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Bring your skills as a Risk and Compliance Analyst to Mdantsane and join a team that moves fast. This Eastern Cape role is one to watch.
About This Position
The Risk and Compliance Analyst position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Eastern Cape. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Mdantsane and across the legal and security jobs space.
Importantly, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Risk and Compliance Analyst taking on this position.
Practically speaking, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Mdantsane also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
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.
Crucially, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Eastern 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 Mdantsane.
About Mdantsane
Mdantsane continues to grow as an employment hub in Eastern Cape, with in the growing Buffalo City Metro. 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 Mdantsane.
Many candidates already living within reach of Mdantsane cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Eastern Cape economy.
Our Commitment to Transformation
In addition, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Mdantsane.
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.
Daily Duties
- Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
- Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
- Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
- Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
- Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
- Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
- Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
Essential Criteria
- Able to perform the essential duties of a site-based security role safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
- Valid driver’s licence where required for the advertised duties; transport arrangements should support the scheduled shifts
- Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
- Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
- Excellent attention to detail when reviewing documents and evidence
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
- Sound ethical judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.