Risk & Compliance Officer

SUMMARY:
Introduction:
Our client is a dynamic, growing property development and investment group based in Midrand, operating across multiple SPVs, with a Property Management division overseeing both group-owned and third-party buildings. The business is fast-paced and entrepreneurial, seeking individuals who take ownership, streamline processes, and deliver results with accountability.
 
Job Purpose:
The Risk and Compliance Officer will be responsible for overseeing governance, statutory compliance, risk management, and company secretarial functions across the group and its SPVs. The role will ensure that governance frameworks, compliance processes, and risk management practices are effectively implemented to support the organisation’s operational integrity and continued growth.

POSITION INFO:
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum education (essential):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law

• 3-5 years relevant experience in governance, compliance, risk management or company secretarial roles.

• Governance and company secretarial management across multiple entities or SPVs.
• Regulatory compliance monitoring and statutory reporting.
• Risk management and development of risk registers.
• Managing corporate governance documentation, board packs and resolutions.
• Liaising with regulators, auditors, banks and external service providers.
• Experience within property, investment or entrepreneurial business environments will be advantageous.

• Strong understanding of corporate governance and company secretarial practices.
• Knowledge of statutory and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Risk identification, mitigation and reporting capabilities.
• Strong documentation, organisational and process implementation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple entities and complex stakeholder environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

• Maintain statutory registers, director records, shareholder information and corporate records across the group and SPVs.
• Draft and manage board and shareholder resolutions, director appointments, share transfers and corporate changes.
• Coordinate board and committee meetings including agendas, board packs and minute taking.
• Ensure consistent governance structures and procedures across all group entities and SPVs.

• Monitor and track regulatory and statutory obligations across all entities.
• Maintain compliance calendars, checklists and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Liaise with regulators, auditors, banks and corporate service providers where necessary.
• Ensure that all group entities maintain ongoing statutory and regulatory compliance.

• Identify operational, regulatory, commercial and legal risks across projects and SPVs.
• Maintain and update the group risk register.
• Proactively escalate potential risks to management and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Support management in implementing risk management frameworks and controls.

• Manage insurance policies across the group, including SPV-specific and property insurance coverage.
• Ensure appropriate insurance cover is maintained based on asset values and project risk profiles.
• Coordinate insurance renewals and policy updates in a timely manner.
• Liaise with brokers, insurers and internal stakeholders on claims, policy reviews and compliance requirements.

• Implement document management systems, governance procedures and approval frameworks.
• Improve internal governance discipline and maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Provide governance and compliance support to the property management business where required.
• Provide ad hoc governance, compliance and administrative support to internal teams and management.