Somerset West: Compliance Monitoring Officer posted by AF Consulting

Role:  Compliance Monitoring Officer
Location:  Western Cape, Somerset West
Salary:  TBC

The Role

Every successful business needs someone who ensures the rules are followed and the foundation is solid, and that’s where you come in. As a Compliance Monitoring Officer, you’ll be the guardian of the company’s integrity. You’ll make sure policies, procedures, and controls don’t just exist on paper, but actively protect the business while building trust with clients and stakeholders.
You’ll be part of a supportive Compliance Team in South Africa, working closely with our Associate Director of Compliance abroad, ensuring together that the company remains safe, compliant, and future-ready.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Ensuring client due diligence is gathered and maintained to the highest standard, in line with internal policies.
• Conducting periodic reviews, identifying gaps, recording deficiencies, and creating action plans for remediation.
• Screening clients using systems and open-source searches, monitoring results, and investigating potential risks or adverse matches.
• Performing compliance monitoring in line with AML, CFT, and CPF regulations, ensuring all requirements are met.
• Helping develop, implement, and improve policies and procedures to make processes practical, efficient, and effective.
• Supporting colleagues with day-to-day compliance queries and contributing to training initiatives.
• Participating in training sessions to expand your regulatory knowledge.
• Supporting new initiatives and projects to drive business success.
• Reflecting and upholding the company’s values in every action.

Who You Are / What You’ll Bring

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Have experience working in a compliance environment and feel confident navigating regulations.
• Can explain complex issues clearly and simply.
• Enjoy problem-solving and finding practical solutions.
• Approach tasks methodically with strong attention to detail.
• Are skilled at gathering, analysing, and summarising data to inform decisions.
• Stay organised and prioritise effectively, even under tight deadlines.
• Consistently deliver high-quality work while supporting your team and the wider business.
• Bring flexibility and a positive attitude when the team or business needs an extra hand.

Why Join Us?

This is more than a compliance role, it’s an opportunity to make a real impact. You’ll gain hands-on experience across multiple regulatory frameworks, work on meaningful projects, and develop your skills in AML/CFT/CPF and monitoring. Here, your work helps families feel secure about their financial future, and you’ll be part of a team that values integrity, collaboration, and growth.