Head Of Department : Governance, Compliance, Risk & Legal

The Rooms Network; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A corporate services firm based in Gauteng is seeking a Governance and Compliance Officer to manage corporate governance principles and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, extensive experience in governance, and strong analytical skills. You will implement governance policies, manage compliance, and lead risk management initiatives. This position offers a dynamic and impactful work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate governance and compliance.
• Familiarity with King IV and relevant legislation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on corporate governance principles.
• Design and implement governance policies.
• Coordinate compliance with regulations.
• Lead risk management initiatives.

Skills

Corporate governance principles

Enterprise Risk Management

Regulatory compliance

Data protection regulations

Education

Relevant degree in Governance or Law

Job description

Corporate Governance Advise the organisation on good corporate governance principles, King IV application, and ethical leadership practices.

Design, implement, and maintain governance policies, charters, frameworks, and annual governance plans.

Coordinate statutory registers, delegations of authority, policy reviews, and annual compliance attestations.

Support Board / Committee secretariat activities (where assigned) : packs, minutes, action tracking, and governance calendars.

Ensure appropriate escalation and reporting of governance issues to the Board in line with the dotted reporting line obligations.

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Design, implement, and continuously improve the ERM framework, policy, processes, and tools for TRN.

Establish and maintain the enterprise Risk Register; facilitate risk identification, assessment, treatment, and monitoring across all business units and productions.

Run risk workshops and scenario analyses (including production, reputational, financial, legal / regulatory, information security, and HSE risks).

Implement risk escalation protocols and early-warning indicators; drive corrective / preventive action follow-through.

Prepare risk dashboards and reports for Exco and the Board / Committees.

Lead risk awareness and training initiatives to embed a risk-intelligent culture.

Regulatory and Compliance Management Build and maintain a Compliance Universe covering TRN's applicable laws, regulations, and licenses, including but not limited to : Companies Act, Labour Relations Act, OHS Act POPIA, PAIA, ECTA, Consumer Protection Act ICASA Broadcasting Service License (Class / Commercial Subscription as applicable) ICASA Signal Distribution License (if applicable) BCCSA Free-to-Air & Subscription Television Codes of Conduct Films and Publications Act & related content classification requirements Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) and sponsorship regulations Intellectual property, contract law, and production-specific permits (location, municipal, environmental) Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Codes – preferential procurement & supplier development elements Develop the Compliance Policy, Plan, and risk-based Monitoring Programme; conduct monitoring / assurance and report findings.

Implement complaint handling, breach management, and regulatory engagement protocols.

Oversee record-keeping and evidence-of-compliance requirements; maintain compliance manuals and SOPs.

Conduct compliance training and awareness campaigns; coordinate annual declarations and fit-and-proper checks where required.

Provide regular compliance updates and escalation reports to the Board in line with dotted reporting requirements.

Privacy, Data Protection and Information Governance Serve as the operational lead supporting the Information Officer / Deputy Information Officer(s) under POPIA and PAIA.

Maintain RoPA, lawful processing assessments, privacy impact assessments (PIAs), cross-border