Compliance Specialist- Advisory Jobs

Job Summary

Rand Water seeks a Compliance Specialist – Advisory to support the Compliance Division. The role focuses on managing compliance risks.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in law, audit, or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience in a compliance role
• Background in compliance, legal, or audit
• Postgraduate qualification in the relevant field is an advantage
• Membership or eligibility for membership with the Compliance Institute of Southern Africa or another relevant professional body
• Experience in state-owned enterprise compliance is an advantage
• Experience in the water sector is an advantage

Primary Duties

• Design, implement, and maintain a compliance framework for Rand Water and its subsidiaries
• Identify, establish, and update Rand Water’s regulatory universe
• Help develop the compliance strategy
• Interpret laws and regulatory requirements
• Provide real-time compliance advice and guidance
• Ensure company policies align with legislation
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations
• Interact with regulators on legislation matters
• Research new compliance methods to improve services
• Advise the Compliance Forum on compliance issues
• Work with business units to create action plans for regulatory changes and compliance gaps
• Manage interactions with regulators, collaborating with internal and external assurance providers
• Advise Supply Chain Management Bid Committees on compliance
• Lead efforts to resolve compliance issues
• Identify areas of compliance risk and vulnerability
• Spot business risks for non-compliance and develop policies to manage them
• Report to executive management and shareholders through governance structures
• Promote a culture of compliance across Rand Water and subsidiaries
• Liaise with the Compliance Institute of Southern Africa on new developments
• Develop and deliver training for compliance officers and business staff
• Align the compliance framework with institute standards
• Create the compliance program
• Manage, supervise, and carry out the compliance plan
• Handle staff matters, including selection, motivation, and performance reviews
• Collaborate with line management to support responsibilities that protect the company’s reputation, avoid legal issues, build regulator relationships, and prevent unethical conduct
• Promote awareness through campaigns and roadshows on compliance requirements

Knowledge

• Computer skills in all MS Office programs
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Compliance Practice (GACP)
• Maturity and strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of monitoring software for compliance management
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Skill in working with diverse groups in multicultural environments
• Experience interacting with various stakeholders

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication
• Planning and organizing
• Report writing
• Analytical skills to evaluate compliance risks
• Prioritizing tasks
• Time management
• Building relationships
• Proactive, motivated, and diligent
• Strong work ethic and determination
• Attention to detail
• Assertive communication
• Managing effective compliance programs
• People management
• Innovative in promoting a compliance culture
• Excellent organizational, operational, and administrative skills

Attitude

• Ethical and principled
• Fair and modest
• Proactive, target-driven, and diligent
• Willing to keep learning
• Diligent with a strong work ethic
• Strong determination
• Attention to detail
• Positive attitude toward team dynamics
• Assertive communication
• Effective in managing compliance programs
• Motivated
• Mature with good interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Innovative in building a compliance culture
• Open to constructive criticism

Deadline: 19th November 2025

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through Rand Water’s official recruitment portal.