Ethics Manager Jobs

Ethics Manager

Organization: National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape

About NSFAS:

We are a public entity providing academic bursaries to South African citizens studying at public higher education institutions. Our mandate supports access to education through responsible financial aid management.

Position Summary:

Seeking an experienced Ethics Manager to lead organizational ethics programs, compliance initiatives, and risk mitigation strategies while promoting a culture of integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

Ethics & Compliance Leadership:

• Develop and implement ethics policies, risk controls, and monitoring systems
• Manage whistleblower systems and confidential reporting channels
• Conduct ethics training programs and investigations

Strategic Operations:

• Oversee third-party due diligence and conflict of interest registries
• Implement POPIA/PAIA compliance frameworks
• Coordinate anti-corruption risk assessments

Team Management:

• Lead recruitment and performance management for ethics unit
• Mentor staff on compliance best practices

Qualifications & Experience:

• NQF Level 7 degree in Law/Accounting/Audit/Risk Management
• Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) preferred
• 5+ years’ ethics management experience (2 years supervisory)
• Expertise in PFMA, POPIA, FAIS Act, FICA regulations
• Strong background in compliance monitoring and investigations

Application Process:

Interested candidates meeting requirements may apply through the NSFAS official careers portal.

Note: NSFAS does not charge application fees. Report any recruitment requests for payment immediately.