Head of Compliance

Isilumko Staffing; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency seeks a seasoned compliance professional in Pretoria. The ideal candidate should hold an LLB degree and a postgraduate qualification in compliance risk management, with over 8 years in the long-term insurance sector, including at least 5 years in a Regulatory Compliance Risk Management role. Responsibilities encompass legal guidance, supporting the compliance division, policy development, and engaging stakeholders effectively, while ensuring compliance and risk assessment. A clear ITC/Credit record and clean criminal history are essential.

Qualifications

• Over 8 years of experience in the long-term insurance sector.
• Minimum of 5 years in a Regulatory Compliance Risk Management role.
• Strong background in compliance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Offer legal guidance and advice.
• Provide support to the Compliance division.
• Lead strategy sessions.
• Contribute to policy development.
• Formulate compliance risk management plans.
• Create compliance monitoring plans.
• Participate in training activities.
• Resolve non-compliance issues.
• Prepare reports comprehensively.
• Engage with stakeholders, including EXCO.
• Prioritize risk management and cost reduction.

Skills

Compliance monitoring

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Legal guidance

Education

LLB degree or closely related degree

Postgraduate qualification in compliance risk management

Job description

We are currently seeking a candidate who meets the following requirements: a LLB degree or a closely related degree, a postgraduate qualification in compliance risk management, over 8 years of experience in the long-term insurance sector, with a minimum of 5 years in a Regulatory Compliance Risk Management role. This position is based in Pretoria.

Duties

• Offer legal guidance and advice.
• Provide support to the Compliance division.
• Lead strategy sessions.
• Contribute to policy development.
• Formulate compliance risk management plans.
• Create compliance monitoring plans.
• Participate in training activities.
• Resolve non-compliance issues.
• Prepare reports comprehensively.
• Engage with stakeholders, including EXCO.
• Prioritize risk management and cost reduction.

Candidate must have a strong background in compliance monitoring.

Other Requirements

• Must have a clear ITC/Credit record.
• Must have a clean criminal history.
• Must demonstrate a strong track record; reference checks will be conducted upfront.

We are actively looking for an individual who meets these criteria and can effectively fulfill these duties.