Key Tasks & Accountabilities

Compliance Program Management

• Assist Head of Compliance to develop, implement and maintain compliance programs to ensure adherence to laws, regulations, and internal policies. 
• Develop review, and update comprehensive compliance policies, procedures, and programs across all business units.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments to identify assess and mitigate enterprise-wide compliance vulnerabilities and regulatory changes.
• Execute compliance monitoring and testing programs. Investigate potential non-compliance issues, collect evidence, and oversee the implementation of corrective actions. Report on findings to Head of Compliance and relevant stakeholders and escalate concerns as necessary.
• Maintain expert-level knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards affecting the organization.
• Assist Head of Compliance in preparing and presenting compliance reports to senior management, board committees, and regulatory bodies.

Regulatory Relations and Reporting

• In collaboration with the Head of Compliance, manage, oversee and prepare regulatory filings, submissions, and correspondence.
• Assist Head of Compliance with strategic analysis of regulatory developments and assess enterprise-wide impact.
• Preparation of responses to regulatory inquiries and enforcement actions.

Training and Advisory Services

• Develop, design, and deliver enterprise-wide compliance training programs for all employees.
• Provide strategic guidance and consultation to business units and senior leadership
• Assist Head of Compliance with review and approval for new products, services, and business initiatives.
• Collaboration with legal, risk management, and internal audit functions.
• Mentor and support junior compliance staff.

Strategic Planning

• Assist Head of Compliance with development and implementing strategic compliance plans and policies. 

Qualification & Experience

• A bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in a relevant field like law, finance, business administration, or risk management
• RE1
• Relevant Compliance related courses or qualifications.
• Qualifications relevant to statutory requirements for registered compliance officers.
• FSCA Approved Compliance Officer will be preferred
• Minimum 7-10 years of progressive experience in compliance, risk management, or regulatory affairs
• At least 3-5 years in a senior compliance role
• Demonstrated experience working with regulatory agencies
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful compliance programs
• Experience in conducting compliance investigations and managing remediation efforts Experience in short term insurance industry preferred.

Knowledge

• Comprehensive understanding of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards
• Strong knowledge of compliance management systems and regulatory reporting requirements. Proficiency in risk assessment methodologies and compliance monitoring techniques
• Analysing data, identifying risks, and developing solutions to compliance issues. Experience with compliance technology platforms and data analytics tools
• Effective communication, both written and verbal, for conveying complex compliance information to various stakeholders.
• Have a strong leadership presence, advising business management on compliance matters.
• Soft skills like integrity, negotiation, and problem-solving. 
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Internal Relationships

• Representatives of business areas
• Other functions (e.g. Legal, Risk Management, Audit, Economic Crime)
• Training to all levels of business including Exco.

External Relationships

• Engaging and working with Regulators
• Engaging and working with service providers.
• Membership/participation in Industry Forums.

Travel Requirements

• Travel as required to support Compliance efforts.

Other Requirements

• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills and ability to lead working groups.
• Ability to advise business in an effective and efficient manner.
• Ability to shape processes in collaboration with other functions and business to anticipate upcoming trends and threads in the subject matter area
• Facilitation skills
• Data Analytics
• Risk Management strategies
• Policy and process engineering
• Training development / Use of software

Closing date :15 July 2025