Compliance Officer at National Empowerment Fund

Job description

• Identification of applicable legislation that the NEF needs to comply with and monitor the regulatory universe;
• Develop a system to timeously identify changes in the regulatory environment and ensure that the NEF responds timeously to such changes;
• Draft relevant risk mitigation plans to ensure compliance with legislation;
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to direct compliance issues to appropriate channels for investigation and resolution;
• Develop and implement an effective Compliance Program;
• Develop and implement a training and monitoring Program;
• Liaise with relevant regulatory bodies (NCR,FSCA etc);
• Assists in coordinating implementation of NEF policies;
• Coordinate the implementation of NEF complaints procedure;
• Facilitate reporting to Social & Ethics committee;
• Identify new draft laws and policies which affect the NEF and prepare submissions to relevant structures on behalf of the NEF;
• Identify policy issues which adversely affect B-BBEE and assist the NEF to create advocacy strategies in respect of such issues;
• Assist the CRO and General Counsel with implementation of an effective Ethics Management program.

Minimum requirements

Experience / Skills Required

• At least 3 years’ experience in a regulatory and legal and compliance environment.

Qualification Requirements

• LLB degree (minimum)

Personal Attributes/Behaviours/Attitudes

• Self-driven;
• Attention to detail;
• Ability to work independently and with others;
• Resilience; and
• Ability to work with various teams on various projects simultaneously.