Company overview

GED Africa is the management company of the Kasomeno-Mwenda Toll Road Project (“Project”), which is a ground-breaking infrastructure project combining two 25-year PPP concessions between the subsidiaries of GED Africa Ltd (“GED Africa” and/or the “Company”) and the governments of the Democratic Republic of Congo (“DRC”) and the Republic of Zambia (“Zambia”).

The Project consists of the following main elements:

• • Modernization, construction and expansion of 184km of road highway;
  • Construction of a 345m cable-stayed bridge over the border at the Luapula river;
  • Construction of two one-stop border posts with accompanying warehousing and parking facilities;
  • Delivery of a tolling system and the associated infrastructure; and
  • Social infrastructure to assist local development.

OUR DNA

The below reflects are underlying factors that shape the culture, values, and identity of the business, and that influence our behaviour and decision-making:

• Diversity: We need and respect a collaboration of diversities, ideas, and cultures. We honour the value of input of individuals in a team. We understand that we are because of each other and as such we empower, encourage, and create mutual, enduring value.
• Excellence: We strive to be a leader in the industry and nevercompromise on our service standards and commitments to our customers and stakeholders.
• Integrity: We work with the highest ethical standards and take ownershipfor our actions. We are loyal and committed in heart and mind to our stakeholders, to the Company and to each other.
• Value: We create and maximize long-term stakeholder value.
• Global citizenship and sustainability: We are focused on growing our Company in strong and sustainable ways through preserving and protecting our environment, valuing, and challenging our exceptional workforce and investing in and improving the communities where we live and work.

• Community upliftment: We are committed to social responsibility and making a difference by helping build and support sustainable communities.  
• Environmental preservation: Our business is committed to sustainability and environmental best practices.
• Quality: At GED Africa our commitment is to never compromise on the quality of our services and product. This requires everybody to be engaged, to understand their responsibility and to be empowered to take action. It is about delivering what we promise in everything we do.

• Governance: GED Africa is committed to being a sustainable corporate citizen and building a sustainable compliance culture that continuously raises the standard of corporate governance, inspires ethical conduct, and supports risk-based management within the business.
• Inclusiveness: We ensure every employee at GED Africa is valued for their abilities and contribution they make to our company and to the wider community. GED Africa seeks to foster a transparent, cooperative, and dynamic environment in which employees and the company alike can thrive and whereby success can be sustained.
• Employee development: The Company recognises that the productivity and performance of the organisation ultimately depends upon the depth and quality of knowledge and skills of its staff. As such, we marshal our best energies and resources toward the training and development of our staff as well as the localisation within the business.
• Health and safety: We are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace for all employees in compliance with all applicable laws and to encourage a positive attitude and ongoing awareness in this regard.
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JOB DESCRIPTION

overview of the role

The Compliance Officer is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing GED Africa’s regulatory universe, compliance manual and policies, compliance programs. S/he shall assist GED Africa in ensuring that all business operations and activities are conducted in compliance with applicable regulations, as well as internal policies. This role involves educating employees on legal requirements, conducting internal compliance audits, investigating compliance issues, and acting as a liaison between GED Africa and regulatory authorities. The Compliance Officer will assist in ensuring that GED Africa and its subsidiaries function in a compliant and ethical manner while meeting the business goals. S/he shall support the Legal and Compliance Manager and the Head of Legal and Compliance in developing and implementing the legal and compliance strategies for GED as well as provide day-to-day legal and compliance task support.

Reporting responsibility

The Compliance Officer will report directly to the Legal and Compliance Manager.

Countries of responsibility

Democratic Republic of Congo, Mauritius, Zambia.

Location of role

Johannesburg, Lubumbashi or Lusaka.

travel requirements

The role will require travel to the countries of responsibility, including to site.

Remuneration

The remuneration will be market related for the position and in line with GED Africa’s internal policies.

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