Job Locations - South Africa / Kenya / Nigeria
Job Purpose
Group Manager Compliance will serve as a dedicated, independent, full-time business partner for DP World’s growing Africa business, reporting directly to the Group Compliance Director – Africa.
The individual will enable our Africa business to create end-to-end supply chain solutions by providing proactive, fit-for-purpose, risk management solutions pertaining anti-bribery and corruption, privacy and data protection, economic and trade sanctions and anti-trust matters, and coordinating the localization and implementation of our Group Compliance Program across Africa.
Key Accountabilities
Act as a trusted, strategic business partner by developing a strong understanding of DP World’s business operations and collaborative working relationships with key stakeholders.
Provide proactive, practical and effective guidance on compliance risks across Africa.
Assist with developing, reviewing and updating compliance related policies and procedures.
Coordinate localization and implementation of Group Compliance policies across Africa.
Develop and deliver compliance training and awareness activities.
Facilitate third party due diligence and monitoring for high-risk relationships.
Analyse sanctions and export control risks and formalize findings.
Support data privacy compliance including regulatory filings and privacy impact assessments.
Execute periodic compliance risk assessments, audits, and monitoring activities.
Collaborate with Group Compliance team members and perform other related duties.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business administration, finance, law or related field; JD/LLM is a plus.
Minimum 5 years of experience as a compliance manager or officer in a multinational organisation.
Expertise in privacy and data protection, anti-bribery and corruption, anti-trust, and economic sanctions.
Experience in change management and driving adoption of new tools and processes.
Certified compliance professional is a plus.
Skills
Highly ethical, principled and diligent with excellent planning skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with high attention to detail.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and regional teams.
Ability to manage multiple initiatives independently.
Fluency in English; additional European or African languages are an advantage.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or law
- Minimum 5 years of experience in compliance management
- Expertise in anti-bribery, data protection, and economic sanctions
- Certified compliance professional is a plus
DP World Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about DP World and has not been reviewed or approved by DP World.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Fair & Transparent Compensation: Pay is considered competitive in many contexts, with strong salary perceptions in several regions. Feedback suggests compensation is sometimes viewed as equitable, with salary practices described as compliant and fair.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits: Wellness initiatives, flexible working hours, and practical supports like reimbursements for mobile, home internet, and home‑office equipment are emphasized. Feedback suggests these benefits contribute meaningfully to everyday work‑life needs.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare Strength: Health coverage is described as comprehensive in some locations, including medical emergency coverage and life insurance. A broader emphasis on health, safety, and wellbeing programs reinforces this support.
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What We Do
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 108,000 employees, spanning 74 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses – Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. What’s more, we’re reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door. We make trade flow, to change what’s possible for everyone.
