Senior Specialist: Regulation and Compliance at Transnet Corporate Centre February 2026

Senior Specialist: Regulation and Compliance

The Transnet Corporate Centre is seeking to appoint a qualified professional for the permanent position of Senior Specialist: Regulation and Compliance, based in Johannesburg.

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The successful candidate will report to the General Manager: Compliance and will support the organisation in managing regulatory risks and ensuring legislative compliance across its regulated business units.

Job Details

Operating Division: Transnet Corporate Centre
Department: LEG, Regulations and Compliance 1, GRP
Location: Johannesburg
Employee Group: Permanent
Reporting To: General Manager: Compliance
Grade: C
Reference Number: req4431
Closing Date: 27 February 2026

Applicants must ensure that their applications are submitted and received by HR before the closing date of the advertisement.

Position Purpose

The purpose of this role is to provide strategic and operational support to proactively manage the impact of regulatory developments on Transnet’s operations.

This includes monitoring and analysing legislative and policy requirements to ensure that the organisation’s regulated businesses are not adversely affected by emerging or existing public policy frameworks.

The role also supports the Board and Management in fulfilling their statutory responsibility to comply with all applicable legislative and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Monitoring and Advisory

Monitor the regulatory environment to identify new legislation, policy developments, and amendments.
Provide advice on regulatory impact and update Transnet’s regulatory framework where required.
Develop strategic regulatory positions to influence government and regulatory bodies.

Legislative Analysis and Compliance Implementation

Analyse applicable legislation and regulatory requirements.
Assess implications on compliance functions and operational divisions.
Facilitate awareness of new legislative requirements across business units.
Support development of compliance implementation plans to mitigate regulatory risks.

Compliance Planning and Training

Develop Compliance Control Management Plans in accordance with GACP guidelines.
Review and update compliance plans based on regulatory and operational changes.
Develop compliance training materials and provide quality assurance for regulatory training programmes.

Stakeholder and Regulatory Engagement

Develop and maintain relationships with key regulatory authorities.
Maintain an updated register of regulators.
Provide guidance on tariff, permit fee, and asset valuation methodologies.

Compliance Monitoring and Reporting

Review new business strategies for regulatory compliance.
Develop and implement Compliance Monitoring Plans.
Track adherence to regulatory requirements and identify non-compliance issues.
Provide recommendations and monitor implementation of corrective actions.

Policy Framework and Best Practice

Develop and maintain the company’s internal policy framework.
Ensure policies comply with established guidelines and remain accessible to employees.
Conduct research on international best practices in regulatory compliance.

Strategic Support

Provide input into Regulation and Compliance strategies, standards, and operational plans.
Prepare reports for Board and Management on regulatory developments and compliance status.

Qualifications and Experience

Relevant Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) is required.
A postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.

Applicants should have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in a compliance or regulatory environment within a large enterprise, including at least 5 years at senior managerial level.

People management experience will be advantageous.
Trustworthiness and financial integrity are required in accordance with the National Credit Act Amendment 19.

Core Competencies

Compliance Strategy and Governance
Regulatory Analysis
Compliance Risk Management
Monitoring and Evaluation
Stakeholder Relationship Management
Internal Audit and Continuous Improvement

Employment Equity

Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants from designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and targets of the organisation.