Local Content Compliance Manager (Cape Town) at NOV

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and Oversee Regional LC Compliance Program: Customize compliance strategies for each African country, particularly in the Oil & Gas sector. Manage regulatory reporting processes, ensuring alignment with industry-specific requirements.
• Regulatory Monitoring and Adaptation: Stay updated on evolving local content laws and regulations in African Oil & Gas. Implement proactive measures for seamless compliance.
• Collaboration and Leadership: Partner closely with the Chief Risk Officer and regional compliance managers to drive continuous improvement and share best practices, focusing on industry-specific challenges and solutions.
• Risk and Crisis Management: Facilitate an efficient escalation process for urgent compliance risks, including environmental regulations, local workforce engagement, and ethical sourcing.
• Reporting and Communication: Provide regular updates to the General Manager and leadership team, highlighting compliance risks, industry trends, and proactive initiatives for regulatory changes.
• Culture and Training: Cultivate a robust compliance culture in the region, emphasizing the significance of local content laws in Oil & Gas. Lead compliance training and awareness programs tailored to regional and industry-specific needs.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead compliance projects critical to our Risk and Compliance function, addressing industry-relevant challenges and solutions.

Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of Compliance Management experience, preferably in Oil & Gas or related fields.
• Proven ability in building and operating Compliance functions, particularly regarding local content requirements in Africa.
• Experience managing a regional and distributed workforce, with a deep understanding of diverse cultural and legislative landscapes.
• Substantial global experience, especially in multinational Oil & Gas corporations.
• Leadership skills with experience in reporting to senior executives.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, Portuguese, and French, including preparing and submitting industry-specific regulatory reports.
• Proficiency in working within a matrix organization, demonstrating effective cross-functional communication and collaboration.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a history of leading through influence and fostering adaptable problem-solving approaches.

Desirable Additional Skills:

• Knowledge of local languages spoken in key operational regions in Africa.
• Familiarity with environmental and social governance (ESG) standards relevant to the Oil & Gas sector.
• Advanced degrees or certifications in Compliance, Law, or related fields, with a focus on the Oil & Gas industry.