Agri-technical Manager

Farm Managers SA

Western Cape, south-africa

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, Crop Science, Plant Science or a related agricultural discipline. Minimum 5 years' experience in a management or senior leadership role within an agricultural, horticultural, farming or related technical environment. Strong practical experience in crop production, nutrition, irrigation and agronomic management. Proven experience in designing, managing and evaluating agricultural research and trials. Experience managing and developing technical or operational teams. Strong understanding of chemical application, pre-harvest intervals, MRLs, food safety and relevant agricultural compliance requirements. KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED Strong team leadership skills Analytical, data-driven and able to translate technical information into practical action. Proactive, self-motivated and passionate about continuous improvement. Strong in research, problem-solving and root-cause analysis. Able to manage multiple projects, trials and operational priorities simultaneously. A strong communicator with the ability to work effectively across departments and with external stakeholders. Quality and safety conscious. Commercially minded, with an understanding of the relationship between technical decisions, productivity, costs and profitability. Comfortable working in a fast-paced agricultural environment where decisions need to be made quickly and effectively. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO Technical Leadership & Team Development Lead, develop and motivate a high-performing technical team. Set clear performance expectations and promote accountability. Conduct regular one-on-one meetings and provide coaching, training and technical support. Develop strong 2IC capability to ensure operational continuity. Build effective working relationships between Technical, Production, HR and Compliance Crop Yield, Quality & Loss Management Set and manage annual crop yield, quality and crop-loss targets aligned with customer and business requirements. Drive agronomic strategies to maximise yield and quality while minimising crop losses. Monitor crop performance and identify opportunities for improvement. Lead root-cause analysis of recurring crop health and production issues and ensure corrective actions are implemented. Crop Protection, Nutrition & Irrigation Use scouting data, weather forecasts, seasonal knowledge and product information to develop effective spray and nutrition programmes. Ensure irrigation strategies support crop quality, yield and loss targets. Work closely with Production to identify and resolve irrigation, crop protection and nutrition challenges. Ensure chemical applications comply with safety requirements, pre-harvest intervals, MRL requirements and applicable legislation Research, Trials & Innovation Lead research and trials aimed at improving farming methods, yield and crop quality. Design and execute scientifically sound trials using appropriate controls, replication and accurate data collection. Manage multiple trials simultaneously and ensure results are analysed and reported accurately and timeously. Conduct proactive research using industry experts, consultants, laboratories, technology, AI, conferences and other relevant resources. Convert research findings into practical recommendations and improvements for the business. Data, Reporting & Compliance Ensure spray, scouting, nutrition and other technical data is accurate, complete and submitted on time. Maintain high standards of technical reporting and documentation. Drive data-based decision-making and use technical information to identify trends and opportunities. Work closely with the Compliance Manager to ensure audit, food safety, chemical safety and legislative requirements are consistently met. Stakeholder Management Build and maintain strong professional relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers and service providers. Ensure excellent communication, timely responses and delivery against agreed deadlines. Represent the company professionally and build a reputation for technical excellence and reliable service. Work collaboratively with Production, Compliance and HR to resolve challenges and continuously improve business performance

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Risk And Compliance-compliance Management

EXL South Africa

Western Cape, south-africa

full-time

Job Description 1st Line of Defense Risk & Compliance Manager. EXL is looking to hire a 1LoD Risk & Compliance Manager to oversee the Off-Shore 1LoD responsibilities (across South Africa) of EXL by adoption of the Compliance and Risk Management Framework ensuring full compliance of regulatory requirements, in the delivery of our authorized permissions held by our regulatory host (principal firm) in the UK. Activities are regulated by the FCA, ICO and Ofcom. The primary purpose of this role is to protect EXL from potential risks and adverse regulatory issues by ensuring adherence of all necessary regulatory policies and procedures in Off-Shore delivery centers. The ideal candidate should have extensive Risk & Compliance experience within an FCA regulated financial services environment. Experience supporting Insurance and/or Credit Broking activities, including knowledge of ICOBS, would be advantageous, although candidates from other regulated sectors will also be considered. The ideal candidate should be experienced in managing key stakeholders across the business and reporting management information effectively across leadership. Responsibilities Support the Head of Operations within the 1LoD managing the risks they generate as part of their day-to-day activities. Lead first line risk and compliance oversight for EXL UK's Insurance Intermediary and Credit Broking activities, ensuring adherence to FCA requirements including ICOBS, CONC, Consumer Duty, and associated regulatory obligations while embedding effective controls and good customer outcomes across operations Risk ownership and Management; identifying, assessing and managing inherent and residual risks in their specific business area through Risk and Control Self-Assessments and additional ad hoc risk assessments. Control Implementation and operations; Designing, implementing, and maintaining effective internal controls and procedures to mitigate identified risks, in line with EXL's overall risk appetite and policies. Create, embed and track an appropriate 1LoD Compliance Monitoring Plan to provide assurance and validation of effectiveness of the controls maintained and reported by the business Business Resilience; ensuring EXL builds and maintains strong resilience across business areas like Technology, Operations, WFM etc. to prevent customer detriment. Complete all operational resilience activities with support of relevant business areas including 1LoD sign off for the Operational Resilience Self-Assessment Change management: monitoring and risk assessing adherence of change implementation and delivery against the approved change request, regulation and EXL's business resilience Customer Interaction; oversight of and support in carrying out key customer facing processes such as customer assessments and customer journey mapping. Prepare reports for senior management, including the UK Governance Structure as appropriate with analysis where required Incident Management; Manage incidents including progression and completion of actions to close an operational or incident with accurate root cause analysis, whilst ensuring incidents are escalated to 2LoD with regular updates provided. Assist with identification and management of further action, incident or risk owners, ensuring appropriate 1LoD sign off to close the incident or risk. Assist with the Quality control teams and determine the effectiveness of the agent activities in the customer facing teams. Documentation and Reporting; documenting processes, controls, risk assessments, and all associated decisions and escalating to 2LoD and senior management. Compile the monthly MI reporting for the SLT Committee. Provide 1LoD Compliance Monitoring updates against the 1LoD Compliance Monitoring Plan to the Risk & Compliance Committee. Lead the adoption and deployment of regulatory initiatives including Consumer Duty within the Off-Shore locations with a particular focus on 'outcome testing'. Contribute to the Conduct and Control culture of the organization through knowledge sharing and awareness on the importance of Compliance. In collaboration with the 2LoD team, maintain knowledge and adhere to the relevant regulatory and legal obligation of the function managed, including local and wider group policies. Maintain and deliver to relevant committee insightful Horizon scanning dashboards to raise awareness of future changes to regulatory and financial environment that may have an impact on EXL and recommend appropriate actions. Support 2LoD in the preparation and submit compliance reports to regulatory bodies as required. Assist and support 2Lod with the Compliance Monitoring Program including taking ownership of monitoring 1LoD tasks Competence Requirements: Sufficient breadth and depth of Compliance experience to make critical assessments and sound business decisions. Experience gained within a Financial Services Compliance function, ideally within Insurance and Credit Broking. Comprehensive understanding of the key expectations the FCA has of a regulated firm. Strong communication skills (both written and oral). Strong time management skills to meet agreed deadlines. Proven interpersonal skills with ability to work with a fair degree of autonomy and demonstrate initiative and a sense of personal accountability but remain a team player and enjoy contributing Provide training and guidance to employees on compliance-related matters. Ability to work well in a small, collaborative team in both on-shore and off-shore locations. Comfortable with working in dotted lines organizational structurers. Consumer Duty: Drive the embedding of Consumer Duty responsibilities and obligations (including Vulnerable Customers) to develop, implement and monitor compliance with the Duty. To do this there is an expectation for the candidate to have a good understanding of the Duty to deliver: Ability to develop and implement Consumer Duty related policies and procedures that are fit for purpose. Track and report on the effectiveness of compliance efforts and identify areas for improvement. Communicate the Duty to staff, senior management and the Board and provide relevant training. Assess services offered to ensure they meet the Duty standards. Collaborate with different departments and stakeholders to ensure compliance. Qualifications Requirements: Sufficient breadth and depth of Compliance experience to make critical assessments and sound business decisions. Experience gained within a Financial Services Compliance function, ideally within Debt Collection and Debt Administration. Comprehensive understanding of the key expectations the FCA has of a regulated firm. Strong communication skills (both written and oral). Strong time management skills to meet agreed deadlines. Proven interpersonal skills with ability to work with a fair degree of autonomy and demonstrate initiative and a sense of personal accountability but remain a team player and enjoy contributing Provide training and guidance to employees on compliance-related matters. to a cooperative environment; Ability to work well in a small, collaborative team in both on-shore and off-shore locations. Comfortable with working in dotted lines organizational structurers. Must have 3-6 years of experience Must have a Bachelor's Degree

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Fica Consultant

Hello Group

Gauteng, south-africa

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Duties and Responsibilities Conduct customer onboarding verification checks. Review and verify customer identification documents and supporting documentation. Ensure customer information is complete ans accurate before onboarding. Conduct sanctions, PEP and other required screening checks. Review screening results and escalate potential matches to the relevant Compliance team member. Identify missing, expired or inconsistent customer documentation and request the required information. Respond to and assist with FICA/KYC-related queries from customers and internal teams. Assist with resolving onboarding and verification queries. Maintain accurate records of verification checks and supporting documentation. Ensure all verification checks are completed within the turnaround times. Escalate any unusual, high-risk or potentially non-compliant customer information to the Compliance Manager. Assist with general administrative duties within the Compliance/FICA function. Minimum Requirements Skills & Competencies Strong attention to detail. Good administrative and organisational skills. Ability to identify discrepencies and missing information. Good communication and query resolution skills. Ability to work accurately and meet deadlines. Ability to handle confidential customer information. Qualifications & Experience Matric certificate (Grade 12) Relevant qualification in Compliance, Finance, Law or related field will be advantageous. Previous experience in FICA, KYC, customer onboarding or financial services will be advantageous. Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office. Good attention to detail Good wtitten and verbal communication skills.

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Gauteng, south-africa

full-time

Areas of responsibility Assists the compliance manager to identify, assess, advise on, monitor, report, and provide training on the compliance risk of the firm. Assists the compliance manager to monitor processes, practices, and documents to identify gaps. Assists the compliance manager to evaluate business activities to assess compliance risk. Assists the compliance manager to identify, investigate, and resolve all activities that are deemed non-compliant. Assists the compliance manager to train employees. Keeps abreast of local and international standards and regulatory advancements. Assists the compliance manager in the following areas: Privacy and data protection (POPIA and GDPR). FICA B-BBEE Anti-corruption Client Compliance Fulfilment Role Assist in completion and drafting of Compliance Risk Management Plans. Perform compliance monitoring. For Privacy and data protection specifically: Conduct monitoring to check compliance. Maintain records of all data processing activities of the company For FICA specifically Conduct due diligence reviews. Onboarding customers Submitting reports to the FIC Provide training and awareness. For B-BBEE specifically Assist in the process of routinely updating the score monitoring application to provide a quarterly indicative scorecard. Assist with B-BBEE audits including, arranging, compiling evidence file and audit execution. For Client Compliance Fulfilment specifically Complete the firm's responses to client questionnaires Secure appropriate responses to questions requiring specialist input as necessary Maintain a database of all client questionnaires including standard responses to routine questions Requirements Knowledge and experience Minimum of 1 years' work experience. knowledge of at least one of the areas of responsibility. Experience in interpreting regulatory requirements Personal attributes Ability to perform duties in a self-motivated and independent manner. Strong oral and interpersonal communication skills Outstanding writing and communication skills Ability to communicate complex issues in simple and user-friendly language Ability to balance the roles of trusted advisor and internal policing. Fluent in English Have a high attention to detail Ability to prioritise tasks in a high-pressure environment

15 days ago

Primary School Education Program Lead - Spark Theresa Park - 2026

SPARK Schools

Gauteng, south-africa

full-time

Purpose of Role: The Education Program Lead drives student achievement and educational excellence across SPARK Schools by leading the design, implementation, and monitoring of a future-focused, inclusive, and data-informed curriculum and assessment model. This role is pivotal in aligning instruction to national standards while integrating project-based learning, character education, technology, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Responsibilities: Curriculum Leadership and Design Design and oversee an inclusive, interdisciplinary, and future-fit curriculum that incorporates project-based learning, SDG-related themes, and 21st-century competencies. Ensure alignment with national frameworks (CAPS) and SPARK's instructional models (e.g., blended and personalised learning). Create subject integration maps and pacing guides, and lead the development of instructional content for the online LMS. Design character-based learning resources that develop SPARK values: Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility, Kindness. Coordinate moderation plans and teacher resources that promote consistent instructional quality. Assessment Strategy & Quality Lead a cohesive assessment framework (diagnostic, formative, summative, benchmark) aligned to curriculum goals. Develop, curate, and moderate internal and external assessments; monitor implementation and marking fidelity. Facilitate data-driven instruction by training staff to analyse student data for continuous improvement. Integrate online and classroom-based assessment data for a holistic view of scholar progress. Capacity Building & Support Coach school leaders, instructional coaches, and teachers on curriculum design, pedagogy, and assessment literacy. Facilitate PD sessions based on curriculum gaps and observed teaching practices. Guide teachers in using technology tools and online platforms for personalised and collaborative learning. Conduct regular site visits, lesson observations, and book checks to support fidelity and improvement. Data Informed Improvement Analyse academic data to identify trends, close learning gaps, and inform strategic planning. Lead termly and annual curriculum reviews and assessment audits across schools. Generate internal assessment schedules and reporting templates for performance tracking. Innovation & Research Stay up-to-date on global trends in curriculum, educational technology, and competency-based learning. Pilot and evaluate STEAM, coding, SDG-aligned themes, and project-based learning innovations. Source and recommend innovative resources and interventions that promote academic equity. Compliance and Academic Governance Represent SPARK in district, provincial, and national compliance forums (e.g. DBE, GDE, WCED, ISASA, UMALUSI). Support academic submissions (SA-SAMS, CEMIS, Valistractor) and ensure correct statutory documentation. Identify and escalate academic compliance risks while maintaining a positive relationship with education authorities. To engage and maintain relations with external stakeholders within the Education sphere i.e DOE, DBE, GDE, WCED, Districts, ISASA, UMALUSI, etc To attend district meetings and maintain a healthy relationships with subject advisors, academic compliance manager and other academic compliance officials in the DOE, DBE, GDE, WCED, Districts, ISASA, UMALUSI, etc Attend academic compliance meetings hosted by Umalusi, Isaasa or any other education governing body. To uphold, maintain and appropriately store all statutory documents and records related to school compliance. To identify, investigate and correct any potential compliance risks associated with the operations of our school. Escalating risks relating to academic compliance Daily Responsibilities (Schools Based Context) Collaborate with school leadership to monitor the daily implementation of curriculum plans and assessments. Conduct classroom walkthroughs or lesson observations to support instructional alignment and provide real-time feedback to educators. Meet with grade or subject leads to review learner data, plan interventions, and adjust instructional pacing. Provide coaching or support to teachers on curriculum delivery, differentiation, and assessment practices. Review and moderate learner workbooks, assessments, and portfolios for quality and consistency. Support the planning and execution of daily assessment schedules (e.g., quizzes, SBAs, or internal tests). Monitor the fidelity of lesson planning and shared instructional materials on platforms (e.g., Google Classroom, LMS). Engage with scholars to understand learning experiences and curriculum impact through surveys, focus groups, or learner voice activities. Attend school team huddles, instructional planning meetings, or data debriefs. Ensure curriculum boards, subject displays, and resource areas reflect current curriculum focus and learning objectives. Requirements Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: Bachelor's degree required; Honours or Master's in Education preferred. Minimum 3 years' experience coaching educators and supporting school-based instructional leadership. Experience in curriculum design, assessment strategy, and data analysis. Exposure to digital platforms, blended learning, and educational technologies. Strong understanding of the South African education context and compliance requirements. Skills and Mindset: Strong desire to be part of a vibrant and dynamic technology-driven work environment fostering creativity, collaboration and an atmosphere that encourages and allows top performers to thrive. Strong desire to be part of a collaborative, team spirited and fast growing Social Impact Disruptor and Society Shaper who is leading change in the education space in South Africa through transformational education innovation, ensuring the accessibility of university and careers for all. Strong desire to be part of a learning culture with excellent career development and advancement opportunities supported by individualised professional development, support and mentorship. Ability, Desire and Passion to deliver high quality transformational education at affordable fees to ensure the accessibility of university and careers for all.

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Compliance Officer: Job Grade 10/11: Sls: Finance: Compliance: Bellville

Sanlam Group

Western Cape, south-africa

full-time

What will you do? The Compliance Officer is responsible for assisting the Compliance Manager in ensuring the implementation and maintenance of an effective and well-monitored regulatory compliance framework within SLS, with a primary focus on Sanlam Group Risk and Sanlam Corporate Investments. The role supports the identification, management, and monitoring of regulatory compliance risks and promotes adherence to applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, and internal governance standards What will make you successful in this role? Identification and risk rating of applicable laws and regulations Implementation and maintenance of the compliance framework and processes Compliance risk assessments, development, and implementation of compliance risk management plans Developing and maintaining compliance monitoring plans Conducting compliance monitoring Compilation of internal and external compliance reports Implementation of remedial action Review regulatory training material to ensure that training requirements are met Provide compliance training Presenting to and engaging the relevant business areas on compliance feedback and corrective action Provide guidance on regulatory developments and group policies Assist with the promotion of a culture of compliance and awareness within Sanlam Corporate by actively participating in compliance projects and training initiatives Working knowledge of the legislation Analyse and interpret regulation and legislation Ability to advise on legislation and understanding the impact that it has on business Ability to comment on regulatory developments and advise business on changes Ability to interact with industry bodies on legislation Timeous involvement in key regulatory projects in order to pro-actively provide compliance guidance to business Qualification and Experience Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in compliance including exposure to insurance and investment businesses LLB, BComm (Law) or relevant legal qualification Applicable regulatory exams Experience in providing compliance advice, conducting monitoring activities, and managing regulatory risk within insurance and/or investment environments Member of the Compliance Institute of Southern Africa - Certified Compliance Practitioner (CPrac) designation would be advantageous Knowledge and Skills A strong working knowledge of the financial services industry and its regulatory environment (with a specific focus on Insurance, FAIS and medical legislation) Sound knowledge and practical compliance experience relating to FAIS, the Long-term Insurance Act, Conduct Standards, Policyholder Protection Rules, FICA and other applicable financial services legislation A thorough understanding and knowledge of development and execution of compliance risk management and monitoring plans Working knowledge of the Generally Accepted Compliance Practice Framework Ability to work well under pressure, independently and as part of a team Relationship building skills Communication (both written and verbal) Decision making skills Technical professional skills Report writing skills Negotiation/Influencing skills Analytical thinking and problem solving skills Leadership and self-confidence Presentation skills Computer literacy Planning and organising skills

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