Compliance Officer

Bring your skills as a Compliance Officer to Richards Bay and join a team that moves fast. This KwaZulu-Natal role is one to watch.

The Role

An experienced Compliance Officer is needed to support operations in Richards Bay. The role forms part of how the business keeps its legal and security jobs portfolio strong in KwaZulu-Natal.

The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Richards Bay operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.

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

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 Richards Bay teams, and the new Compliance Officer will feel that from the first week.

Meet the Team

Beyond that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Richards Bay office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when KwaZulu-Natal 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.

Crucially, the team mix in Richards Bay 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.

Diversity and Inclusion

Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Richards Bay.

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 Richards Bay.

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

Day in the Life

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.

In addition, the Richards Bay 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.

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

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

Based in Richards Bay

Richards Bay continues to grow as an employment hub in KwaZulu-Natal, with along the lush KZN North Coast. 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 Richards Bay.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal.

Many candidates already living within reach of Richards Bay cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local KwaZulu-Natal economy.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
• Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
• Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
• Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
• Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
• Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports

Minimum Requirements

• Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
• Clear criminal record verified through approved screening
• Sound ethical judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
• Excellent attention to detail when reviewing documents and evidence
• Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training

Importantly, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.