The Principal Specialist: ISO Audits is responsible for executing Legal Compliance Reviews and ISO Audits to ensure that Vodacom Group and its subsidiary companies maintains ISO certifications and adhere to prescribed policies, procedures and processes while complying with Occupational Health & Safety Act, National Environmental Management Act and National Environmental Management Waste Act. Audits/reviews are performed to ensure effective and efficient controls, systems and processes are in place that manage risks and opportunities while continuously improving processes.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Conducting audits/reviews efficiently and effectively in accordance with the audit and review schedule and to identify and report on significant control weaknesses within the Company. This includes audit and review planning, preparation, execution and reporting.
- Identifying good business practice across Vodacom, Vodacom subsidiaries and International African Companies.
- Identifying, recommending, and implementing operational improvements to processes.
- Monitor corrective actions were taken by management to mitigate and rectify non-compliance to laws, regulations, policies, and voluntary standards.
- Monthly and quarterly operational reporting.
- Staying up to date with developments on ISO standards/relevant laws and keep abreast of new standards/laws as well as changes to existing standards/laws.
- Analyze and prepare reports for various committees (audit, risk and compliance, Risk Management, etc.).
- Engage with applicable stakeholders to ensure integrated combine assurance planning and reporting.
- Develop and manage relationships with various stakeholders across the Vodacom Group.
- Develop, implement and update legal compliance and ISO processes and procedures.
- To undertake special projects as required.
- Travel within South Africa and into Africa is a critical requirement of this role
- Matric or SAQA accredited equivalent qualification (Essential)
- Audit and/or tertiary qualification required (NQF 7 equivalent) (Essential)
- Data Analytics qualification/experience (Advantageous)
- SAATCA Auditor Registration (Advantageous)
- Valid drivers licence (Essential)
- Minimum of 8 years in auditing various ISO standards.
- Data analytics (Advantageous)
- Telecommunication experience (Advantageous)
- Auditing of various ISO standards (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 50001, etc.).
- Experience in the certification process to maintain ISO standards.
- Detailed knowledge of the South African
- Legislative Framework, e.g., health and safety law, environmental law, protection of personal information act, consumer protection act, etc.
- General governance knowledge and King IV Code of Corporate Governance familiarity.
- Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- A track record of making complex business decisions with authority, even in times of ambiguity, considering the potential long-term risks and implications.
- Experience in telecommunications and/or financial services would be advantageous.
- Analytical mind, high level of attention to detail
- High integrity and highly ethical.
- Articulate, strong communication skills (written/verbal).
- Interpersonal skills.
- Able to act autonomously when required, or in teams.
- Assertive and self-assured.
- Innovative.
- Self starter.
- Systematic and analytical.
- Excellent listening skills.
- Administratively strong.
- Presenting and Communicating Information.
- Relating and Networking.
- Applying Expertise and Technology.
- Learning and Researching.
- French/Portuguese would be advantageous.
The base location for this role is, Midrand, Vodacom Campus.
The Companys approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values diversity & inclusion.
