Job Title : Head of Compliance and Legal
Location : Centurion, Gauteng
Salary : R2,000,000 – R2,500,000 per year
Job Type : Full-time, Permanent
Job Description
Role Purpose : The Head of Compliance and Legal is a senior-manager responsible for overseeing compliance and legal functions. This role involves implementing and monitoring the compliance and legal strategy to ensure regulatory compliance, provide strategic legal and regulatory advice to leadership, manage regulatory risk, foster relationships with regulators and industry bodies, and oversee the company’s regulatory complaints management process.
Key Responsibilities
Legal
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage all contracts with clients, service providers, and third parties.
- Manage and review Binder Agreements with insurers, ensuring terms are favorable and aligned with regulatory requirements.
- Provide legal guidance to the business on contracts, risks, and disputes.
- Oversee tender documentation preparation, compilation, and submission.
- Assist with HR matters, CCMA cases.
Compliance
Oversee and manage all compliance requirements across the business.Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations (FSCA, POPIA, PAIA, FICA).FSCA reporting; POPIA; PAIA; FICA.Maintain and update company Risk Registers and monitor mitigating actions.Ensure policies, procedures, and manuals are updated and compliant.Audits & Regulatory Engagement
Manage insurer audits by reviewing reports, identifying gaps, and ensuring compliance.Engage with relevant teams to resolve findings and submit responses to insurers within required timelines.Act as liaison with regulators and external auditors, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.Qualifications & Experience
Relevant Law Degree (LLB or equivalent).Admission as an attorney / advocate is advantageous.8–10 years of legal and compliance experience, with at least 5 years in a senior management role in financial services or insurance.Strong understanding of the SA regulatory landscape (FSCA, POPIA, PAIA, FICA).Proven experience managing contracts, compliance frameworks, and insurer / binder agreements.Reporting Line
This position reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and works closely with the Executive Team.
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