Regulatory Compliance Specialist International

Closing Date	2025/04/14
Reference Number	AEC250331-7
Pillar	Head Office
Job Title	Regulatory Compliance Specialist International
Job Type Classification	Permanent
Job Grade	DU
Number of Positions	1
Location - Town / Site	Woodmead
Location - Province	Gauteng
Location - Country	South Africa
Job Description	Strategy focus Execute compliance activities based on the risk-based regulatory and ethics compliance plan to provide assurance on the level of compliance of the international businesses. Advise on compliance with applicable laws and regulations to the International business to ensure ongoing adherence and compliance. Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills with the ability to develop creative solutions for a variety of emerging organisational and industry challenges. Keep abreast of regulatory developments within or outside of AECI Group to ensure that internal control systems are fit-for-purpose; benchmarked with evolving in-country compliance industry leading practice. Regulatory Compliance Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on the organisation. Conduct regulatory research and interpret laws and regulations applicable to the company’s operations. Implement controls and processes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Develop and update compliance policies, procedures, and guidelines based on changes in regulations and industry standards. Ensure policies are communicated effectively across the organization and are accessible to all employees. Implement controls and processes to ensure compliance with international laws and regulations, such as anti-corruption laws (FCPA, UKBA), data protection regulations (GDPR), export controls, sanctions, and anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. Governance & Reporting Compile and maintain compliance universes for international operations in accordance with the Group Compliance Management Framework. Execute a schedule of regulatory updates applicable to the international business landscape and ensure that in-country regulatory deadlines are met. Capturing and maintenance of Group license and permit repository for international business. Investigate compliance violations, incidents, and allegations across international operations. Prepare and submit regulatory reports and disclosures as required by international laws and regulations. Risk management Compile compliance risk management plans for in-country regulatory, policy and contractual compliance obligations. Support the Group compliance officer in the maintenance of the organisational compliance universe development and review of compliance risk indicators and compliance risk scales. Execute regulatory compliance breach management for international operations. Assess AECI’s business landscape and future ventures to identify possible compliance risks to avoid on-compliance and reduce the risk of in-country legal penalties. Embed solid operational compliance controls to manage reputational risk. Relationship Management Provide governance, legal, regulatory and compliance advisory updates applicable to international business. Collaborate with AECI Executives and relevant internal stakeholders to monitor enforcement of standards, regulations, and related legislation with reference to the Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000 (PAIA) and Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPI). Work with the Group Company Secretary and Group Compliance Officer, Governance, and Internal Regulations teams to create public information communications and procedures on privacy efforts, related issues, and breaches. Engage with the various teams across AECI Group to ensure that controls are in place in adherence to legislative requirements and ensure that compliance issues are addressed promptly and effectively. Train and educate staff on compliance regulations and embed the importance of adherence to legal standards and in-country internal policies, as well as to ensure standards of disciplinary action and sanction for non-compliance. Strategic level engagement with Key Stakeholders•    Engagement with stakeholders and maintain relations.•    Legal Services (Internal)•    Lawyers (External)•    Multi-jurisdictional teams in-country•    Regulators•    Middle management Risk Executive Committee•    All Legal & Governance team members
Qualifications & Experience	•    Minimum: Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or any related field.•    Post-graduate compliance qualification.•    4 - 8 Years compliance related experience in mining/manufacturing industry.•    Understanding of interrelations and law.•    Experience in implementing Compliance Management Systems in accordance with CISA Generally Accepted Compliance Management Practice/ ISO 37301.•    In depth experience of managing multi-dimensional programmes, and deadlines.•    Engagement with diverse, external international stakeholders in managing legislative risk.•    Applicable in-country legislation and ancillary knowledge related to information management. • Problem Solving• Attention to Detail• Stakeholder Management• Presenting and Communicating Information• Planning and Organising• Persuading and Influencing• Adapting and Responding to Change• Deciding and Initiating Action • Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks

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