Compliance Specialist

Unitrans · Western Cape

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Job Advert Summary

Unitrans is seeking a Compliance Specialist to join our Risk and Compliance Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting compliance assessments, identifying weaknesses, and recommending corrective actions to enhance compliance effectiveness.
This role also involves monitoring various compliance programs to ensure adherence to internal policies, procedures, and statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct compliance assessments and identify areas for improvement.
Recommend and track corrective actions to ensure compliance.
Monitor and enforce adherence to policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Provide guidance on compliance-related matters to internal stakeholders.
We are looking for a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical and problem-solving skills to help maintain and improve Unitrans' compliance framework. If you have a passion for risk management and regulatory compliance, apply now!

Minimum Requirements

Relevant Qualification – A degree or diploma in Risk Management, Compliance, Law, Finance, or a related field.
Experience – At least 3–5 years of experience in compliance, risk management, auditing, or regulatory affairs.
Knowledge of Compliance Frameworks – Strong understanding of statutory requirements, industry regulations, and corporate governance principles.
Analytical & Communication Skills – Ability to identify compliance risks, recommend corrective actions, and effectively communicate findings to stakeholders.

Duties & Responsibilities

Perform legal compliance monitoring through execution of various aspects such as;
Establishing a legal register per territory
Facilitate the completion of compliance declarations at various operations
Conduct ad hoc compliance validation audits to confirm adherence to requirements.
Recommend and assist with designing improvements to controls, policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
Conduct follow up audits to validate that management implemented the recommendations by the Compliance Department as well as external assurance providers such as Internal Audit and External Audit.
Conduct control self-assessments and declarations to confirm adherence to policies and procedures.
Implement monitoring processes and systems to continuously assess the effectiveness of Internal Financial Controls.

Perform various treasury related administration, in line with the Treasury Framework, such as:

Closing Date