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Whether you are a seasoned Compliance Officer or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Paarl. The team hires on merit and across communities in Western Cape.
About This Position
This Compliance Officer role sits within the legal and security jobs function in Paarl. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Western Cape.
The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Paarl operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the legal and security jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Paarl much easier.
Career Growth
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The legal and security jobs space in Paarl offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Western Cape.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Paarl have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Western Cape.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Paarl team member.
About the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the legal and security jobs side of the business inside out. The Paarl group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Importantly, the team mix in Paarl reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
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.
Why Join Us
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Paarl contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the legal and security jobs space in Western Cape.
Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Western Cape.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Paarl teams.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
- Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
- Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
- Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
- Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
- Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
- Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
What You’ll Need
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
- 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
- Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport (often required)
- Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
- Clear criminal record verified through approved screening
- Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
- Sound ethical judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.