Johannesburg: Risk & Compliance Officer

REQUIREMENTS Minimum education (essential): Bachelors 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.