Ethics Head

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : May 14, 2025

Job Description

• To work with our business leaders, compliance and internal audit departments to deliver complex programmes and develop practical solutions that address operational challenges across a variety of risk areas, including bribery and corruption, sanctions, human rights, sustainability, reputational risk and fraud.
• To operate as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution.
• FirstRand believes that its people are its single most important resource and will not operate in a sector unless it has people who are right for that market and who share FirstRand’s business values. We recruit self-starters who have a passion for what they do. We empower them, hold them accountable and reward them appropriately. We value diversity in our people, particularly for the way that this contributes to innovative thinking. If you think you will flourish in our environment, and you believe you have the necessary skills and competencies for the position advertised, then we are looking for you!

Role Purpose :

• The purpose of the Ethics Manager is to investigate cases of ethical misconduct, tip-offs, and incidents, examining appropriate records and documentation, interviewing all relevant parties internally and externally (where required) and report findings to management.

Are you someone who can :

• Prioritize cases for investigation based on risk.
• Manage ethics matters of various complexities.
• Ensure optimal utilization of case management tools.
• Execute investigation activities in line with applicable standards and deliver exceptional service that exceeds customers’ expectations through proactive, innovative and appropriate solutions.
• Actively participate in key internal forums, gather and share information and insights with colleagues across the Group, including subsidiaries in broader Africa.
• Cultivate and manage objective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders including collaboration with end-user segments, brands and support units (primarily Group Crime and Security), Business and Human Capital.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in risk, legal, compliance or a related field.

We can be a match if you have :

• 4 years’ mid-management experience in a JSE listed entity or the Finance industry will be advantageous.
• 2 years’ technical experience in internal investigations is recommended.
• Excellent business administration skills.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and understanding.
• Being initiative-taking and timeline driven.
• Information Management and strong project coordination skills.
• Strong research and presentation skills.