Compliance Officer
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Job Location:
Centurion - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Compliance Officer will be responsible for ensuring the Groups adherence to all relevant legal and regulatory requirements. This includes identifying compliance risks implementing controls advising management on regulatory matters and maintaining strong internal policies to ensure ongoing compliance with South African laws and regulations.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelors degree in law is preferred (BCom or LLB). A bachelors degree in Risk Management or an Internal Audit related qualification will also be considered.
- Knowledge of Environmental Health and Safety laws and regulations will be advantageous.
- Minimum of 2 years experience in a Compliance role.
Key Performance Areas
- Oversee compliance with Laws and regulations across all divisions.
- Develop and maintain the Regulatory Universe for all divisions and ensure implementation of compliance policies and procedures.
- Monitor regulatory changes in South Africa and selected African countries and assess legislative impact and assist with implementation of legislative changes.
- Develop and maintain risk management plans for high-risk legislation monitor and update compliance controls.
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders on compliance matters and communicate regulatory developments to relevant stakeholders.
- Provide compliance training across all levels.
- Draft and present reports to the Group Audit Risk and Credit Committee.
- Report legislative breaches to Group Legal.
- Ensure compliance manuals are current and complete.
Technical Competencies
- In-depth understanding of South African regulatory frameworks and corporate governance principles.
- Strong knowledge of compliance risk management methodologies.
- Ability to interpret and apply complex legislation to diverse business contexts.
- Proficiency in drafting compliance documentation manuals and governance reports.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and presentation skills especially for executive reporting.
- High attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Proficiency in compliance management systems and regulatory tracking tools.
Behavioural Competencies
- Dynamic enthusiastic and self-motivated.
- Detail-oriented with a proactive approach.
- Strong team player.
- Excellent planning and organising skills.
- Dependable and able to perform under pressure.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Closing Date: 28 November 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 AFGRIs 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 anothers personal information such collection retention dissemination and use of that persons 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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Compliance Management
- Risk Management
- Financial Services
- PCI
- Banking
- Cost Accounting Standards
- Quality Systems
- Research Experience
- NIST Standards
- Securities Law
- SOX
- ISO 27000
About Company
AFGRI is a leading agricultural services company with core competencies to enhance, support and guide the growth of your agricultural enterprise. AFGRI, your partner for life.
