Compliance Officer

A vacancy has been confirmed for a Compliance Officer based in Springbok, Northern Cape. The successful candidate will join an established team within the legal and security jobs function.

About This Position

The Compliance Officer position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Northern Cape. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Springbok and across the legal and security jobs space.

On top of that, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Springbok operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Compliance Officer to step into the legal and security jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

Equally, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Springbok also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

About the Team

Notably, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Springbok office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Northern Cape operations get busy.

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.

Importantly, the team mix in Springbok 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.

A Typical Day

Your day is built on focus and detail. You work through matter files or post lists, review evidence or contracts and check that every required record is in place. Communication with site teams, attorneys, clients or SAPS is constant, and you keep your reports factual, precise and timely. When something out of the ordinary happens, you respond calmly and follow procedure, knowing that good documentation today protects the business tomorrow.

Beyond that, the Springbok office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.

Beyond that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Northern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Springbok.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Equally, 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.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Northern Cape.

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 Springbok.

Growing With Us

This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the legal and security jobs team in Springbok have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Equally, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Springbok have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Northern Cape.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Springbok team member.

Working in Springbok

Springbok continues to grow as an employment hub in Northern Cape, with within the Upington solar corridor. 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.

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 Springbok.

Many candidates already living within reach of Springbok cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Northern Cape economy.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Springbok, Northern Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
• Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
• Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
• Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
• Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
• Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics

Essential Criteria

• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
• Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport (often required)
• Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.