Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Compliance Manager, based in Johannesburg, working for a global Mining company.
As a Compliance & Risk Specialist, you will be responsible for developing, embedding and implementing a robust compliance and risk framework across the group of companies. This includes ensuring adherence to legal, regulatory, and internal standards, identifying emerging risks, developing risk mitigation strategies. This role is critical to fostering a culture of compliance, risk management, ethical business practices, integrity and governance throughout all business units in the Group.
Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in law, Risk Management, Business Administration, Accounting, and/or related field.

• Preferred: Postgraduate qualification or CA(SA). Compliance certification (e.g., CISA) or membership with IRMSA.

• Minimum 5 - 10 years' experience in compliance and/or risk management roles with a strong understanding of legal and regulatory framework.

• 5- 10 + years' experience in compliance and/or enterprise risk management within a multinational environment.

• Experience in the mining industry or a similar operationally complex environment / heavily regulated industry is advantageous.

• Proven track record in developing and implementing compliance and risk frameworks.

• Knowledge and/or experience of the requirements under ISO 37301 compliance management systems

• Knowledge and experience of compliance management software / technology and tools.

• Experience with data protection mechanisms and compliance reporting.

• Proficient in developing metrics for compliance performance assessment.

• Member of the Compliance Institute of South Africa and/or the Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA) or similar overseas affiliation is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and maintain group wide compliance policies, procedures and processes in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and generally accepted compliance practices.

• Establish, implement and maintain compliance monitoring programmes and risk management plans across all jurisdictions and Group business units.

• Design and maintain a regulatory universe and compliance framework aligned to the Group risk management framework.

• Conduct on an ongoing basis compliance and risk assessments across business units and departments (Finance, Legal, Mining, Projects, HR, etc.) to identify any compliance gaps and assess control effectiveness.

• Manage and/or conduct internal investigations, implement action plans, and follow-up on compliance and risk-related issues.

• Investigate and resolve compliance issues, reporting findings and recommendations to senior management

• Ensure proper documentation of compliance monitoring and implementation across Group business divisions

• Monitor and report on key risk indicators and control effectiveness.

• Analyze operational incidents, assess root causes, and report on risk trends and mitigation measures.

• Engage in regulatory tracking, compliance training, and stakeholder communications.

• Monitor any changes in applicable laws, regulations and generally accepted compliance standards, adapt/modify risk and compliance policies accordingly to ensure that documentation is current and accessible.

• Utilize data analytics to conduct deep dives and identify inefficiencies and arbitrage opportunities.

• Provide guidance and training to Group officers and employees on compliance requirements and ethical practices

• Promote awareness and training of compliance and risk management best practices.

• Collaborate with legal, company secretarial, risk management, and operational teams to ensure alignment of compliance efforts with Group objectives and goals.

• Administer and monitor internal assessments and insurance risk recommendations.

• Where appropriate, act as a liaison with regulatory agencies, overseeing the organization's compliance with external audits and reviews ensuring timely and accurate reporting and responding to inquiries.

Market related Salary, with benefits and bonus

Skills Required