Position Details Organization: South African National Parks (SANParks) Title: Senior Manager: Compliance Region: Pretoria Salary: R 1 115 100.00 – R 1 672 650.00 Annual Package Type of Employment: Full time Deadline: 11 June 2026 Job Description The Organisation requires the services of a Senior Manager: Compliance. This position will report to the General Manager: Legal Services and will be based at the Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria. Roles and Responsibilities Develop SANParks compliance risk universe register. Develop SANParks compliance plan and calendar aligned with the risk register. Develop compliance standard operating procedures and process flows. Develop compliance Risk management plans for the Top 10 Compliance Risks. Develop templates and documents for compliance practices within SANParks and report on compliance to SANParks Governance Structures (Exco, ARC, Board). Participate in engagements and consultation discussions with regulators including National Treasury. Participate in development of SANPARKS Top 20 Regulatory Universe. Support and guide the organisation in developing function‑specific compliance agendas. Support and guide the organisation in developing internal controls associated with identified compliance risks, e.g., development of key policies, standard operating procedures, process flows, etc. Support and guide the organisation in developing internal compliance risk controls aligned with the compliance risk universe. Promote initiatives that support and enhance the development and entrenchment of a culture of compliance. Promote initiatives that assess and measure the compliance maturity of the organisation (annual surveys, benchmark). Review compliance infrastructure including policies and procedures. Assess compliance risk internal controls. Lead training on compliance practices to management. Monitor the tracking and closing/resolution of all compliance findings and commitments. Produce management information on compliance for reporting to Board, Audit and Risk Committee and EXCO. Liaise with other assurers on issues of combined assurance, knowledge sharing, identification of compliance themes, creation of a joined‑up approach to compliance activities, etc. Report on the compliance work plan/programme. Ensure maintenance of compliance records. Prepare reports to the Exco, ARC and Board. Determine the departments' priorities. Develop and implement efficiency measures to ensure optimum capacity utilisation and performance. Manage human, physical, and financial resources in line with organisational policies, processes, and procedures. Qualifications and Requirements Possession of an NQF 7 in B. Iuris/ B. Proc. BCom (Law). Admitted Attorney. Compliance certification/qualification. Desirable: NQF 8 in LLB. Membership with the Compliance Institute or an appropriate professional institution would be an added advantage. 5 – 8 years post‑qualification experience in compliance/regulatory/legal, with a minimum of 3 years at a management level. Knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Generally Accepted Compliance Practices (GACP), King Code, ISACA and IIA Standards. Computer literacy. Understanding of compliance, legislative and regulatory compliance, and statutory interpretation principles in a state‑owned institution. Drafting policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures. Finance, Human Resources and SCM principles and methodologies. Risk assessment methodologies. Effective communication. Interpersonal skills. Leadership. Conflict management. Problem‑solving. Reporting. Honesty and integrity. Results‑driven. Detail oriented. Assertiveness. Customer‑centric. Other Notes SANParks is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment. Applicants possessing foreign qualifications must submit evaluated results by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). #J-18808-Ljbffr