Compliance Assistant
Cherry Assistant
Cape Town, Western Cape
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This listing does not state a salary. As a guide, safety officer roles in South Africa typically pay R15 000 to R40 000 a month (indicative).
Job description
We are hiring a EPR Compliance Assistant for a professional services company in the international trade/e-commerce compliance industry. This is a full-time remote role for a UK based company (as the role reports to the UK team ). This role is ideal for someone who has strong attention to detail and organizational skills , and can support the compliance team in managing documentation, data collection, and regulatory updates related to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in maintaining and updating EPR compliance documentation and records.
- Coordinate data collection for EPR reporting and audits.
- Support registration, filing, and reporting activities on EPR portals.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure compliance with local and international regulations.
- Monitor regulatory updates and assist in implementing relevant compliance actions.
Required Qualifications:
- Diploma or degree in Environmental Management, Business Administration, Compliance, or similar.
- 2+ years of experience in compliance, environmental reporting, regulatory administration, or data/documentation management.
- 2+ years of experience working with Microsoft Office Suite and online compliance or reporting portals.
- Proven attention to detail with the ability to manage and organize large volumes of compliance and reporting data.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Good communication and teamwork abilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with EPR regulations or environmental compliance frameworks in the UK or EU.
- Experience supporting compliance audits, filings, or regulatory reporting processes.
- Knowledge of sustainability principles, waste management practices, or circular economy concepts.
- Prior experience working with international clients or cross-border compliance documentation.
- Strong research and regulatory monitoring skills, with the ability to interpret and summarize updates from environmental agencies.
Required Skills & Tools:
- 2+ years experience in Microsoft Office and online compliance portals.
- Exposure to data management or reporting tools (e.g., SharePoint, Microsoft Suite/Google Workspace, or CRM/compliance systems).
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Schedule & Pay:
- Full-Time position; Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM UK.
- Fully remote role for a UK.-based company
- Pay ranges from R14,000 - R18,000 per month
- Annual raises and confirmed holidays
System Requirements:
- Internet speed of at least 20 Mbps
- Computer with a 2.4 GHz processor or higher
- 8 GB of RAM or higher
- Windows 10 or newer, or Mac OS X 10.10 or newer
- HD 720p webcam
- Headset with a microphone
Benefits:
- Competitive pay rates
- Remote work flexibility – from home or any location of your choice
- Elimination of commute time
- Consistent work with the same clients, fostering long-term relationships
- Stable work hours and consistent pay
- Supportive and inclusive environment that values diversity and growth
If you are a highly organized individual ready to manage environmental obligations in the dynamic e-commerce compliance space, apply to join the team as an EPR Compliance Assistant!
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