Junior Compliance Officer - Houghton, Johannesburg

Our client, a well-established organisation operating within the financial services industry, is seeking to employ a Junior Compliance Officer to join their team based in Houghton Estate, Johannesburg.

Requirements

• LLB / BA Law / BCom Law
• Admitted Attorney
• RE5
• Some experience with civil litigation will be an advantage
• Some experience in regulatory compliance, legal support or audit services
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good organisational, time management and problem-solving skills
• Excel and Word skills
• Interest in using relevant AI tools effectively
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Conduct independent internal audits and identify issues throughout the company
• Assist with preparation for external audits (all departments)
• Assist with training preparation
• Assist with drafting and reviewing policies
• Assist with drafting policy wording
• Assist with document version control
• Meeting administrative deadlines and sending reminders
• Assist with legislative screening, monitoring and requests (FICA, POPIA, PAIA, TCF)
• Assist with Portal Management
• Assist with administration required for management meetings and compliance
• Assist with interpreting and investigating reports from the Quality Assurance Department
• Assist with complaints (all departments) – the candidate must understand legal processes
• Assist with due diligence reports

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.