Ethics Manager

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A national educational finance organization is seeking an Ethics Manager based in Cape Town. The role involves developing policies, leading training initiatives, and ensuring compliance with ethical standards. Candidates should have a relevant degree, substantial experience in risk management, and stakeholder management skills. A strong understanding of related legislation is also required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing ethics and related risks, with at least 2 in a supervisory role.
• Background in Ethics, Legal, Financial, Compliance, or Investigations.
• Knowledge of NSFAS Act and PFMA required.

Responsibilities

• Support the organization in developing policies and procedures.
• Conduct compliance monitoring and investigations of non-compliance.
• Deliver training programs on ethics-related topics.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Team leadership

Policy implementation

Compliance monitoring

Education

NQF Level 7 degree in Accounting, Audit, Risk, Forensics, or Legal

Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job title: Ethics Manager

Job Location: Western Cape, Cape Town Deadline: August 30, 2025

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Responsibilities:

Policy, Systems & Procedure Implementation

• Support and advise the organization on the development of policies, procedures, and processes, including their interpretation.
• Support and advise on the establishment, implementation, and monitoring of ethics risks.
• Communicate the organization’s ethical standards, policies, and regulations.

Core Strategic / Operations

• Deliver training programs to raise awareness on ethics-related topics such as Anti-Bribery, Anti-Corruption, Antitrust, and Conflict of Interest.
• Conduct compliance monitoring, investigations, and remediation of non-compliant actions.
• Manage confidential reporting systems for disclosures of violations without retaliation.
• Support the development and implementation of the NSFAS ethics program.
• Maintain and update ethics management policies and ensure proper communication and adherence.
• Coordinate governance processes, policies, systems, and key ethics controls for continuous improvement.
• Oversee management of gift, entertainment, hospitality registries, conflict of interest registry, and third-party vetting processes.
• Monitor compliance with ethics and compliance key controls and metrics.
• Support anti-corruption risk assessments and ongoing reviews.
• Coordinate ethics and compliance change management and communication strategies.
• Implement and track ethics and compliance training initiatives, including anti-corruption and fair competition training.
• Review and update third-party due diligence policies and processes.
• Conduct due diligence reviews on third parties and monitor activities.
• Perform project-specific integrity reviews and advise on project risks.
• Advise senior management on ethical responsibilities aligned with organizational values.
• Collaborate with other functions to integrate ethics activities.
• Review and produce high-quality reports and program documents.
• Manage regional ethics engagements.
• Ensure implementation and updating of POPIA and PAIA plans and procedures.

People Management & Ethical Leadership

• Manage recruitment, selection, and performance management of team members, aligning with EE targets.
• Delegate tasks and oversee team programs.
• Inspire, coach, and mentor staff to uphold NSFAS values.

Stakeholder Management & Relationships

• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders to manage compliance risks.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders to support compliance programs.
• Manage service level agreements with external providers.

Project Management & Leadership

• Handle multiple tasks and priorities efficiently.
• Oversee projects addressing compliance needs.
• Analyze project reports to evaluate ROI and inform future decisions.

Budget Optimization

• Manage expenditure within budgets for compliance projects.
• Monitor spending aligned with approved budgets.

Compliance Monitoring & Evaluation

• Manage compliance plans and risk mitigation processes.
• Conduct monitoring reviews as per the compliance plan.
• Identify and mitigate risks according to the compliance risk register.
• Monitor adherence to ethics standards and policies.

Information & Knowledge Management

• Provide training on compliance issues.
• Collaborate with ICT to develop data management systems.
• Leverage stakeholder experience and knowledge.

Reporting & Accountability

• Provide regular compliance reports and reviews.
• Maintain compliance risk registers and drive risk management actions.
• Compile ethics-related reports for NSFAS Board Committees.

Desired Skills and Experience:

Minimum requirements:

• NQF Level 7 degree in Accounting, Audit, Risk, Forensics, or Legal.
• Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP).
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• At least 5 years’ experience managing ethics and related risks in the public sector or similar, with 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Background in Ethics, Legal, Financial, Compliance, or Investigations.
• Knowledge of NSFAS Act and PFMA.
• Experience with POPIA, PAIA, and related legislation, including market conduct risk.
• Familiarity with FICA, FAIS, AML, and CFT regulations.
• Stakeholder management experience.
• Experience in preparing reports for Ethics Committees.