Compliance Officer at Technology Innovation Agency

Minimum Requirements    
Qualifications

• Minimum Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Law, Risk Management, Compliance, Internal Auditing or related field.    
• IRMSA membership (advantageous)
• Active membership with the Compliance Institute (Southern Africa)
• Preferred Qualification: Postgraduate Diploma in Compliance or Certification (e.g., CPrac (SA), CFE, ISO 37301 Practitioner).

Experience

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ relevant compliance experience within a public entity or regulated environment.
• Proven track record of implementing successful GRC programmes
• Preferred: More than five years auditing/compliance experience in a medium to large public firm within a development finance institution.
• Certification with either Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA), Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Compliance Institute of South Africa (CISA)  or related.

Soft Skills

• Persistence and perseverance skills
• Communication Skills (written & verbal)
• Management Skills
• Persuasive Skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Stress management skills

Technical Skills

• Risk management and control frameworks
• Compliance monitoring and auditing methodologies
• Corporate governance principles (King IV, ISO 37301)
• Policy development and implementation
• Project Management Skills
• Advanced computer literacy skills
• Analytical and interpretation skills
• Financial Management Skills
• Legal analysis and report writing skills

Job Knowledge

• Knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, POPIA, PAIA, and Labour legislation
• Local and International Audit trends in relevant industries
• International Standards (ISO 37000/37301/31000/37001)
• Laws, legislation, compliance requirements for the various operational aspects of TIA
• PFMA
• Investment trends for Technology Development

Duties and Responsibilities    
Financial Perspective

• Ensure compliance-related cost efficiency and avoidance of penalties
• Identify compliance risks related to financial policies and processes, develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best practice.

Stakeholder Perspective

• Timely submission of compliance reports to regulators and committees
• Reduction of audit and regulatory non-compliance findings through proactive support.
• Provision of effective compliance advisory support to business units.
• Updated compliance framework and policies
• Completion of annual compliance risk assessments
• Implementation of corrective action plans for non-compliance
• Work with different departments to ensure compliance measures are in place.
• Work with and support business units to implement compliance measures, track corrective actions, and strengthen compliance controls.

Internal Business Processes

• Updated compliance policy, strategy and manual.
• Completion of annual compliance risk assessments 
• Implementation of corrective action plans for non-compliance
• Identify, assess, and prioritise compliance risks across the organization, including compliance with laws, regulations, acts and legislation.
• Maintain an updated compliance risk register.
• Develop and maintain Compliance Risk Management Plans (CRMPs) for all applicable compliance obligation areas.
• Facilitate the approval of compliance risk reports by the relevant governance structures.
• Assist in developing and implementing the Annual Compliance Plan, outlining scheduled compliance activities ensuring all compliance activities in the plan are aligned with legislative, regulatory, and internal policy requirements.
• Monitor compliance with legislation, policies, and internal controls, and report on compliance performance.
• Promote a culture of compliance through communication, training, and ongoing improvement.
• Perform compliance reviews in accordance with the best practices and compile review reports that assist
• in decision-making, as well as investigate compliance issues and recommend corrective actions.  
• Identify internal control weaknesses and recommend improvements where necessary.
• Interpret laws, regulations, and industry guidelines applicable to the organisation.
• Ensure that compliance review findings are appropriately documented, tracked, and monitored for follow-up actions
• Harness technology to revolutionise Governance Risk Compliance processes 
• Ensure that information is recorded on the relevant system.

Learning and Improvement

• Participation in professional development
• Staff compliance culture survey results
• Participation in professional development
• Maintain   and manage non-compliances register with areas for improvements based on the outcomes of compliance reviews for continuous learning.
• Submit monthly reports to senior officials summarising the outcomes of compliance reviews
• Provide compliance awareness to employees based on the lessons learned.
• Implement development opportunities to ensure continuous improvement of work effectiveness and efficiency.

Deadline:27th March,2026