Risk and Compliance Analyst

A vacancy has been confirmed for a Risk and Compliance Analyst based in Kathu, Northern Cape. The successful candidate will join an established team within the legal and security jobs function.

Overview

The Risk and Compliance Analyst vacancy forms part of how the Kathu branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the legal and security jobs side of the business moving forward.

Practically speaking, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Kathu 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 Risk and Compliance Analyst 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.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Risk and Compliance Analyst is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Northern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.

Where You’ll Work

Equally, 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.

Crucially, 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.

In addition, a respectful, professional environment is the standard in Northern Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Kathu site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Equal Opportunity

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 Kathu.

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.

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

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Kathu.

Based in Kathu

Kathu continues to grow as an employment hub in Northern Cape, with near the Orange River agricultural zone. 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 Kathu.

Many candidates already living within reach of Kathu 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.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Kathu, Northern Cape.

About the Team

Notably, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Kathu 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.

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.

Beyond that, the team mix in Kathu reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

Key Outputs

• Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
• Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
• Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
• Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
• Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements

Who We’re Looking For

• Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
• Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport (often required)
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
• Excellent attention to detail when reviewing documents and evidence
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Beyond that, if your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.