: Understanding of best practices in compliance and risk management. Experience in developing and implementing compliance programs. Strong analytical and risk assessment skills. We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunity to lead a dynamic and dedicated team. Work in a challenging and fast-paced environment. Make a significant impact on the success of our company. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Executive Head of Legal, Compliance, and Public Affairs Join to apply for the Executive Head of Legal, Compliance, and Public Affairs role at Executive Placements.com - The JOB Portal Executive Head of Legal, Compliance, and Public Affairs Join to apply for the Executive Head of Legal, Compliance, and Public Affairs role at Executive Placements.com - The JOB Portal Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. SUMMARY:A prestigious multinational company is seeking a hands-on, commercially minded, and versatile generalist to step into the role of Executive Head of Legal, Compliance, and Public Affairs. This role requires a leader who can take charge of key legal, compliance, and public affairs functions, ensuring strategic alignment and risk management across the organisation. Recruiter:Place TalentJob Ref:JHB /CBDate posted:Tuesday, July 1, 2025Location:Johannesburg, South AfricaSUMMARY:A prestigious multinational company is seeking a hands-on, commercially minded, and versatile generalist to step into the role of Executive Head of Legal, Compliance, and Public Affairs. This role requires a leader who can take charge of key legal, compliance, and public affairs functions, ensuring strategic alignment and risk management across the organisation.POSITION INFO:Education:Relevant legal qualification (e.g., Bachelor of Laws) Completion of articles and board examinations Admitted as an attorney or advocate Ongoing legal training and updates from law firms and corporate lawyers’ associations Skills/Experience required:10+ years of relevant experience as a practicing legal counsel. At least 5 years in a senior role, leading a team of legal counsels. Understanding of the South African property sector and its legislation Awareness of commercial impacts on business operations Job Description:Legal Leadership: Oversee company’s legal function, ensuring risk mitigation and alignment with business strategy. Contract Management: Negotiate, draft, review, and enforce contracts; manage the contract repository and approval processes. Dispute Resolution: Develop strategies to prevent and resolve legal disputes efficiently, guiding business units on solutions. Compliance & Governance: Ensure adherence to South African and international regulations (e.g., FCPA, OFAC), manage statutory requirements, and provide company secretarial support. Risk & Reporting: Oversee compliance reporting, governance, and REIT obligations while staying updated on legislative changes. HSEQ & Facilities: Manage health, safety, environmental, and quality (HSEQ) functions, including office management and regulatory compliance. Mergers & Acquisitions Support: Assist the Regional M&A team with due diligence and legal implementation of acquisitions. Stakeholder Management & Public Affairs: Manage external stakeholders, influence policies, communicate sustainability objectives, and implement public affairs strategies. Handle media relations and mitigate reputational risks. Financial Management: Manage the legal budget, oversee debt collection, and enforce contractual obligations. People Management: Inspire and lead the team, oversee recruitment and development, ensure performance management, promote a culture of learning, and drive staff engagement. Foster diversity, equity, and inclusion, and ensure fair recognition and reward. Please apply directly, by clicking on the apply button or visit for more exciting opportunities.If you have not had any response in one week, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your CV will be kept on file for any further suitable positions.Seniority level Seniority level Executive Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Legal Industries Advertising Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Executive Placements.com - The JOB Portal by 2x Get notified about new Head of Legal Compliance jobs in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa . Executive Head: Group Public Policy & Regulatory Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 2 days ago Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 2 days ago Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 1 week ago Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 3 days ago Bryanston, Gauteng, South Africa 2 days ago Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 3 days ago Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 6 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr