Senior Specialist: Compliance Assurance

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Role Purpose/Business Unit:

To support the Group Compliance Assurance & Reviews function by assessing whether Vodacom Group and its subsidiaries comply with applicable laws, regulations, licence obligations, rules, policies, codes and standards, and by providing assurance that appropriate controls, systems and processes are in place to manage risks and meet relevant requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting assurance reviews efficiently and effectively in accordance with approved assurance plan to identify and report on significant compliance control weaknesses within the Group and its subsidiaries. This includes assurance review planning, preparation, execution, and reporting.
• Identifying good business practice across, Vodacom, its subsidiaries, and International African Companies.
• Identifying, recommending, and implementing operational improvements to the compliance assurance review processes.
• Clearing assurance review findings and closing out of assurance review actions with all levels of management in the organization.
• Identify and assess controls to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, policies and licensing obligations.
• Able to use data analytics and artificial intelligence tools when conducting assurance reviews.
• Monthly and quarterly operational reporting.
• Preparation of reports to various audit, risk, and compliance committees.
• Stay up to date with developments in the legal and regulatory and governance environment and keep abreast of new policies and legislation as well as changes to existing legislation.
• Providing support in compiling and documenting a compliance assurance & reviews plan for approval.
• To undertake special projects as required.
• Limited travelling into Africa.

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Relevant compliance, audit, accounting, risk qualification required (NQF 7 equivalent) (Essential).
• Higher relevant specialist qualifications in e.g. data analytics or AI will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years compliance assurance monitoring /auditing experience with focus on financial services, fintech, and telecommunications.
• Experience working with data analytics, automated controls, or continuous monitoring solutions in a regulated environment.
• Telecommunication, financial services, and fintech experience.
• Exposure to the COSO Framework will be advantageous.

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience:

• Compliance assurance monitoring/auditing with focus on financial services, fintech and telecommunications laws.
• Strong experience in compliance assurance, auditing, internal control and business processes controls, with practical exposure to data analytics.
• General knowledge of the South African and International African Companies Legislative System.
• General governance knowledge and King V Code of Corporate Governance.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Compliance experience with focus on financial services, fintech and telecommunications.
• A track record of making complex business decisions with authority, even in times of ambiguity, considering the potential long-term risks and implications.
• Analytical mind, high level of attention to detail.
• Articulate, strong communication skills (written/verbal).
• Interpersonal skills.
• Single minded, able to act autonomously when required.
• Assertive and self-assured.
• Innovative.
• Self-starter.
• Good judgment.
• Independent thinker.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Presenting and Communicating Information.
• Relating and Networking.
• Learning and Researching.
• French/Portuguese would be advantageous.

We make an impact by offering:

• Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages
• Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
• Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies

Closing date for Applications: 01 September 2026. 

The base location for this role is Midrand, Vodacom Campus. 

The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.