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Nhlamulo Portia Mhlanga

Nhlamulo Portia Mhlanga

Risk Compliance/Business Controls
Johannesburg

Summary

Operational Risk/Compliance Business Controls leading B-BBEE/EEIP controls, KYC reviews, sanctions screening, and QCM reviews across regulatory and internal frameworks. Manages monthly and quarterly MSAC testing, working papers, and reporting while driving closure of audit findings. Partners with management on control posture, documentation governance, and remediation across the client lifecycle.

Overview

6
6
Certifications
6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Operational Risk Compliance /Business Controls

IBM South Africa
Johhanesburg
03.2022 - Current
  • Conduct a number of KYC and sanctions screening checks across client records, escalating potential breaches under AML standards.
  • Complete QCM reviews per month and escalate control issues to management with clear remediation follow-up.
  • Design and monitor business controls aligned to IBM’s risk framework and South African as well as global compliance requirements.
  • Run monthly and quarterly MSAC tests, prepare supporting working papers, and compile results into management reports.
  • Review contracts, spend commitments, and stream documentation for B-BBEE and EEIP compliance, maintaining accurate databases and records.
  • Track internal and external audit findings, drive closure actions, and support audit preparation with detailed compliance evidence.
  • Partner with operations and cross-functional teams to assess MOU-related risks, guide spend governance, and update compliance procedures.

Co-Lead, Employment Equity Committee (Volunteer Po

IBM South Africa
Johannesburg
01.2025 - Current
  • Developed and implemented policies and programs that improved disability representation and inclusion.
  • Partnered with HR on accessible recruitment and career development practices for employees with disabilities.
  • Collected and analyzed disability employment data to monitor progress and support compliance reporting.
  • Led awareness initiatives that strengthened understanding of accessibility and inclusion across teams.
  • Reported equity outcomes to senior management and recommended improvements to committee priorities.

Records Management Clerk Intern

Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development
Johannesburg
11.2020 - 02.2022

• Provide registry counter services.
• Receive correspondence for the department.
• Sort, organize and maintain records of the department accurately.
• Retrieve files from archives.
• Manage document structuring to ensure easy finding and retrieval when required.
• Maintain a record of finalized files for storage.
• Render effective filling and record management services.
• Operate office machines in relation to the registry functions.
• Process documents for achieving and disposal.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce in Law - Law

University of South Africa
10-2026

Diploma in Law - Law

University of South Africa, South Africa
12-2023

High School Diploma - undefined

Altmont Technical High School, South Africa
12-2011

Skills

Risk management

Data management

Reporting & documentation

Control testing

Issue remediation tracking

Enhanced due diligence

Third-party risk assessment

Know your customer reviews

Sanctions & denied party list screening

Certification

Advanced Risk Management

Timeline

Co-Lead, Employment Equity Committee (Volunteer Po - IBM South Africa
01.2025 - Current
Operational Risk Compliance /Business Controls - IBM South Africa
03.2022 - Current
Records Management Clerk Intern - Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development
11.2020 - 02.2022
University of South Africa - Bachelor of Commerce in Law, Law
University of South Africa - Diploma in Law, Law
Altmont Technical High School - High School Diploma,
Nhlamulo Portia MhlangaRisk Compliance/Business Controls