Compliance and Company Secretarial Officer

Compliance and Company Secretarial Officer – Cape Town.

Our Law firm client seeks the expertise of a Compliance and Company Secretarial Officer that will oversee the organisation’s compliance framework with a strong focus on FICA, while delivering end‑to‑end company secretarial and governance support.

The role spans policy design and assurance, regulatory reporting, stakeholder training, and board / committee governance (including CIPC filings and statutory records).

The incumbent will act as a key point of contact for regulators and clients on FICA and governance matters.

Salary Range : Up to R80 000 CTC (Depends on experience and qualifications).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years’ combined experience across compliance (including 3+ years focused on FICA) and company secretarial / governance.
• Certificate in FICA compliance.
• Company secretarial certificate or CGISA / CIS qualification – advantageous
• Law degree and / or admitted attorney – advantageous
• Professional compliance certifications (e.g., ACAMS, ICA, CCEP)
• In-depth knowledge of FICA / AML / CFT, the Companies Act, corporate governance, and CIPC requirements.
• Strong understanding of reporting procedures, record-keeping, and evidence / audit readiness.
• Excellent analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills; high attention to detail.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and training delivery skills.

Key Responsibilities :

Develop, implement, and oversee control systems, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with legal and internal requirements.

Own the FICA framework and RMCP, ensuring alignment with legislation and guidance.

Ensure clients comply with statutory obligations under the Companies Act and related regulations.

Liaise with the FIC, CIPC, FSCA / Prudential Authority (as applicable), and external auditors.

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