Job Title / Role: Intern: Compliance

Organization: Lead Country South Africa

Location: South Africa, Siemens Park

Reporting to: Lead Country Compliance Officer

The Business

Siemens is a global powerhouse in diversified engineering providing products, systems and solutions across the Electrification, Automation and Digitalization value chain. The company has been in Africa for over 157 years igniting a history of innovation and social development. As an integrated technology company, Siemens aims to play a constructive role in Africa ‘s success story.

Mission/Function of the role:

We are looking for a recent legal graduate with a keen interest in regulatory compliance topics. It will provide you with an opportunity to acquires and learn practical knowledge and work experience by supporting the Legal & Compliance – Compliance function to ensure that Siemens’ compliance system is effectively implemented throughout the organisation.

What are the responsibilities of the role?

• You will work closely with the Lead Country Compliance Officer in assisting and advising business on practical implementation of Compliance rules and legislation in the following areas of responsibility:

o Anti-corruption.

o Anti-money Laundering

o Competition Law

o Data Privacy

o Human Rights

o Ethics

o Export Control

• Legal and regulatory research.
• Review of customer and supplier contracts.
• Actively manage and monitor remedial action to be implemented in the business following compliance deficiencies.
• Assisting with periodic compliance control testing.
• Assist in presenting compliance training to the organization.
• Assist in risk identification, monitoring, and remediation activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• BCom Law; or LLB Law coupled with business/commercial courses and or qualifications.
• 0-1 year of experience
• Any completed courses in the areas of Compliance and/or the listed areas of responsibility will be advantageous.

Competencies:

• Strong legal skills and business acumen with a solid understanding of legal principles and regulation in both interpretation and practical application.
• Keen interest in regulatory law and corporate compliance.
• Critical Thinking
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and deliver high quality work within the applicable timeframe.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a multi-cultural international environment.
• Ability to work under pressure on confidential and critical topics.
• Proficient in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Highest level of ethical mindset and conduct

Our culture:

Our culture embraces different perspectives, open debate, and the will to challenge convention. Change is a constant aspect of our work. We aspire to lead the change in our industry rather than just react to it. That is why we invite you to take on new challenges, test your ideas, and celebrate success.

The company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets under the Employment Equity Act will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

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