This is an exceptional role for a HEAD OF COMPLIANCE to design, enhance and execute the compliance strategy for Africa’s Leading Insurance Group.

Based in CAPE TOWN this HEAD OF COMPLIANCE role offers a salary of R1.9m - R2.2m.

THE COMPANY:

This is the longest established, largest and most successful Insurance Group in Africa. Occupant across 40 countries they are a leading Financial Services Organisation offering tailored solutions in insurance, investment, and financial planning. 

THE ROLE:
This pivotal role involves overseeing compliance across the entire organisation, ensuring adherence to laws and regulations, and providing strategic direction and independent assurance.

This is a rare opportunity for Head of Compliance to take on a strategic leadership role encompassing: 
Driving a compliance culture, 
Steering compliance frameworks and risk management, 
Develop policies and training initiatives, 
Oversee monitoring and auditing implementation, 
Report to and manage senior stakeholder expectations, 
Ensure operational governance.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

QUALIFICATIONS:
A law degree (LLB or B/Proc) or relevant BCom degree from a South African university or an equivalent qualification from a foreign tertiary institution.
Admission as an attorney is advantageous.
A compliance qualification (postgraduate Diploma in Compliance Management) is advantageous.
Risk management certification is advantageous.
Meeting the competence and experience requirements to be registered as a Compliance Officer with theFSCA is advantageous.
Professional designations such as C Prac (SA) or C Prof (SA) are advantageous.

EXPERIENCE:
At least 10 years of compliance experience, with a minimum of 5 years in compliance management within the insurance industry or a regulated financial services industry.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Strategic risk management.
Strategic compliance and legal projects management.
Compliance advice, training and documentation reviews.
Regulatory compliance reporting and monitoring.
Coaching and mentoring of less experienced compliance employees.