Compliance Officer: WASA50033
City of Ekurhuleni · Gauteng
Posted 2 November 2026
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- To ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, procurement, environmental, and financial governance requirements across water and sanitation infrastructure projects. The Compliance Officer monitors adherence to internal controls, municipal policies, and statutory frameworks to safeguard accountability, transparency, and performance integrity.
Minimum Requirements
- Degree in Public Administration, Law, Governance, Compliance, or related field
- Understanding of MFMA, SCM Regulations, PPPFA, CIDB Act, and relevant municipal frameworks
- Valid Driver's License
- 3-5 years in a relevant environment
Core Responsibilities
- Developing and implementing project governance policies, SOP's and monitoring frameworks.
- Ensuring alignment between project implementation, IDP goals, and budget frameworks.
- Implementing systems for project performance tracking, risk mitigation, and compliance assurance.
- Representing the department intergovernmental forums, council committee's donor engagements, and public briefings
- Ensuring projects compliance with MFMA, SCM regulations, National Treasury guidelines, and municipality bylaws
- Conducting regular audits of documentation , approvals, and payment processes across project lifecycle.
- Liaising with legals, finance and procurement units to verify alignment with internal controls and procedure.
- Supporting project teams with interpretation and application of compliance standards and documentation.
- Monitor contractor and consultant compliance with contract requirements
- Promoting safe, legal, and environmentally sustainable infrastructure implementation
- To ensure that risks are minimized, sound governance practices are adhered to prevent losses to the City
- Contribute to effective operations management service delivery within the division through compliance with the Batho Pele principles.
- Integrate and share product, process and system knowledge attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your role.
Deadline:3rd November,2026