Senior Compliance Officer

Reference: JN -062026-86983_1782915808

Are you an admitted attorney with a passion for corporate compliance and governance? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, multinational environment where your expertise helps drive ethical business practices and sustainable growth?

Our client, a leading multinational renewable energy company, is looking to appoint a Senior Compliance Officer to join their high-performing Legal & Compliance team. Reporting directly to the Global Compliance Manager, this role offers the opportunity to influence compliance frameworks across multiple jurisdictions while supporting the continued expansion of a global clean energy business.

Position: Senior Compliance Officer

Location: Cape Town (Hybrid)

Qualifications: Admitted Attorney

Minimum of 5 years' compliance experience within the renewable energy, mining, or infrastructure sectors.

Salary: R1 200 000 to R1 500 000 (Includes Medical and Provident Fund, Excludes Performance Bonus)

Skills: Compliance

Risk Management

Negotiation

Contract Management

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide legal advice and assessments regarding identified risks and potential remedial actions, with a particular focus on business development and robust contractual requirements
  • Initiate, maintain, and revise policies and procedures relevant to the company's operations to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct (hereafter called compliance program)
  • Support and implement the companies risk assessment policy and procedure to identify risks related to the failure to comply with laws, regulations, and industry standards.
  • Support and advance the companies process of investigating and evaluating the ethical standards, reputation, and trustworthiness of a company, individual, or potential counterparties.
  • Provide reports on a regular basis, and as directed or requested to keep key stakeholders and senior management informed of the operation, progress of compliance efforts, including implementation of compliance program, compliance incidents, compliance risk assessments with corresponding action plans.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation at the forefront of the global energy transition, where you'll play a key role in strengthening compliance and supporting sustainable business growth.

If you're ready to take the next step in your compliance career, we'd love to hear from you.

ZAR 0.00 - ZAR 1.00
Per annum
Negotiable

South Africa

Full Time

Added 01/07/2026
Reference: JN -062026-86983_1782915808

Senior Compliance Officer

South Africa
Full Time

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