Position OverviewThis position is responsible for designing and directing the implementation of strategic antitrust / competition compliance risk mitigation programs, including risk assessments and evaluations, monitoring regimes that evaluate operational controls and processes, and training and awareness campaigns, in light of evolving business needs and internal and industry data, in order to mitigate risk and ensure compliance with applicable antitrust / competition laws and regulations in all markets that Massmart operates.This position must develop and implement strategies to cultivate an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics while developing and leveraging internal and external partnerships and networks to achieve business goals.Duties & ResponsibilitiesDirect implementation of strategic risk mitigation programs, data systems, and services.Ensure the competition compliance universe across a multitude of jurisdictions across Africa is identified, risk rated, and managed to mitigate compliance risk.Ensure the effective implementation of the competition compliance program into the business.Work with continuous improvement and audit teams to ensure that all gaps identified within the competition compliance program have been rectified.Implement and/or direct the implementation of competition compliance systems and training.Manage the development and implementation of cross-functional compliance risk identification, monitoring, and assessment procedures.Conduct and direct assessments to identify required competition compliance interventions and action plans for review with cross-functional teams, and provide feedback and recommendations for process controls and program improvements.Define metrics and integrate them into core business metrics.
Monitor, evaluate, and measure operational program processes for review with cross-functional teams in order to close competition compliance gaps and drive continuous improvement.Monitor emerging compliance requirements, including new regulations, and develop strategies to respond to compliance risks.Ensure accurate reporting to all stakeholders including the Executive Committees, Risk Committees, and the Massmart Board is done timeously and effectively.Advisory, Guidance and SupportDevelop and oversee the implementation of strategies designed to establish best practices by analyzing business objectives and needs; researching and benchmarking industry best practices and legal requirements; understanding current practices of business units; providing direction and guidance in writing business requirement documents for system updates; developing, communicating, and implementing department strategies, plans, goals, and objectives; determining and securing resources; evaluating and enhancing employment processes and practices; and promoting a customer-focused environment.Support development of global policies and standard operating procedures.Ensure that compliance programs, policies, procedures, and reporting are consistent with global direction and leverage global talent and resources.Develop and implement strategies to attract and maintain a highly skilled and engaged workforce.Diagnose technical and process management capabilities.Support recruiting, selecting, and developing talent.Support mentorship, workforce development, and succession planning.Leverage the capabilities of new and existing talent.Determining and Supporting Resource RequirementsCreate an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics.Integrate ethics and integrity values into all programs and practices.Develop consequences for violations or non-compliance.Supporting the Open Door PolicyMaximize the achievement of business goals by developing and leveraging internal and external partnerships and networks.In partnership with counsel where appropriate, articulate corporate positions on compliance matters to regulators and external agencies and direct involvement with regulators at federal, provincial, and municipal levels to ensure compliance with all legal requirements.Develop external relationships and alliances in order to strengthen the company's reputation, leading regulatory outreach meetings, while ensuring that the company's compliance programs, policies, procedures, and reports are communicated in a persuasive, accurate, and understandable way and that sensitive data is protected.Coordinate with Legal in connection with regulatory investigations and examinations.Act as a strategic partner to senior leaders across the organization, initiate and design policies, guidelines, procedures, and awareness campaigns to drive compliance with antitrust / competition laws and influence related strategy across the enterprise.Desired Experience & QualificationLaw degree or suitable alternative (auditing / risk and compliance), with a specialization and/or qualification in competition / antitrust law and relevant work experience (4 - 8 years' work experience required).
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