Manager Compliance and Ethics (PFMA Schedule 2 Public Entities)

MECS Africa; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

MECS Africa is seeking a seasoned Chief Compliance and Ethics Officer to lead legal and regulatory compliance across the organization in South Africa. The role requires an LLB Honours or equivalent and admission as an attorney, with deep knowledge of PFMA Schedule 2 Public Entities and compliance governance.

You will design and implement ethics policies, monitor compliance risk, manage FICA programs, supervise a Compliance team, and report to Exco and the Board.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years in Compliance and ethics.
• 5+ years people management experience.
• Knowledge of PFMA Schedule 2 Public Entities.
• Ability to interpret legislative frameworks.
• Water sector exposure advantageous.
• Ethics Institute supporter membership is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement programs to assess and manage legal and regulatory compliance risks and promote high ethical standards.
• Manage Compliance Framework periodic reviews and implementation.
• Oversee FICA policy maintenance and risk management.
• Monitor regulatory changes and awareness across the organization.
• Provide guidance to management and the Board on compliance matters.
• Lead internal and external stakeholder engagement on ethics and compliance.
• Direct training programs on ethical standards and compliance.

Skills

Compliance leadership

Regulatory interpretation

Stakeholder engagement

Ethics program design

Policy development

Education

LLB Honours or equivalent

Admitted Attorney

Job description

Minimum Qualification Required:

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Honours or equivalent.
• Admitted as an Attorney compulsory.

Minimum Experience Required:

• Proficient knowledge and understanding of the legislation that governs PFMA Schedule 2 Public Entities.
• 10 years or more in Compliance and ethics.
• 5 years people management experience.
• Ability to work independently and engage effectively with employees and management at all levels.
• Ability to interpret legislative frameworks.
• Water sector and/or SOE exposure is advantageous
• The Ethics Institute supporter membership will be an added advantage.

TECHNICAL/PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:

• Proficient knowledge and understanding of the legislation that governs PFMA Schedule 2 Public Entities.
• Full comprehension of the influences of the external environment to the public entity.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and advise on complex legal applications within the compliance environment.
• Sound judgment and ability to analyse information.
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
• Proven experience in managing multiple internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the process for designing and implementation of programs to assess and manage legal and regulatory compliance risks and establish high ethical standards of conduct for the organisation.
• Manage Compliance Framework periodic reviews and implementation.
• Manage Compliance Policy periodic reviews and implementation.
• FICA Policy maintenance and review periodically.
• FICA- Risk Management Compliance Programme management and implementation.
• Compliance Program design and implementation annually.
• Loan covenants monitoring.
• Regulatory Compliance Monitoring.
• Monitoring of legislative changes and organisational awareness.
• Management and updating of the Compliance Universe.
• FICA Monitoring and reporting
• Compliance Risk Management Plans
• Regulatory interaction management
• Internal and external stakeholder management and support for all compliance and ethics matters.
• Independently monitoring and reporting to top management on the effectiveness of the compliance function.
• Provide advice to management and the Board as required in adherence to compliance functions imposed by legislation and governance principle.
• Produce periodic reports to Exco and the Board
• Manage, oversee and promote the organization's ethics and compliance function.
• Develop and implement ethics policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular training programs on ethical standards and practices.
• Monitor compliance with ethical standards and internal policies.
• Investigate ethical violations and recommend corrective actions.
• Advise management on ethical issues.
• Manage Code of Business Conduct periodic reviews and monitoring.
• Manage Conflict-of-Interest Policy periodic reviews and implementation.
• Management and monitoring of an Ethics helpline/hotline function.
• Develop an Ethics data gathering and reporting process
• Establish and implement an Ethics communication strategy
• Manage Conflict of Interests.
• Manage gift declarations and gift register.
• Prepare reports on ethical matters EXCO and Board.
• Promote a culture of ethical behavior across the organization.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends related to ethics.
• Manage the delivery of employee training and implementation of training programs to raise awareness on compliance and ethics within the company.
• Conduct regular compliance training.
• Conduct regular training programs on ethical standards and practices.
• Produce compliance and ethics awareness notifications.
• Communicates the organization's ethical standards, policies, and regulations. In addition, conducts compliance monitoring, investigations, and remediations of any non-compliant actions.
• Law monitors drafting and communicating to the divisions.
• Internal newsletter articles drafting and publication to Times or Staff Announcements.
• Staff Announcement updates for any compliance matters for the attention of the organization.
• Compliance and Ethics reports preparation.
• Compliance advisory memorandums preparation for internal clients.
• Manages the administration of confidential reporting systems or helplines for employees, service providers, contractors, and other stakeholders to disclose violations of the organization's ethical standards, violations of law, or policies without fear of retaliation.
• Ethics hotline reports assessment and processing of reports.
• Confidential information management.
• Monitor adherence to privacy and data policies.
• Manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. Has full authority for compliance personnel actions.
• Full Management of the personnel within the compliance function. (Assistant Compliance Officer and Compliance Intern).
• manage performance of staff.
• Manage discipline for transgressions.
• Responsible for administrative duties for managing the function.
• Ensures that compliance function goals are met and adhering to approved budgets.
• Manage the compliance function budget efficiently.