Compliance Specialist I
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Overview
Join Shoprite as a Compliance Specialist I in Witbank, Mpumalanga, where you will leverage your expertise in regulatory compliance, risk management, and financial controls to ensure adherence to legal and corporate governance standards within a dynamic retail and finance environment. This full-time role requires proficiency in compliance frameworks, internal auditing, and policy implementation, supporting the organisation's commitment to ethical business practices and operational excellence.
Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Compliance, Risk Management, Audit, Business Management, Law, or a closely related field.
- A minimum of 2 to 4 years' experience in a compliance, governance, risk, audit, legal, regulatory, or similar assurance environment.
- Demonstrated exposure to compliance monitoring, risk assessments, control reviews, remediation tracking, and compliance reporting.
- Strong understanding of applicable laws, regulations, compliance obligations, and internal governance frameworks pertinent to the organisation.
- Practical experience in maintaining compliance records, evidence documentation, registers, and repositories.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
- Preferably experience within retail, FMCG, or complex multi-site operational environments.
- Exemplary integrity, accountability, and confidentiality in handling sensitive compliance matters.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify compliance gaps, assess risks, and recommend practical solutions.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities
- Conduct defined compliance reviews and monitoring activities to ensure adherence to relevant legislation, regulations, internal policies, and governance frameworks.
- Identify and document compliance gaps, control weaknesses, and non-compliance issues, recommending practical corrective actions and tracking remediation progress.
- Support the assessment and analysis of compliance risks, contributing to risk registers and assisting in the development of risk mitigation strategies.
- Monitor and assess changes in legislation, regulations, and internal policies, facilitating the implementation of necessary compliance controls and procedural updates.
- Maintain accurate and auditable compliance records, evidence packs, and documentation in accordance with governance and record-keeping requirements.
- Assist in the development, review, and communication of compliance policies, procedures, and training materials.
- Support investigations into suspected compliance breaches, gathering evidence, preparing reports, and assisting with remediation activities.
- Engage with internal stakeholders to provide practical compliance advice and facilitate timely resolution of compliance issues.
- Promote a culture of ethical conduct, accountability, and compliance through collaboration and effective communication.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the compliance function.
How to apply
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