Compliance Officer- Piet Retief at TWK Agri

Job Description

• TWK Agri has the following vacancy available: Compliance Officer, within the Financial Services division at Piet Retief, Mpumalanga.

Job Summary

• This role involves ensuring the organisation complies with all relevant financial and regulatory legislation, including FAIS, FICA, FSRA, POPIA, and the Insurance Acts.
• The Compliance Officer is responsible for developing and monitoring internal compliance frameworks, conducting risk assessments and audits, reporting to regulatory authorities, and delivering compliance training.
• The role also includes monitoring representatives’ activities, managing regulatory submissions, and maintaining accurate compliance records.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, including the FAIS Act, FICA, FSRA, the Insurance Act (Long-term and Short-term), POPIA, CoFI Bill and related regulations, directives and guidelines
• Oversee adherence to Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorism Financing (CFT), and Know-Your-Client (KYC) obligations
• Maintain a thorough and current understanding of changes in relevant regulatory environments
• Monitor and interpret regulatory developments and recommend necessary internal controls and policy changes
• Develop, implement, and monitor internal compliance frameworks, policies, and controls
• Conduct risk assessments and compliance audits related to client onboarding, needs analysis, product recommendation/suitability, disclosures, recordkeeping, and Treating Customers Fairly (TCF)
• Monitor the activities of Representatives and Key Individuals to ensure ongoing compliance with Fit and Proper requirements
• Prepare and submit periodic compliance reports
• Identify, investigate, and escalate potential compliance risks and opportunities
• Assist with reporting to regulatory authorities, including the FSCA and the FIC
• Monitor the reporting of suspicious transactions (STRs)
• Keep track of regulatory filing deadlines and manage a submission calendar to ensure compliance
• Deliver training to staff and representatives on regulatory requirements and internal policies
• Ensure proper documentation of compliance monitoring activities and findings
• Maintain comprehensive records of compliance activities, correspondence, and decisions in line with legislative requirements
• Store key compliance-related documents, including risk assessments, reports, and training logs for audit or inspection purposes
• Capture and update information on internal systems regularly and accurately
• Build collaborative relationships within the team and across departments

Qualification and Skills

• Recognised Law or Accounting degree (or other qualification listed on the FSCA’s list of approved qualifications for Compliance Officers)
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience in compliance and risk management within the financial services industry (Cat I FSP)
• Relevant knowledge of FAIS, FICA, POPIA, FSRA, CoFI, FSCA directives
• Experience with compliance tools, risk registers, and reporting frameworks
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Familiarity with compliance management software (advantageous)
• Analytical and problem-solving ability
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• A valid driver’s licence

Closing Date 31 October 2025