Operational Compliance Manager Jobs in Midrand

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is looking for an Operational Compliance Manager to join its Finance team in Midrand. This senior role leads and oversees the group’s operational compliance function, building a framework that keeps stores, distribution centres, clinics and support functions on the right side of the law. Applications close on 13 November 2026.

About the company and the work

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is one of South Africa’s leading pharmacy and healthcare retailers, operating in a heavily regulated environment where patient safety, data protection and listing rules all matter. The Operational Compliance Manager joins the Finance team in Midrand, and the main purpose of the role is to lead and oversee the operational compliance function by establishing, maintaining and continuously enhancing a robust compliance management framework. The role ensures adherence to applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, governance standards and ethical business practices through monitoring, risk assessment, advisory support, training, reporting and stakeholder engagement.

Role details and duties

On compliance framework oversight, the manager develops, implements and maintains the Group compliance framework, policies and procedures; ensures regulatory obligations are clearly identified, documented and mapped into business activities; maintains oversight of the Compliance universe and its alignment to applicable legislation and governance frameworks; oversees the development, review and updating of group-wide compliance policies, including the Code of Conduct, ethics policies and related governance standards; ensures policies remain aligned to regulatory requirements, internal risk appetite and best practice principles; provides guidance to business units on the interpretation and application of compliance policies and expected standards; and builds and embeds a strong compliance culture by acting as a trusted advisor to the first line while maintaining independent second-line oversight.

On compliance monitoring and oversight, the manager develops and manages a risk-based Compliance Monitoring Plan covering key regulatory and operational compliance areas across operations, ensuring monitoring activities are scheduled, executed, tracked and reported; coordinates second-line compliance reviews to assess adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies; reviews monitoring outputs, identifies themes and ensures appropriate escalation of key compliance risks; ensures compliance gaps, breaches and control weaknesses are formally tracked and addressed; oversees the investigation and resolution of significant compliance breaches; and oversees the implementation and closure of remediation actions across business units.

On governance and reporting, the manager prepares and presents compliance reports, dashboards and updates to management and governance structures; provides compliance input into Executive Risk Committee and Audit and Risk Committee submissions; ensures accurate and timely reporting of compliance risks, breaches and regulatory matters; and maintains oversight of regulatory submissions and disclosure requirements where applicable.

On stakeholder engagement and advisory, the manager acts as the central point of coordination for compliance across the Group; engages with retail operations to ensure understanding and application of compliance requirements; provides practical guidance to management on compliance obligations and regulatory expectations; and supports a compliance-aware culture through training and awareness initiatives.

On the regulatory and audit interface, the manager coordinates responses to regulatory bodies, inspections and information requests; supports internal and external audits by providing required compliance documentation and context; and ensures audit findings relating to compliance are tracked and remediated.

Requirements

Only the requirements stated in the original advert are listed here:

• Matric or equivalent Senior Certificate.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Compliance, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years’ experience in Compliance, Risk Management, Legal, Internal Audit or Governance roles, with demonstrated exposure to regulatory environments.
• Experience with compliance or GRC systems.
• Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks, and working knowledge of POPIA and JSE listing requirements (as stated in the advert).
• Cognitive skills, business acumen, communication skills, interpersonal skills, quality orientation, self-management skills and leadership skills.
• Strong data interpretation and reporting capability.
• South African citizen.
• MIE clearance, with a clear criminal and credit record.
• Driver’s licence and/or own reliable transport, and willingness to travel occasionally.
• Experience in healthcare, retail or listed environments, with hands-on involvement in regulatory frameworks, is listed as an advantage.
• Experience developing compliance frameworks and monitoring programmes is listed as an advantage.
• Experience engaging regulators, auditors and governance committees is listed as an advantage.
• Experience managing investigations, inspections and remediation programmes is listed as an advantage.

The advert also lists remuneration and benefits as a market-related salary, medical aid, provident fund and a staff account.

Where to find and apply safely

This opportunity is listed on Careers24, and the Apply button on this page links to the original listing. Use that link to read the full advert and submit your application through the official channel. The reference number for this vacancy is 209928.

Practical tips

• Lead with your compliance, risk or governance track record in regulated, retail or listed environments.
• Give examples of frameworks and monitoring programmes you have built, and of breaches or audit findings you have driven to closure.
• Show your experience engaging regulators, auditors and governance committees, since that interface is central to this role.
• Highlight your reporting and data interpretation skills, and your working knowledge of POPIA and JSE listing requirements.
• Be ready to discuss how you balance being a trusted advisor to the business with independent second-line oversight.

How the process works

Use the Apply button to reach the original Careers24 listing, then follow its instructions to submit your application. The advert states that only successful applicants will be contacted, and that if you have not been contacted within two weeks after the closing date, you should consider your application unsuccessful.

Important information

This page is informational only. It summarises a third-party job advert and does not guarantee employment. Always confirm the closing date, requirements and application steps on the original advert before applying. Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer, and its approved Employment Equity Plan and targets apply. Applications for this role close on 13 November 2026.

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