The purpose of this role is to support the Head of Compliance in the execution of the Compliance Program of Astron Energy.

Zero Harm Organisation

• Identify and escalate compliance risks, issues and breaches.

• Report compliance risks, issues and breaches to the Head of Compliance as well as the appropriate governance structures to which Compliance reports.

• Ensure that non-compliance matters are dealt with decisively in accordance with the level of risk and Astron Energy’s compliance risk appetite. 

Customer Focus

• Make recommendations for the implementation of compliance controls that are pragmatic and appropriate for the Astron Energy business and its level of maturity.

• Make compliance related recommendations and decisions that are in the best interest of Astron Energy and its customers.

• Be flexible and willing to provide support and assistance with compliance matters which do not fall in your direct area of responsibility (for example: whistleblowing investigations, KYC, TPDD etc.)

• Prioritise the support to business for the completion and maintenance of compliance risk management plans in terms of agreed timelines.

Valued Employees

• Take ownership of own learning and upskilling in the relevant regulatory areas to which Astron Energy is exposed.

• In the future, develop the capacity to manage a compliance team and ensure all tasks are executed timeously and are of the appropriate standard.

• Keep an open line of communication with compliance team members to enable the transfer of knowledge and skills and work not to create silos within the compliance department.   

Win-Win Partnerships

• Maintain a collaborative relationship with stakeholders to ensure the swift resolution of compliance related matters.

• Design the relevant compliance plans/programs in accordance with the needs and risks of the organisation.

• Maintain good relationship and ensure to become a trusted partner of the regulators which supervise Astron Energy.

Attractive Investor Destination

• Assist the Head of Compliance with the implementation of an effective compliance program and compliance culture for Astron Energy

• Assist the business with ensuring that compliance risk/issues does not create reputational risk for Astron Energy.

• Assist in the design of a world class compliance program that adheres to compliance best practice, more specifically the Generally Accepted Compliance Framework.

Professional Qualification and Certifications:  

LLB, CPRAC

Work Experience: A minimum of 5 years’ experience in compliance role.

• Experience in working in a centralized compliance model.

• Proven experience in the identification, assessment, management, monitoring and reporting of compliance risks and breaches.

• Proven experience in the compiling and maintenance of Compliance Risk Management Plans,

• Supporting on compliance related projects,

• Providing advice on compliance matters as well as the design and implementation of compliance controls.

• Proven experience in assisting the business with the analysis and implementation of new compliance requirements.

• Presenting and engaging with senior and executive management.

• Compiling reports for the relevant governance structures to which compliance reports.

Knowledge and skills: Knowledge of the Oil and Gas industry (preferred but not required)  

Application deadline:

15 August 2024