9 Customs Compliance jobs in Pretoria

The Risk Compliance Officer will ensure that all grain handling sites operate in compliance with internal policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. You will be responsible for conducting comprehensive risk audits, identifying potential hazards, and recommending practical mitigation strategies to enhance operational safety and efficiency.

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING

• Grade 12/NQF Level 4.
• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Safety Management, or related field.
• SAMTRAC / NEBOSH / ISO 45001 Auditor Certification.
• HACCP or Food Safety Certification will be advantageous.
• Fire Risk Assessment or Environmental Risk management Training.
• Valid driver's license.

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 3 years of experience in auditing, compliance, or risk management—preferably in the agricultural or grain industry.
• Strong knowledge of OHS regulations, grain storage standards, and environmental compliance.
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and travel frequently to remote sites.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Conduct scheduled and ad-hoc risk audits at grain storage and handling facilities.
• Evaluate compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards.
• Identify and assess risks related to grain quality, storage conditions, pest control, fire hazards, and equipment safety.
• Prepare detailed audit reports with findings, risk ratings, and actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with site managers and operational teams to implement corrective actions.
• Monitor follow-up actions and verify closure of audit findings.
• Stay updated on relevant legislation, industry best practices, and emerging risks.

Closing date: 03 October 2025

Please note that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Applicants who have not heard from us within 30 days of the closing date may assume that their applications have been unsuccessful and are hereby thanked for their interest.

The filling of this position will be aligned with AFGRI's Employment Equity Policy.

Applicants are informed that in order to be considered for any application for employment, we will have to process their personal information. A law, known as the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA), provides that when one processes another's personal information, such collection, retention, dissemination and use of that person's personal information must be done in a lawful and transparent manner.

In order to give effect to this right, we are under a duty to provide you with a number of details pertaining to the processing of your personal information. These details are housed under the HR Processing Notice, which can be accessed and viewed on the AFGRI Group website, which HR Processing Notice, we request that you kindly download and read.

Job Description: Head of Legal and Compliance

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-driven Head of Legal and Compliance to lead and manage all compliance and legal functions within our business. This senior-level individual will play a critical role in ensuring that the company operates within the framework of all regulatory requirements while safeguarding its legal and contractual rights. The role requires a strong leader with excellent communication and negotiation skills, exceptional organizational ability, and the capability to manage multiple complex responsibilities effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Legal

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage all contracts with clients, service providers, and third parties.
• Manage and review all Binder Agreements with Insurers, ensuring terms are favorable and aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Provide legal guidance to the business on contracts, risks, and disputes.
• Oversee tender documentation preparation, compilation, and timely submission.
• Assist with HR Matters, CCMA cases.

Compliance

• Oversee and manage all compliance requirements across the business.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations, including but not limited to:
• Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) reporting
• Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
• Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA)
• Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA)
• Maintain and update company Risk Registers and monitor mitigating actions.
• Ensure policies, procedures, and manuals are updated and compliant.

Audits & Regulatory Engagement

• Manage Insurer Audits by reviewing reports, identifying gaps, and ensuring compliance.
• Engage with relevant teams to resolve findings and submit responses to insurers within required timelines.
• Act as liaison with regulators and external auditors, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant Law Degree (LLB or equivalent).
• Admission as an attorney/advocate will be advantageous.
• Minimum 8–10 years of legal and compliance experience, with at least 5 years at a senior management level in financial services or insurance.
• Strong understanding of the South African regulatory landscape (FSCA, POPIA, PAIA, FICA).
• Proven experience managing contracts, compliance frameworks, and insurer/binder agreements.

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the business.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset with a solutions-driven approach.

Reporting Line

This position reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and works closely with the Executive Team.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Education:

• Bachelors (Preferred)

Experience:

• legal : 4 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary level 5: R296,491 per annum (R216,417 + plus 37% in lieu of benefits)

Duration: 12 months contract

Purpose of the Position: To monitor the PanSALB’s workplace activities, ensure all staff and visitors comply with health and safety policies and related regulations, and advise the organisation on all aspects concerning health and safety matters as per Occupational Health and Safety Act: 85 of 1993 OHS. The incumbent must also coordinate, plan, implement, and monitor PanSALB compliance programs.

Minimum Requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Senior Certificate/ Matric Certificate /Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification and a three-year National Diploma or Degree (NQF level 6 or 7) OHS Qualification or equivalent. The Applicant must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in OHS and legislative compliance. Experience in a supervisory role will be an added advantage.

Technical competencies needed: Excellent Communication, Strategic Thinking, Influence and impact, Project/Programme management and administration, Cost control, Research and analysis, Customer service, Attention to detail.

Key Performance Areas: The successful applicant will be expected to perform the following tasks amongst others but not limited to the following tasks and responsibilities:

1. Facilitate compliance with OHS legislative requirements within PanSALB
2. Manage and maintain PanSALB’s compliance program
3. Facilitate OHS Committee meetings on behalf of PanSALB
4. Management of budget and resources
5. Compilation and management of reports.

Interested individuals are invited to submit their applications at quoting the reference number and the position in the subject line of your email. If you have not been contacted one month after the closing date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful. Correspondence will only be entered into with short-listed candidates. PanSALB is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. We intend to promote representativity (race, gender and disability) in PanSALB through the filling of posts. Candidates whose transfer/ promotions/ appointment will promote representativity will receive preference. The appointment of a successful candidate will be subjected to the result/ outcome of Personnel Security checks, vetting, and competency assessment.

The NLSA seeks to appoint a Senior Risk and Compliance Officer to conduct risk management functions within NLSA.

Planning and Implementation:

Participate in developing and implementing the risk management framework consisting of Risk Management Policy; Risk Management Strategy; Risk Management Committee (RMC) Charter; Fraud and Corruption Policy; Fraud and Corruption Strategy and Plan; Risk Assurance Plan, Risk Appetite and Tolerance Framework

Participate in developing and implementing the Compliance management framework and plan.

Research good practices and new developments to enable the NLSA to achieve its objectives.

Align the Framework with the applicable legislation and guidelines issued by National Treasury, as well as benchmark with other constitutional and public entities.

Develop implementation plans for strategies and ensure implementation.

Monitor implementation of the risk management strategies and plans.

Assess risk management and compliance management processes. Business Continuity Planning:

• Help to determine the scope of projects and make certain that the vital resources are provided to achieve the goals and objectives.

Establish the ability of the NLSA to comply with contractual agreements concerning delivery of products and services.

Institute procedures to discover and explain costs incurred during the recovery process.

Utilise the business impact analysis process to identify the financial and operational impacts of

risk exposures for the NLSA and its service providers.

Determine the cost of risks and develop recovery strategies on matters as wide as:

o Loss of critical employees, Loss of important documents or records, Changes in political climate or legislation governing NLSA, Interruption, or potential interruption, Critical labour relationships and Regulatory and statutory controls.

Risk Reporting:

Develop reporting protocols, including quantitative and qualitative thresholds, and monitoring the reporting process.

Report on the risk and compliance management process, progress and problems to the CEO and the Board.

Enterprise Risk Management Activities:

Facilitate risk identification and assessment workshops.

Collate, aggregate, interpret and analyze the results of risk assessments.

Assist management in developing action plans to manage identified risks.

Monitor the progress of risk mitigation activities, solicit and assess progress from management.

Create and disseminate risk reports to EXCO, MANCO, RMC, and the Board.

Maintain the strategic and operational risk registers.

Develop and implement risk and control self-assessment guide.

Facilitate training of RMC Members.

Respond to and implement recommendations by Auditor General and Internal Audit.

Risk Governance:

Define NLSA’s Risk Oversight Role within the enterprise-wide risk management framework.

Foster risk management culture that is aware of the implications of risks taken to attain objectives.

Help management incorporate risk management into strategy.

Facilitate execution of risk governance processes and practices.

Benchmark and evaluate the governance process.

Administration of the Risk Management Committee Activities:

Facilitate orientation and training of the RMC members.

Perform the Secretariat function of the RMC.

Internal Control:

Implement, monitor, and review NLSA internal controls policies and procedures.

Ensure compliance with Public Finance Management Act, NLSA Act and Treasury Regulations.

Management of Irregular, fruitless and wasteful and unauthorized expenditure, and act as Loss Control Officer.

Assist in developing and monitoring the audit outcome improvement plan.

Attending audit steering committee meetings.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Candidate’s CV, copies of relevant qualifications and Identification documents.

Reporting to – Verification Manager, SANAS Nominated Representative

Job Description:

• Implements, manages, maintains, oversees, administrates and improve the Company's Management Systems in accordance with SANAS R47 (Document Controller)
• Provide assurance on the effectiveness of the Company's Management System and monitor compliance to required regulatory standards and requirements
• Identify weakness, non-compliance and risks in management systems, work with management to establish action plans to remediate weaknesses and risks on a sustainable basis.
• Preparation and Schedule SANAS accreditation visits
• Submit non-conformances and ensure that all corrective actions are dealt with accordingly and that they are monitored, ensure that follow up of findings is performed and that corrective actions are sufficient.
• Assist the company with compliance / legal queries in consultations with experts
• Responsible for filing and communicating all EmpowerLogic Practice Notes
• Plan, manage, and conduct internal audit quarterly with the objective of improving the effectiveness of internal controls, efficiency and compliance of Company operations in accordance with SANAS R47.
• Present monthly internal audit findings and recommendations to management
• Perform monthly B-BBEE vertical assessments on verification files
• Facilitate the implementation and design of verification committee meeting practice notes and communicate these to the company
• Assist on various projects under guidance of Executive Team.
• Ensure compliance and maintain Competency Files in accordance with policies
• Co-ordinate and maintain Training Records and schedule
• Responsible for Fraudulent Certificate procedures
• Engage with Sector Codes Councils and submit required documentation monthly
• Project administration, filing and documentation of project related work

Skills:

• Assertiveness
• Interpersonal Skills
• Excellent Report Writing skills
• Strong Administration Skills
• Advanced Excel and computer skills
• Attention to detail
• Work independently
• Team player
• Strong work ethics

Minimum Requirements:

• BComm Degree or National Diploma
• Quality Management Systems Report Writing
• Quality Management Systems audits
• SANAS Experience
• ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems)
• Acts and Regulations
• Risk Management/Risk Assessment
• Knowledge and skill in applying internal auditing principles and practices
• Knowledge of B-BBEE will be beneficial

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: R22 000,00 - R28 000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Do you have your own vehicle?

Education:

• Diploma (Required)

Experience:

• B-BBEE Auditing: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's Licence (Preferred)

Location:

• Centurion, Gauteng (Preferred)

Work Location: In person