South African National Parks (Sanparks) Vacancies
South African National Parks (SANParks)
- Salary (as advertised)
- R1 115 100 – R1 672 650 per year
- Minimum qualification
- Bachelor's degree
- Closing date
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In brief
**Job Title:** Senior Manager: Compliance **Company:** South African National Parks (SANParks) **Overview** South African National Parks (SANParks) is seeking a Senior Manager: Compliance. This role reports to the General Manager: Legal Services and is based at the Groenkloof National Park in Pretoria. The position is responsible for overseeing and managing the compliance functions within the organisation. **What you will do** * Develop SANParks compliance risk universe register. * Develop SANParks compliance plan and calendar aligned with the risk register. * Develop compliance standard operating procedures and process flows. * Develop compliance Risk management plans for the Top 10 Compliance Risks. * Develop Templates and documents for Compliance practices within SANParks and reporting on compliance to SANParks Governance Structures. * Participate in engagements and consultation discussions with Regulators including National Treasury. * Participate in development of SANPARKS Top 20 Regulatory Universe. * Support and guide the organisation in developing function specific Compliance Agendas. * Support and guide the organisation in developing internal controls associated with identified compliance risks for e.g., development of key policies; standard operation procedures, process flows etc. * Support and guide the organisation in developing internal compliance risks controls aligned with the Compliance Risk Universe. * Promote initiatives that support and enhance the development and entrenchment of a culture of compliance. * Promote initiatives that assess and measure the compliance maturity of the organisation (annual surveys, benchmark). * Review Compliance Infrastructure including policies and procedures. * Assess compliance risk internal controls. * Lead training on compliance practices to Management. * Monitor the tracking and closing/resolution of all compliance findings and commitments. * Produce management information on compliance in relation to reporting to Board, Audit and Risk Committee and EXCO. * Liaise with other assurers on issues of combined assurance, knowledge sharing, identification of compliance themes, creation of a joined-up approach to compliance activities etc. * Report on the Compliance Work Plan/program. * Ensure maintenance Compliance records. * Prepare reports to the Exco, ARC and Board. * Determine the department’s priorities. * Develop and implement efficiency measures to ensure optimum capacity utilisation. * Manage human, physical and financial resources in line with the organisational policies, processes and procedures. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Essential/minimum requirements:** * NQF 7 in B. Iuris/B.Proc. BCom (Law). * Admitted Attorney. * Compliance Certification/Qualification. * 5–8 years post-qualification experience in compliance/regulatory/legal, of which a minimum of 3 years must be at a management level. * **Desirable:** * NQF 8 in LLB. * Membership with the Compliance Institute or appropriate professional institution. * **Experiences and Skills:** * PFMA; Treasury Regulations; Generally Accepted Compliance Practices (GACP), King Code, ISACA, and IIA Standards. * Computer Literacy. * Compliance, Legislative and Regulatory compliance and statutory interpretation principles in a state-owned institution. * Drafting policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures. * Finance, Human Resources and SCM Principles and methodologies. * Risk assessment methodologies. * Effective Communication. * Interpersonal skills. * Leadership. * Conflict management. * Problem solving. * Reporting. **Who should apply** Candidates should be admitted attorneys with an NQF 7 qualification in B. Iuris/B.Proc/BCom (Law) and a compliance certification. They must have 5-8 years of post-qualification experience in compliance, regulatory, or legal fields, including at least 3 years at a management level. Ideal applicants will possess expertise in PFMA, Treasury Regulations, GACP, King Code, ISACA, and IIA Standards, along with strong computer literacy, legislative interpretation skills, and experience in drafting policies and conducting risk assessments within a state-owned institution. Demonstrated leadership, communication, interpersonal, conflict management, problem-solving, and reporting skills are also essential. An NQF 8 in LLB and membership with a relevant professional institution are desirable. **Deadline** 06 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/south-african-national-parks-sanparks-vacancies-8 Source: govpage
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