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Risk & Compliance Officer

Network Finance

Job Location:

Pretoria - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 1 October 2026 (2 days ago)

Application Deadline: 29 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Reference: NFC025276-ULR-1

Are you an experienced Risk & Compliance professional who believes compliance should be a business enabler not a tick-box exercise If youre looking for a flexible part-time opportunity where your expertise can genuinely influence business decisions this could be the perfect next step. Join a dynamic financial services environment where entrepreneurial thinking strong governance and practical risk management work hand in hand.

Duties & Responsibilities

Our client operates within the regulated financial services and payments environment and is seeking an experienced Risk & Compliance Officer to join the business on a half-day / part-time basis.

This is not a junior compliance administration role. The successful candidate will function as a trusted advisor to management and directors providing practical guidance on compliance risk governance and regulatory matters across the business. The position requires a seasoned professional who can work independently identify risks proactively implement effective controls and provide practical solutions within regulatory frameworks.

A significant focus of the role will be on implementation staff education and compliance culture development ensuring that regulatory requirements are embedded into daily operations rather than simply maintained through documentation.
The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge across financial services regulations and payment environments while also demonstrating excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the confidence to engage with senior leadership teams.

This opportunity offers flexibility while providing meaningful strategic involvement within a growing and innovative business that values collaboration accountability and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Act as the Risk & Compliance subject matter expert across the business.
Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable financial services and payments regulations.
Develop implement and maintain Risk Management and Compliance Programmes (RMCPs).
Provide guidance on FICA FAIS and broader regulatory compliance requirements.
Review contracts agreements and business arrangements from a compliance and risk perspective.
Conduct ongoing regulatory and compliance monitoring.
Develop review and implement internal policies procedures and controls.
Identify assess and mitigate operational regulatory and compliance risks.
Deliver practical compliance training and education to staff on regulatory requirements and internal controls.
Support and prepare the business for regulatory reviews audits and compliance assessments.
Work closely with directors and senior management to provide practical risk-based solutions.
Translate regulatory requirements into effective and sustainable operational processes.
Promote a strong compliance culture throughout the organisation.
Provide ongoing reporting and recommendations to management regarding emerging risks and compliance developments.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Relevant Degree in Risk Management Auditing Compliance Law or related field.
RE1 and RE5 qualifications are essential.
Minimum 8 years of practical Risk and Compliance experience within regulated financial services environments.
Experience within the following:
- Third Party Payment Provider (TPPP) environments.
- System Operator and/or payments environments.
- Financial Services Provider (FSP) environments.
- FAIS compliance.
- FICA compliance.
- Risk Management and Compliance Programmes (RMCPs).
Proven experience interacting with regulators auditors and compliance reviews.
Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks applicable to financial services and payment industries.
Demonstrated experience providing compliance training and implementing compliance frameworks.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Experience engaging and partnering with executive management and directors.
Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Excellent report writing communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Entrepreneurial mindset with a practical commercial approach to risk and compliance.
Strong academic track record.