About the position
Introduction
The position of the FAIS Compliance Specialist is vacant. The FAIS Compliance Specialist reports directly to the Senior Manager: Compliance and Ethics and forms part of the Risk Management and Compliance division. The position is based at Head Office in Pretoria.
The total remuneration package is R1 193 734 CTC per annum, based on qualifications and experience.
The closing date for applications will be Tuesday, 23 June 2026.
Duties & Responsibilities
The FAIS Compliance Specialist will be required to provide support to the Senior Manager: Compliance and Ethics through the implementation of the following Key Performance Areas (KPAs):
- Monitor FAIS compliance by all key individuals and representatives and ensure relevant changes are communicated to the FSCA.
- Ensure compliance records are up to date.
- Work in conjunction with the Senior Manager Key Individual and Senior Manager Compliance and Ethics to develop policies and procedures, maintain, and review for the general operation of the FSP's standards of conduct.
- Compile monitoring reports and ensure the timely escalation of compliance risks and incidents.
- Act as an independent reviewer and evaluation body, ensuring compliance concerns within the FSP are being evaluated, investigated, and resolved in an appropriate manner, through analyses.
- Proactively identify existing and potential control deficiencies and exposures from ongoing monitoring reviews.
- Providing general guidance on how to avoid and mitigate potential risks and implementing action plans.
- Ensure that all monitoring of routine procedures addresses the changing needs of the business.
- Conducting risk and compliance management awareness programmes within the FSP.
- Review and Resolve Fit and Proper queries.
- Maintain the compliance procedure and manuals (FSP compliance programme).
- Track and monitor the adherence of the compliance processes and procedures.
- Conduct and report on compliance audits.
- Implement and track remedial actions.
- Keep records and find trends to improve controls.
Desired Experience & Qualification
Qualification requirements are:
- Degree or Diploma in Law, Finance or insurance FSCA recognised qualification. Registered Category I Compliance officer with the FSCA is required.
- RE 1 and RE5 will be requirements for the job.
- Minimum 5-7 years' experience in a compliance-related role with in-depth knowledge of the industry, control environment and applicable legislation (FAIS, FICA, POPIA. GCOC & PPR)
- Understanding and knowledge of compliance risk management principles.
- Have excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Have the ability to work well as part of a team.
- Be computer literate on an advanced level.
- Have a diligent work ethic with attention to detail.
- Self-motivated and proactive.
- Have Strong negotiation skills.
- Ability to give advice and engage with various stakeholders.
Interested?
GEMS employs people with the highest level of integrity - submission to the appropriate pre-employment assessment is obligatory to be considered for the position.
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GEMS adopts a hybrid work model.
GEMS is guided by the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to groups who are underrepresented in accordance with GEMS employment equity plan.
Successful candidates will be required to seek approval to conduct other work outside of GEMS.
GEMS Employees are required to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects the organisation's paramount values: Excellence, Member Value, Integrity, Innovation, and Collaboration.
