Gauteng: Junior Compliance and Verification Specialist posted by Signa Opportunity

About the Role
A junior compliance and verification specialists’ dual objective will be to assist in running internal NCA/POPIA compliance processes, while also qualifying, analyzing, and performing on-demand verification requests from clients. They will work closely with members of the operations team and report to the Head of Operations. They will also play an important role in building the internal compliance function and assisting with the automation of on-demand verification services along with Product and Engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop internal compliance processes and resources
• Track and maintain the internal compliance and reporting calendar
• Prepare compliance reporting and audit material
• Deliver accurate and timely verifications
• Assist with batch projects, call-outs, and enterprise screening/verification requests
• Assist with automation projects and process enhancement
• Ensure quality assurance and risk control.

Requirements

• South African unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 34.
• Must not have participated on the YES programme before.
• Matric Certificate (with results).
• A relevant qualification or training in the following areas: Law, Compliance, Fraud Risk Management, Business Administration, Business Accounting.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret documents, data, processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to understand basic data concepts (fields, records, matching, discrepancies) and interpret structured results.
• Familiarity with digital systems and software tools (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Preferably an interest in process improvement and/or automation, with a willingness to learn tools that streamline manual tasks.
• What matters most: Drive, curiosity, and a desire to do great things.

Please consider your application unsuccessful when you have not heard from the Signa Opportunity team within two weeks of submitting your application.