Compliance Governance and Regulatory Reporting Manager

Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together…one story at a time.

With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

Job Summary

Shape the Future of Compliance Governance at Absa

Are you passionate about governance, regulatory reporting, and stakeholder engagement at the highest levels? Absa Group Compliance is looking for a Governance Reporting Specialist to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of our compliance governance reporting to the Board, Exco, and regulatory bodies.

This is a high-impact role that sits at the heart of our compliance oversight and regulatory engagement strategy.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and finalisation of governance and regulatory reports aligned with compliance standards and regulatory obligations.

• Ensure all reporting content is factually accurate, complete, and aligned with internal and external governance requirements.

• Manage inputs from senior stakeholders, reconciling differing priorities to produce cohesive, high-quality deliverables.

• Act as the final checkpoint for governance reports before submission—your attention to detail will help safeguard Absa’s reputation.

• Support internal audits and regulatory inspections with relevant documentation and insights.

What We’re Looking For....

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Compliance, Law, Risk Management, or a related field (NQF Level 7).

• Postgraduate qualifications or certifications in Compliance, Governance, or Risk Management (NQF Level 8) are advantageous.

Experience

• Proven experience in governance reporting within a corporate or financial services environment.

• Strong understanding of banking regulations (e.g., Banks Act, FAIS, FICA).

• Familiarity with compliance governance structures and reporting frameworks.

Skills

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong analytical ability to distil complex data into clear, senior-level insights.

• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Effective stakeholder management and influencing skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).

Why Join Us?

At Absa, we’re committed to building a culture of integrity, transparency, and regulatory excellence. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to our strategic compliance agenda and engage directly with senior leadership and regulators.

Ready to make a difference?
Apply now and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of governance and compliance in banking.

Education

Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised