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Pierre Coetzee

Payments Regulatory Consultant
Pretoria

Summary

Dynamic Payments Regulatory Consultant with extensive experience at PASA, BankservAfrica, and as Payments consultant specialising in payments regulation and governance. Proven track record in developing rules, compliance policies, charters and enhancing corporate governance. Adept at legal drafting and fostering client relationships, ensuring clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes effectively. Strong communicator committed to proactive compliance solutions.

Knowledgeable regulatory consultant with solid background in regulatory compliance and consulting. Adept at developing and implementing regulatory strategies and ensuring adherence to industry standards. Demonstrated ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Payments Regulatory Consultant

Self-employeed
Centurion
02.2024 - Current
  • Kept abreast of industry trends and emerging payment regulations, providing proactive guidance to clients for future compliance needs.
  • Served as a subject matter expert in the National Payment System.
  • Advised clients on complex regulatory matters, ensuring understanding of requirements and implications.

Head of Scheme Governance

BankservAfrica
Centurion
02.2024 - Current
  • Advised on good corporate governance especially on payment schemes in the NPS
  • Advised on National Payments System Act and participation in the NPS
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

Chief Legal Officer

Payments Association of South Africa
Johannesburg
05.1999 - 01.2024
  • Advised on payments regulation and participation in the NPS.
  • Developed payment system rules and policies.
  • Enhanced corporate governance by developing comprehensive compliance policies and procedures.
  • Managed a high-performing legal team to ensure timely and accurate legal support across all departments.
  • Led successful negotiations with key stakeholders, resulting in favourable contractual terms.
  • Kept up with and reviewed changes in laws, informed staff of changes and advised appropriate departments on actions to prevent legal issues.

Advocate of High Court of South Africa

Self-employeed
Johannesburg
05.1994 - 04.1999
  • Conducted criminal and civil litigation.
  • Provided legal opinions.
  • Established trusting relationships with clients by maintaining open lines of communication throughout the entire representation process.
  • Drafted and reviewed legal documents with keen eye for detail, ensuring clients' interests were protected in all transactions.

Education

B.Th - Theology

SATS
Pretoria
04.2001 -

LLB - Legal

Unisa
Pretoria
04.2001 -

Bachelors in Law - B.Juris - Legal

North-West University
Potchefstroom, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Payments regulation - legislation, directives and position papers

Governance - King IV, best practice

Legal drafting - policies, rules and charters

Participation in the NPS

Timeline

Payments Regulatory Consultant

Self-employeed
02.2024 - Current

Head of Scheme Governance

BankservAfrica
02.2024 - Current

B.Th - Theology

SATS
04.2001 -

LLB - Legal

Unisa
04.2001 -

Bachelors in Law - B.Juris - Legal

North-West University
04.2001 -

Chief Legal Officer

Payments Association of South Africa
05.1999 - 01.2024

Advocate of High Court of South Africa

Self-employeed
05.1994 - 04.1999
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