Risk & Compliance Manager

SUMMARY:
My client, a leading national Property Management & Real Estate Services company, is seeking an experienced Risk and Compliance Manager to join their Head Office team in Johannesburg North.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior professional with strong experience in risk management, regulatory compliance, governance, internal auditing, and property sector legislation to drive the company’s enterprise-wide risk and compliance framework.

POSITION INFO:

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

Risk & Compliance Management

• Implement and maintain robust risk management processes, tools and methodologies.
• Continuously update the Regulatory Universe and advise relevant stakeholders on legislative changes.
• Conduct compliance reviews, monitor results, and report findings to senior committees.
• Maintain divisional Risk Registers and ensure accuracy, escalation of risk issues, and proper quarterly reporting.
• Execute annual Internal Financial Controls Testing and present results to relevant committees.
• Oversee investor-related risk activities and reporting.

Compliance Reporting & Monitoring

• Ensure accurate and timely compliance reporting to regulatory bodies and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor Cash Transaction Reporting and ensure compliance with FIC Act provisions.
• Prepare quarterly reconciliations of bank accounts opened/closed.
• Support divisions with Client Due Diligence processes and conduct WorldCheck screenings.

Combined Assurance & Policy Development

• Manage and update the annual Combined Assurance Plan and liaise with internal/external auditors.
• Develop and review entity-wide policies and procedures.
• Ensure implementation of governance frameworks, assurance processes, and risk mitigation action plans.

Training & Governance

• Develop and implement the annual company-wide Compliance Training Plan.
• Upload and manage training completion on the internal training platform.
• Provide guidance and advisory support to internal stakeholders on risk and compliance matters.

Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of risk management, compliance frameworks, combined assurance, and internal audit processes.
• In-depth ability to analyse, interpret, and present complex regulatory or audit data.
• Strong financial reporting background and analytical capability.
• Ability to develop governance policies and implement structured processes.

Business Skills

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and presentation skills.
• Strong organisational, strategic planning and leadership capabilities.
• High level of confidentiality, professionalism, and decision-making ability.
• Results-driven with excellent time management.

Personal Attributes

• Detail-orientated, proactive and solutions-driven.
• Confident, assertive communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Independent worker with business maturity and sound judgment.
• Innovative thinker with strong follow-through and problem-solving ability.

Minimum Requirements

• B.Com (Hons) Internal Auditing / Risk Management or equivalent qualification.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in risk management, compliance, internal audit, or corporate governance.
• Experience in property management, real estate, or property development is highly beneficial.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office and governance-related software systems.

How to Apply