Group Compliance Officer

Marvel Placement Consultants; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical distributor in Johannesburg East is seeking a Group Compliance Officer to develop and oversee the compliance and regulatory program. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Law, postgraduate qualifications in compliance, and relevant industry experience, ensuring adherence to South African regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law is essential.
• Postgraduate qualification or professional certification in compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of South African laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to compliance and regulatory program.
• Develop and implement compliance program and plans.
• Identify and mitigate organizational risks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Postgraduate qualification in compliance or risk management

Tools

ISO13485

ISO 9001

Job description

SUMMARY :

Group Compliance Officer

Our client, a leading medical distributor based in Johannesburg East, is currently recruiting for a Group Compliance Officer that will be responsible to spearheads the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of the organisation's compliance and regulatory program. It will be highly beneficial if the candidate encompasses medical industry exposure and experience.

POSITION INFO : Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Law is essential.
• A postgraduate qualification or professional certification in compliance, risk management, or corporate governance (e.g., Certified Compliance Professional (CCP), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), or similar certifications).
• In-depth knowledge of South African laws and regulations, including but not limited to :
• Companies Act
• Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
• Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA)
• Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption laws
• Familiarity with industry-specific guidelines and standards, such as Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Distribution Practice (GDP).
• Strong understanding of risk management principles and practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively train and educate staff on compliance matters.
• Solid knowledge of ISO13485 and ISO 9001.

Roles and Responsibilities

Policy and Regulatory Compliance

Ensure strict adherence to company policies, internal procedures, industry regulations, and relevant legislation across all business activities.

Compliance Program Development

Develop and implement a robust compliance program incorporating the seven pillars of corporate compliance, and design compliance plans.

Risk Management

Identify organizational risks and provide effective recommendations for their elimination or mitigation.

Regulatory Monitoring and Updates

Monitor developments in industry regulations and legislation, driving necessary changes to ensure sustainability and business continuity.

Auditing and Employee Training

Proactively guide the auditing of processes, documents, and practices, while informing and training employees.

Control Systems Oversight

Create and oversee control systems to prevent legal and policy violations, evaluate their efficiency, and continuously improve them.

Strategic Decision Input

Provide input to strategic decisions affecting the compliance function and compile compliance reports for stakeholders.

Crisis Management and Issue Resolution

Develop and implement plans to manage crises or compliance violations effectively, and address compliance issues with management or employees promptly.

Regulatory Affairs and Quality Management

Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of regulatory strategies, ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, and monitor the Quality Management System (QMS).

Standards Implementation and Monitoring

Oversee the implementation of ISO standards, guide the development of quality systems, and ensure product and process compliance with regulatory requirements.

Closing Date

Submissions for this vacancy will close on 4 July 2024, however, you will still have the opportunity to submit your CV for this position till 26 July 2024.

Please Note

Thank you for submitting your CV to Marvel Placement Consultants. We value your submission, and we try our utmost best to get back to each applicant. However, should your application be successful, we will be in contact with you. Should you not hear from us within two weeks of application, please consider your application as unsuccessful. We are however recruitment specialists and will keep your details on our database for possible future opportunities.

PoPI Act

Please note that Marvel Placement Consultants adhere to the POPI Act (Act No. 4 of 2013 : Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013). Section 9 of PoPI states that “Personal Information may only be processed if, given the purpose for which it is processed, it is adequate, relevant and not excessive”.