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Cyclopedic ConsultingDirector
Apr. 2024South Africa
Independent Consultant
Sep. 2023 - Apr. 2024City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
FluidRock Governance Group (Pty) LtdDirector of Compliance, Risk and Ethics
Oct. 2019 - Aug. 2023Johannesburg Area, South AfricaFluidRock is the leading independent governance firm. FluidRock is powered by some of the most well-known and experienced professionals in the industry. FluidRock provides a holistic suite of services in a flexible and client-centric manner to ensure the relevant needs of every organisation and its board (governing body), executives and stakeholders are met. Each division is headed up by an industry expert with many years’ experience supported by a team of passionate and energetic individuals. FluidRock Compliance, Risk and Ethics' three-tiered approach combines compliance, ethics and
risk that applies from operational to board level to provide assurance on all levels.
Our team partners with your organisation to provide peace of mind and assurance to the board by providing providing such services in easy to digest, bite-size chunks within realistic, but efficient timelines.
HHP Regulatory Compliance (Pty) LtdDirector
Sep. 2019 - Oct. 2019Johannesburg Area, South AfricaDecided to start my own consulting practice, focusing on regulatory compliance for various entities, ranging from large to small enterprises.
Universal Healthcare Services (Pty) Ltd.General Manager: Group Legal, Risk and Compliance
Jun. 2017 - Aug. 2019Johannesburg Area, South AfricaCompany Overview:
Universal Healthcare is a fully independent and accredited company based in South Africa that operates locally and internationally delivering healthcare solutions to major medical schemes, health plans and blue-chip corporate healthcare clients. Core Role Overview:
Member of MANCO, reporting to CFO (joint shareholder).
Responsible for maintaining legal documentation repository for Group, drafting all product and service contracts, providing legal advisory support for Group, and establishing regulatory universe for Group. Duties & Responsibilities:
Supports MediKredit formal quality management system by reviewing and signing off on SOP's (ISO) with legal risk implications, and providing guidance and advice to PM team – ISO 9001/2015.
Participates in GEMS Governance & Compliance Forum, Audit & Risk / Social & Ethics Committees, and client meetings. Completes annual GEMS Legislation Compliance Checklist.
Drafts and/or reviews agreements for Group as per indexes and files.
Monitors and reviews regulatory, legislative and/or business-related information/documentation to identify risk and/or regulatory / legal compliance issues with potential to impact businesses of Group.
Contributes to latest published Government Gazettes with changes to existing legislation or new regulation that may impact on businesses.
Shares appropriate and adequate information with business, assisting with interpretation and implementation thereof. Ensures relevant business areas have adequately addressed legal and/or business risk and/or are complying with regulatory / legislative framework.
Europ Assistance South AfricaExecutive Head: Corporate Legal & Compliance
Jan. 2016 - May. 2017Johannesburg Area, South AfricaCore Overview:
Member of EXCO, reporting to CEO and Global General Counsel.
Provided strategic direction from a legal, compliance and corporative governance perspective, with particular focus placed on identifying potential risks in these areas and pursuing opportunities to restructure, correct and optimise systems, processes and procedures. Duties & Responsibilities:
Aligned operations with local and international laws as pertaining to its specific sectors of business.
Engaged with external legal advisors to address complex matters, including litigation, insurance matters, and contractual incongruities as well as interpret and apply legislation appropriately. Developed and presented training to Group on ethics and regulatory issues and processes.
Established legal practices to ensure management of legal obligations and legal risk of business units.
Investigated and resolved internal legal issues. Ensured effective controls were established and implemented for audit findings.
Responsible fully for Group Contracts Management Guidelines.
Drove B-BBEE strategic direction for Group, working with HR and with support of BEE consultants.
Managed corporate governance by ensuring compliance and adherence to Companies Act 71 of 2008, regulations, King IV and best practice relating to corporate governance.
Evaluated company insurance, ensuring cover is sufficient and appropriate. Managed, coached and directed staff and developed individual/team talents in a diverse staff group.
Acted as Trustee to EASA Broad-Based Trust.
Submitted relevant reports to MANCO, EXCO, the Board, and various Regulators.
Represented company at industry bodies such as IISA, CISA, and IOD.
Barclays Africa Group LimitedAfrica Head of Central Compliance
Jul. 2014 - Dec. 2015Johannesburg Area, South AfricaCore Overview:
Reporting to Head of Barclays Absa Group Ltd Compliance.
Led, motivated and supported regional team in collaborating effectively with global team, delivered central compliance services to all businesses in Africa, and formed strategic stakeholder alliances. Duties & Responsibilities:
Drove policy, process and technology to deliver target operating model for Central Compliance.
Analysed and interpreted financial and business data to inform strategic decision-making processes.
Developed and delivered Central Compliance plans, management information, budgets, resourcing and training.
Designed new functions to fit regulatory environment, challenge processes and initiate change.
Coached, trained, recruited and directed staff at diverse levels, including Vice-President, Assistant-President as well as four direct and 12 indirect reports.
Cultivated strategic alliances and gained commitment from stakeholders in each coverage area.
ACE GroupHead of Legal & Compliance and Company Secretary
Aug. 2012 - Jul. 2014JohannesburgCore Overview:
Member of Risk Committee, EXCO and STRATCO, with dual matrix reporting to CEO in South Africa and European General Counsel.
Provided commercially appropriate legal and compliance services, direction and support to multi-national insurance, and reinsurance organisation focussed on property and casualty insurance and reinsurance. Duties & Responsibilities:
Managed delivery of legal services in compliance with all regulations, industry standards, ethical values, and company procedures. Established procedures to identify legal, compliance, physical and operational risks and, in conjunction with other functions, developed and implemented systems and controls to mitigate identified risks.
Guided Senior Management on legal and regulatory issues arising from company operations.
Delivered regulatory training to the Board and all employees.
Formed strategic stakeholder alliances and developed solid professional relationships.
Delivered presentations at legal and compliance conferences.
Engaged with Project Managers and teams during project planning and implementation
Liberty LifeHead of Compliance: Retail Strategy & Execution
Mar. 2011 - Jul. 2012JohannesburgCore Overview:
Reporting to Managing Director of Retail Strategy & Execution.
Employed professional legal principles and theories while asserting regulatory compliance within Retail Strategy & Execution, Retail Operations and Retail IT functions. Duties & Responsibilities:
Identified and mapped out business environment to ensure readiness for new legislation, conducting impact-analysis of this on Product Development, Marketing and Operations.
Ensured existing legislation was adhered to and fully implemented.
Managed, guided and developed team of six multi-functional staff.
Provided thought leadership in identification, implementation, and monitoring of regulatory requirements and projects.
Lidiko LodgeLodge Manager
Apr. 2007 - Jul. 2007
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