JESSICA NGOBENI
Compliance Officer
Johannesburg
Summary
Experienced compliance professional ensuring organizational adherence to regulatory standards. Skilled in designing and implementing compliance frameworks that align with business objectives. Recognized for collaborative work with cross-functional teams and adapting to changing regulatory environments. Proficient in risk assessment and regulatory reporting, with a detail-oriented, quality-focused approach. Over five years of experience in the chemical and energy industry.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Compliance Officer
Sasol
Johannesburg
07.2025 - Current
- Compiling and executing the OME Compliance Coverage Plan, which outlines annual compliance activities across OME, resulting in an increase in compliance activity completion rates year-over-year.
- Facilitating workshops to develop the Compliance Risk Profile, offering insights on regulatory requirements and addressing ad-hoc queries; completed 4 workshops.
- Reviewing and validating the timely completion of Compliance Risk Profiles and Compliance Risk Management Plans, ensuring they are distributed to relevant stakeholders within a 3-month timeframe and integrated into the Compliance electronic system, achieving 100% compliance on deadlines.
- Identifying high-risk regulatory requirements and proposing mitigation measures across the OME, contributing to the development of 2 new compliance-related policies and procedures that reduced potential compliance violations.
- Participating in the implementation of regulatory projects, including initiatives related to Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption, Competition/Antitrust Laws, and Data Privacy, resulting in a 20% improvement in regulatory compliance audit scores.
- Analysing business process weaknesses and assisting in creating action plans that led to the reduction of compliance risks.
- Proactively engaging with Centers of Expertise and other stakeholders to facilitate compliance risk assessment workshops, utilising enterprise-wide risk management frameworks, with a total of 3 assessments conducted and documented.
- Managing and updating existing Compliance Risk Management Plans at least once every two years, ensuring timely updates that resulted in 100% of plans being current and compiling Compliance Risk Profile Reports for OME management quarterly, contributing to informed decision-making.
Policy and Framework Officer
Sasol
Johannesburg
05.2019 - 06.2025
- Developed and implemented the Sasol Group Compliance (SGC) strategy and operating model.
- Led the Annual Compliance Confirmation process, which strengthened internal controls and reduced compliance-related incidents by 20%.
- Validated SGC policies and procedures to ensure statutory alignment
Streamlined SGC processes through the creation of templates, decreasing processing time by 25%. - Contributed to the development of an innovative, risk-based compliance risk management framework, which improved risk identification efficiency by 40%.
- Facilitated the adoption of amendments to the compliance framework, resulting in an increase in stakeholder engagement and understanding.
- Represented Sasol Group in various industry bodies, enhancing the company's profile and influence.
- Compiled and maintained the Annual Group Compliance Coverage Plan
Guided Operating Model Entities (OMEs) in achieving an 'Established Level' of maturity, leading to 50% of OMEs reaching this status within one year. - Integrated technology solutions to enhance compliance delivery, resulting in a 20% reduction in manual compliance processes.
- Established a strong compliance culture through innovative programs and effective communication, reflected in a 40% increase in employee compliance awareness survey scores.
- Provided crucial compliance guidance and consulting.
- Fostered effective relationships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally, resulting in a 30% increase in collaboration opportunities.
- Improved departmental efficiency by streamlining and implementing new policies and processes, achieving a 35% increase in productivity.
- Utilised data-driven decision-making techniques to inform strategic planning, which resulted in a 20% improvement in measurable compliance outcomes.
AML Remediation Officer
Nedbank (MFC)
Johannesburg
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Conducted comprehensive due diligence on over 100 new clients, successfully acquiring and verifying FICA information and documentation, achieving a 98% compliance rate.
- Efficiently managed client account operations for a portfolio of 50 accounts, facilitating account openings and closings within an average turnaround time of 48 hours and maintaining regular communication with clients for timely file updates.
- Conducted targeted investigations on 15 high-risk clients, including Politically Exposed Persons, resulting in the prompt reporting of 3 suspicious cases to the FICA and AML Remediation Manager, which contributed to a 20% increase in compliance efficiency.
Ethics and Compliance Assistant
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Health Care
Johannesburg
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Drove a values-based culture within the organization, fostering employee engagement and alignment.
- Strengthened internal controls through independent assessments and support for the Independent Business Monitoring program.
- Led partnerships to develop and monitor Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs), reducing risk.
- Played a key role in global training initiatives and local training delivery.
- Promoted a values-based culture, including the 'Speak Up' program.
- Engaged GSK staff on company values and compliance expectations.
- Developed innovative compliance solutions through collaboration with Global Support Functions.
- Implemented global compliance standards at the local level, receiving global recognition for innovative compliance initiatives.
Digital Compliance Graduate
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Health Care
Johannesburg
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Business Performance: ensured we achieve 10% digital media performance in Africa in 2016.
- Drive Independent Business Monitoring readiness for digital compliance.
- Governance: Developed and implement a governance framework (aligned to Digital Marketing Governance SOP) applicable to digital marketing that engages all cross functional teams across Africa. Integrated the Consumer Relation Hub governance process with the Digital Governance process.
Risk and Compliance Graduate
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Health Care
Johannesburg
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Aiding the risk and compliance manager to facilitate a risk and compliance culture and effectively communicating and finding solutions to all units to prevent repetition of previous errors and breaches while mitigating unforeseen or foreseen risk that could obstruct business operations.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Legal Principles Compliance
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa 05.2023 - 12.2025
FSB FAIS Level 1 Regulatory Examination: Representative -
MoonStone Business School
South Africa 09.2013 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Heriot Watt University
Edinburgh, Scotland 02.2009 - 09.2013
Matric Certificate -
Edenglen High School
South Africa 01.2003 - 12.2007
Skills
Creativity
Effective Time Management
Decision Making
Fast Learner
Adaptability
Ability to Work Under Pressure
Ability to Work in a Team
Critical Thinking
Result Oriented
Communication Skills
Leadership
Automation
Project Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Training delivery
Interests
Athletics
Netball
Reader thon
Hiking
Volunteering and charitable events
Details
Johannesburg, Gauteng, +27 716135215
Affiliations
Compliance Institute of South Africa
Hobbies
- Athletics
- Netball
- Reader thon
- Hiking
- Volunteering and charitable events
Timeline
Compliance Officer
Sasol
07.2025 - Current
Postgraduate Diploma - Legal Principles Compliance
University of Johannesburg
05.2023 - 12.2025
Policy and Framework Officer
Sasol
05.2019 - 06.2025
AML Remediation Officer
Nedbank (MFC)
01.2019 - 04.2019
Ethics and Compliance Assistant
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Health Care
01.2017 - 12.2018
Digital Compliance Graduate
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Health Care
01.2016 - 12.2016
Risk and Compliance Graduate
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Health Care
01.2014 - 12.2015
FSB FAIS Level 1 Regulatory Examination: Representative -
MoonStone Business School
09.2013 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Heriot Watt University
02.2009 - 09.2013
Matric Certificate -
Edenglen High School
01.2003 - 12.2007