Compliance Specialist (12070) at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

OPERATIONAL PLAN

• To compile and implement compliance management plans.
• To inform and educate management of regulatory compliance risks and mitigation thereof.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• To mitigate non-compliances that may lead to fines and suspensions.
• To identify areas that could drive costs savings

GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE

• To identify and advise management of relevant compliance risks.
• To develop compliance risk management plans (CRMPs) to assist management in compliance related risks.
• To advise business and consult on defined Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) related matters.
• To develop and implement compliance controls in the organization.
• To assist in the implementation of comprehensive compliance education and training programmes and information sharing structures.
• To assist with the execution of the SABC Integrated Assurance Forum when necessary.
• To assist Divisions in reviewing and/ or drafting of policies as per the SABC Policy Management Framework when required to do so.
• To keep abreast of all pertinent legislation and regulatory requirements that apply to the SABC.
• To provide continuous monitoring exercises in assessing implementation and assessment of compliance related controls
• To provide general support towards ensuring effectiveness of Compliance Management function

PROJECT MANAGEMENT  

• To identify relevant regulatory requirements for the SABC.
• To implement CRMPs as required using project management planning and implementation methodology.

ADMINISTRATION

• To compile and deliver quality compliance reports to management timeously.
• To report on compliance control deficiencies that could give rise to fraudulent activities
• To participate in formal and ad hoc committees & meetings when required to do so.
• To adopt a proactive approach to prevent and mitigate risk from arising in the future

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• To maintain good relationships with all relevant stakeholders.
• To strengthen and maintain better relations with other quality assurance providers within the SABC through regular interaction.

LEADERSHIP / MANAGERIAL TASKS

• To execute the activities of a Compliance Manager
• To build professionalism, ethics, loyalty and commitment to the organisation
• To communicate actively and effectively resolving any potential conflicts that may arise
• To live the SABC Brand – change and influence employee behaviour

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

QUALIFICATIONS

• National Diploma/ BCom/ LLB/ Internal Auditing or relevant qualification (NQF 6/7)

EXPERIENCE

• At least 3-5 years’ work experience in Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), of which 2 years in compliance environment.
• Certificate in Compliance Management or CISA-accredited Compliance practitioner would be advantageous
• Exposure to POPIA and data related legislation