Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with the facilitation of legal compliance for credit legislation, financial services legislation, financial intelligence legislation, and consumer legislation (SA, Rest of Africa, and Globally). Conduct legal compliance monitoring (both physical and automated) under the guidance of the Legal Compliance Specialists. Assist in clarification meetings with the business regarding monitoring findings. Choose monitoring samples and interrogate automated monitoring results as a first line of monitoring. Manage and upload Consumer Goods and Services Ombud (CGSO) complaints and distribute them to relevant stakeholders. Monitor and advise Legal Compliance Specialists of any legislative changes, including amendments and new laws. Assist Legal Compliance Specialists with assessing the potential impact of legislative changes on the business. Conduct research and news scanning to aid Legal Compliance Specialists with regulatory monitoring. Ensure accurate, complete, and timely reporting of significant matters, including CGSO complaints. Act as the Money-Laundering Officer and be responsible for reporting. Highlight any non-compliance concerns to Legal Compliance Specialists through monthly legal compliance reports. Deliver training as required and assist in drafting user-friendly training materials for head office and stores. Monitor the efficacy of training and propose changes to improve effectiveness.

Qualifications and Experience:

Relevant qualification (LLB/Law degree). Admitted attorney/qualified legal practitioner. Prior compliance experience is advantageous.

Skills:

Verbal Communication. Computer Skills. Planning and Organizing. Policy and Procedures. Numerical Skills. Office Systems. Policy and Regulation. Review and Reporting Team player with great interpersonal skills. Excellent communication skills. Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines. Attention to detail and technically savvy. Willingness to learn.

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.