Compliance Officer

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

About the Opportunity

This Compliance Officer role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Paarl. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the legal and security jobs pipeline 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.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Compliance Officer is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Western Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.

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 Paarl.

Growing With Us

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.

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.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Paarl have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Western Cape.

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

Equal Opportunity

Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Western Cape, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.

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

Working in Paarl

Working in Paarl means a place near the V&A Waterfront precinct, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Western Cape region, and the Paarl office benefits from those long-standing connections.

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

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

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 Paarl.

What We Offer

Crucially, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in legal and security jobs from your base in Paarl. Many colleagues across Western Cape have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Paarl teams.

Equally, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Paarl keep progressing.

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.

Your Workplace

Notably, the environment is process-driven and regulation-aware. Whether you are at a desk or on site, attention to detail, calm conduct and accurate reporting are non-negotiable.

Equally, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Paarl site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Beyond that, a respectful, professional environment is the standard in Western Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Core Functions

• Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
• Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
• Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
• 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
• Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
• Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents

Who We’re Looking For

• Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
• Physical fitness for site-based security roles
• Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
• Clear criminal record verified through approved screening
• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport (often required)

Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.