Cape Town, South AfricaEnergySenior Level
The opportunity
Our client is an international renewable energy company seeking a Senior Compliance Officer to support its Sub-Saharan African operations. The role will focus on strengthening compliance frameworks, managing regulatory and integrity risks, and providing guidance to regional leadership and business teams. The position will be based in Cape Town, South Africa.
Responsibilities
- Implement and oversee compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls across regional operations.
- Monitor regulatory developments and ensure compliance with applicable laws and contractual obligations.
- Lead integrity due diligence on third parties, suppliers, contractors, and business partners.
- Identify and mitigate risks relating to bribery, corruption, fraud, sanctions, and conflicts of interest.
- Support internal investigations, whistleblowing processes, compliance audits, and risk assessments.
- Provide legal and compliance guidance on project development, procurement, EPC activities, and commercial transactions.
- Oversee data protection compliance, including POPIA and relevant international requirements.
- Advise senior management and promote a strong compliance culture through training and stakeholder engagement.
Requirements
- LLB or equivalent law degree and admission as an attorney.
- Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience in legal, corporate compliance, or regulatory risk management.
- Strong experience in anti-bribery and corruption, integrity due diligence, and compliance frameworks.
- Experience working in multinational or cross-border business environments.
- Strong understanding of corporate governance, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
- Experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, mining, oil and gas, or EPC environments is advantageous.
- Knowledge of POPIA, GDPR, FIDIC contracts, and international anti-corruption legislation is a plus.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills, with the ability to work independently and influence senior leadership.