Compliance Officer & Company Secretary - Cape Town CBD

Recruiter:

Hewitt Colenbrander Recruitment / HC Recruit

Job Ref:

DBN000244/LB

Date posted:

Monday, March 2, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
DBN000244– Compliance Officer & Company Secretary - Cape Town CBD

Purpose of the job:
To provide company secretarial services to the holding company, its private equity fund structures, and subsidiaries while also ensuring complete compliance with the FAIS Act, FSCA requirements, and related financial services legislation applicable to a Category II (Discretionary) Financial Services Provider (FSP). The position promotes excellent governance, regulatory integrity, and effective board operations.

Required Qualifications

Chartered Secretary qualification (CGISA)
LLB, Compliance or similar legal qualification
Experience in private equity investment structures
Must meet FSCA Fit and Proper requirements for a Compliance Officer
Must be eligible for registration with the FSCA (if not already registered)
Prior appointment as an approved Compliance Officer with the FSCA
Proven Category II (Discretionary) FSP compliance experience
AIS Act (Category II); FSCA regulatory environment; Companies Act and corporate governance

POSITION INFO:
Technical Competencies and responsibilities

FAIS & FSP Compliance (Category I & II – Private Equity)
Act as the appointed Compliance Officer, MLCO for the Category II FSP
Ensure ongoing compliance with: FAIS Act and subordinate legislation
General Code of Conduct
Determination of Fit and Proper Requirements
FSCA Directives, Conduct Standards and Guidance Notes
Maintain and update: Risk Management Compliance Program (RMCP)
Compliance Monitoring Programme
Compliance Manuals, Policies and Procedures
Act as or support the Company Secretary to group entities
File CIPC annual returns and amendments
Manage director appointments, resignations and disclosures
Manage company set up and amendments thereof
Governance, Risk & Advisory Support

Behavioural Competencies:

Trustworthy – High ethical values
Excellent command of the English language
Strong presentation capabilities
Self-starter and driven

Please Note: Should you not hear back from us within the next 2 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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