Compliance Manager (SuperSportBet)

KingMakers is a proudly African company shaping the future of sports and iGaming entertainment across the continent.

Since 2018, we’ve been building platforms, including BetKing and SuperSportBet, that bring millions of fans closer to the excitement of play through technology, integrity, and innovation.

Operating across markets such as Nigeria and South Africa, we’re part of a new generation of African businesses redefining what quality, trust, and entertainment look like in our industry.

Our vision is clear: to be the home where Africa plays.

The Compliance Manager for SuperSportBet will lead and manage all compliance and regulatory activities for SuperSportBet in South Africa, ensuring that the company operates within the boundaries of applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. This role involves ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements across South Africa, developing compliance programs, and managing relationships with regulatory bodies.

The role will also advise the SuperSportBet and KingMakers Group executive teams on potential risks and ensure that compliance is integrated into the company’s overall business strategy. This role will ensure all group policies and compliance programs are followed and implemented in South Africa.

This is a 6-month fixed-term contract, with the potential to become permanent.

• Develop and implement SuperSportBet’s compliance strategy to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements in South Africa, with particular focus on the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board (WCGRB). Acting as Money Laundering Reporting Officer and Information Officer for SuperSportBet ensuring FICA and POPIA compliance.

• Establish and maintain robust compliance policies and procedures in line with the group’s overall compliance program. Ensure they are effectively communicated and enforced across the organization.

• Identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks within SuperSportBet’s operations. Collaborate with the central legal and compliance teams to implement appropriate risk mitigation strategies.

• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to the WCGRB and other relevant regulators. Act as the main point of contact for all compliance-related inquiries from external regulators.

• Conduct regular compliance audits to ensure adherence to group policies and external regulations. Develop action plans to address any non-compliance issues.

• Provide ongoing training and support to ensure that all staff members understand their compliance obligations.

• Advise the executive team on compliance risks and regulatory developments. Ensure that compliance considerations are integrated into the decision-making process. Escalate matters to the KingMakers Group CLCO as required.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with the WCGRB and other regulatory bodies and external compliance advisors to ensure ongoing compliance with local and international regulations.

• Develop and maintain systems for monitoring and reporting compliance-related activities. Provide regular updates to senior management and the group CLCO on compliance performance.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in compliance, risk management, or related fields, ideally within the gaming, financial, or highly regulated industries.
• Experience acting as MLRO and IO (or deputy positions).
• Proven ability to develop and implement compliance programs.
• Experience in dealing with regulatory bodies and managing regulatory audits or inquiries.
• Experience in managing external compliance audits.
• Strong understanding of risk management principles and their application within compliance frameworks.

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement compliance strategies that align with the business objectives of the group.
• Compliance Culture and Visibility: Ability to act as the visible face of compliance within SuperSportBet, fostering a culture in which compliance is seen as a shared responsibility and a business enabler. Approachable and credible at all levels, building trust with colleagues so that issues are raised early and openly.
• Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of regulatory frameworks in South Africa, with an emphasis on gaming or financial services regulations, AML/CFT and Data Protection.
• Risk Management Expertise: Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks effectively.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex regulatory concepts clearly to non-compliance professionals.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills with a proactive approach to solving compliance-related challenges.
• Integrity and Confidentiality: High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

At KingMakers, our CROWNS values aren’t posters on the wall — they’re how we work and win together:

• Customer First: Build with and for our customers. Always deliver meaningful value.
• Raise the Bar: Take initiative, own outcomes, and push for better every time.
• Operate with Candor: Be open, clear, and constructive. Speak truth with kindness.
• We Build Together: Collaborate, share the load, and succeed as a team.
• No Hesitation, Never Reckless: Move boldly and responsibly. Own your risks.
• Speed & Iteration: Act fast, learn fast, improve fast. Progress beats perfection.