Risk & Compliance Officer at CLS Human Capital Specialists

Introduction:

• Our client is a dynamic, growing property development and investment group based in Midrand, operating across multiple SPVs, with a Property Management division overseeing both group-owned and third-party buildings.
• The business is fast-paced and entrepreneurial, seeking individuals who take ownership, streamline processes, and deliver results with accountability.

Job Purpose:

• The Risk and Compliance Officer will be responsible for overseeing governance, statutory compliance, risk management, and company secretarial functions across the group and its SPVs.
• The role will ensure that governance frameworks, compliance processes, and risk management practices are effectively implemented to support the organisation’s operational integrity and continued growth.

REQUIREMENTS
Minimum education (essential):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law

 Minimum applicable experience (years):

• 3-5 years relevant experience in governance, compliance, risk management or company secretarial roles.

Required nature of experience:

• Governance and company secretarial management across multiple entities or SPVs.
• Regulatory compliance monitoring and statutory reporting.
• Risk management and development of risk registers.
• Managing corporate governance documentation, board packs and resolutions.
• Liaising with regulators, auditors, banks and external service providers.
• Experience within property, investment or entrepreneurial business environments will be advantageous.

Skills and Knowledge (essential):

• Strong understanding of corporate governance and company secretarial practices.
• Knowledge of statutory and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Risk identification, mitigation and reporting capabilities.
• Strong documentation, organisational and process implementation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple entities and complex stakeholder environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Other:

• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS, WEIGHTS AND OBJECTIVES
Governance & Company Secretarial Management

• Maintain statutory registers, director records, shareholder information and corporate records across the group and SPVs.
• Draft and manage board and shareholder resolutions, director appointments, share transfers and corporate changes.
• Coordinate board and committee meetings including agendas, board packs and minute taking.
• Ensure consistent governance structures and procedures across all group entities and SPVs.

Compliance & Statutory Management

• Monitor and track regulatory and statutory obligations across all entities.
• Maintain compliance calendars, checklists and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Liaise with regulators, auditors, banks and corporate service providers where necessary.
• Ensure that all group entities maintain ongoing statutory and regulatory compliance.

Risk Management

• Identify operational, regulatory, commercial and legal risks across projects and SPVs.
• Maintain and update the group risk register.
• Proactively escalate potential risks to management and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Support management in implementing risk management frameworks and controls.

Insurance Portfolio Management

• Manage insurance policies across the group, including SPV-specific and property insurance coverage.
• Ensure appropriate insurance cover is maintained based on asset values and project risk profiles.
• Coordinate insurance renewals and policy updates in a timely manner.
• Liaise with brokers, insurers and internal stakeholders on claims, policy reviews and compliance requirements.

Operational Governance & Administrative Support

• Implement document management systems, governance procedures and approval frameworks.
• Improve internal governance discipline and maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Provide governance and compliance support to the property management business where required.
• Provide ad hoc governance, compliance and administrative support to internal teams and management.

Closing Date: 2026-04-09