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Risk, Compliance & Governance Officer

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Job Location:

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 7 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 4 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Reference: JHB001935-EG-1

A leading services organisation is seeking a Risk Compliance & Governance Officer to serve as the central oversight and accountability point across the business.

This is a newly created role with broad cross-functional exposure and direct interaction with executive leadership reporting into the CFO and CEO supporting Audit & Risk Committee requirements and ensuring risk and compliance initiatives are properly implemented tracked and embedded.
Duties & Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
  • Drive the enterprise risk management framework risk register and mitigation tracking
  • Coordinate compliance activities across applicable legislation and regulatory requirements including FICA POPIA Employment Equity OHSA etc
  • Identify control gaps and process weaknesses across business units
  • Prepare reports dashboards and key risk indicators for executive and committee use
  • Promote a culture of accountability risk awareness and continuous improvement
Ideal candidates will have
  • A degree in Risk Management Finance Accounting Internal Audit Law or a similar related field
  • -4 years experience in internal audit risk compliance governance or financial controls
  • Finance or audit background strongly preferred
  • Strong understanding of risk frameworks internal controls and South African regulatory requirements
  • Ability to influence and drive accountability across multiple functions
  • Experience in property facilities management or related services environments is highly advantageous
This opportunity would suit a proactive risk audit or governance professional who enjoys making a visible impact driving accountability strengthening controls and ensuring risk and compliance initiatives are effectively implemented across the business.

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Package & Remuneration
plus Hybrid

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority