Jobs at Communicate Recruitment

What You'll Be Doing:

• Partnering with clients to understand their hiring needs and deliver tailored recruitment solutions.
• Sourcing, interviewing, and placing high-calibre candidates across Finance, Tech and Engineering.
• Managing the full recruitment lifecycle from pitch to placement.
• Building and nurturing long-term client and candidate relationships.
• Hitting targets — and celebrating wins, big and small.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience in recruitment, sales, or a client-facing role.
• Tenacity, resilience, and a performance-driven mindset.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive approach and a hunger to learn and grow.
• A sense of humour (we take our work seriously, but not ourselves).
   

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Brief Description:

• Join a fast-scaling fintech as Head of Compliance and Risk.
• Leverage your banking and fintech expertise to lead global compliance strategy and regulatory affairs.
• Own high-impact initiatives across licensing, risk, and market expansion.
• Ideal for a seasoned leader ready to drive innovation within a robust regulatory framework.

Job Description:

• Strategic Compliance Leadership
• Design and implement robust compliance and risk strategies that align with business goals and regulatory expectations
• Lead the compliance function across all operations, ensuring consistent standards are met in all jurisdictions
• Act as the key point of contact for regulatory bodies, driving proactive engagement and transparent communication
• Regulatory Expansion & Licensing
• Spearhead regulatory readiness as the business expands into new markets, overseeing all aspects of local and international license acquisition
• Collaborate across departments to ensure product and service launches comply with evolving legal frameworks
• Risk Frameworks & Governance
• Establish and maintain company-wide risk management protocols, including internal controls and risk mitigation procedures
• Build comprehensive reporting systems to identify potential exposure early and support strategic decision-making
• Operational Compliance Management
• Guide internal teams through regulatory change, providing hands-on support to embed compliance across day-to-day operations
• Drive internal audits, policy updates, and training initiatives to strengthen regulatory alignment at every level
• Reporting, Representation & Stakeholder Engagement
• Oversee timely submission of regulatory filings and reports, maintaining full compliance with local and cross-border obligations
• Represent the business in external audits, industry forums, and regulatory consultations to stay ahead of legislative developments
• Team Leadership & Culture Development
• Lead and develop a high-performing compliance team with a clear focus on collaboration, agility, and accountability
• Champion a company-wide culture of compliance by embedding awareness, ownership, and integrity into business operations

Skills & Experience: 

• Minimum 5–10 years in a senior compliance, risk, or regulatory affairs role
• Proven track record in financial services, fintech, banking, or payments
• Direct experience working with regulatory bodies and financial authorities
• Deep knowledge of AML, KYC, POPIA/GDPR, consumer protection, and payment regulations.
• Experience managing regulatory license applications (local and international).
• Strong understanding of risk frameworks and governance standards (e.g., ISO 31000, COSO).

Qualification:

• A tertiary qualification in Law, Finance, risk and compliance or similar
• A professional designation and postgraduate will be highly beneficial
   

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About the Role

• Reporting to the Financial Manager, this role is responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, driving operational compliance, and contributing to strategic business planning. It also involves interpreting complex financial data, managing audits and tax processes, and providing valuable insights to support decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support in the interpretation of complex financial data and provide strategic commentary.
• Develop and report on cost drivers, KPIs, and financial benchmarks.
• Prepare internal management reports and analyze variances.
• Collaborate with business units to understand financial outcomes and trends.
• Manage external audits and ensure tax compliance in line with statutory requirements.
• Maintain strong financial controls and ensure operational governance.
• Provide accounting insights, technical guidance, and mentorship to junior team members.
• Continuously improve finance processes and support various finance-related projects.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand the financial impact of business decisions.

Requirements:

• CA(SA) or equivalent, with 3–5 years post-articles experience (preferably from a large audit firm).
• Experience in financial services, particularly in asset management, is an advantage.
• Proficiency in financial systems such as HFM or OneStream is a plus.
• Tech-savvy with a keen interest in learning new platforms.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.

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Job Description:

• Calling all tech titans! Our client, a mission-driven agritech force in Cape Town’s northern suburbs, needs YOU—a Senior Developer with the power to transform the global food game. Step into the spotlight as a key player, replacing a departing hero, and wield a mighty tech stack: Angular, .NET Core, Microsoft SQL Server, Docker, DevExpress Component Suite, RabbitMQ, and Azure Container Apps. You’re not just coding—you’re building a better world, delivering jaw-dropping, user-first solutions that fight hunger and fuel sustainability. This isn’t just a job; it’s your chance to join a dynamic league of innovators, where collaboration, creativity, and epic impact collide!

Skills & Experience:

• Proven Senior Developer cred—your cape’s already earned its stripes!
• Superhuman problem-solving and debugging skills, with laser-sharp attention to detail.
• Mastery over Angular, .NET Core, Microsoft SQL Server, Docker, RabbitMQ, and Azure Container Apps—your trusty gadgets.
• Bonus points for wielding DevExpress Component Suite like a pro.
• Epic communication and teamwork powers to unite with cross-functional allies.
• A burning passion to craft top-tier user experiences and ignite innovation.
• Stamina to tackle daily on-site quests during probation, then flex into hybrid mode post-probation like the adaptable hero you are.

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering—or equivalent battle-tested experience that proves you’re ready to save the day.

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About the job

• The successful will be operating in a cross functional team of experts aimed at making a remarkable difference in the African financial sector. You will be required to develop robust, well-tested, scalable and maintainable front-end and server-side code in both Angular and Java 8.

Skills & Experience: 

• Minimum of 5 years’ commercial Java development experience
• Proficiency within a highly Agile environment
• Solid experience with the following technologies:
• Java8
• Spring boot
• Angular
• Git
• Cloud

Qualification:

• Matric
• Completed Degree or National Diploma in a relevant field of study (Highly advantageous)