Job title : Compliance Specialist - General
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : November 20, 2025
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Job Advert Summary
Rand Water is looking for a Compliance Specialist to provide specialist functional support to the Compliance Division on responsibilities relating to implementation of the compliance risk management.Minimum Requirements
Degree in law, audit or a related fieldA minimum of 5 years’ proven experience in a compliance roleCompliance, Legal or Audit backgroundPostgraduate qualification in the relevant field would be an added advantageProfessional Membership or ability to be a member with Compliance Institute of Southern Africa or any other relevant professional membershipExperience in State Owned Enterprise compliance would be an added advantageExperience in the water sector would be an added advantagePrimary Duties
Conduct regulatory and compliance annual risk assessment;Consolidating reporting of organizational compliance issues;Compile compliance strategy and compliance risks;Develop a compliance coverage plan;Monitor and report on the Rand Water’s adherence to statutory laws, legislative requirements, standard operating procedures and in-house policies and procedures;Collaborate with business in developing action plans to respond to regulatory changes and to address shortfalls in compliance;Provide compliance monitoring and to the Supply Chain Management Bid Committees;Champion resolution of compliance issues;Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk exposure;Identify inherent business risk areas for non-compliance and develop policies to manage and mitigate risks;Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and quality assurance of compliance procedures, systems and controls;Liaise with executive management and shareholder via the relevant established governance structure with regards to the Rand Water’s compliance reporting;Promote a compliance culture within the organization and its subsidiaries;Preparation and presenting reports to the governance structure;Manage, supervise and execute the Compliance Coverage Plan;Manage staff, including staff selection, motivation and performance reviews;Assess maturity of the compliance;Conduct research and development for emerging trends in compliance;Implement change management;Ensure regular self-assessments and independent reviews of the compliance function;Collaborate with line management to advice and enhance facilitation of discharging responsibilities in order to :Protect the Rand Water’s reputation from potential non-compliance sanctions and penalties,Avoid legal actions,Promote a coordinated working relationship with business regulators,Prevent unethical, illegal, or improper conduct,Promote awareness campaigns and road shows to enhance understanding of new and existing compliance requirements.Knowledge
Computer literacy in all MS Office programmesKnowledge of the Generally Accepted Compliance Practice (GACP)Maturity and good interpersonal and problem-solving skillsExplore monitoring software technology for adequate compliance management (end-result implementation)Possess the initiative and capability to work independently and effectively as a team playerAbility to interact with people in a multidisciplinary and multicultural working environmentWork experience with a wide and diverse spectrum of groups and individualsSkills
Strong Communication skill (both verbal and written)Planning and OrganisingReport writing skillProven analytical and ability to evaluate compliance riskAbility to prioritiseTime managementRelationship building skillProactive, motivated, target driven and diligentStrong constitution and extra convictionStrong attention to detailAbility to communicate in an assertive mannerManage implementation of an effective compliance programPeople managementAbility to be innovative in driving permeation of a broader compliance culture in Rand WaterExcellent organisational, operational and administrative skills.Attitude
Ethical and principledFair and modestProactive, target driven and diligentWillingness to keep learningDiligentStrong constitution and extra convictionStrong attention to detailAdopt a positive attitude towards group dynamicsAbility to communicate in an assertive mannerManage implementation of an effective compliance programMotivatedMaturity and good interpersonal and problem-solving skillsAbility to be innovative in driving permeation of a broader compliance culture in Rand WaterOpen and responsive to constructive criticismDeadline : 19th November,2025
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