Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Manager

Industrial Development Corporation; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Industrial Development Corporation in Sandton seeks a Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Manager to design, implement, and continually improve the IDC Compliance Management System. The role provides second-line oversight, advises on regulatory risk, and embeds a culture of ethics and accountability across the corporation and its subsidiaries.

The successful candidate will translate regulatory requirements into prioritised plans, validate controls, drive remediation, and strengthen policy

Qualifications

• LLB degree required.
• Postgraduate qualification in Compliance, Risk, Governance, Law or Business Administration advantageous.
• Accreditation with the Compliance Institute or eligible to register advantageous.
• Professional certification in Compliance Management advantageous.
• Data Analytics, Privacy or AI Governance certifications advantageous.
• 8–10 years' experience in Compliance, Governance, Legal, Risk Management or Regulatory Affairs.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in compliance management.
• Computer literacy: MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the compliance management framework, methodologies, policies, standards and procedures.
• Identify, analyse and monitor applicable legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain the regulatory universe and compliance obligations register.
• Facilitate compliance risk assessments across the Corporation.
• Evaluate compliance risks and determine mitigation strategies.
• Monitor the adequacy and effectiveness of compliance controls.
• Maintain compliance risk management plans and action registers.
• Escalate significant compliance risks and breaches to governance structures.
• Monitor remediation activities and validate corrective action implementation.
• Develop and execute risk-based compliance monitoring plans.
• Conduct compliance reviews, testing and assessments to determine effectiveness.
• Analyse findings and prepare management recommendations.
• Provide assurance on regulatory requirements and controls.
• Maintain records and evidence of monitoring activities.
• Coordinate with Internal Audit and other assurance providers.
• Monitor changes in legislation and regulatory developments.
• Assess impact on the Corporation and implement changes.
• Provide advisory support on new and amended legislation.
• Prepare regulatory impact assessments.
• Monitor implementation progress and readiness.
• Provide compliance and regulatory advice to management and business units.
• Support governance committees with reporting and advisory services.
• Build relationships with regulators and stakeholders.
• Provide guidance on regulatory and governance risks.
• Support business initiatives with regulatory analysis.
• Develop compliance awareness and training initiatives.
• Facilitate training workshops and awareness campaigns.
• Promote culture of compliance and ethical conduct.
• Develop guidance material and communications content.
• Evaluate training effectiveness.
• Support digital transformation in compliance.
• Leverage data analytics to improve monitoring and reporting.
• Implement automated monitoring where appropriate.
• Ensure data governance, privacy and information security compliance.
• Develop governance controls for AI-enabled solutions.
• Assess AI/regulatory implications of emerging tech.
• Collaborate with IS, Risk, IA and Technology teams on governance.

Skills

Compliance risk management

Regulatory compliance management

Compliance monitoring and testing

Governance reporting

Risk assessment

Data analytics

Digital compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing and presentation

Resilience

Decisiveness in execution

Communication

Change leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

LLB degree

Postgraduate qualification in Compliance/Risk/Governance/Law/BA

Compliance accreditation (CI)

Professional certification in Compliance

Data Analytics / Privacy / AI Governance certifications

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Synopsis

• A permanent position exists at our Head office in Sandton for a Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Manager within the Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Department reporting to the Head of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs
• To support the Head of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs in designing, implementing, managing and continuously improving the IDC Compliance Management System.
• The role provides independent, risk-based second-line oversight, advice, monitoring and reporting on compliance and regulatory risk across the IDC and, where mandated, its subsidiaries.
• It translates the regulatory universe and compliance risk assessments into prioritised compliance plans, validates the design and operating effectiveness of controls, drives timely remediation, strengthens policy governance, and embeds a sustainable culture of ethical and accountable conduct.

Qualification and Experience

• Degree in Law (LLB)
• Postgraduate qualification in Compliance, Risk, Governance, Law or Business Administration will be an advantage.
• Accreditation with the Compliance Institute or meeting the requirements to register with the institute will be an advantage.
• Professional certification in Compliance Management will be an advantage.
• Data Analytics, Privacy or AI Governance certifications will be an advantage.
• 8-10 years' experience in Compliance, Governance, Legal, Risk Management, Regulatory Affairs.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in compliance management
• Computer literacy, MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Compliance Risk Management

• Develop and maintain the compliance management framework, methodologies, policies, standards and procedures.
• Identify, analyse and monitor applicable legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain the regulatory universe and compliance obligations register.
• Facilitate compliance risk assessments across the Corporation.
• Evaluate compliance risks and determine appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Monitor the adequacy and effectiveness of compliance controls.
• Maintain compliance risk management plans and action registers.
• Escalate significant compliance risks and breaches to appropriate governance structures.
• Monitor remediation activities and validate corrective action implementation.

2. Compliance Monitoring and Assurance

• Develop and execute risk-based compliance monitoring plans.
• Conduct compliance reviews, testing and assessments to determine compliance effectiveness.
• Analyse findings and prepare recommendations for management.
• Provide assurance regarding the implementation of regulatory requirements and controls.
• Maintain records and evidence supporting compliance monitoring activities.
• Participate in combined assurance initiatives and coordinate with Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk Management and other assurance providers.

3. Regulatory Change Management

• Monitor changes in legislation, regulations, industry standards and regulatory expectations.
• Assess the impact of regulatory developments on the Corporation.
• Facilitate implementation of regulatory requirements across business areas.
• Provide advisory support regarding new and amended legislation.
• Prepare regulatory impact assessments.
• Monitor implementation progress and compliance readiness.

4. Advisory and Stakeholder Engagement

• Provide compliance and regulatory advice to management and business units
• Support governance committees and management structures through compliance reporting and advisory services.
• Build productive relationships with regulators, stakeholders and assurance providers.
• Provide guidance on emerging regulatory and governance risks.
• Support business initiatives through regulatory analysis and advice.

5. Compliance Awareness and Training

• Develop and implement compliance awareness and training initiatives.
• Facilitate compliance workshops and awareness campaigns.
• Promote a culture of compliance and ethical conduct.
• Develop compliance guidance material and communication content.
• Evaluate effectiveness of training programmes.

6. Digital Compliance

• Support the implementation of digital transformation initiatives within the compliance function.
• Leverage data analytics to improve compliance monitoring and reporting.
• Implement automated compliance monitoring and reporting processes where appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with applicable data governance, privacy and information security requirements.
• Develop and maintain governance controls relating to AI-enabled solutions.
• Assess regulatory and compliance implications of Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with Information Security, Risk, Internal Audit and Technology teams regarding digital and technology governance matters.

7. Governance Reporting

• Prepare compliance reports for management, Executive Committee and Board Committees.
• Report on key regulatory developments, compliance exposures, findings and emerging risks.
• Maintain compliance dashboards and management information.
• Provide insights and trend analysis to facilitate informed decision-making.

8. People Leadership and Capability Development

• Manage and develop direct reports.
• Drive performance management and capability development.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Mentor and coach team members.
• Support succession planning and talent development initiatives.

Job Requirements

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCES

• Resilience
• Decisiveness in Execution
• People Engagement
• Communication and Engagement
• Diverse Stakeholder Management
• Teamwork
• Innovation
• Change leadership
• Strategic Thinking
• Business Mind Set

TECHNICAL/FUCNTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Compliance Risk Management
• Regulatory Compliance Management
• Compliance Monitoring and Testing
• Governance Reporting
• Risk Assessment
• Data Analytics
• Digital Compliance (Artificial Intelligence & Information Security Awareness)
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Report Writing and Presentation Skills

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Results Oriented.
• Ethical Commitment
• Balanced Judgment and accountable leadership
• Relationship Building & Networking
• Political Awareness
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Collaboration and Influence
• JudgmentCommunication
• Change agent and strategic thinker