Compliance Operations Executive, Cape Town

R18 000 - R25 000 a monthLocation: Claremont, Cape Town Type: Full-timeWorking hours: 9:00am – 6:00pm UK time (11:00am – 8:00pm SA time in Summer, 10:00am – 7:00pm SA time in Winter) Shorter working days during some of August.Salary: 18,000 – 25,000 Rand per month depending on experience and performance.About the Role The Compliance Operations Executive plays a critical role in ensuring candidates are fully compliant to work in schools.This includes reviewing all required documentation, completing compliance checks, signing off candidates, and keeping all documentation up to date. Accuracy, attention to detail, and speed are essential to ensure candidates can begin working as quickly as possible.The role also involves documenting current processes, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing changes to make compliance operations more efficient. Protecting children and maintaining high safeguarding standards is the top priority in every compliance decision.This role is essential in maintaining high compliance standards while enabling schools to access safe, reliable, and ready-to-work candidates.Skill Sets and Mindsets Attention to DetailCarefully review documentation and identify inconsistencies or missing information.Compliance MindsetUnderstand the importance of safeguarding and regulatory requirements when working with schools and children.Speed & EfficiencyProcess high volumes of documentation quickly while maintaining accuracy.Ownership & AccountabilityTake responsibility for ensuring candidates are compliant to work in schools and all tasks are signed off correctly.Stakeholder CommunicationCommunicate clearly with internal teams regarding candidate compliance status and requirements.ResilienceWork effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines.Key Responsibilities Key ResponsibiltiesCandidate Compliance & Sign-Off-Review candidate documentation to ensure it meets Zen Educate compliance requirements.-Complete compliance checks and final sign off before candidates work in schools.-Ensure candidates are suitable and safe to work with children, upholding safeguarding standards and regulatory requirementsCompliance Documentation Processing-Accurately review identity, right-to-work, background, safeguarding, and qualification documents.Ongoing Compliance Monitoring-Track compliance expiry dates and proactively ensure candidates renew documentation before it expires.-Maintain continuous compliance to prevent gaps in candidate eligibility.Prioritisation & Coordination-Collaborate with Candidate Onboarding and School teams to prioritise candidates needed for upcoming bookings.Speed & Turnaround-Process documentation efficiently so candidates can start work as quickly as possible.What's in it for you? -Work that you want to talk about - Competitive salary - 25 days of holiday in line with UK education term dates, plus UK bank holidays. -Fun-loving, tight-knit team solving a problem that makes a difference