Midrand: Group Compliance & Governance Manager posted by Gijima Holdings

The Group Compliance & Governance Manager is responsible for ensuring Companies adherence to all applicable legal, regulatory, governance, and risk management frameworks.
This role integrates compliance, corporate governance, internal audit, enterprise risk management, fraud prevention, and SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment & Quality) into a cohesive governance structure that supports sustainable business operations and ethical leadership.

The incumbent will play a key role in:

• Ensuring compliance with King IV, OHSA, ISO standards, and sector-specific regulations (e.g., PSIRA, CIDB, SARS Customs).
• Managing corporate governance frameworks, risk registers, and compliance monitoring programs.
• Partnering with Internal Audit on fraud prevention and enterprise risk initiatives.
• Overseeing commercial, vendor, and client contract compliance.
• Managing delegation of authority, company secretarial functions, and policy governance processes.
• Consolidating SHEQ policies and systems across the Group.

Formal Education

• Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Finance, Compliance, Risk Management, Internal Audit, or related field.
• Preferred: Master’s Degree in Compliance, Corporate Governance, or Business Administration (MBA).
• Additional Advantage: Professional certifications in governance, auditing, or compliance.

Technical & Legal Certifications (Preferred)

• Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP)
• Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM)
• Certified Risk & Compliance Management Professional (CRCMP)
• Corporate Governance Certification (ICSA or equivalent)
• Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP)
• Lead Auditor Certification (ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001)

Work Experience

• Corporate Compliance & Governance: Minimum 7 years in corporate governance, compliance, or risk management within ICT, financial services, or regulated sectors.
• Regulatory & Industry Expertise: Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, OHSA, CIDB, PSIRA, SARS Customs, and King IV.
• Risk & Internal Audit: Experience in GRC frameworks, internal audit collaboration, and compliance monitoring.
• SHEQ Management: Proven track record in SHEQ audits, environmental management, and occupational health and safety compliance.
• Fraud Prevention: Ability to implement anti-fraud frameworks and lead forensic investigations.
• Commercial & Legal Compliance: Skilled in tender risk evaluation, vendor onboarding, and legal compliance oversight.

Key Responsibilities

1. Corporate Governance & Company Secretarial

• Maintain compliance with King IV governance principles.
• Support the Board and Audit & Risk Committee (ARC) with charters, declarations, and minutes.
• Manage Delegation of Authority (DOA) registers and acting letters.
• Update CIPC records and maintain statutory compliance.
• Oversee implementation of corporate governance frameworks and policy reviews.

2. Compliance & Regulatory Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with PSIRA, CIDB, SARS Customs, OHSA, and internal frameworks.
• Manage client and vendor due diligence, onboarding, and compliance assessments.
• Maintain a compliance policy register and compliance monitoring plan.
• Act as Compliance Risk Champion within Group Risk Management.

3. Data Privacy & IT Security Compliance

• Implement and monitor POPIA, GDPR, and data protection standards.
• Collaborate with IT to ensure data security controls, encryption, and access governance.
• Conduct data audits and maintain compliance logs.
• Serve as Data Privacy & IT Security Compliance Champion.

4. Fraud Prevention & Ethical Conduct

• Conduct fraud and corruption investigations in partnership with internal and external auditors.
• Manage the Deloitte Hotline and ensure timely resolution of reports.
• Enforce Fraud Prevention and Ethical Tendering Policies.
• Drive anti-fraud awareness and training initiatives.
• Serve as Ethical & Fraud Risk Champion in Group Risk structures.

5. SHEQ Compliance (ISO & OHSA)

• Ensure compliance with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
• Conduct SHE audits, inspections, and manage incident investigations.
• Develop and implement Health & Safety training and legal appointments.
• Maintain site-specific safety files and emergency preparedness plans.
• Collaborate with Group Risk and SHEQ Managers for continuous improvement.

6. Commercial & Contract Compliance

• Review tender submissions, contracts, and service-level agreements for legal and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor vendor and client contractual obligations to mitigate commercial risk.

7. Management Representation & Corrective Action

• Oversee Management Representation Letter (MRL) reporting.
• Track and report corrective actions and ensure EXCO approval.