Job Description

Job Title: Head of Compliance & Legal
Industry: Gambling & Betting
Contract Type: Permanent, Full time, On-site
Location: Randburg, Gauteng
Essential Functions:
Manage Compliance risks to the business units by timeously and systematically identifying risks and developing appropriate risk mitigation strategies; Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, governance and risk management of all business processes with the business units; Ensure that there is full compliance by the business units with relevant legislation, policies and guidelines; Develop and implement compliance policies and procedures specific to the sports betting, online casino and iGaming industry in South Africa; Create and maintain ongoing awareness of end-to-end Companies Risk Management Framework; Prepare, consolidate risk reports for the organisation for tabling at EXCO and Board committee meetings; Ensure alignment and management of the Legal strategy as well as policies and plans with the overall business strategy; Analyse changes to legislation and communicate how these impact the company to the relevant governance structures; Build and create strategic partnerships with all key stakeholders for the company; Ensure compliance of human capital and licensing and registration of employees; Maintain accurate records of all legal and online compliance activities and decisions; Conduct online audits on our website and processes to ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements; Investigate and resolve any online compliance related issues or disputes; Compile and submit all new contingencies to testing labs (or facilitate); Compile and submit new contingencies to the relevant regulatory bodies for approval; Apply and/or renew national Key Employee and Manufacturers licenses to the regulatory bodies (Team management); Represent the company in regulatory matters, including attending regulatory hearings.
Requirements: Experience, Education and Other:
Grade 12 (matric certificate required); Tertiary Education with a Legal
Qualification is a must; 5+ years' extensive experience in a Compliance,
Risk and Legal Management role within the sports betting, online casino
and iGaming industry; Excellent understanding of the South African
regulatory environment (both National and Regional), as well as the laws
that apply to operating a service business; In- depth understanding of
identifying and managing operational, regulatory and business risk;
Excellent understanding of FICA & FIC regulations; An understanding of
bookmaker operations; Financial background (advantageous). Proficiency
in Microsoft and related programs.

Skills Required