Property Compliance Officer Cape Town

Our client, a leading property developer, is seeking a hands‑on Property Compliance Officer for a 12‑month fixed‑term contract based in Cape Town. This is a fast‑paced, deal‑driven role supporting high‑volume off‑plan residential sales. The successful candidate will ensure FICA/KYC requirements are met while enabling timely transaction progression.

Type: 12‑month fixed‑term contract

Salary: Market related

Minimum requirements

• Tertiary qualification (degree or diploma) in Law, Conveyancing, Paralegal studies, BCom (Law / Risk / Business) or a Compliance/AML related qualification.
• Minimum 3 years’ practical compliance experience in a real estate, conveyancing or property‑related environment (direct exposure to property transactions required).
• Operational, working knowledge of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) applied in daily processes (not just theoretical).
• Experience with companies, trusts and multi‑layered ownership structures; identifying beneficial owners; managing high‑risk clients and performing enhanced due diligence (EDD).
• Hands‑on experience with KYC/FICA platforms (DocFox preferred or a similar system).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel (trackers, reporting, basic formulas), Word and Outlook.
• Demonstrable experience working to deal timelines (deposits, OTP deadlines, mandatory submissions) in high‑volume sales environments.
• Able to work under pressure and balance compliance requirements with commercial deal progression.

Key responsibilities

• FICA & compliance
• Reporting & regulatory governance
• Deal support & execution

Please apply online

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