Legal, Risk & Compliance Officer - Westville

Recruiter:

Accountancy Placements Pietermaritzburg

Job Ref:

PMB001212/LD

Date posted:

Friday, August 21, 2026

Location:

Durban, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Legal, Risk & Compliance Officer - Westville
Our client is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Legal, Risk & Compliance Officer. The ideal candidate will be proactive, commercially minded, and confident navigating complex regulatory environments.

POSITION INFO:
Responsibilities Monitor regulatory developments and ensure compliance with FAIS, FICA, and all applicable legislation Communicate with insurers, the FSCA, and other regulatory bodies regarding legal and compliance matters Facilitate insurer audits and manage regulatory reporting and monitoring requirements Develop and maintain the company's compliance framework, policies, and processes Identify risks, prepare risk management reports, and conduct compliance monitoring and checks Review claims and underwriting correspondence to ensure legislative compliance Update compliance documentation, including policy schedules and disclosure notices Ensure timely renewal of company licences, insurances, and financial lines Draft, review, and negotiate business and insurance contracts and policies Â Requirements Â RE1 and RE5 qualifications 5+ years' compliance and risk management experience within the long- and short-term insurance industry Experience in legal research and litigation processes LLB degree (Advantageous) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Experience in policy and contract drafting, corporate governance, and compliance management Knowledge of risk identification and mitigation strategies Â Due to the high volume of applications received, only suitable candidates who meet the criteria of this vacancy will be contacted.

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