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Looking for your next move as a Compliance Officer in Somerset West? A role has just opened that gives you real responsibility and a clear path forward in Western Cape.
About This Position
The organisation is investing in its Somerset West 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 Western Cape business.
Equally, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Somerset West team on trust, and the Compliance Officer role will feel that from week one.
Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Somerset West teams, and the new Compliance Officer will feel that from the first week.
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.
Growing With Us
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the legal and security jobs team in Somerset West 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 Somerset West team member.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
In addition, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Somerset West have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Western Cape.
What We Offer
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Somerset West colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the legal and security jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
In addition, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Importantly, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Somerset West.
Crucially, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Western Cape.
On top of that, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Somerset West.
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.
About Somerset West
Working in Somerset West means a place near the Cape Town International Airport hub, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Western Cape region, and the Somerset West office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Somerset West, Western Cape.
Many candidates already living within reach of Somerset West 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.
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 Somerset West.
The Environment
Crucially, 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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Somerset West site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Crucially, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Western Cape.
In addition, 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.
Core Functions
- Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
- Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
- Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
- Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
- Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
Who We’re Looking For
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Able to perform the essential duties of a site-based security role safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
- 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
- Sound ethical judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.