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Nokulunga Mvelase

Nokulunga Mvelase

Compliance Officer
Johannesburg

Summary

An ambitious and disciplined young professional with cross-functional experience gained through Capitec Bank’s Future Leaders Programme. I have developed strong skills in compliance, legal, privacy, and monitoring, with a growing focus on risk assessment and regulatory alignment. I am now seeking to apply this foundation within the Enterprise Risk Management team to contribute meaningfully to Capitec’s governance and risk culture.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Future Leaders Programme

Capitec Bank
02.2024 - Current

As part of Capitec's two-year Future Leaders Programme, I was placed on a structured rotational journey across critical functions to develop strategic, technical, and risk acumen in the banking environment.

Insurance Compliance:
• Supported the development and maintenance of internal compliance controls aligned to FAIS, FIC Act, and the Insurance Act.
• Assisted in regulatory submissions and policy reviews to ensure adherence to conduct standards.
• Participated in internal compliance reviews and thematic monitoring projects.


Monitoring & Reporting Team:
•Assisted in conducting compliance reviews, which involved testing control effectiveness, identifying gaps, and documenting findings.
•Contributed to the drafting of review reports, highlighting key compliance issues and recommending corrective actions.
•Participated in the review and enhancement of company policies, ensuring alignment with relevant legislation and regulatory expectations.

Legal Team:
• Assisted in the review and drafting of third-party agreements, including the preparation of service orders and related legal documentation.
• Supported the termination process by drafting formal termination letters in accordance with contractual obligations and internal procedures.
• Responded to and resolved legal queries from internal stakeholders, ensuring timely and accurate legal guidance.

Privacy Team (POPIA & PAIA Focus):
• Contributed to incident tracking and assessment of privacy-related risks.
• Participated in the review of PAIA requests and assisted with compliance documentation.

Information Officer

University of Pretoria
01.2023 - 12.2023

· Assisted postgraduate students with research-related inquiries, providing guidance and support to facilitate their academic work.

· Delivered training sessions on the use of research tools and databases, enhancing students’ research skills and efficiency.

· Supported users in navigating library resources, including locating and accessing research materials within the library premises.


Education

Master of Laws - Mercantile Law (Banking Law)

University of Pretoria
Pretoria
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Laws - Banking Law

University of Pretoria
Pretoria
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts in Law -

University of Pretoria
Pretoria
04.2001 -

National Senior Certificate -

Jeppe High School For Girls
Johannesburg, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

    Risk identification and assessment

    Control design and effectiveness testing

    Compliance monitoring and reporting

    Regulatory interpretation (FAIS, FIC Act, POPIA, PAIA, Insurance Act)

    Incident tracking and root cause analysis

    Policy analysis and enhancement

    Analytical thinking and attention to detail

    Judgment in handling sensitive or confidential matters

    Governance and regulatory reporting

    Stakeholder engagement and coordination

Accomplishments

    Contributed to Capitec Bank’s strategic expansion into the Mexican market through the Avafin acquisition project. Conducted legal research on Mexico’s licensing landscape to identify regulatory requirements for financial product offerings. Collaborated with the local compliance team to validate findings, which helped inform executive decision-making and supported the CEO's strategic direction on the future integration and positioning of Avafin within Capitec’s international footprint.

Interests

Playing netball

Spending time with family and fiends

Community Service

Timeline

Future Leaders Programme

Capitec Bank
02.2024 - Current

Information Officer

University of Pretoria
01.2023 - 12.2023

Master of Laws - Mercantile Law (Banking Law)

University of Pretoria
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Laws - Banking Law

University of Pretoria
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts in Law -

University of Pretoria
04.2001 -

National Senior Certificate -

Jeppe High School For Girls
04.2001 -
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