Compliance Manager - Isando

ZEDA Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeda Limited in Johannesburg is seeking a dedicated Compliance & Ethics professional to lead the development, implementation and monitoring of regulatory compliance programs across the organisation. You will coordinate AML, data privacy, and policy management, while engaging internal and external stakeholders to ensure robust controls and reporting.

The role requires 3+ years in compliance/audit/risk with strong knowledge of FICA and privacy laws, and a willingness to drive continuous

Qualifications

• 3 Years’ Experience as compliance, audit, or risk management specialist.
• Strong knowledge of FICA, ML/TF control regulations and privacy laws.
• Ability to report and analyse data and information to support decisions.

Responsibilities

• Support Head of Compliance & Ethics in developing and roll-out of compliance programs.
• Maintain regulatory compliance framework and supporting processes.
• Identify potential compliance breaches and investigate irregularities.
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports and board papers with high attention to detail.
• Develop and drive a monitoring programme to maintain effective internal controls.
• Coordinate policy management and governance across the organisation.
• Engage with stakeholders to discuss non-compliance and remediation actions.
• Provide guidance on data protection and privacy requirements.

Skills

Compliance

Audit

Risk management

Reporting & analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

NQF Level 6 Qualification (Law/Audit/Risk Management)

CIISA/IoRM SA membership

Valid Driver’s License

NQF Level 7 Qualification (LLB/BCom Law/Audit/Risk)

Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist

Tools

goAML system

Job description

Core purpose of the role

To provide support and co-ordinate compliance activities aimed at establishing the effectiveness of the company's compliance programs in accordance with established standards and regulatory requirements. Ensure implementation and monitoring of applicable legislation to the organisation as well as policy development, Anti-money laundering and data privacy throughout Zeda.

Key deliverables and outputs

Regulatory Compliance Risk Management

• Support the Head of Compliance & Ethics in developing, maintaining and roll-out of compliance management programs
• Development and maintenance of regulatory compliance management framework and required supporting processes
• Development and maintenance of the regulatory universe for the Group
• Identify potential compliance breaches and investigate compliance irregularities or areas of concern
• Conduct compliance projects as and when required
• Completion of regulatory reports and facilitate the submission thereof
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls and monitor adherence to them
• Staying abreast of developments in the regulatory environment
• Ensure preparation, timeous submission of all required reports including Exco and board reports with great attention to detail as required
• Identify compliance focus areas and assist the business in building effective Compliance Risk Management Plans (CRMPs) and documenting them on the Governance Risk Management system (HighBond)
• Engaging with operational management to discuss non-compliance and review actions implemented to ensure compliance
• Provide guidance and support to internal customers in terms of managing compliance, including the mitigation of compliance risks
• Ongoing identification and analysis of proposed new legislation and development of impact assessment to ensure that Zeda is prepared to implement such legislation
• Implementation, monitoring and maintenance of internal data protection policies and procedures
• Provide advice regarding the data protection rules emanating from privacy laws
• Maintenance of internal measures and adequate system to process request for information or access thereto
• Facilitate the reporting of information security compromises to the Information Regulator
• Develop and drive a compliance monitoring programme to ensure the maintenance of effective internal controls
• Monitor existence of processes and policies to bring regulatory requirements into effect
• Assist the Head of Ethics & Compliance and the Chief Risk Officer with ad hoc requests.

Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) Anti-Money Laundering Compliance

• Maintain the Group FIC Risk Management Compliance Programme (RMCP)
• Ensuring compliance with Financial Intelligence Centre and Zeda Risk Management Compliance Programme (RMCP) and the AML systems
• Maintaining Zeda’s registration with FIC and registering of cash reporting officers on FIC goAML system
• Regularly review the effectiveness of the RMCP
• Support the Head of Ethics & Compliance and Finance & Insurance officers in assessing car sales high risk Customers
• Completing FIC regulatory annual reports
• Establish and maintain appropriate risk-based AML monitoring and reporting.

Organisational Policy Management

• Maintain the policy development framework and group policy index/register
• Manage the policy development, review and management process across the organisation
• Facilitate the work of policy mandatory reviewers
• Support policy owners in reviewing policies and provide guidance
• Monitor the policy review timelines to determine which policies are due for revision
• Support the Head of Ethics & Compliance in coordinating the policy committee in collaboration with corporate secretariat
• Ensure current policies are posted on the policy library
• Facilitate communication of policies across the organisation as appropriate.

Training and Awareness

• Identify training needs and create relevant training materials
• Develop and roll out the training plan covering compliance, AML, data privacy, and policy management
• Conduct training and ensure that all areas of the business have been made aware of the regulations, compliance, and policy requirements.

Reporting

• Report to business, Exco and Board on compliance management as and when required
• Analyse data and compile reports in area of responsibility to support business decision makingCompilation of reports to be submitted to regulatory bodies for matters within this functional area.

Internal and External Stakeholders

The role requires close engagement and collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders.

Internal Stakeholders

All Business units and employees, All support functions, Executive Committee, Internal Auditors.

External Stakeholders

Industry Experts, Service providers.

Academic Qualifications

Essential:

• NQF Level 6 Qualification (e.g., in Law/Audit/Risk Management) or equivalent legal qualification
• Certification/Membership of the Compliance Institute of Southern Africa and/or the Institute of Risk Management of SA
• Valid Driver’s License.

Advantageous:

• NQF Level 7 Qualification (e.g. LLB/ BCom Law/Audit/Risk Management) or equivalent legal qualification
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering specialist.

Work Experience

Essential:

• 3 Years’ Experience as compliance, Audit, or risk management specialist
• Proven track record of reporting and analysis
• Liaise with business units’ management throughout the business
• Sound and in-depth understanding of the FICA, ML/TF Control regulations and privacy laws.

This job requires that the employee maintains the highest level of Honesty and Integrity as he /she will have access to company assets, cash handling and confidential record storage areas. This requires that a formal personal background check is undertaken.

Applications closing date 28/10/2026