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COMPANY SECRETARY

POSITION NUMBER : 60049159
JOB TITLE AND LEVEL : COMPANY SECRETARY
REPORTS TO : BOARD OF POSTBANK / CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
LOCATION : HEAD OFFICE – PRETORIA
POSITION STATUS : PERMANENT

Purpose of the Job
To provide company secretarial services, ensuring that Postbank adheres to and complies with all applicable legislation, corporate governance regulations and guidelines. Provide guidance to the Board of Directors and Executives regarding their duties, responsibilities, business ethics and corporate governance issues. Supports and advise the Executive Committee and the Board members on any changes to regulations and implications thereof. The successful incumbent will be responsible. for strategic alignment, legal compliance, governance oversight, and effective people management.

Job Responsibilities

Strategic Alignment

• Support the Board in setting the strategic direction by providing relevant information and ensuring a set timeline for strategic setting and review in line with applicable legislation.
• Facilitate communication of strategy to relevant stakeholders and regulators
• Advise the Board on applicable laws and regulations applicable to the strategic direction of Postbank.

Corporate Governance

• Develop, implement, and maintain effective corporate governance policies and procedures in accordance with applicable legislation and best practices (including the Companies Act, Banks Act, PFMA, and King IV).Ensure Compliance with the Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI)
• Facilitate annual Board and Committee evaluations and oversee implementation of improvement actions.
• Monitor and report on governance trends and emerging risks to ensure the Board remains forward-looking and informed.
• Contribute to the alignment of the corporate governance framework with the Bank’s strategy, transformation agenda, and risk appetite.
• Ensure that Board decisions are informed by a sound understanding of governance, compliance, and reputational risk.

Board Support and Administration

• Prepare the Annual Calendar for Board and Committee meetings.
• Coordinate and Organise Board and Committee meetings, including preparing agendas, minutes and board packs.
• Serve as a liaison between board members and management, facilitating communication and ensuring timely dissemination of information.
• Coordinate the Board induction and training of board members on their duties and responsibilities.
• Ensure secure and efficient management of board information using appropriate digital platforms and governance systems.
• Support the Chairperson and Committee Chairs in ensuring effective meeting conduct and decision tracking.

Regulatory Compliance

• Keep the board abreast of the changes in laws and regulations affecting Postbank and ensure compliance thereto.
• Prepare and file statutory returns and disclosures required by the Companies Intellectual and Property Commission
  (CIPC).
• Provide Board of Directors and Executive Committee with guidance on duties, responsibilities and powers.
• Ensure compliance with the regulatory requirements of the Prudential Authority, Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), and South African Reserve Bank (SARB).
• Coordinate internal governance audits and respond to regulatory reviews or findings.

Shareholder Relations

• Manage communication with the shareholder, including responding to inquiries and facilitating the dissemination of information.
• Coordinate the organization of annual general meetings (AGMs) and other shareholder meetings, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
• Support the Chairperson and CEO in maintaining transparent, professional, and proactive relationships with the shareholder representative (e.g., the Minister or designated authority).
• Oversee disclosures and governance statements in public and shareholder reporting to ensure credibility and compliance.

Record Keeping and Documentation

• Maintain accurate and up to date statutory records, including registers for shareholders, directors and beneficial owners.
• Ensure accurate documentation of Board decisions and resolutions.
• Oversee document retention policies and ensure information governance in line with POPIA and the bank’s data management policies.
• Safeguard the integrity and confidentiality of governance records and sensitive information.

Financial

• Manage the departmental budget, ensuring expenditure within approved budgets.
• Ensure cost-effective delivery of secretariat services while maintaining governance and quality standards..

People Management

• Manage performance of the Secretariat unit ensuring agreement of annual goals, measuring performance against agreed goals and ensuring the implementation of Postbank policies for non-performance.
• Talent management, including career development and paths for own team.
• Ensure that staff receive adequate and relevant training.
• Ensure that the working environment contributes to improving staff morale and increasing productivity.
• Alignment to the bank’s transformation (EE) objectives through departmental processes.
• Promote the applicable continuous professional development and certification of the Secretariat team equivalenting compliance with the applicable governance bodies.

General

• Provide input in the development of the annual report to ensure that:
  ✓ Statutory deadlines are met.
  ✓ Statutory and regulatory disclosures are validated, particularly in relation to statements given on corporate governance standards and practices in Postbank.

• Ensure efficient management of function/resources in accordance with the stipulations of the Public Finance Management Act, fraud prevention and risk management principles, corporate governance, legislation, agreements,
  company policies, practices, procedures, regulations, etc.
• Ensure that Company Letterheads are updated with the latest information of the Directors.
• Prepare periodic governance and compliance reports for submission to the Audit and Risk Committees and the Board.
• Serve as a custodian of ethical leadership and good corporate citizenship within the Bank

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in law, Commerce, or equivalent (LLB preferred).
• Chartered Secretary or equivalent professional qualification (e.g., CIS Diploma, CSSA).
• Postgraduate qualification in governance, company secretarial studies, or equivalent will be ideal.
• Membership in Institute of Directors South Africa (IODSA) or Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa will be ideal
• Minimum 8-10 years’ experience at company secretary level, of which 5 years in executive or senior management
  role within a financial institution or regulated environment.
• Experience in state-owned entities or regulated banking environments will be advantageous.
• Exposure to shareholder relations and board evaluation processes will be advantageous.

Knowledge and understanding of:

• Strong knowledge of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and company secretarial best practices.
• Ability to provide strategic guidance to the Board and executive management on governance, ethics, and risk management.
• High-level interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills, including liaison with regulators and shareholders.
• Strong leadership, people management, and team development capabilities.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and maintain confidentiality and integrity at all times.
• Strategic thinking and analytical skills, with attention to detail and due diligence in decision-making.
• Commitment to ethical leadership, good corporate citizenship, and alignment with the organisation’s mandate and transformation objectives.
• In-depth knowledge of Companies Act, Banks Act, Postbank Act, PFMA/National Treasury Regulations, and King IV corporate governance principles.

Skills and attributes

• Ability to interact and influence at Executive management and Board levels. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to think strategically. Excellent report writing skills. Good problem solving and analytical
  skills. Good people management skills. Good interpersonal and presentation skills
• Lateral thinker. High attention to detail. Ability to work under pressure. Honesty and Integrity. High level of confidentiality. Resilient. Due diligence. Persuasive and influential.

How to Apply
If you wish to apply and meet the requirements, please forward your Curriculum Vitae (CV) to
RecruitmentSN@Postbank.co.za Please indicate in the subject line the position you are applying for. To view the full position specification, log on to www.postbank.co.za and click on Careers

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SPECIALIST COMMERCIAL LICENSE

JOB TITLE : SPECIALIST COMMERCIAL LICENSE
BUSINESS UNIT : COMPLIANCE / REGULATORY PROJECTS
LOCATION : HEAD OFFFICE: PRETORIA
POSITION STATUS : IDC FIXED TERM
POSITION GRADE : DU

Purpose of the Job
The Specialist: Commercial Licence (Section 16) will serve as the principal Project Head and senior expert responsible for the end-to-end leadership, coordination, and regulatory execution of Postbank’s Section 16 banking licence application. This role requires a seasoned banking regulatory specialist with direct experience in bank licensing, capable of independently driving all prudential, governance, operational, and compliance workstreams required under the Banks Act and Financial Sector Regulation Act.

The incumbent will operate at a strategic and senior level, engaging directly with the Prudential Authority, SARB, Board, and Executive Committee; ensuring organisational readiness; and overseeing the development, integration, and submission of all licensing deliverables. The role reports to the Head of Compliance and requires close collaboration with senior stakeholders across Compliance, Commercial, Risk, Finance, IT, etc and external regulatory partners

Job Responsibilities

• Project Leadership and Execution
  o Serve as the primary Project Head accountable for the full planning, execution, integration, and delivery of the Section 16 banking licence programme.
  o Develop and maintain the master regulatory project plan, ensuring that all prudential, governance,
  operational, and compliance deliverables are accurately defined, sequenced, and executed within required timelines.
  o Drive cross-functional cohesion, ensuring seamless alignment between core workstreams—Legal,
  Compliance, Risk, ICT, Finance, Operations, Governance and Internal Audit.
  o Proactively manage project progress, identify critical-path risks, ensure timely escalation, and oversee resolution of regulatory, operational, and interdependency issues.

• Regulatory Engagement and Governance
  o Lead and coordinate all engagements with the Prudential Authority (PA) , Financial Sector Conduct
  Authority and South African Reserve Bank (SARB), ensuring high-quality preparation and submission of licensing documentation and evidence packs.
  o Oversee end-to-end internal regulatory readiness assessments, ensuring alignment with the Banks Act, FSRA, prudential requirements, governance standards, and supervisory expectations.
  o Prepare, quality-assure, and deliver Board and Executive reports, including regulatory dashboards, gap analyses, progress updates, and formal submissions.

• Strategic Planning and Execution
  o Translate statutory and regulatory licensing requirements into structured, actionable, and measurable project streams and implementation plans.
  o Identify, assess, and close gaps between Postbank’s current state and Section 16 licensing obligations, recommending and driving targeted organisational, governance, and capability enhancements.
  o Ensure the licensing programme is aligned to Postbank’s corporatisation, operational transformation, and long-term banking strategy.

• Stakeholder and Change Management
  o Build and sustain strong working relationships with regulators, Exco leaders, programme partners, and external advisors to ensure alignment and organisational readiness.
  o Lead structured change management initiatives to embed awareness, accountability, and compliance across business units participating in the licensing programme.
  o Facilitate decision-making at project steering committees and related governance forums, ensuring clarity, documentation, and execution of strategic directives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (essential) in Law, Banking, Commerce, Finance, Risk, Governance, or a related field.
• Postgraduate qualification (mandatory) in Banking Regulation, Compliance, Financial Regulation, Risk
  Management, or Business Leadership.
• Professional certifications in compliance, governance, or banking regulation (e.g., CPrac (SA), CRM, CAMS, ICA qualifications) are strongly advantageous.
• Evidence of continuous professional development in prudential regulation, licensing, or supervisory frameworks.
• 10–12+ years senior experience in the financial services or banking sector, with at least 5 years in a regulatory, governance, or prudential compliance leadership role.
• Mandatory: Proven experience leading a banking licence programme or equivalent central-bank licensing project in a regulated market.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-stream regulatory programmes involving Legal, Risk, Compliance, IT, Finance, Governance, Operations, and Board structures.
• Direct engagement experience with SARB, the Prudential Authority (PA) and/or equivalent regulatory bodies.
• Experience in regulatory project management, transformation projects, or bank corporatisation will be a strong advantage.
• Experience operating within, or advising, state-owned institutions is advantageous.

Knowledge and understanding of:

• Regulatory & Supervisory Frameworks
  Banks Act, Financial Sector Regulation Act (FSRA), regulations, directives, and prudential standards.
  Section 16 licensing requirements, prudential criteria, governance standards, and capital adequacy expectations.
  Mandates and supervisory expectations of SARB, PA, FSCA, and related regulators.
• Prudential & Governance Requirements
  Board and Exco governance frameworks, fit and proper requirements, risk governance, and control functions.
  Enterprise-wide regulatory readiness frameworks, regulatory assurance, and internal audit interaction.
• Risk, Compliance & AML
  AML/CTF frameworks, RMCPs, POCDATARA, POCA, FIC Act obligations, and risk-based approaches.
  Integration of risk, compliance, and governance into licensing and supervisory programmes.
• Functional & Operational Knowledge
  Cross-functional banking operations: Legal, Compliance, Risk, ICT, Finance, Operations, Governance, and Internal Audit.
  Bank transformation, corporatisation, operational readiness, and regulatory change management.
  Key strategic and operational challenges faced by transitional or corporatising banks, particularly in the South African context.
  Change management and stakeholder communication in large-scale regulatory projects.

Skills and Attributes

• Regulatory Project Leadership: Proven ability to lead high-stakes, multi-disciplinary regulatory programmes.
• Strategic Execution: Strong ability to translate regulatory requirements into actionable, aligned, and measurable deliverables.
• Regulator & Executive Engagement: Expert communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills at executive and regulator levels.
• Analytical & Governance Skills: Ability to analyse regulatory gaps, risk exposures, governance weaknesses, and implementation dependencies.
• High-Level Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication, including Board and PA-level submissions.
• Decision-Making Under Pressure: Strong judgement, discretion, problem-solving, and resilience in high-pressure environments.
• High personal accountability with unwavering commitment to regulatory integrity and governance.
• Execution-focused, delivery-driven, and able to operate with minimal guidance.
• Regulatory astuteness, sound judgement, and an ability to anticipate and manage supervisory expectations.
• Resilience and composure in high-pressure, high-visibility regulatory environments.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence diverse senior stakeholders.
• Discretion and professionalism required for sensitive regulatory engagements.

How to Apply
If you wish to apply and meet the requirements, please forward your Curriculum Vitae (CV) to
RecruitmentSN@postbank.co.za Please indicate in the subject line the position you are applying for. To view the full position specification, log on to www.postbank.co.za and click on Careers.

Click here to apply

MANAGER: COMPLIANCE

JOB TITLE : MANAGER: COMPLIANCE
REPORTS TO : HEAD OF COMPLIANCE
BUSINESS UNIT : COMPLIANCE
LOCATION : HEAD OFFFICE: PRETORIA
POSITION STATUS : PERMANENT
POSITION GRADE : D2

To provide specialised compliance expertise that directly supports the Head of Compliance in managing the Postbank’s Regulatory Universe, compliance monitoring programme, policy framework, regulatory advisory, AML/CFT obligations, and regulatory engagement.
The role requires a highly experienced compliance practitioner with proven capability in banking regulatory frameworks, compliance monitoring execution, drafting and maintaining manuals/policies, conducting training, and advising business on regulatory impact.
This is a technical compliance role — not administrative — requiring deep regulatory knowledge and practical implementation experience.

Job Responsibilities

1. Regulatory Universe & Legislative Analysis

• Maintain and continuously update the Bank’s Regulatory Universe, ensuring full coverage of all applicable legislation, regulations, directives, circulars, standards, notices, guidelines, and supervisory expectations.
• Conduct regulatory impact assessments for new and amended legislation (e.g., PFMA, Banks Act, FICA, FAIS, PoPIA, PAIA, NPSA, Conduct Standard for Banks 3 of 2020, SARB directives).
• Translate legislative obligations into actionable compliance requirements, controls, and obligations for the business.
• Develop compliance interpretations, guidance notes, and briefings for the business and executives.
• Monitor global and local regulatory trends (FATF, Basel, FSCA, SARB PA, FIC) and identify emerging compliance risks for the Bank.

2. Compliance Monitoring, Testing & Assurance

• Develop, implement, and maintain the annual compliance monitoring plan aligned to the regulatory universe and key risk areas.
• Conduct compliance monitoring fieldwork, including walkthroughs, control testing, sampling, and reviewing evidence.
• Prepare detailed monitoring reports with findings, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, timelines, and responsible stakeholders.
• Follow up on remediation and action plans, ensuring closure and escalation where required.
• Perform thematic reviews on high-risk areas such as AML/CFT, KYC, data privacy, FAIS, money transfers, payments, and card operations.
• Identify gaps in current controls and recommend enhancements for better compliance and risk mitigation.

3. Policy, Framework & Procedure Management

• Draft, review, update, and maintain all compliance-related policies, frameworks, standards, SOPs, manuals, and guidelines.
• Align the Bank’s policies with legislation, industry best practice, and supervisory requirements (FIC, FSCA, SARB PA, Info Regulator).
• Drive the annual policy governance cycle, including reviews, approvals, training, communication, and version control.
• Ensure consistent implementation and embedding of policies across all business units

4. AML/CFT/CPF Programme Support

• Support the implementation and ongoing enhancement of the Bank’s AML/CFT/CPF Framework.
• Conduct AML/CFT risk assessments, including ML/TF/PF risk ratings, product risks, customer risks, and channel risks.
• Support KYC/CDD/EDD implementation across all customer touchpoints.
• Review AML/CFT controls relating to sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, name screening, and adverse media.
• Assist in managing the STR/SAR process, ensuring alignment with FICA obligations.
• Support internal AML audits, FIC inspections, remediation actions, and staff training.
• Provide AML/CFT advisory across business units, ensuring decisions align with FICA, POCDATARA, POCA, FATF standards, and the Bank’s RMCP.

5. Compliance Advisory & Business Partnering

• Provide specialist regulatory advice to business units on processes, products, projects, systems, and customer interactions.
• Review business processes and new initiatives to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Participate in project committees, product development forums, and operational working groups as the compliance subject matter expert.
• Advise business units on FICA exemptions, FAIS interpretations, PoPIA obligations, PAIA requirements, reporting duties, and control implementation.

6. Governance, Reporting & Committee Support

• Compile high-quality compliance reports for various governance structures
• Prepare compliance dashboards, incident summaries, regulatory heat maps, and emerging risk trends.
• Maintain complete compliance evidence packs for internal audit, external audit, and supervisory reviews.
• Maintain a central compliance repository for regulatory documents, reports, policies, and monitoring evidence.

7. Regulatory Engagement, Inspections & Supervisory Support

• Support the Head of Compliance in preparing for, coordinating, and responding to supervisory engagements with:
• South African Reserve Bank (Prudential Authority)
• Financial Intelligence Centre
• Financial Sector Conduct Authority
• Information Regulator
• Payments Association of South Africa
• Coordinate all regulatory examination requirements, including information requests, evidence packs, submissions, and timelines.
• Assist in drafting responses to FIC inspections, SARB PA directives, FSCA requests, supervisory letters, audit queries, and remedial actions.
• Track compliance with regulatory actions and ensure effective closure

8. Compliance Training & Awareness

• Develop annual compliance training plans for the Bank.
• Deliver targeted training programmes on:
• AML/CFT/CPF
• KYC/CDD/EDD
• PoPIA and data privacy
• FAIS requirements and conduct standards
• Banking regulatory frameworks
• Conduct post-training assessments and maintain training evidence for supervisory reviews.

9. Embedding Compliance Culture Across the Bank

• Serve as a compliance partner to business units by offering practical regulatory guidance.
• Promote ethical conduct, integrity, and accountability across all levels of the Bank.
• Support the implementation of the Bank’s compliance strategy and culture messaging.
• Ensure staff understand compliance obligations in daily operations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent (NQF Level 7) in Law, Commerce, or related field.
• Certificate in Compliance (advantageous).
• Professional AML/CFT certification such as CAMS or CISA (advantageous).
• Minimum 5–7 years compliance experience specifically in a bank or regulated financial services entity, including:
  o Running a compliance monitoring programme end-to-end.
  o Developing and maintaining compliance frameworks, policies, manuals.
  o Conducting in-depth compliance risk assessments.
  o Leading AML/CFT initiatives within a regulated institution.
  o Responding to regulatory inspections (SARB PA, FSCA, FIC).
  o Delivering compliance training & advisory.
• Experience must include:
  o compliance monitoring
  o AML/CFT work (KYC, screening, STR/SAR)
  o policy/manual drafting
  o regulatory universe work
  o advisory & training
  o regulatory engagement (SARB, FSCA, FIC
• Experience with compliance systems (screening/monitoring tools

Knowledge and understanding of:

• Expert knowledge of compliance risk frameworks and ability to conduct CRMPs.Applicable statutory and regulatory
  requirements, including but not limited to the Public Finance Management Act, Banks Act, Financial Intelligence
  Centre Act (FICA), Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (FAIS), PoPIA, PAIA, NPS, etc.
• Regulatory change management and policy drafting skills.
• Experience engaging with regulators and managing inspections.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting to executives and regulators.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills to interpret data and detect trends.
• Ability to train, influence, and support staff in compliance matters across the Bank.
• Familiarity with compliance tools and technology (e.g., screening/monitoring systems).
• Strategic mindset with the ability to align compliance with business objectives.
• Knowledge of key legislation: Banks Act, PFMA, FICA, FAIS, PoPIA, PAIA, NPSA.
• Experience preparing compliance reports and dealing with audits/inspections.
• Exposure to compliance or AML systems/tools.

Skills and Attributes

• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Independent thinker with sound judgment under pressure.
• Resilient and able to manage competing priorities.
• Collaborative and solution-oriented approach.
• Discreet and trustworthy with confidential matters.

How to Apply
If you wish to apply and meet the requirements, please forward your Curriculum Vitae (CV) to
RecruitmentSN@postbank.co.za Please indicate in the subject line the position you are applying for. To view the full position specification, log on to www.postbank.co.za and click on Careers.

Click here to apply

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