Compliance Officer
Listing reference: nef_000189
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 2 September 2026
Position summary
Industry: Financial Services
Job category: Compliance, Security and Auditing
Location: Sandton
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
We are recruiting a Compliance Officer for a 12-month fixed-term contract, to support the implementation and monitoring of the NEF’s compliance framework, regulatory obligations and governance standards.
Job description
- Identification of applicable legislation that the NEF needs to comply with and monitor the regulatory universe;
- Develop a system to timeously identify changes in the regulatory environment and ensure that the NEF responds timeously to such changes;
- Draft relevant risk mitigation plans to ensure compliance with legislation;
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to direct compliance issues to appropriate channels for investigation and resolution;
- Develop and implement an effective Compliance Program;
- Develop and implement a training and monitoring Program;
- Liaise with relevant regulatory bodies (NCR,FSCA etc);
- Assists in coordinating implementation of NEF policies;
- Coordinate the implementation of NEF complaints procedure;
- Facilitate reporting to Social & Ethics committee;
- Identify new draft laws and policies which affect the NEF and prepare submissions to relevant structures on behalf of the NEF;
- Identify policy issues which adversely affect B-BBEE and assist the NEF to create advocacy strategies in respect of such issues;
- Assist the CRO and General Counsel with implementation of an effective Ethics Management program.
Minimum requirements
Experience / Skills Required
- At least 3 years’ experience in a regulatory and legal and compliance environment.
Qualification Requirements
- LLB degree (minimum)
Personal Attributes/Behaviours/Attitudes
- Self-driven;
- Attention to detail;
- Ability to work independently and with others;
- Resilience; and
- Ability to work with various teams on various projects simultaneously.