Compliance Officer

Qualifications and experience:

• Must have a minimum diploma in compliance/law/business administration/science or equivalent.
• A Degree in law is an advantage
• A certification in implementing and managing quality management systems
• A certification in internal auditing/lead auditor:
• Occupational Certificate: Compliance Officer (NQF 6)
• PGDip in Management Practice, specialising in compliance management)

Experience and Skills required:

• Must have an understanding of compliance laws/regulations/standards, entrepreneurial skills and confidence in handling data.
• 3 - 5 years prior experience in compliance and/or risk management roles in the trade, distribution and processing environments (experience in food, chemical sectors will be an advantage)
• Familiarity with ISO 9001/14001
• Have the ability to think startegically
• Superior attention to detail in order to identify and correct risks in the business operations
• Must be a strong communicator and capable of expressing oneself clearly both speaking and in writing in English
• Possess a collaborative personality and be open to suggestions from team members and to offering opinion/suggestion
• Exemplify strong knowledge of industry protocols and best practices
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to accurately interpret complex documents and policies
• Strong time management and organizational skills and able to meet deadlines
• Should have a strong moral code and sense of ethics
• An understanding of market in trade and distribution of industrial chemicals
• Ability to work remotely from compliance team

In your position as compliance officer, you will be responsible for:

• Masterminding and reviewing existing compliance policies and protocols on behalf of the organization
• Maintain and implement a compliance program to ensure the organization operates in accordance with global and regional legislation and regulations and organisation internal strategies and policies
• Monitor and track compliance metrics and systems
• Review any marketing materials and publications to ensure it is compliant
• Remain up to date on compliance standards, regulations and laws related to the organization and update policies accordingly
• Perform compliance audits internally throughout all pillars of the business to determine whether establish protocols are being followed and where they can be improved
• Liaising with various assessing bodies for purposes of external assessments and audits, and assisting in external audits
• Developing training modules and conducting training with staff in relation to all matters related to compliance
• Maintain up to date written documentation and policies related to the organization's business activities
• Create compliance resource library for staff members to reference when they have questions