243 Compliance Specialist jobs in South Africa

Time left to apply: End Date: July 2, 2025 (3 days left to apply)

Job requisition id: R31824

To provide robust regulatory compliance advice, guidance, and support by monitoring processes and related controls in accordance with compliance methodology and minimum standards.

Hello Future Compliance Specialist

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of the people who make it happen.

As part of our team in FNB Life Governance Legal and Compliance , you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

The role purpose is to assist the Head of Compliance to advise, guide, monitor, and report on compliance with all legislation, standards, and market conduct practices relevant to the Life Insurance business.

Are you someone who can:

• Provide Compliance and Legal support (not limited to guiding, advising, solutioning, and monitoring) to the FirstRand Life business.
• Identify and manage compliance and legal risk.
• Provide assurance on the management of compliance risk to the Heads of Compliance.
• Monitor and enforce effective controls, governance, and compliance standards.
• Promote fair market conduct practices.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders that promote cross-delivery process and practice solutions.
• Anticipate and meet the needs and commit to continuous development and entrenchment of a client-centric culture.
• Drive regulatory change management and implementation.
• Provide regulatory risk reporting.
• Engage with applicable Regulators.
• Ensure the development and implementation of integrated corporate governance, compliance, integrity, and ethics frameworks.
• Assess the possible impact of any regulatory developments on the operations of the business and work with the business regarding compliance.
• Work with Monitoring and Internal Audit teams to agree on monitoring plans, scope of work, review completed audits, and ensure recommendations are implemented.
• Execute the regulatory breach management process including identification, analysis, and resolution steps.
• Contribute to the initiation of statutory projects relevant to the business and monitor their implementation.
• Create awareness within the business regarding new compliance requirements or provide guidance on potential impacts.
• Support stakeholders in identifying compliance risks or weaknesses for additional mitigation.
• Prepare documentation for statutory applications to regulatory and industry bodies.

You will be an ideal candidate if you possess:

• Relevant legal qualification.
• Diploma in Compliance management (advantageous).
• RE1 certification.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an end-to-end compliance function with in-depth knowledge of the life insurance business including distribution.
• Strong understanding of the Insurance Act, Long-term Insurance Act, Policyholder Protection Rules, Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act, Financial Intelligence Centre Act.

You will have access to:

• Opportunities to network and collaborate.
• A challenging working environment.
• Opportunities to innovate.

We can be a match if you are:

• Adaptable and curious.
• Thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Apply now if you are interested in taking the next step. We look forward to engaging with you!

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. Candidates can disclose disability information voluntarily. This information will be kept confidential unless legally required to disclose.

Note: Applications will not be accepted after July 2, 2025. Please submit your application before the deadline.

02/07/25

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FNB offers life and short-term insurance, innovative savings and investment products, and a digital universe of solutions. Recognized globally, FNB has won multiple awards, including the Strongest Banking Brand in the World in 2023. We provide opportunities to build an exciting and rewarding career, especially if you want to make a positive impact on people's lives.

Ozow is a leading fintech company that's redefining digital payments in South Africa and beyond. We're dedicated to making payments more accessible, secure, and convenient for both businesses and consumers. As a fast-growing player in the financial technology sector, Ozow fosters a culture of innovation, diversity, and inclusivity. We believe in pushing the boundaries of what's possible and are committed to making a positive impact on the world through our payment solutions.

More about this Ozow fantastic position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Merchant Compliance Specialist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will ensure that our merchant partners comply with all relevant regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry standards. This role is critical in maintaining trust, mitigating risks, and fostering a culture of compliance within our organization.

You are an ideal candidate if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in compliance, risk management, or a similar role within the fintech or financial services industry.
• Strong knowledge of South African regulatory requirements (e.g., FICA, POPIA) and international standards.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Exhibits a discerning approach to evaluating information and making decisions, ensuring accuracy, quality, and relevance in their work.
• Proficiency in compliance monitoring tools and software is a plus.

Your role and responsibilities:

• Facilitate the onboarding process for new merchants, ensuring all required documentation is submitted and verified in line with regulatory and company standards.
• Conduct thorough research and due diligence on prospective and existing merchants, including verifying business legitimacy and assessing associated risks.
• Analyse corporate structures and ownership details to ensure transparency and compliance.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of merchants’ operational processes and business models to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Collaborate with merchants' post-integration to ensure smooth operations and adherence to compliance requirements.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging issues, and risks that could impact merchant compliance.
• Identify and proactively address potential risks by recommending adjustments to policies or practices.
• Utilize and manage compliance monitoring tools to track merchant activities and detect potential compliance violations.
• Ensure merchants comply with financial services regulations, including corporate and individual Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements.
• Evaluate merchants’ compliance with relevant financial and regulatory requirements, conducting periodic reviews to mitigate risks.
• Partner with internal teams (e.g., legal, risk, and operations) to implement robust compliance procedures.
• Act as an intermediary between merchants and the company to resolve compliance-related issues efficiently.
• Generate reports summarising compliance performance and recommend improvements.

Your skills and competencies:

• Communication: You speak and write clearly and articulately without being overly verbose or talkative. You know when and how much information to communicate. You maintain this standard in all forms of written communication.
• Data-driven: You have experience utilising data from across the business to drive insights and better decision making.
• Flexibility/adaptability: You adjust quickly to changing priorities and conditions. You cope effectively with complexity and change.
• Follow-through on commitments: You live up to verbal and written agreements, regardless of personal cost. You focus on key priorities.
• High standards: You expect personal performance and team performance to be nothing short of the best.
• Innovation: You generate new and innovative approaches to problems.
• Problem solving: You are able to solve problems by analysing situations and applying critical thinking in order to resolve problems. You are able to decide on courses of action and implement the solutions developed in order to overcome problems and constraints.
• Teamwork: You reach out to peers and cooperate with supervisors to establish an overall collaborative working relationship.

During the interview process you will meet with the People team, the hiring manager, and relevant C-Suite. Be prepared to complete a technical assessment that will showcase your skills.

In office perks:

• Healthy breakfast, lunches and snacks.
• Monthly team connects.

Perks for South African based employees:

• Medical aid subsidy (permanent staff).
• Group Risk Insurance (permanent staff).
• Generous paid annual leave.
• Learning and Development opportunities.
• Quarterly team building.
• Community initiatives.
• Employee gifting.
• Access to cutting edge technology.

Our Employee Value Proposition:

Join Ozow and become part of an elite force that challenges the ordinary and achieves the extraordinary. If you're driven to make an impact, embrace challenges, and seek unparalleled opportunities for growth, your journey starts here.

Compliance:

As a fintech company, we prioritize data security and compliance. Due to the sensitive nature of our work, we require individuals with a high level of integrity and trustworthiness to ensure adherence to financial regulations and industry standards.

Ready to be exceptional? Apply now!

Location: ZAF - Kempton Park, Serengeti Blvd (DSV Park Gauteng)
Job Posting Title: Compliance Specialist, QSHE
Time Type: Full Time

SUMMARY

The successful candidate will be responsible for the training, implementation, support, monitoring, control and sustaining of all Quality, Safety, Health and Environmental (QSHE) Management System requirements as well as Transport Management System requirements & processes aligned to the approved quality management system and all relevant legal and commercial requirements. This includes maintenance of all QSHE protocols and site licenses / accreditations via frequent documented audits.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure compliance to QSHE & RTMS policy, standard operating procedure as well as statutory guidance documents;
• Write, review, train, implement, sustain & audit procedures / processes / workflows or other, as and when required to ensure compliance with adopted QSHE Management System, Road Transport Management System and Healthcare QMS;
• Active participation in audits whether internal, client, statutory or other;
• Active participation in non-conformance closure through appropriate implementation of corrective action to ensure robustness of adopted QSHE / RTMS;
• Active participation in continual improvement;
• Proactive engagement within operational undertakings to ensure prompt escalation to relevant manager in the event of system failure and / or operational weaknesses or necessary enhancements;
• Support the Management team through the communication of current issues and continuous improvement opportunities identified at Branch level. Tasks include:
• • Report writing in respect of KPI’s;
  • Daily / Weekly / Monthly productivity and efficiency reports;
  • Submission of weekly housekeeping reports to general manager;
  • Daily / Weekly / Monthly inspections aimed at QSHE; and
  • Active participation in security matters to mitigate stock loss, theft or misappropriation including associated report writing in respect of noted incidents;
• Active participation in supervisory tasks, including but not limited to:
  • Departmental resource management;
  • Implementation and management of Occupational Health & Safety standards; and
  • Management meeting attendance.
• Facility and Equipment: Ensure that entire facility and all equipment is continuously maintained to required health and safety standards. This includes updated Facility Maintenance Register and MHE Register;
• Contractor Management: Ensure all contactors are on DSV preferred provider list, meet all SHE requirements (compliant licenses, accreditations, processes, staff, training, and equipment), have suitable safety file and are audited daily whilst on site to ensure HSE standards are always met.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12
• Quality, Health and Safety, or Environmental related qualiification + min 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Involvement in the implementation and auditing of Management Systems for ISO 9001:2015 / 14001:2015 / 45001:2018 / Healthcare QMS
• RTMS (Road Transport Management System).
• Supplier Management – experience in auditing of suppliers and service providers.

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Proficient in Excel for data management and reporting

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 3 years relevant experience in industry with experience in all job-related requirements listed below;
• Ensure OHSAS Legal Compliance through Legal Compliance auditing;
• Ensure national compliance to DSV Policies, Health and Safety Regulations, Processes, Work Instructions, Maintenance Schedules, Audits (internal and external), licenses, accreditations, and Local Authority requirements;
• QSHE Management, including ISO 9001:2015/14001:2015/45001:2018;
• Appointment and maintenance of all roles within QSHE framework;
• Training: Ensure all parties are trained effectively by accredited parties and licenses are renewed in time to prevent lapse;
• Problem Solving: Effective Root Cause Analysis, Trend Analysis, Problem Solving and implementation of Corrective and Preventative Measures;
• Incident Reporting: On-time, professional, accurate and thorough incident reporting training, support & incident trend analysis.
• Auditing: Preparation, execution and reporting;
• Stress and Conflict: Effective techniques and/or skills to manage conflict, cope with stress and work under pressure to meet deadlines;
• Supervision: All supervisory functions required within job description (Planning, Organizing, Leading, Controlling, Monitoring) carried out independently, effectively, and reliably;
• Communication: Communicate effectively (written and verbal) to manage and meet both internal and external customer expectations;
• Commercial: Ensure operations always compliant within framework of client contracts and SLA’s, supplier agreements and local authority legal requirements;
• Waste Management aligned with Environmental Targets: Measure and drive continual improvement relative to ‘Reduce, Re-use and Recycle’ policy, and ensure any recycling is compliant;
• Contractor Management: Ensure all contactors are on DSV preferred provider list, meet all SHE requirements (compliant licenses, accreditations, processes, staff, training, and equipment), have suitable safety files and are audited daily whilst on site to ensure SHE standards are always met.
• Ability to demonstrate a proactive approach and continuously develop & improve quality, and other related obligations; and
• An understanding of quality assurance and audit processes in relation to quality management systems and transport management systems.
• Logistics and Supply Chain and Logistics related qualification.
• Relevant experience in industry with in-depth experience in all job-related requirements listed below;

Description

High

Med.

Basic

Ability to revise and draft new work instructions/SOP or flow chart

X

Ability to work extended hour’s and over weekends when required

X

Ability to work independently

X

Assertive and sound negotiator

X

Be prepared to travel nationally

X

Decision making ability

X

Ensure strict compliance to Policies, Regulations & Work Instructions

X

Good Presentation skills

X

High emotional intelligence

X

High personal integrity

X

High work rate, quality of work and attention to detail

X

Knowledge of various continual improvement methodologies (i.e. Lean, Six Sigma)

X

Must be on-time and conscientious about meeting deadlines.

X

Must demonstrate initiative

X

Planning abilities

X

Required to be self-motivated, committed, and able to work under extreme pressure.

X

Sound professional communication skills written and spoken

X

Very good mathematical & analytical skills, and ability to think logically

X

Strong Problem solving and Analytical skills

X

Description

High

Med.

Working knowledge of VFT (advantage)

X

Customer orientated

X

Don’t want just another job

X

Six Sigma / DSV Sigma & Lean experience

X

Good team player

X

Keen to learn & grow

X

Multiskilling

X

Must be able to build and lead a team

X

Must be able to work in a diverse environment

X

Positive can-do attitude

X

Good people and leadership skills

X

System & process enhancement experience & ability

X

Ability to think & plan long term

X

DSV – Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 160,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you.

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.

Start here. Go anywhere

Visit dsv.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook .

Disclaimer : Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should an external candidate not hear from us within four (4) weeks following their application, they should consider their application unsuccessful. Strictly fair and non-discriminatory selection procedures will be followed. We use Affirmative Action (AA) measures in an endeavor to redress the disadvantages in employment experienced by designated groups. Where possible, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act and in line with DSV’s Employment Equity plans. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.

Job category: Compliance, Security and Auditing

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

The JSE recognises that its success and strength depend on the quality of its employees. We are committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and high standards of performance. Our employee wellness programme is designed to encourage work-life balance for employees. We naturally seek to empower staff and encourage diversity and opportunities for all.

To support the Head of Compliance and other Compliance Specialists in executing compliance related duties in order to provide the JSE Group with the assurance that relevant legislation, regulations and governance codes are adhered to and that operational vulnerabilities are avoided or mitigated.

• Become familiar with the role that the JSE, its organisational units and its Regulators play in South Africa.
• Understand the need for Compliance and the role that the Compliance function plays within the organisation.
• Become familiar with the Compliance Manual in accordance with Compliance best practice and, where applicable, provide suggestions for changes/additional input.
• Provide input into the drafting of internal policies (both company wide and business unit specific).
• Assist in compiling the compliance universe and the identification of legislation and assigning the highest priority to the compliance risk with the highest impact.

• Assist in the design and implementation of compliance dashboards and assist business to understand, own and manage their compliance obligations.
• Become familiar with compliance management information from the compliance universe and dashboards for reporting to the JSE Executive and Board Committees (Group Audit, Group Risk Management and Sustainability Committees, as appropriate).
• Research and keep abreast of emerging compliance risks and trends.

• Co-ordinate compliance training across the JSE Group.
• Assist in rolling out monthly Compliance training (Data and Cyber Security, amongst others) and reporting on progress made, and follow up on training that has not been completed.
• Identify and present compliance initiatives and campaigns.

• Learn to operate the Compliance systems, Lexis and MyDisclosure.
• Become familiar with and assist in the maintenance of, input into and the provision of support to JSE employees and divisions in respect of the Compliance systems of the JSE, including but not limited to My Disclosure and Lexis Nexis and the KYC/FICA system of JSE Private Placements (Datanamix).
• Provide input into Compliance system enhancements.
• Maintain a register of JSE policies and track review dates of policies.

• Maintain a register of all correspondence from and submissions to the regulatory bodies - FSCA and PA.

• Engage with compliance subject matter experts and other compliance staff as and when required.
• Get involved in engaging with business to design and implement controls in respect of the logging and resolution of operational vulnerabilities.
• Assist in providing guidance and advice in respect of compliance matters to business, as and when required.

• Assist JSE Divisions and subsidiaries in respect of their compliance obligations - policy adherence, declarations and attestations.
• Assist in driving JSE initiatives to ensure that all JSE employees are familiar with JSE policies and the consequences of their non-compliance, through communication and guidance updates.

• Assist in defining and rolling out a compliance awareness programme to promote a strong code of ethics and integrity in the JSE.
• Assist in tracking of compliance action plans.

• Keep abreast of changes in compliance legislation or standards and industry knowledge by conducting research and utilising networks.
• Improve personal capability and professional growth as a company/industry/global thought leader, in line with JSE objectives, by discussing development needs and proposed solutions with management.
• Attend Compliance courses at CISA or other institutions to broaden knowledge of the Compliance function, such as GACP, FAIS, FICA, ABC, Conduct and Ethics, POPIA and Compliance Monitoring.
• Participate in knowledge sharing initiatives and conduct research to improve the compliance function.
• Assist in presenting compliance-related issues to employees across all levels in the JSE (contribute to interpreting confusing or abstract laws and determining how to establish and integrate best practice).
• Diligently seek to resolve compliance issues and breaches.
• Demonstrate ability to critically analyse situations and present possible solutions.
• Epitomise living the JSE values while displaying professional conduct.

• Analyse, research, develop and implement improvement/innovative ideas and value adding solutions contributing to divisional and JSE results.

• Essential: Degree in finance, law or business.
• An LLB (Bachelor of Laws - Honours degree equivalent) would be an added advantage.
• Desirable: Compliance qualification - Certificate / Diploma in Risk, Compliance, Governance, Law.
• 1 – 2 years Compliance experience in financial services - Banking, Auditing or Regulatory fields.
• 1 – 2 years Specific experience in respect of one of the following: FAIS, FICA, ABC, Conduct and Ethics and POPIA Compliance.

• Ability to research compliance best practice and keep abreast of emerging compliance risks and trends.
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Exposure to corporate/business principles.
• Knowledge of industry trends, market and compliance best practice.
• Resilience and ability to manage conflict situations.
• Ability to adapt to change.
• Basic MS Office Suite and MS Teams.
• Understanding the teams’ roles and responsibilities to ensure compliance function continuity.

Risk, Audit and Compliance

Regulatory Compliance

Manage Self: Professional

• To consult, advise and report to the Group regarding relevant domestic and international legislation; compliance and governance to ensure adherence to relevant codes; regulations and rules thereby minimising risk to and protecting the reputation of Nedbank.

• Advise business on best practice for regulatory compliance by ensuring the business is educated on the regulatory landscape and by creating awareness around compliance implication of daily duties.
• Understanding, positioning and articulating for legislative change.
• Support the central function by assisting in developing of policies, procedures, frameworks and tools with specific focus on relevant risk legislation, for the benefit of the larger organisation.
• Define governance frameworks and ensure good governance practice.
• Advise and support the Group to ensure regulatory compliance standards are met and risks are mitigated.
• Identify, define and agree on the regulatory universe applicable for each relevant Business Unit, mitigating risks.
• Provide regulatory support and expertise in the formulation and completion of compliance risk management plans (CRMP's).
• Advise and support business in terms of applicability of legislation and in so doing, mitigate risk.
• Ensure that compliance risk as well as all other impacted risks are adequately identified and in so doing, guide the business in terms of addressing such risk.
• Guide business to ensure that business policies contain the right content addressing legislative requirements thereby working toward an effective and adequate control environment
• Advise business of changes in legislation and identify potential impact of these changes on the business.
• Influence the enhancement of business processes and methodologies specific to the area.
• Support and empower the Group to prevent compliance breaches and reputational risk from occurring, which could result in financial penalties.
• Create and strengthen awareness of the business compliance risk management in relation to evolving regulatory landscape.
• Promote and facilitate cross Cluster engagement, manage and improve business efficiencies.
• Engage with stakeholders on findings of compliance risk and control assessments to ensure action plans adhere to regulatory standards.
• Enable management to make informed decisions and prevent compliance breaches.
• Ensure that stakeholder relationships are effectively managed.
• Obtain buy-in for developing new and/or enhanced processes that will improve the functioning of stakeholders' businesses.
• Stay abreast of developments in field of expertise, ensuring personal and professional growth.
• Understand and embrace the Nedbank vision and values, leading by example.
• Manage performance through training, development and addressing poor performance through relevant channels.
• Educate self-regarding business, through engagement, meetings, procedures and policy awareness.
• Contribute to a culture of transformation by participating in Nedbank culture building initiatives, business strategy, and CSI.

• LLB

• Compliance Practitioner (SA) / CPrac (SA) / Admitted Attorney

• Relevant regulatory and compliance experience in relation to the following areas – inter alia Banks Act, Financial Intelligence Centre Act, National Credit Act,
• Managed risk and compliance
• Interpretation of legislation
• Checking accuracy of business feedback in response to evolving regulatory landscape
• Regulatory Reporting

• 5-10 years in a Compliance/ Legal/ Governance role

• Relevant Governance controls and regulatory knowledge
• Corporate Governance and Compliance
• Compliance reporting
• Policy and Procedural Knowledge
• Building Trusting Relationships
• Managing Work
• Quality Orientation
• Stress Tolerance

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REQ 138402 - Michelle Thabethe

Location: Sandton

Job Family

Risk, Audit and Compliance

Career Stream

Regulatory Compliance

Leadership Pipeline

Manage Self: Professional

Job Purpose

• To consult, advise and report to the Group regarding relevant domestic and international legislation; compliance and governance to ensure adherence to relevant codes; regulations and rules thereby minimising risk to and protecting the reputation of Nedbank.
  
  

• Advise business on best practice for regulatory compliance by ensuring the business is educated on the regulatory landscape and by creating awareness around compliance implication of daily duties.
• Understanding, positioning and articulating for legislative change.
• Support the central function by assisting in developing of policies, procedures, frameworks and tools with specific focus on relevant risk legislation, for the benefit of the larger organisation.
• Define governance frameworks and ensure good governance practice.
• Advise and support the Group to ensure regulatory compliance standards are met and risks are mitigated.
• Identify, define and agree on the regulatory universe applicable for each relevant Business Unit, mitigating risks.
• Provide regulatory support and expertise in the formulation and completion of compliance risk management plans (CRMP's).
• Advise and support business in terms of applicability of legislation and in so doing, mitigate risk.
• Ensure that compliance risk as well as all other impacted risks are adequately identified and in so doing, guide the business in terms of addressing such risk.
• Guide business to ensure that business policies contain the right content addressing legislative requirements thereby working toward an effective and adequate control environment
• Advise business of changes in legislation and identify potential impact of these changes on the business.
• Influence the enhancement of business processes and methodologies specific to the area.
• Support and empower the Group to prevent compliance breaches and reputational risk from occurring, which could result in financial penalties.
• Create and strengthen awareness of the business compliance risk management in relation to evolving regulatory landscape.
• Promote and facilitate cross Cluster engagement, manage and improve business efficiencies.
• Engage with stakeholders on findings of compliance risk and control assessments to ensure action plans adhere to regulatory standards.
• Enable management to make informed decisions and prevent compliance breaches.
• Ensure that stakeholder relationships are effectively managed.
• Obtain buy-in for developing new and/or enhanced processes that will improve the functioning of stakeholders' businesses.
• Stay abreast of developments in field of expertise, ensuring personal and professional growth.
• Understand and embrace the Nedbank vision and values, leading by example.
• Manage performance through training, development and addressing poor performance through relevant channels.
• Educate self-regarding business, through engagement, meetings, procedures and policy awareness.
• Contribute to a culture of transformation by participating in Nedbank culture building initiatives, business strategy, and CSI.
  
  

• LLB
  
  

• Compliance Practitioner (SA) / CPrac (SA) / Admitted Attorney
  
  

• Relevant regulatory and compliance experience in relation to the following areas – inter alia Banks Act, Financial Intelligence Centre Act, National Credit Act,
• Managed risk and compliance
• Interpretation of legislation
• Checking accuracy of business feedback in response to evolving regulatory landscape
• Regulatory Reporting
• Industry engagements
  
  

• 5-10 years in a Compliance/ Legal/ Governance role
  
  

• Relevant Governance controls and regulatory knowledge
• Corporate Governance and Compliance
• Compliance reporting
• Policy and Procedural Knowledge
  
  

• 360° Decision Making
• Influencing
• Building Trusting Relationships
• Managing Work
• Quality Orientation
• Stress Tolerance
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Legal

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REQ 138402 - Michelle Thabethe

Location: Sandton

Closing Date: 18 March 2025

Job Family: Risk, Audit and Compliance

Career Stream: Regulatory Compliance

Leadership Pipeline: Manage Self: Professional

To consult, advise and report to the Group regarding relevant domestic and international legislation; compliance and governance to ensure adherence to relevant codes; regulations and rules thereby minimising risk to and protecting the reputation of Nedbank.

• Advise business on best practice for regulatory compliance by ensuring the business is educated on the regulatory landscape and by creating awareness around compliance implication of daily duties.
• Understanding, positioning and articulating for legislative change.
• Support the central function by assisting in developing of policies, procedures, frameworks and tools with specific focus on relevant risk legislation, for the benefit of the larger organisation.
• Define governance frameworks and ensure good governance practice.
• Advise and support the Group to ensure regulatory compliance standards are met and risks are mitigated.
• Identify, define and agree on the regulatory universe applicable for each relevant Business Unit, mitigating risks.
• Provide regulatory support and expertise in the formulation and completion of compliance risk management plans (CRMP's).
• Advise and support business in terms of applicability of legislation and in so doing, mitigate risk.
• Ensure that compliance risk as well as all other impacted risks are adequately identified and in so doing, guide the business in terms of addressing such risk.
• Guide business to ensure that business policies contain the right content addressing legislative requirements thereby working toward an effective and adequate control environment.
• Advise business of changes in legislation and identify potential impact of these changes on the business.
• Influence the enhancement of business processes and methodologies specific to the area.
• Support and empower the Group to prevent compliance breaches and reputational risk from occurring, which could result in financial penalties.
• Create and strengthen awareness of the business compliance risk management in relation to evolving regulatory landscape.
• Promote and facilitate cross Cluster engagement, manage and improve business efficiencies.
• Engage with stakeholders on findings of compliance risk and control assessments to ensure action plans adhere to regulatory standards.
• Enable management to make informed decisions and prevent compliance breaches.
• Ensure that stakeholder relationships are effectively managed.
• Obtain buy-in for developing new and/or enhanced processes that will improve the functioning of stakeholders' businesses.
• Stay abreast of developments in field of expertise, ensuring personal and professional growth.
• Understand and embrace the Nedbank vision and values, leading by example.
• Manage performance through training, development and addressing poor performance through relevant channels.
• Educate self-regarding business, through engagement, meetings, procedures and policy awareness.
• Contribute to a culture of transformation by participating in Nedbank culture building initiatives, business strategy, and CSI.

• LLB

• Compliance Practitioner (SA) / CPrac (SA) / Admitted Attorney

• Relevant regulatory and compliance experience in relation to the following areas – inter alia Banks Act, Financial Intelligence Centre Act, National Credit Act.
• Managed risk and compliance.
• Interpretation of legislation.
• Checking accuracy of business feedback in response to evolving regulatory landscape.
• Regulatory Reporting.
• Industry engagements.

• 5-10 years in a Compliance/ Legal/ Governance role.

• Relevant Governance controls and regulatory knowledge.
• Corporate Governance and Compliance.
• Compliance reporting.
• Policy and Procedural Knowledge.

• 360° Decision Making.
• Influencing.
• Building Trusting Relationships.
• Managing Work.
• Quality Orientation.
• Stress Tolerance.

Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566

This position will contribute to the success of the company by taking responsibility to ensure compliance with the laws and regulations associated with the sale of chemical products.

The job calls for a highly energetic, self-driven, independent, and self-motivated person with excellent problem-solving and communication skills, the ability to meet tight deadlines, and work under pressure. The candidate must work professionally at all times, taking ownership to stay on top of tasks and limit repetitive failures.

Candidates must possess high levels of integrity and strong self-leadership abilities.

• Bachelor's degree in regulatory, compliance, or risk specialization, or BSc/Bachelor in Technology (Chemistry/Engineering).

• At least 5 years experience as a regulatory compliance specialist or similar.
• 5-10 years in a chemical manufacturing plant or related process manufacturing industry.
• Strong regulatory and compliance background.

• Ensuring products are developed, manufactured, and distributed in compliance with regulations.
• Managing and conducting internal and external compliance audits.
• Managing information systems for regulatory documents.
• Coordinating compliance requirements across organizational structures.
• Monitoring compliance and managing risks.
• Developing and implementing compliance policies, procedures, and strategies.
• Providing training on regulatory and compliance practices.
• Handling incident management and non-conformances.
• Staying updated on regulatory changes and their business impact.
• Consulting and communicating with stakeholders.
• Managing daily expenses related to compliance.
• Supporting compliance with POPIA legislative requirements.
• Implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supporting SDS, label, and tremcard development.

• Advanced knowledge of corporate governance and South African regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of product regulations (NSF, FDA, Halaal, Kosher, BfR, REACH, Food Safety).
• Understanding of relevant legislation and standards (e.g., non-proliferation, Occupational Health and Safety Act, ISO).
• Understanding of GHS related to SDS, labeling, and legal requirements.
• Knowledge of information systems generating SDS, labels, and tremcards.
• Good knowledge of chemical technologies, chemistry, and chemical engineering.

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REGULATORY AND COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST

OPERATIONS DIVISION, HAMMARSDALE

Location: Hammarsdale, Durban, South Africa

Language(s) Requirements: English

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level

Employment Type: Full-Time

A Regulatory and Compliance Specialist p osition has become available at an international manufacturing company . This is a f ast - paced but friendly environment that will suit an organized person with a great eye for detail.

This position will contribute to the success of the company by taking the responsibility to ensure compliance with the laws and regulations associated with the sale of chemical products.

Qualificati ons

• Bachelor's degree in the field of regulatory / compliance/ risk specialization or
• BSc or Bachelor in Technology (Chemistry/Engineering)

Experience

• At least 5 years’ experience as a regulatory compliance specialist, or similar
• 5 – 10 years in a chemical manufacturing plant or related process manufacturing industry.
• Must have a strong regulatory and compliance background.

The incumbent will be responsible for the following inter alia :

• Ensuring that products are developed, manufactured and distributed in a manner that meets regulatory requirements.
• Manage/conduct internal and external compliance audits aligned to registrations, local, corporate and Legal requirements.
• Managing information systems that develops and generate regulatory documents.
• Coordinating regulatory compliance requirements across the organizational structures.
• Monitoring compliance and facilitating interventions to manage risks.
• Developing and enacting regulatory compliance policies, procedures and strategies.
• Providing training in regulatory and compliance practices and procedures.
• Incident Management/Non- Conformances related to regulatory compliance.
• Keeping abreast of local and international regulatory changes, developments and impacts on Buckman's business.
• Consultation and Communication with Stakeholders
• Managing associated day-to-day expenses
• Support compliance to and minimize our risk as per the POPIA legislative requirements.
• Initiate and implement continuous improvement .
• Providing support for the generation of Safety Data Sheets (SDS), label and tremcard development.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant corporate governance requirements and South African Regulatory Requirements in related industries.
• Knowledge of product regulations pertaining to NSF, FDA, Halaal, Kosher, BfR, REACH, Food Safety etc.
• Advanced understanding of relevant legislation and standards (non-proliferation of explosive material, regulatory, Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993) , I SO 9001:2015, 14001:2015 and 45001:2018 ).
• Advanced understanding the Globally Harmonised System (GHS) related to ( SDS, label and tremcard development, generation and other legal requirements ).
• Advanced understanding of information systems that generate SDS, label and tremcards
• Good knowledge of chemical technologies – Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

Please note:

• The incumbent in this position is key to the company’s succession planning and may be given other assignments as part of ongoing developmental efforts.
• This site is a Major Hazard Installation (MHI) in terms of the MHI Regulations 2022 (GNR.2989 of 31 January 2023) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993)

The job calls for a highly energetic, self - driven, independent, self-motivated person with excellent problem solving and communication skills, ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure, work in a professional manner at all times taking ownership of ensuring they stay o n top of things to limit (repetitive) failures. Candidates must possess high levels of integrity together with strong self-leadership abilities.

Equity Statement

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals.

Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be short listed. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider yourself unsuccessful.

CLOSING DATE: 24 June 2025

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