Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) is a national Railway of Zambia. The Company specializes in transporting heavy cargo in the Southern African Development Community (SADC), as well as running a local passenger train service. The area of product specialization is freight-bulk cargo and passenger rail services to the satisfaction of all Stakeholders. The Company therefore seeks the services of a committed, vibrant, innovative, and strategically focused and business oriented Zambian national to fill the vacant positions below of:

JOB TITLE: SENIOR COMPLIANCE OFFICER

JOB GRADE: RM5
SUPERVISOR: MANAGER RISK AND COMPLIANCE
DIRECTORATE: CORPORATE

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Develop, implement and maintain a Compliance Management Framework to ensure compliance to relevant regulations, standards and policies.    Promote a culture of compliance, integrity, and accountability across all operations of the company.

MAIN DUTIES

• Implement compliance risk management framework
• Develop and execute compliance policies, procedures, and systems in alignment with organizational objectives and regulatory standards.
• Ensure incident management and setting compliance controls to effectively manage risks.
• Ensure effective compliance monitoring mechanisms, including audits, inspections, and investigations.
• Prepare and present regular compliance reports to management, highlighting risks and recommending corrective actions.
• Provide regular updates on compliance management and implement compliance program.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies. Identify and implement specific compliance priorities for the Business Area, plan and prioritize activities based on risk on a prescribed cycle.
• Investigate and report compliance breaches and record agreed remedial actions.
• Ensure all contracts are valid and monitor contract performance.
• Provide information to internal and external stakeholders for appropriate decision making.
• Serve as a compliance resource, providing guidance on regulatory matters to employees and management
• Conduct training/ sensitization workshops on compliance to all stakeholders

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Governance and compliance skills.
• Strategic thinking
• Knowledge of rules, regulations and procedures.
• Critical thinking and Problem solving.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Innovative
• Commercial and business acumen.
• Performance and appraisal knowledge.
• Team building.
• Talent management.
• Leadership and Supervisory skills.

Academic /Professional Qualifications:

• Full grade 12 certificate (5 ‘0’ levels) with credit or better in Mathematics and English
• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, Commerce, Economics, Risk or equivalent.
• Professional certification in risk management (e.g., CRMA, IRM) is an added advantage
• At least 3 years’ experience in a relevant position.
• Membership to a relevant professional body is a must.

Applicants who meet the respective stated qualifications and experience should submit their applications with detailed curriculum vitae, certified and ZAQA verified copies of their academic and professional qualifications, and details of three (3) traceable referees with their contact numbers not later than 17:00hrs on Tuesday 24 ^th December, 2024 to email address: [email protected]

Applications must be addressed to:

Director Human Resource and Administration

Zambia Railways Limited

1st Floor Shitima House, P.O Box 80935

K A B W E

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Women are encouraged to apply.