Work-Force
Role: Compliance Officer. Location: Middelburg, Mpumalanga. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.
Overview
The organisation is investing in its Middelburg operation, and this Compliance Officer position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the legal and security jobs function and contribute to the wider Mpumalanga business.
Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.
In addition, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Middelburg also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the legal and security jobs group in Middelburg.
Working in Middelburg
Middelburg continues to grow as an employment hub in Mpumalanga, with near the Secunda petrochemical hub. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Middelburg, Mpumalanga.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Middelburg.
Many candidates already living within reach of Middelburg cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Mpumalanga economy.
Your Team
On top of that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Middelburg office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Mpumalanga operations get busy.
Notably, the team mix in Middelburg reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Crucially, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Middelburg.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Mpumalanga.
Your Future Here
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the legal and security jobs team in Middelburg have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Middelburg team member.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Middelburg have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Mpumalanga.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Daily Duties
- Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
- Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
- Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
- Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
- Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
- Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
- Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
- Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
Minimum Requirements
- Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
- Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
- Clear criminal record verified through approved screening
- Physical fitness for site-based security roles
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.