Compliance Officer

Join our TeamAbout This OpportunityWe are seeking a dedicated Compliance Officer who will play a key role in reinforcing a strong compliance culture, promoting ethical conduct, and ensuring the execution of the E&C Program across our Customer Unit in West and Southern Africa (CU WSA) and the broader EMEA region. You will serve as a trusted adviser to management and employees, supporting the full range of compliance activities and acting as a key liaison between business units and the central Compliance Office.What You Will Do Lead efforts to embed a culture of compliance, transparency and integrity—serving as a role model and encouraging employees to raise concerns. Advise the relevant Customer Unit (CU WSA) on compliance with the Code of Conduct, ethical standards, and relevant regulations. Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders (Finance, Legal, Sourcing, People) and external parties (customers, third parties) to ensure compliant business operations. Report regularly to local management teams and the broader compliance organisation on the status of compliance programme implementation, including key performance indicators (KPIs). Develop and maintain solid understanding of local business activities, processes and applicable anti-corruption/anti-bribery laws and enforcement. Identify local compliance risks and obligations; establish and administer appropriate mitigation programmes. Partner with Group Compliance colleagues to perform compliance risk assessments, monitoring and reviews. Define local/unit compliance priorities and plan the annual compliance activities, prioritising by risk. Deliver compliance training and awareness programmes; supplement group-wide training to reflect local requirements. Support and oversee Third-Party Management, ensuring due diligence and adherence to policy. Provide training on compliance topics to internal colleagues. Ensure the effective implementation of compliance policies including Conflicts of Interest, Gifts, Entertainment & Hospitality and Contributions. Support remediation activities in cases of misconduct or process gaps. Develop practical solutions to compliance issues, with a problem-solving mindset. Assist or conduct compliance-related due diligence for mergers & acquisitions and support subsequent integration activities. Prepare compliance-related reports as required by the Compliance Office and the Head of Compliance Europe, Middle East & Africa.The Skills You Bring University degree (for example in Law, Business, Accounting or another discipline relevant to compliance). 8–10 years of experience in compliance, legal or a related field. Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Fluency in English (spoken & written); French language proficiency is a plus. Demonstrated leadership, collaboration and conflict-resolution skills. Strong business acumen and understanding of operating environments. International exposure and cultural awareness. Independent, goal-oriented and organised working style, with attention to detail and a systematic approach. Comfortable with ambiguity and working in a matrix organisation. Ability to manage and execute projects with urgency and across multiple time zones. Willingness to travel as required. High level of integrity aligned with the company’s values of Professionalism, Respect, Perseverance and Integrity.Ericsson South Africa recruits in line with its Employment Equity plan and will therefore give preference to suitably qualified candidates who are members of designated groups. Would you like to take a tour to “Life at Ericsson MEA”, visit short video Click HereWhy join Ericsson?At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.What happens once you apply?Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.Primary country and city: South Africa (ZA) || WoodmeadReq ID: 774461