Compliance Clerk at Ackermans

• Join our Distribution Centre Team and help keep our operations running at peak performance! We’re looking for an initiative-taking Compliance Clerk to take ownership of our end-to-end compliance processes and ensure our systems run with precision and reliability.
• You’ll maintain our compliance systems for efficiency, support our team with sharp dash boards, keep contractor activity in check, and deliver high impact reports that fuel great decisions. If you’re organized, fast thinking, and love turning data into action, this is your chance to make a real impact and shine in a dynamic environment! 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Support the effective management and upkeep of all compliance systems and processes. 
• Prepare and update compliance dashboards frequently and accurately.  
• Monitor contractor operations on an ongoing basis to ensure compliance.  
• Compile accurate dashboards, reports, and audit schedules as required.  
• Maintain strong working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders. 
• Identify opportunities and mitigate risk in relation to Compliance in the workplace.  

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Essential: 

• A Grade 12 Certificate/Matric (with Accounting and Mathematics) 
• SAMTRAC (Safety Management Qualification)   
• Diploma relevant to the position e.g. Environmental / Safety  

Preferred: 

• First Aider  
• Fire Fighter  
• SHE Representative  
• NEBOSH (International Safety Management Course)   
• ITIS – Train the trainer  

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED 

Essential:  

• Understanding of Health & Safety systems and experience in Health & Safety Programmes  
• Experience in driving preventative maintenance systems.  
• Minimum 3year Health & Safety / Facilities experience    

​​​​​​​Preferred:  

• Supply Chain knowledge   
• Experience in a distribution environment  
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance systems  
• Experience working with Health & Safety systems  
• Understanding of risk mitigation processes  

​​​​​​​KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: 

KNOWLEDGE required:  

• Implementation & maintenance of electronic compliance systems  
• 5S implementation and management   
• Well versed in the Occupational Health & Safety Act  
• Contractor Management Systems  
• Asset Management systems and maintenance  
• SANS Legislation  

​​​​​​​Technical Skills 

• Intermediate Excel skills and strong general computer literacy 
• Basic project management capability 
• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations 

​​​​​​​Core Competencies 

• Excellent verbal and written communication 
• Strong attention to detail 
• Effective time management 
• Practical, solutionfocused thinking 
• Processimprovement mindset 

​​​​​​​Interpersonal & Work Style 

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive stakeholder relationships 
• Able to work independently and within a team 
• Sense of urgency with the ability to prioritise effectively 
• Able to perform well under pressure and meet tight deadlines\Ability to advise, monitor & mentor staff