Compliance and Risk Officer Western Cape

Duties/Pligte        

Developing, implementing, and monitoring compliance frameworks, policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with applicable legislation and regulatory requirements. Monitoring legislative and regulatory developments and advising management on compliance implications and required actions. Maintaining and managing the Transport Services compliance register and reporting regularly on compliance status and emerging risks. Leading risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring activities across Transport Services operations. Ensuring compliance with legislation, including transport regulations, the National Credit Act, FICA, POPIA, Occupational Health and Safety requirements, labour legislation, and related regulatory frameworks. Managing compliance relating to vehicle financing, Know Your Client (KYC) processes, due diligence, and anti-money laundering controls. Ensuring lawful collection, processing, storage, and disposal of personal information in accordance with POPIA. Conducting compliance audits, investigations, and reviews, and implementing corrective and preventative action plans. Overseeing compliance assessments of contracted transport providers and ensuring that service providers meet all regulatory, safety, licensing, insurance, and contractual requirements. Managing compliance aspects of tender, procurement, and contract processes, including contract review and monitoring. Investigating compliance breaches, incidents, and regulatory violations and advising management on remedial actions. Supporting Occupational Health and Safety initiatives and participating in relevant governance structures. Designing and delivering compliance training and awareness programmes for employees and stakeholders.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes        

A relevant tertiary qualification is required, preferably at NQF Level 7 with at least three years' relevant experience; OR an NQF Level 6 qualification with at least five years' relevant experience; OR an NQF Level 5 qualification with at least seven years' relevant experience. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) will be considered where applicable. At least three years' relevant experience in a compliance, risk, governance, audit, or regulatory role within a transport, logistics, public sector, higher education, or similarly regulated environment. Exposure to contract management, tender administration, and governance processes. Strong knowledge of transport-related legislation and regulatory frameworks. Excellent analytical, report-writing, and communication skills. Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities. The ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities. High levels of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail. Knowledge of tender processes and compliance auditing. A valid Code B driver's licence and access to own transport.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling        

Knowledge of the National Credit Act, FICA, POPIA, Occupational Health and Safety legislation, and related regulatory requirements. Experience with FICA compliance, due diligence processes, and third-party risk management will be advantageous. Experience within a university, public sector, or large institutional environment. Experience implementing ISO or other recognised compliance and safety management systems. Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing compliance and risk management programmes.

Closing Date   14-Aug-2026