
Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Contract Type: Permanent
Job Level: Junior Professional
Appointment Date: 1 March 2018 or as soon as possibly thereafter
Remuneration: Market related
Reference: RD2018
Role Description
The successful applicant will form part of the company’s compliance officer support team and will work closely with the R&D Manager to research, develop and improve the compliance services provided by the company to its clients.
The successful applicant will also be registered as a compliance officer under supervision with the Financial Services Board and be provided the opportunity to complete the statutory period under the supervision of a duly qualified and experienced compliance officer.
Job Specification
Researching and interpreting legislation, industry guidance notes and governance, risk management and compliance best practice methodologies.
Developing, implementing and maintaining compliance monitoring systems, audits, template documents, policies and training material.
Drafting and reviewing of contracts.
Writing of newsletters.
Receiving, researching and managing internal and external stakeholder queries.
Staying informed on applicable legislation, industry developments and internal procedures.
Liaising with compliance officers, clients and industry role players.
General administrative duties.
Competencies
Ability to interpret and apply legislation, writing skills, detail orientation, ability to work independently, driven, functions well under pressure, analysing and reporting, high ethical standards and the ability to work to strict deadlines.
Minimum Requirements
Only applicants with a LLB / 4 Year Law degree will be considered.
Computer literacy: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & Outlook).
Good command of written and spoken English and Afrikaans.
Must have a positive outlook, be presentable and self-motivated.
Valid driver’s license and own transportation.
Preference will be given to AA / EE applicants.
Advantageous: Knowledge of the financial services industry and legislation (FAIS, FICA, LTIA, STIA, etc.)
Advantageous: Admitted attorney / Completed articles.
Closing date for applications: Monday, 12 February 2018.
Only suitable applicants will be contacted. Should you have not received a response by or on 15 February 2018, please consider your application unsuccessful.