Group Compliance Manager

**Purpose**

Reporting to the Executive: Legal and Compliance, the incumbent will be responsible to develop, implement, monitor and manage the organisations compliance function while working in close collaboration with the internal audit, legal, sustainability, finance, human resources and information technology divisions.

**Qualifications and Experience required**:

- CA (SA) / MBA / Law Degree
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in a senior compliance managerial position in a medium to large multinational firm with operations in South Africa, Africa and abroad
- Manufacturing/mining background or similar industry experience (preferred)

**Key Areas of Responsibility**
- Support the establishment of a structured Group compliance function
- Develop and implement a compliance risk management process in line with generally accepted compliance practice
- Implement a compliance monitoring programme to identify and improve areas of compliance weakness and to ensure that there are adequate controls in place
- Design and implement a regulatory universe and monitor and update when required having regard to all relevant legislation that impacts or could impact the business and adopting a risk-based approach
- Ensure that regulatory compliance in the Group gets the necessary attention it needs to ensure that compliance matters are dealt with proactively
- Report all instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations to senior management, SERC, and the audit committee in a timely manner
- Develop a Group compliance framework which aligns to the Group risk management framework
- Aligned compliance efforts between the Group and the business units to ensure that compliance risk is not managed in silos
- Training on general regulatory compliance must be undertaken to ensure that employees are aware of the importance of compliance and the consequences of non-compliance
- Design and lead a strong compliance culture in the business by effectively communicating to relevant stakeholders and addresses challenges in an effective and timely manner
- Develop and maintain compliance reports
- Co-ordinate and lead compliance reviews into business and identify areas for improvement, engage with business on findings and monitor implementation action plans
- Conduct or direct the internal investigation of compliance issues
- Monitor compliance systems to ensure their effectiveness
- Verify that all regulatory policies and procedures have been documented, implemented, and communicated
- Collaborate with internal audit and business to facilitate and support an effective internal control environment
- Responsible for the management of the BBBEE process and annual audits
- Support the business in terms of compliance regulations with regards similar BBBEE requirements in other territories
- Provide compliance assurance to the relevant management teams/Group risk management committee/Audit committee/social, ethics and risk committee and the Board

**Knowledge, Skills and Competencies required**:

- Strong facilitation, influencing skills and leadership abilities both inside and outside the organization
- Business acumen
- Strategic understanding of the issues and developing the necessary approach to address these areas
- Professionalism
- Excellent presentation skills
- Change management and conflict management skills
- Proactively support high-performing teams and establishes key collaborative relationships with key stakeholders and all levels of employees
- Team player
- Proven leadership skills, with good written and oral communication
- Ability to handle high levels of pressure and critical decision-making
- High integrity and openness combined with commitment to good governance
- Energetic, highly motivated, with an enquiring mind and passion for excellence and innovation in pursuit of business growth and success