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• Ensures the company complies with its outside regulatory requirements and internal polices and processes.
• Ensures the company complies with loan covenant obligations for all the funding arrangements with the funders.
• Responsible for compliance risk management process and ensuring that all the processes are properly documented, applied and updated appropriately.
• Provide compliance support to the Chief Risk Officer who is responsible for regulatory compliance within the company.
• Identify and monitor legislation that impacts the company and ensuring compliance with it.
• Supervise compliance function incumbents and conduct performance reviews.

Minimum Qualification Required:

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Honours or equivalent.
• Admitted as an Attorney compulsory.

Minimum Experience Required:

• Proficient knowledge and understanding of the legislation that governs PFMA Schedule 2 Public Entities.
• 10 years or more in Compliance and ethics.
• 5 years people management experience.
• Ability to work independently and engage effectively with employees and management at all levels.
• Ability to interpret legislative frameworks.
• Water sector and/or SOE exposure is advantageous
• The Ethics Institute supporter membership will be an added advantage.

TECHNICAL/PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:

• Proficient knowledge and understanding of the legislation that governs PFMA Schedule 2 Public Entities.
• Full comprehension of the influences of the external environment to the public entity.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and advise on complex legal applications within the compliance environment.
• Sound judgment and ability to analyse information.
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
• Proven experience in managing multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage the process for designing and implementation of programs to assess and manage legal and regulatory compliance risks and establish high ethical standards of conduct for the organisation. 
• Manage Compliance Framework periodic reviews and implementation.
• Manage Compliance Policy periodic reviews and implementation.
• FICA Policy maintenance and review periodically.
• FICA- Risk Management Compliance Programme management and implementation.
• Compliance Program design and implementation annually.
• Loan covenants monitoring.
• Regulatory Compliance Monitoring.
• Monitoring of legislative changes and organisational awareness.
• Management and updating of the Compliance Universe.
• FICA Monitoring and reporting
• Compliance Risk Management Plans
• Regulatory interaction management
• Internal and external stakeholder management and support for all compliance and ethics matters.
• Independently monitoring and reporting to top management on the effectiveness of the compliance function.
• Provide advice to management and the Board as required in adherence to compliance functions imposed by legislation and governance principle.
• Produce periodic reports to Exco and the Board
• Manage, oversee and promote the organization's ethics and compliance function.
• Develop and implement ethics policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular training programs on ethical standards and practices.
• Monitor compliance with ethical standards and internal policies.
• Investigate ethical violations and recommend corrective actions.
• Advise management on ethical issues.
• Manage Code of Business Conduct periodic reviews and monitoring.
• Manage Conflict-of-Interest Policy periodic reviews and implementation.
• Management and monitoring of an Ethics helpline/hotline function.
• Develop an Ethics data gathering and reporting process
• Establish and implement an Ethics communication strategy
• Manage Conflict of Interests.
• Manage gift declarations and gift register.
• Prepare reports on ethical matters EXCO and Board.
• Promote a culture of ethical behavior across the organization.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends related to ethics.
• Manage the delivery of employee training and implementation of training programs to raise awareness on compliance and ethics within the company.
• Conduct regular compliance training.
• Conduct regular training programs on ethical standards and practices.
• Produce compliance and ethics awareness notifications.
• Communicates the organization's ethical standards, policies, and regulations. In addition, conducts compliance monitoring, investigations, and remediations of any non-compliant actions.
• Law monitors drafting and communicating to the divisions.
• Internal newsletter articles drafting and publication to Times or Staff Announcements.
• Staff Announcement updates for any compliance matters for the attention of the organization.
• Compliance and Ethics reports preparation.
• Compliance advisory memorandums preparation for internal clients.
• Manages the administration of confidential reporting systems or helplines for employees, service providers, contractors, and other stakeholders to disclose violations of the organization's ethical standards, violations of law, or policies without fear of retaliation.
• Ethics hotline reports assessment and processing of reports.
• Confidential information management.
• Monitor adherence to privacy and data policies.
• Manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. Has full authority for compliance personnel actions.
• Full Management of the personnel within the compliance function. (Assistant Compliance Officer and Compliance Intern).
• manage performance of staff.
• Manage discipline for transgressions.
• Responsible for administrative duties for managing the function.
• Ensures that compliance function goals are met and adhering to approved budgets.
• Manage the compliance function budget efficiently.
   

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• An established industrial business is seeking an experienced Financial Manager to oversee its financial operations, strengthen financial controls, and provide strategic commercial support to senior management.
• The successful candidate will oversee financial reporting, cash flow management, budgeting, procurement, supplier and customer accounts, inventory control, and compliance. This is a hands-on, commercially focused role requiring a strong understanding of financial management and business operations. The position is based in Johannesburg, with regular travel to an operational site in Mpumalanga.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Management and Reporting

• Oversee month-end and year-end financial close processes, including journals, balance sheet reconciliations, and management accounts.
• Prepare accurate financial reports, analyse business performance, and provide insights to support management decisions.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital to ensure sufficient liquidity.
• Lead annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and financial planning in collaboration with other departments.
• Manage foreign exchange exposure and identify opportunities to minimise financial risk.
• Maintain the fixed asset register, depreciation schedules, and capital expenditure reporting.
• Oversee employee share ownership scheme (ESOP) accounting, valuations, distributions, and related administration.

Commercial Finance and Business Support

• Provide financial and commercial support to senior management on business performance, investment decisions, and growth opportunities.
• Review customer and supplier contracts, assess commercial terms, and support contract negotiations and renewals.
• Develop financial models, business cases, and investment analyses for proposed projects and commercial opportunities.
• Monitor pricing structures and calculate customer price adjustments where required.
• Oversee customer prepayment and rebate reconciliations, ensuring accurate billing and revenue recognition.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability, streamline processes, and increase operational efficiency.
• Coordinate business risk assessments, insurance matters, and risk mitigation initiatives.

Procurement and Supplier Management

• Oversee supplier onboarding, supplier master data, and verification of tax and B-BBEE documentation.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies, budgets, and financial controls.
• Review supplier contracts, credit applications, and payment terms.
• Monitor purchase orders, supplier invoices, delivery documentation, and three-way matching.
• Manage supplier payments, creditor reconciliations, and the resolution of account discrepancies.
• Provide financial oversight and support to the procurement function.
• Review and reconcile inbound transport costs and other procurement-related expenses.

Sales, Debtors and Customer Management

• Oversee accurate invoicing for local and export customers, including the relevant export documentation.
• Manage debtor collections, customer account reconciliations, and monthly statements.
• Oversee customer onboarding, financial due diligence, and the establishment of appropriate trading terms.
• Assess customer credit applications, review credit limits, and ensure adherence to credit policies.
• Work with sales and operational teams to resolve billing queries and improve collection performance.

Inventory and Operational Cost Management

• Oversee inventory costing, stock receipting, and the accuracy of inventory records.
• Review standard costing and monitor cost variances.
• Manage stock control processes, including consumables, bulk stock, and packaging materials.
• Ensure regular stock counts and reconciliations are completed, with discrepancies investigated and resolved.
• Work with operational teams to improve cost control, inventory accuracy, and overall efficiency.

Compliance, Audit and Governance

• Ensure compliance with VAT, tax legislation, financial reporting requirements, and internal policies.
• Coordinate external audit processes and maintain accurate, audit-ready financial records.
• Oversee the company's B-BBEE strategy, expenditure tracking, and annual verification or certification process.
• Strengthen internal controls and ensure financial risks are appropriately identified and managed.

Team Leadership and Stakeholder Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, ensuring accountability and high-quality output.
• Monitor performance, establish priorities, and ensure financial deadlines are consistently met.
• Collaborate with procurement, sales, supply chain, and operational teams.
• Present financial updates and recommendations to senior management and participate in cross-functional business meetings.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ financial management experience in a similar role.
• CIMA, CA(SA), or an equivalent professional qualification would be advantageous.
• Strong proficiency in Sage accounting software and financial reporting systems.
• Demonstrated experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial controls.
• Experience in commercial finance, financial modelling, pricing, and contract reviews.
• Good understanding of procurement processes, accounts payable and receivable, credit management, and inventory controls.
• Knowledge of VAT, tax compliance, external audits, and B-BBEE requirements.
• Previous experience leading and developing a finance team.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong commercial awareness and financial acumen.
• Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to interpret financial information and translate it into practical business recommendations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight reporting deadlines.
• A proactive approach to identifying risks, improving processes, and driving efficiencies.
• High levels of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.

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• A leading organisation in the energy sector is seeking an experienced Corporate Security Lead to lead its security strategy and operations, safeguarding personnel, assets, information and business continuity across National Key Points (NKPs), refinery, terminals and retail operations.
• The successful candidate will drive security governance, intelligence-led risk management, regulatory compliance and operational excellence in alignment with corporate security standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement enterprise-wide security strategies, policies, standards and governance frameworks.
• Lead threat, risk and vulnerability assessments, intelligence gathering and risk mitigation across operational sites.
• Oversee NKP and critical infrastructure security, including personnel and asset protection.
• Direct corporate investigations into fraud, theft and conflicts of interest, ensuring evidence integrity and confidentiality.
• Strengthen retail security through risk-based controls that protect customers, employees, assets and business performance.
• Lead security crisis response, emergency coordination and business continuity planning.
• Oversee security technology, third-party service providers, contractual performance and budget optimisation.
• Build strategic relationships with law enforcement, regulators, government agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Lead and develop the security team while overseeing a large outsourced security workforce.

Minimum Requirements

• 15+ years’ experience in Corporate Security or Corporate Risk Management.
• At least 6 years’ petroleum industry experience, including exposure to NKP/critical infrastructure and retail service stations.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience developing and directing corporate and critical infrastructure security strategies.
• Proven experience managing NKP security environments and ISPS-compliant port or terminal environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in corporate investigations involving fraud, theft and conflicts of interest.
• Strong knowledge of threat and risk assessments, security legislation, crisis management and security governance.
• Relevant qualification in Security Management, Risk Management or Risk and Internal Controls.

Advantageous

• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) qualification.
• Internal Audit or Corporate Investigations qualification.
• ASIS membership or affiliation with a recognised security professional body.
• Experience implementing the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPSHR).

The Ideal Candidate

• A strategic, commercially minded security leader with strong investigative, analytical and stakeholder management capabilities, capable of translating complex security risks into effective controls and resilient national operations.

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• To support safe, reliable and efficient refinery operations by implementing and monitoring Process Safety Management (PSM) processes, identifying operational risks and ensuring compliance with process safety standards.
• Please note that this is a 6-month Fixed Term Contract position.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate Management of Change (MOC) processes and monitor the closure of process safety action items.
• Participate in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), HAZOP, What-if and LOPA studies.
• Monitor safety-critical equipment, Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), process safety deviations and performance metrics.
• Conduct process safety risk assessments, incident investigations and root cause analyses.
• Coordinate process safety audits, safeguard verifications and Safe Work Practice audits.
• Track corrective actions, analyse operational deviations and communicate incident learnings.
• Support process safety risk management for major capital projects.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Reliability and Maintenance, and Technical Services teams.
• Maintain process safety systems, records and reports.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• BSc, BTech or National Diploma in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum five years' refining experience in SHEQ, Operations, Engineering or Reliability and Maintenance.
• Three years' experience as a Process Safety Engineer preferred.

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• Hazard identification and process risk management.
• HAZOP, What-if, LOPA, SIL determination and SIS.
• Root cause analysis, including TapRooT, Five Whys and Why Tree.
• Safety-critical equipment management and Management of Change.
• Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) modelling using PHAST, SAFETI or Canary.
• Knowledge of API 752, 753 and 754.
• Familiarity with PhaPro, KMS, Isometrix and BowTieXP.