Central Compliance Officer (P8) (Financial Governance & Control Division: Risk & Assuran

University of Johannesburg; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African university is seeking a Central Compliance Officer to implement compliance processes across its divisions. The ideal candidate should hold a relevant legal qualification and have at least 3 years of experience in compliance. Responsibilities include facilitating compliance workshops, monitoring regulatory developments, and supporting management in compliance-related initiatives. The position requires strong analytical and planning skills.

Qualifications

• 3 years' proven working experience in compliance at an institution-wide capacity.
• Knowledge of the South African Legislative System.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Implement the University’s Central Compliance Management Implementation Plan.
• Support management in identifying and managing compliance obligations.
• Conduct compliance workshops and monitor regulatory developments.

Skills

Facilitation of workshops

Analytical skills

Customer focus

Strong planning

Adaptability

Education

LLB / BCom-Law or equivalent – NQF 7

Occupational Certificate: Compliance Officer NQF 6

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Introduction

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future".

Job description

“Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.

For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO

Job Specification

The Compliance office is mandated by the Council to ensure that the Council and management and the staff members discharge their responsibilities to comply with the applicable compliance obligations, through the implementation of the compliance framework, policy, process, and services. The role of Central Compliance Officer supports the processes which reside within the compliance office for proper integration in the applicable departments.

UJ seeks to appoint a competent and strong-minded individual with the ability to implement a compliance process in the divisions of the University, to assist the central compliance office to operationalise compliance management in the University structures in line with its strategy.

Responsibilities

• Implement the University’s Central Compliance Management Implementation Plan in the divisions;
• Support management to Identify, assess and manage compliance obligations in the divisions;
• Plan and facilitate compliance workshops for the assessment of compliance risks;
• Support compliance office to facilitate the development and maintenance of a compliance universe and cascade the relevant obligations in the divisions;
• Monitor regulatory development on continuous basis to identify relevant developments and changes in the university regulatory landscape;
• Continuously review and maintain the divisions compliance profiles;
• Align the nominated unit compliance champions to the central compliance initiatives and solicit collaboration to implement the central compliance office initiatives;
• Incorporate compliance obligations into operational procedures manuals where appropriate;
• Review and guide the improvement of controls and measures to meet compliance;
• Document Compliance Risk Management Plans (CRMPs) of the prioritised compliance risks centralised in the compliance office through collaboration with the divisions;
• Develop compliance risk monitoring plans and conduct independent monitoring in line with prescribed central compliance monitoring programme;
• Coordinate submission of regulatory returns for the divisions;
• Identify, investigate and report compliance issues, irregularities and violations;
• Collate and prepare (academic / support) compliance status reports and presentations for the senior management and/or oversight management, in accordance with the prescribed central compliance office status report standard;
• Support management with advice through compliance related initiatives, i.e due diligence, new products, new projects etc;
• Represent compliance office at divisional management committees and other key stakeholder committees to embed the compliance process and culture;
• Maintain divisions data input, quality and reporting on the compliance system, as well as electronic and physical record keeping;
• Conduct compliance requirements and controls training in the divisions.

Minimum requirements

• A LLB / BCom-Law or equivalent – NQF 7 plus
• Other legal qualification / Occupational Certificate: Compliance Officer NQF 6 with a CISA recognised postgraduate in compliance NQF 7
• 3 years\' proven working experience in a field of compliance assisting in implementing the compliance program at institution-wide capacity ("corporate level or division-wide")
• Knowledge of the South African Legislative System
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Ms Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes

• Maintain consistent self and team professionalism
• Facilitation of workshops and persuasion skills
• Ability to comfortably engage and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
• Customer focused
• Ability to adapt technical business knowledge and apply it to various domains, such as finance, academic and operational
• Strong business acumen
• Ability to exercise judgement and maturity during compliance discussions
• Analytical and detail orientated skills
• Maintain high level of integrity and ethical standards
• Meticulous elaborate and succinct reporting
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and according to strict deadlines
• Self-leadership
• Agility and adaptability to change

Recommendations

• Thorough knowledge and application of the Compliance Institute SA - Generally Accepted Compliance Practice Framework
• Project Management and Execution skills
• Research and reporting skills
• A thorough understanding of combined assurance concept, including internal audit and control self- assessment

Enquiries

Enquiries regarding the job content: Ms Pheladi Kekana CPrac (SA) at Tel: [phone]

Enquiries regarding remuneration & benefits: Mr Litha Mnqandi (HCM Business Partner) at Tel: [phone]

Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.

Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.

In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.