Risk and Compliance Officer

SUMMARY:
To ensure compliance with relevant legal, statutory and regulatory requirements relating to the business including, but not limited to, the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA), National Credit Act (NCA), Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPI) and the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA).

POSITION INFO:
REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant legal, statutory and regulatory requirements rela9ng to the business including,
  but not limited to, the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA), Na9onal Credit Act (NCA), Protec9on of Personal Informa9on Act (PoPI) and the
  promotion of Access to Informa9on Act (PAIA).
• Policy Development: Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies and procedures to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements
• Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor compliance activities and prepare regular reports for senior management and regulatory bodies.
• Training and Awareness: Conduct training sessions and workshops to educate employees on compliance requirements and best practices.
• Audits and Reviews: Coordinate and support internal and external audits and regulatory inspections.
• Incident Management: Investigate and resolve compliance-related incidents and breaches, ensuring appropriate corrective actions are taken.
• FICA: Oversee, implement and maintain RMCP compliance and act as compliance officer.
• Run ad hoc compliance checks and audits across all business units.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, legal advisors, and regulatory bodies to ensure comprehensive compliance coverage
• Data Protection: Oversee data protection efforts and access to information in line with PoPI and PAIA, ensuring the safeguarding of personal and sensitive information
• REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• BA/BCOM LLB degree
• Admitted Attorney
• Min 2 years Post Admission experience in a compliance role.
• Comprehensive and expert knowledge on FICA and NCA legislation and practical
• Implementation of RMCP