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A Compliance Officer position is being filled in Richards Bay. Suitable candidates from across KwaZulu-Natal are invited to submit their applications for review.
About the Opportunity
The organisation is investing in its Richards Bay 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 KwaZulu-Natal business.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Richards Bay team.
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 Richards Bay.
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 Richards Bay much easier.
Why Join Us
Practically speaking, 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 Richards Bay. Many colleagues across KwaZulu-Natal have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.
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 Richards Bay 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 KwaZulu-Natal.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Richards Bay teams.
Working in Richards Bay
Working in Richards Bay means a place within the Pietermaritzburg administrative centre, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the KwaZulu-Natal region, and the Richards Bay office benefits from those long-standing connections.
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.
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.
Equal Opportunity
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across KwaZulu-Natal, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
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.
Career Growth
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the legal and security jobs team in Richards Bay have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Richards Bay have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across KwaZulu-Natal.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Richards Bay 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.
Core Functions
- Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
- Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
- Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
- Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
- Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
- Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
- Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
Candidate Profile
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
- Physical fitness for site-based security roles
- Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport (often required)
- Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
- Clear criminal record verified through approved screening
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
- Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.