Head of Compliance

Job description

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. 

What you will do

The Head of Compliance will be responsible for ensuring that Volvo Group Southern Africa complies with its outside regulatory and legal requirements as well as internal policies and bylaws relating to areas covered by the Volvo Group Code of Conduct, by empowering and supporting management and staff in the relevant requirements, as well as overseeing that all internal and external notification and reporting requirements are met. The role must work with management and staff to identify and manage regulatory risk and ensure the implementation of AB Volvo/Volvo Trucks and Volvo Group Southern Africa compliance policies, including ensuring that the maintenance of documented and effective compliance procedures and controls are consistent with internal standards, business goals and attitude to risk. The role will coordinate and drive harmonisation in joint company compliance related issues.

 

The role is a member of the Volvo Trucks Executive Leadership Team as well as Volvo Group Southern Africa Country Management Team (CMT) in addition to being responsible (lead or participate) for any committee that the Company may determine. The position works in close collaboration with Volvo Trucks International and the Volvo Trucks Legal and Compliance, Business Control and People and Culture communities.

Who are you?

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, we will need: 

A committed and driven team-player with excellent problem-solving skills and strong ability to communicate effectively with different stakeholders on different levels in the organization, as much as outside of the organization. We need an individual who has extensive in-depth knowledge and experience in risk management, corporate governance, and regulatory framework and trends - a thought leader in Compliance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

·  Demonstrate strong leadership abilities and sound judgement
·  Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
·  Knowledgeable of applicable laws, guidelines, controls, and global regulations
·  Strong organizational and time management capabilities
·  Ability to work under pressure
·  Polished people skills
·  Ability to manage national and international stakeholders with a proactive approach
·  Senior level experience of compliance governance

Qualifications and Experience:

·  A Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related field
·  Proven experience in a similar role in a large business environment
·  Professional certification such as Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP)
·  Member of the Compliance Institute of SA
·  Proficient in MS Office and in particular Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

 

 

Shortlisted candidates must complete and sign personal verification permission, consent and indemnity declarations, to inter alia perform reference, criminal, credit, qualification, vetting process (if applicable to position) and any other checks deemed necessary.

Volvo Group Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people with disabilities.

Application Closing Date: 9 May 2025.

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. 

Who we are and what we believe in 
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group . Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities. 

 

At Volvo Trucks you will be part of leading the way towards a sustainable transport industry. For nearly a century we have been innovating for people – to make life easier, better and safer. Driving progress is our promise to customers, to the industry and to society. At Volvo Trucks we share a curiosity to learn, we work with passion and we embrace change to stay ahead. Join us, together we move the world we want to live in. 

Job Category:  Legal, Compliance & Audit

Organization:  Volvo Trucks

Travel Required:  Frequent Travel

Requisition ID:  20606