Milpark Education is a registered Private Higher Education Institution offering business management education that focuses on the areas of management and leadership, financial planning and insurance, and banking across South Africa and in other parts of Africa.<\/p>\n
Milpark offers full-time, part-time and distance learning Higher Education (HE) and Further Education and Training (FET) qualifications, as well as career-focused short courses. The higher education qualifications offered start at NQF level 5, extend into levels 6 and 7, and culminate in the Master of Business Administration (MBA) at NQF level 8. Our short-term qualifications cover the spectrum from NQF level 5 through to NQF level 7.<\/p>\n
Milpark Education has been rated as the Number One Private Provider of the MBA degree and was placed fifth in the overall rankings of accredited Educations in the 2012 PMR Africa national survey on accredited Educations offering MBA\/MBL degrees in South Africa.<\/p>\n
Milpark\u2019s Values:<\/strong> <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Job Title: Compliance Officer<\/strong> Job Summary:<\/strong> Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022Compiles and establishes the compliance framework for the institution. \u2022A relevant Bachelor Degree in Risk Management \/ Compliance \/ Legal or Governance Desired Behavioural Competencies:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022Desired Behavioural Competencies If your application is not successful but we think you might be a good fit for another position at Milpark we will keep your CV in the pipeline in case an opportunity arises. If you would prefer that we don\u2019t keep your CV in this manner, please feel free to contact us at privacy@milpark.ac.za\u201d.<\/p>\n Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups, and appointments will be made in line with our EE requirements.<\/p>\n
\nThe Milpark culture is based on 5 core values:
\n\u2022We focus on providing quality education to our students
\n\u2022 We focus on our excellent customer service
\n\u2022We work together with integrity and respect
\n\u2022We take personal accountability and responsibility
\n\u2022We create value for our stakeholders through innovation and operational excellence<\/p>\n
\nLocation:<\/strong> Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
\nReference #:<\/strong> CF_180321
\nContract Type:<\/strong> Permanent
\nSalary:<\/strong> Market Related<\/p>\n
\nThe general purpose of the role is to develop and implement a compliance framework, including management plans, policies, processes, and monitoring to ensure Milpark Education complies with relevant laws and regulations, statutory and supervisory requirements. The successful candidate will also be responsible for regulatory compliance and risk management as it pertains to the POPI Act.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Directs the development, implementation and oversight of policies and procedures designed to mitigate organisation\u2019s compliance related risks.
\n\u2022Co-ordinates the continuous maintenance and improvement of the compliance framework.
\n\u2022Keeps the organization informed about regulatory developments within the general corporate and higher education industry that will impact the business
\n\u2022Develops, initiates, maintains, and revises policies and procedures for the general operation of the compliance program and manages day-to-day operations of the program
\n\u2022Collaborates with other departments and management to direct compliance issues to appropriate existing channels for investigation and resolution
\n\u2022Acts as an independent review and evaluation body to ensure that compliance issues\/concerns within the organization are being appropriately evaluated, investigated, and resolved
\n\u2022Assesses the risk of non-compliance by business units with POPI\/privacy programme
\n\u2022Administers a privacy programme that assures compliance with laws related to privacy as well as access to information, namely POPIA and PAIA
\n\u2022Takes up or supports the duties of the Deputy Information Officer as determined by the Information Regulator, ensuring compliance with the POPIA and PAIA.
\n\u2022Understands the impact that information security practices in the business have on compliance with privacy directives
\n\u2022Serves as liaison to regulatory bodies for matters relating to POPIA and PAIA
\n\u2022Conducts awareness and training programmes on POPIA and compliance with related policies and procedures for all employees, contractors, and executives
\n\u2022Provides leadership to appropriate boards and committees as relates to POPIA and other compliance matters
\n\u2022Review the Company\u2019s internal controls, policies and procedures and ensure that they conform to legislation.
\n\u2022Assists in maintaining the Company\u2019s compliance with both industry and business best practices, codes, and legislation.
\n\u2022Identify potential compliance breaches and investigate compliance irregularities or areas of concern and assist with incidence response management.
\n\u2022Where possible non-compliances exist, through collaboration with other stakeholders, provide a risk analysis and propose a workable solution to ensure compliance
\n\u2022Maintains the key business policies
\n\u2022Ensures compliance records are up to date
\n\u2022Maintains the compliance procedures and manuals
\n\u2022Monitors and interprets industry developments and relevant laws and regulations.
\n\u2022Establishes and embeds a compliance culture across the Milpark Education and its departments and schools.
\n\u2022Prepare compliance reports, making recommendations and raising concerns where appropriate
\n\u2022Documenting information processing procedures (data mapping or mapping of information flows)
\n\u2022Working with Information Technology Department to evaluate and further develop data protection and security policies to meet regulatory and contractual requirements.
\n\u2022Creates, implements, and maintains processes for managing contracts and third parties.
\n\u2022Drafting forms and contracts appropriate for meeting data protection requirements
\n\u2022Selecting employees, service providers and others to be involved in the processing of personal information
\n\u2022Handling queries and complaints relating to personal information and access to information.
\n\u2022Works with key stakeholders to develop and maintain risk registers and risk management plans.
\nRequirements
\nEducation & Experience Requirements<\/p>\n
\n\u20225 + years’ related experience in risk management, compliance, legal or governance
\n\u2022Working knowledge of POPIA and PAIA
\n\u2022Registered with Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA) (advantageous)
\n\u2022Registered with Compliance Institute Southern Africa (CISA) (advantageous)<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Attention to detail, analytical and detail orientated
\n\u2022Creative thinking and Problem Solving
\n\u2022Works well under pressure
\n\u2022Ability to work in a team and independently
\n\u2022Interpersonal skills
\n\u2022Good communicator
\n\u2022Deadline Driven
\n\u2022Ability to implement policies
\n\u2022Policy writing
\n\u2022Attention to detail.
\n\u2022Embrace and champion change.
\n\u2022Accountable and responsible.<\/p>\n