Compliance Graduate at Guardrisk

Role Purpose    

• The Compliance Graduate Programme provides a structured development opportunity for an unemployed graduate who is interested in building a career in compliance within the financial services and insurance industry. The graduate will gain practical workplace experience by supporting compliance management activities across the business, including regulatory compliance monitoring, policy implementation, compliance assessments, reporting, governance, and adherence to legislative and regulatory requirements.
• The role will provide exposure to how compliance requirements are integrated into business processes, decision-making, and operational activities to ensure the organisation meets its legal, regulatory, and ethical obligations. Through practical experience, mentoring, and structured development opportunities, the graduate will develop the technical, analytical, and professional capabilities required to establish a strong foundation for a career in compliance management.
• Completion of the graduate programme does not guarantee permanent employment but provides valuable industry experience and career development. As a Graduate, you will be employed for a period of twelve (12) months.

Requirements    

• Be a South African citizen
• Be currently unemployed
• Hold a relevant Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma at NQF Level 7
• Not have previously participated in an internship or graduate programme
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office
• Have good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Have good written and verbal communication skills
• Be organised and able to maintain accurate records

Be willing to learn and develop within a compliance and regulatory environment

Duties & Responsibilities    
Compliance Monitoring

• Support compliance monitoring activities and assist in identifying potential compliance issues.
• Gather, analyse, and validate information for compliance reviews and assessments.
• Assist with the investigation and documentation of compliance incidents and breaches.

Compliance Administration

• Maintain accurate compliance records, registers, and documentation.
• Update compliance trackers, policy inventories, and related records.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Compliance team.

Reporting & Governance

• Assist in preparing compliance reports, dashboards, and management information.
• Monitor and follow up on compliance actions and remediation plans.
• Support governance activities and record-keeping requirements.

Audits & Regulatory Reviews

• Assist with internal audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance projects.
• Coordinate documentation and information requests from stakeholders.
• Track audit findings and support corrective action implementation.

Policies & Regulatory Research

• Assist with the review and maintenance of compliance policies and procedures.
• Conduct research on legislative, regulatory, and industry developments.
• Support the communication of regulatory changes to relevant stakeholders.

Compliance Awareness & Training

• Assist with coordinating compliance training sessions and awareness initiatives.
• Track training attendance and completion rates.
• Assist with preparing and distributing compliance communications.

Stakeholder Support & Development

• Collaborate with business units to support compliance initiatives.
• Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Participate in learning, mentoring, and development opportunities as part of the graduate programme.

Competencies    

• Strong analytical and information-gathering skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good recordkeeping and administrative skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Professionalism and respect for confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Learning agility and willingness to take accountability.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.

Deadline:19th October,2026