Compliance Officer

The organisation is recruiting a Compliance Officer for its Upington operation. The role forms part of a wider legal and security jobs portfolio across Northern Cape.

What This Role Involves

This Compliance Officer role sits within the legal and security jobs function in Upington. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Northern Cape.

In addition, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Upington 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.

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 Upington much easier.

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 Northern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.

Diversity and Inclusion

On top of that, 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.

Equally, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for 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 Upington.

About Upington

Equally, the role is based in Upington, near the Kimberley diamond heritage centre. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Upington and the broader Northern Cape region.

Many candidates already living within reach of Upington 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.

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 Upington.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Upington, Northern Cape.

Why This Role

Beyond that, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this legal and security jobs role in Upington; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Northern Cape.

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.

Notably, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

About the Team

Beyond that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Upington 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.

On top of that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Upington will be explained during the hiring process.

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.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Your Future Here

Beyond that, career progression for this legal and security jobs role in Upington depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in 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 Upington team member.

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

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.

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

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

Equally, the Upington 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.

Core Functions

• Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
• Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
• 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

Candidate Profile

• Valid driver’s licence where required for the advertised duties; transport arrangements should support the scheduled shifts
• Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems
• Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training

Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.