MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint,Proficient in the use of databases and online research tools
Sibongile Njwenga
Lone Hill
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2025
2025
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
IT Compliance Specialist
Netcare Limited
10.2022 - Current
- Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements
- Stay updated with changes in relevant laws and ensure the company complies with them.
- Monitor changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and take appropriate action
- Ensure that the IT Steering Committee governance framework is maintained and developed.
- Organize and prepare agendas and papers for meetings
- Record and draft minutes of meetings and ensure they are accurately maintained
- Manage relations with stakeholders
- Managing risks relating to information technology and cyber-security
- Providing governance, risk, and compliance data insights to drive improvement across the IT Department
- Design and implement governance and risk frameworks and apply risk management principles
- Prepare and present reports/findings to Senior Executives in consultation with internal stakeholders
- Monitor process compliance, identify trends and issues, and implement actions to enhance compliance
- Design and implement compliance/ governance and risk frameworks and apply risk management principles
- Identify, review, monitor, assess and document risks and manage / provide guidance to various business functions and departments
- Conduct compliance regulatory training, keeping Compliance and all internal stakeholders
Compliance /Secretariat Specialist
Sizwe Hosmed Medical Scheme
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Annual Board Work Plan: Develop and implement the Annual Board Work Plan and Calendar in collaboration with the Board and Executive Committee, aligning with PFMA and Shareholder Compact reporting periods
- Agenda and Liaison: Draft agendas with the Chairperson/s and liaise with Directors/Committee members
- Board Packs and Meetings: Upload Board packs, corporate calendars, attend meetings, record proceedings, and manage minutes
- Follow-up Actions: Proactively manage follow-ups on meeting action items
- King IV Principles: Ensure coverage of strategy, policy, oversight, and disclosure principles
- Special Resolutions: Prepare and lodge special resolutions
- Statutory Documents: Maintain Company Secretarial/Statutory documents and records
- Charters and References: Keep Board and Committee charters and terms of reference updated
- Annual Financial Statements: Distribute the company’s annual financial statements as required
- Training Needs: Assess and address training needs of Directors and Executives on fiduciary/governance responsibilities
- Board Evaluation: Prepare and facilitate annual Board evaluation
- Succession Planning: Liaise with the Chairman for Board succession planning
- Regulatory Engagement: Engage with regulatory authorities for director appointments
- Meeting Scheduling: Schedule pre-meeting caucus/agenda reviews involving the CEO, Chairman, and Company Secretary
- Director Fees: Advise on and manage Director fees
- Compliance Certification: Certify in the Corporation's integrated report the filing of required returns and notices
- Stakeholder Communication: Ensure annual financial statements are sent to relevant stakeholders
- Support and Guidance: Provide overall support and guidance to the Corporation
- Shareholder Relations: Maintain key relationships with the Shareholder and its representatives
Fund Secretariat
Assupol Limited
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Managing the administrative, governance, and compliance aspects of the Pension Preservation, Provident Preservation Fund.
- Develop checklists to ensure Corporate Governance compliance to appropriate legal requirements
- Knowledge of employee benefits structures, contributions, claims processes, and benefit distributions.
- Expertise in governance best practices, with a particular focus on formal minute-taking and agenda preparation for related meetings.
- Prepare, and submit necessary statutory returns/reports and with regulatory bodies (e.g. National Credit Regulator (NCR), Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC), Prudential Authority (PA), Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), Pension Fund Act (PFA), Sections 13A, 37C, and 37D).
- Coordinate forums, support risk management, and manage Principal Officers’ requests.
- Stay updated with changes in relevant laws and ensure the company complies with them
- Knowledge of project management techniques to coordinate multiple fund activities effectively
- Assist in the development of legal documentation, fund rules, amendments, and compliance protocols
- Ensure that the company’s governance framework is maintained and developed
- Liaising with trustees, lawyers, accountants, actuaries, and other relevant parties to facilitate smooth fund operations.
- Organize board resolutions, ensuring governance compliance. Maintain accurate records and documentation for audits.
Market Conduct Coordinator
Assupol Life Limited
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Contribute to the efficient and effective functioning of Compliance Unit
- Assist manager to ensure that compliance function are in compliance with law and industry and regulatory body requirements
- Assist in the preparation of a comprehensive budget for the Compliance Unit
- Promote prevention of legal and regulatory risk in the company (TCF)
- Maintain efficient and effective operations in Compliance
- Validate that policies and procedures with regards to Compliance Function are being adhered to
- (TCF)
- Oversee the debarment processes are being adhered to within the Group
- Attend to regulatory and client complaints (TCF)
- Assist with investigation of regulatory and clients’ complaints (Ombudsman cases)
- Follow up with forensic department for pending investigations
- Regulatory interaction with the various regulators (FSCA, PA, NCR, FIC, CIPC)
- Responsible for Legal Compliance Monitoring and Reporting
- Monitor compliance risk, policies and procedures at Head Office and branches of Assupol Group
- Complete monitoring reports for Compliance Manager
- Provide overall compliance assistance, guidance and advice to Assupol Group of Companies
- Contribute to the development of compliance risk management plans
- Contribute to the completion of compliance reporting (internal and regulatory)
- Provide Training and Awareness on Compliance Matters
- Create awareness in Assupol Group of Companies with law requirements (TCF)
- Inform employees about relevant compliance matters
- Develop, educate and enabling healthy and business orientated compliance culture
- Provide feedback regarding status of regulatory compliance
- Prepare relevant documents and distribute communication to aid relevant role players in implementing board decisions - Monitor/ follow up resolutions reached at meeting
Acting Assistant Company Secretary
03.2018 - 06.2018
- Company Name: Basil Read Limited
Risk and Compliance Officer
07.2017 - 09.2017
- Company Name: Independent Development Trust
Compliance Officer
04.2016 - 09.2016
- Company Name: Independent Communications Authority of South Africa
Compliance Officer
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Company Name: YOOKOS Micro-blogging
Compliance Administration Officer
Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA)
08.2012 - 12.2014
- Advise to non-compliant Licensees on compliance gaps against the Licensing Terms and Conditions, Regulations
- Monitor changes in the business legislative and regulatory environment
- Drafting of the Standard Terms and Conditions Regulations in line with the relevant statutes
- Compile compliance manual
- Mediate between complainants and Licensees to ensure non-compliance issues were resolved
- Ensure the company complies with standard legal practice and maintains standards of corporate governance
- Reason for leaving: Resigned to pursue studies
Departmental Secretary
Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA)
06.2008 - 07.2012
- Organize Board, Exco and Committee meetings; prepare agenda; and record minutes
- Maintain statutory books i.e
- Registers of members, directors
- Develop & implement administrative policies & procedures to improve efficiency
- Draft minutes within set timeframes
- Manage and track Departmental budget
- Reason for leaving: Was seconded to the Compliance Department
Secretariat Officer
03.2006 - 05.2008
- Company Name: Independent Communications Authority of South Africa
Secretariat Officer
Mazwe Financial Services
03.2005 - 02.2006
- Ensure company complies with the lending practices according to the National Credit Act
- Customer complaint resolution
- Compile monthly Impact Report, Bad Debtors Book and Applicants Statistics Reports
- Manage statutory books i.e
- Registers of Council members
- Draft and coordinate legal and corporate documents
- Prepare and review of Service Level Agreements in accordance with the Companies Act, King III, Governance Charters etc
- Reason for Leaving: Received an opportunity at ICASA
Education
Grade 12 -
Mondeor High School
Occupational Certificate - CERTIFICATE IN BASIC BUSINESS FINANCE
UNISA
Batchelor of Laws - undefined
University of South Africa
Skills
- Financial Advisory & Intermediary Services Act (FAIS)
- National Credit Act (NCA)
- Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
- Insurance Act
- Prudential Standards: Governance and Operational Standard (GOI)
- Pensions Funds Act (PFA)
- Companies Act
- JSE Listing Requirements
- Treating Customers Fairly (TCF)
- Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA)
- Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)/Cyber Security Act
- Long Term Insurance Act (LTIA)
- Policyholder Protection rules (Long Term)
- Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
- Financial Sector Conduct Regulation Act (FSRA)
- Conduct of Financial Institutions Bill (COFI Bill)
- Proficiency in dealing with third parties, regulators and licensing bodies
- Legislation, governance, risk and compliance
- Ability to develop and leverage strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Planning and organising skills
- Team work
- Ability to work independently
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional organization and prioritization skills
- Pragmatic approach to the administration of governance and risk
- Proficient in MS Word
- Proficient in MS Excel
- Proficient in MS Outlook
- Proficient in MS PowerPoint
- Proficient in the use of databases
- Proficient in online research tools
Professional Affiliation
Compliance Institute of South Africa (CISA), Member
Professional Attributes
Financial Advisory & Intermediary Services Act (FAIS), National Credit Act (NCA), Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Insurance Act, Prudential Standards: Governance and Operational Standard (GOI), Pensions Funds Act (PFA), Companies Act, JSE Listing Requirements, Treating Customers Fairly (TCF), Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA), Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)/Cyber Security Act, Long Term Insurance Act (LTIA), Policyholder Protection rules (Long Term), Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Financial Sector Conduct Regulation Act (FSRA), Conduct of Financial Institutions Bill (COFI Bill), Proficiency in dealing with third parties, regulators and licensing bodies, Legislation, governance, risk and compliance, Ability to develop and leverage strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, Planning and organising skills, Team work, Ability to work independently, Analytical and problem-solving skills, Exceptional organization and prioritization skills, Pragmatic approach to governance and risk administration, Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint (All at Advanced Level), Proficient in the use of databases and online research tools
Contract Positions
- Acting Assistant Company Secretary, Basil Read Limited, 03/01/18, 06/30/18
- Risk and Compliance Officer, Independent Development Trust, 07/01/17, 09/30/17
- Compliance Officer, Independent Communications Authority of South Africa, 04/01/16, 09/30/16
- Compliance Officer, YOOKOS Micro-blogging, 06/01/15, 08/31/15
- Secretariat Officer, Independent Communications Authority of South Africa, 03/01/06, 05/31/08
Personal Information
- Citizenship: South Africa
- Gender: Female
Software
Timeline
IT Compliance Specialist
Netcare Limited
10.2022 - Current
Compliance /Secretariat Specialist
Sizwe Hosmed Medical Scheme
01.2022 - 09.2022
Fund Secretariat
Assupol Limited
01.2021 - 12.2021
Market Conduct Coordinator
Assupol Life Limited
01.2019 - 01.2021
Acting Assistant Company Secretary
03.2018 - 06.2018
Risk and Compliance Officer
07.2017 - 09.2017
Compliance Officer
04.2016 - 09.2016
Compliance Officer
06.2015 - 08.2015
Compliance Administration Officer
Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA)
08.2012 - 12.2014
Departmental Secretary
Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA)
06.2008 - 07.2012
Secretariat Officer
03.2006 - 05.2008
Secretariat Officer
Mazwe Financial Services
03.2005 - 02.2006
Batchelor of Laws - undefined
University of South Africa
Grade 12 -
Mondeor High School
Occupational Certificate - CERTIFICATE IN BASIC BUSINESS FINANCE
UNISA
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