Compliance Manager

Compliance Manager (Manufacturing industry) Join to apply for the Compliance Manager (Manufacturing industry) role at Ellahi Consulting Location: Kempton Park Salary: R1 050 000 – R1 590 000 pa (depending on experience and qualifications) Contract: Permanent Reporting to: Head: Legal, Governance, Ethics and Compliance Industry: Manufacturing About the Job: The Compliance Manager is responsible for establishing, developing, implementing, monitoring, and continuously improving the end‑to‑end compliance function and regulatory frameworks at the company. This includes creating the compliance framework, setting strategic direction, embedding regulatory compliance across business operations, and promoting a strong culture of integrity and ethical conduct. The role requires a visionary compliance leader able to ensure adherence to all statutory, regulatory, internal policy, industry, and voluntary standards relating to wet milling and the production of glucose, starch, and grain‑based products. Academic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., law, commerce, risk or related field) Compliance qualification from a recognised body, e.g., CPrac(SA) Work Experience Minimum 3 years’ experience in regulatory compliance management 3 years of compliance experience in a manufacturing, mining, or industrial environment (Essential) Sound and proven track record in a compliance management role Experience working with governance committees and regulators Experience in delivering compliance training and supporting audits Knowledge Solid understanding of compliance, ethics, and governance frameworks Good knowledge of risk assessment and control evaluation techniques Skills Strong interpersonal and influencing skills Strong organisational and administrative skills Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills (including report writing) Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) Emotional intelligence Critical thinking skills Strong stakeholder management abilities Decision‑making and problem‑solving Personal Attributes Integrity and high ethical standards Attention to detail and concern for accuracy Strong interpersonal skills and professional judgment Focus on initiating action Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks Appreciation of when to elevate complex issues to the Head of Compliance Resilience under pressure and commitment to deadlines Appreciation for challenging others with respect Concern for aligning with best practice Perseverance Openness to accepting feedback Commitment to maintaining business awareness Key Responsibilities Design and embed a fit‑for‑purpose, risk‑based Compliance Management Framework aligned with applicable ISO standards and legal and governance principles. Establish and maintain the company’s Compliance Universe, mapping all applicable laws, regulations, standards, permits, and internal obligations. Identify and categorise compliance risks across strategic, operational, financial, and reputational domains. Monitor and interpret laws, regulations, and codes of conduct applicable to manufacturing (wet milling), including but not limited to: Food safety/quality and processing standards Environmental legislation Health and safety laws Competition law Customs and excise Aviation and airfield compliance Labour laws FICA, POPIA, and PAIA Legislative updates Develop, implement, and maintain compliance‑related policies, procedures, and codes of conduct; roll out new and updated policies and ensure internal awareness and understanding. Assist in developing and maintaining reliable systems to track policy implementation and compliance status. Develop and roll out comprehensive training programmes for all staff levels and departments, ensuring continuous awareness on key compliance themes. Facilitate internal and external compliance reviews and inspections. Serve as liaison between the company and regulatory authorities; support the Head of Legal in responding to regulatory queries and site inspections. Promote a culture of ethics and compliance throughout the business. Prepare compliance reports and meeting packs for committees. Support annual DRAB (Delegation of Responsibility and Authority Benchmark) reporting and procurement compliance oversight, including ABC training compliance monitoring. Assist the Head of Legal in fulfilling responsibilities of the Information/Privacy Officer role. Ensure availability and upkeep of the PAIA manual and compliance with POPIA awareness, systems, and reporting. Support execution of information access requests and internal data protection processes. Support the Head of Legal, Governance, Ethics & Compliance as required. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Legal Industry Business Consulting and Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Ellahi Consulting by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr