Job Description

Who are we?

Sanlam Private Wealth crafts customised investment portfolios for high net worth private clients, charitable institutions, trusts and corporate entities.



With assets under management and administration of more than R240 billion, we offer a comprehensive and integrated suite of wealth management solutions. These include equity, retirement and offshore investment portfolios, fiduciary and tax services, an equity-backed finance offering, a global stockbroking service and derivatives trading.



At Sanlam Private Wealth, our clients are at the core of everything we do. For this reason, we employ people with passion - individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, high-energy environment.



Sanlam Private Wealth is part of the Sanlam Investment Group - the largest, most diversified investment firm in South Africa, with a growing footprint on the African continent and in India.

What will you do?

Assist the Senior and/or Head Compliance Officer to establish and maintain a robust compliance function within the risk management framework of the business according to key regulations. Formulate, adapt, initiate, maintain and implement policies and procedures on various key regulations as required. Drafting, maintaining and enhancing Compliance Risk Monitoring Plans ("CRMPs") and determining the amount, frequency and type of monitoring needed to satisfy the CRMPs. Incorporating new legislation into existing structure. Monitoring compliance and adherence with rules, regulation, policies, procedures and limits and recommendations for any enhancements. Act as an independent reviewer to identify areas of potential compliance, vulnerability and risk and to develop or implement corrective action plans for resolution and proactively find business solutions as required. Development and maintenance of systems and tools to support the compliance function. Compliance Static Data Management. Ensure regulatory and compliance deadlines are met. Assist the Senior and/or Head Compliance Officer when liaising with regulators. Assist the Senior and/or Head Compliance Officer with rolling out training to employees on compliance and new legislation. Ad hoc tasks as required. Qualification and experience
This role is a mid-level role and requires compliance experience in the asset management/private wealth/financial services industry. B Com (Law)/LLB or equivalent FSCA recognized qualification FSCA RE Exams and SAIFM Compliance certification would be an advantage Capable of registration as a FAIS Compliance Officer/JSE Compliance Officer 3 - 5 years compliance related experience in the financial services industry Exposure to CAT I (direct and via intermediary services) and CAT II FSP businesses advantageous Member of the Compliance Institute of Southern Africa would be advantageous

Knowledge and skills

Working knowledge and application experience of Financial Markets Legislation is key Key Acts: FAIS (essential), JSE Rules and Directives (essential), Advantageous supplementary experience: FICA/AML, FATCA, POPIA, Regulation 28 etc. Strong Computer literacy skills in MS Office and JSE BDA system knowledge and CURA system knowledge are advantageous. Excellent numeracy skills Technical understanding of financial products and instruments advantageous Research and due diligence skills System automation skills (Innovative ideas on possibility to automate processes/procedures) Ability to understand broader business issues, to apply holistic insight and acumen in integration of processes Personal qualities
The incumbent needs to be assertive, self-motivated and have a strong achievement drive, committed to personal and organizational success A mastery of time management, prioritizing and planning is key in this role as a result of the diversity of the role and the large number of tasks Ability to work independently with minimum oversight and a high regard for accountability Strong, proven analytical and logical thinking skills Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and report writing skills Strong administrative and organizational skills with acute awareness and appreciation of accuracy, detail, demands and deadlines Pro-active and a lateral thinker with a solutions-based approach when interpreting regulation Ability to operate within a high-performance environment, resilient and pressure tolerant Sound independent decision/judgment making and reasoning under pressure Excellent negotiation skills and ability to influence Operate at both a detailed and strategic level, with an ability to implement Fiduciary responsibility (High ethical standards to act in the best interest of clients and the business) Value for truth, honesty and transparency (clear and direct but diplomatic) and dependable Ability to learn quickly and think outside the box and be adaptable Friendly and professional, with a positive enthusiastic attitude

Build a successful career with us

We're all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future - your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realize their worth.



Through its business clusters - Sanlam Personal Finance, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Sanlam Investments, Sanlam Corporate Santam, Mi-way, as well as the Group Office - the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers

To be considered for the above opportunity please upload your detailed CV on or before 17 September 2025. Please note that if you are not contacted within 2 weeks after the closing date your application has been unsuccessful.

Our commitment to transformation

The Sanlam Group is committed to transformation and embracing diversity and our employment equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, representative of the demographics of our society as well as people with disabilities.