Risk and Compliance Officer

Teraco Data Environments
2026/08/07 Gauteng
Job Reference Number: RCO_JB1
Department: Legal & Compliance
Business Unit
Industry: Information Technology
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Market Related
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE Responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of risk policies and procedures in the organization and maintenance of a risk management framework. This includes co-ordinating service provider compliance, engaging with various Teraco departments and directly with service providers to ensure annual reviews are conducted and action items are followed-up.
Job Description
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of risk policies and procedures in the organization and maintenance of a risk management framework. This includes co-ordinating service provider compliance, engaging with various Teraco teams to collate input for the report.
Main Functions Of The Job

• Reviewing service provider background screening weekly report to ensure necessary follow up in respect of expired screening as well as deactivations and blacklisting completed.
• Compiling monthly Service Provider Risk Management Report by engaging with various Teraco teams to collate input for the report.
• Providing practical recommendations on management, mitigation or elimination of any risks identified and tracking same within Risk Report and Business issues register.
• Ensuring service provider due diligence processes are followed where applicable throughout service provide lifecycle management.
• Monitoring and follow-up on service provider onboarding status to ensure efficient onboarding process is followed by all stakeholders.
• Ensuring service provider data quality within internal systems.
• Contribute to the planning, designing, and implementing of overall risk management and compliance review processes for the organisation.
• Keep abreast with current issues in business operations and incorporate changing business needs into the relevant risk management and compliance review tools.
• Conducting audits, assessments, and training to promote service provider compliance awareness and foster a culture of integrity and accountability within Teraco and service provider organisations.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors in respect of all applicable ISO requirements
• Act as a central point of contact for service provider compliance.
• Monitor implementation of service provider compliance controls and take the necessary corrective action.
• Ad hoc risk and compliance projects.
  

Job Requirements
Skills Requirement

• Knowledge of risk and compliance frameworks, methodologies, and best practices
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong administrative skills
• Ability to work independently & a positive team player
• Self-motivated, self-confident and self-driven
• High level of energy
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work under pressure
• Conducts self professionally, exhibits high levels of tolerance and patience
• Responsible for continued learning and self-development

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelors degree
• At least 3-5 years of experience in a similar role
• Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• At least 3 years of Auditing experience

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