Director of Licensing & Compliance – South Africa

Reporting to: Executive Team

Location: South Africa, Cape Town

Overview:

A rapidly growing Online betting company are looking for a Director of Licensing & Compliance to take the lead in shaping and managing the company’s licensing and compliance framework in South Africa.

Key Responsibilities:

Licensing Strategy & Execution:

• Lead all licensing initiatives—apply for, renew, and expand gaming licenses throughout South Africa.

Regulatory Monitoring & Risk Management:

• Track changes in legislation, evaluate associated risks, and brief the executive team on impact and mitigation plans tailored to the South African legal landscape.

Audit & Regulatory Compliance:

• Manage audits across all applicable jurisdictions in South Africa, ensuring no non-compliance findings and prompt issue resolution.

Stakeholder & Regulator Relations:

• Act as the company’s primary representative in dealings with South African regulators and authorities

Technical Compliance:

• Supervise technical certifications and approvals with gaming labs

Policy Leadership:

• Develop and enforce South Africa-specific compliance policies across AML, KYC, responsible gaming, data privacy, and advertising.

Team Management & Leadership:

• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing compliance team

Board-Level Compliance Reporting:

• Deliver executive reports on regulatory status, compliance metrics, emerging issues, and corrective action plans within South Africa.

Internal Education:

• Provide training to internal teams

Qualifications & Experience:

• Licensed South African attorney with at least 8 years of experience in gaming compliance and regulation, focused on the local market.
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role, managing compliance teams and budgets in a regulated environment.
• Proven track record in obtaining gaming licenses and successfully managing regulatory audits within South Africa.
• Experienced in influencing and negotiating with South African regulators and industry bodies.
• Excellent communicator with fluency in English; proficiency in additional South African languages (e.g., Afrikaans, Zulu, Xhosa) is a strong plus.