Job Description
About the Role
Network Finance is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Group Compliance and Risk Officer to join their senior leadership team. As the compliance function owner, you will be responsible for ensuring adherence to South African insurance legislation, regulatory frameworks, and internal governance standards. This is a strategic, visible, and influential role that requires someone who can turn regulation into enablement, not roadblocks.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain a robust Compliance Framework aligned to regulatory and governance requirements.
- Ensure compliance with Insurance legislation, including FAIS, Insurance Act, LTIA/STIA, OMNICBR, and related frameworks.
- Oversee the Compliance Risk Management Plan and ensure it’s more than just a document gathering dust.
- Monitor regulatory changes and proactively advise leadership on business impact.
- Deal confidently with regulators, FSCA, Prudential Authority, and others, including submissions, reporting, and queries.
- Conduct compliance risk assessments and implement practical mitigation strategies.
- Ensure complaint handling processes are compliant, fair, welltracked, and appropriately reported to Board Committees.
- Review policies, procedures, and customer communications before they become “interesting” regulatory questions.
- Maintain compliance registers.
- Drive compliance training and awareness.
- Prepare and present compliance reports to the Board, Audit & Risk Committees, and regulators.
Requirements
- Relevant degree in Law, Compliance, Risk Management, or similar.
- Professional certifications such as CPrac or CProf (advantageous).
- 4–10 years’ compliance experience in insurance or financial services.
- At least 4 years in a senior / leadership compliance role.
- Strong knowledge of South African insurance legislation and regulatory frameworks.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to spot risks others miss.
Qualifications
No specific qualifications mentioned.
Salary & Benefits
Salary information not provided.
How to Apply
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About Other Clearing and Forwarding Jobs in Gauteng
The clearing and forwarding industry in Gauteng, South Africa is a significant sector that involves the transportation and logistics of goods, often involving complex supply chain management. Generally, this field operates within a diverse range of industries, including but not limited to the manufacturing sector, where products are transported from suppliers to customers, and the technology industry, where equipment is shipped internationally.
Typically, salaries for clearing and forwarding professionals in Gauteng fall within broad ranges, often between R400 000 to R800 000 per annum. However, it’s essential to note that actual salaries can vary greatly depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. For instance, a seasoned professional with extensive experience may earn significantly more than someone just starting their career in this field.
Common skills required for clearing and forwarding roles include strong communication and problem-solving abilities, a good understanding of logistics and transportation regulations, and proficiency in shipping software and technology platforms. Typically, candidates with degrees or diplomas in business management, supply chain management, or logistics are well-suited for these types of positions. Often, experience working within the industry is also highly valued by employers.
The clearing and forwarding industry commonly employs professionals from a variety of sectors, including manufacturing, technology, and e-commerce. These roles often involve coordinating international shipments, managing warehouse operations, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. In terms of career development, there are opportunities for advancement to management or senior leadership positions within the industry, as well as the chance to specialize in specific areas such as customs brokerage or freight forwarding.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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