Company
The Companies and
Intellectual Property Authority (CIPA), is an autonomous body that has been
established in terms of the Companies and Intellectual Property Authority Act
no 14 of 2011. The Authority is charged with the responsibility of implementing
four different acts, namely: The Companies Act, Registration of Business Names
Act, Industrial Property Act and the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Act.
The Authority is
positioning itself for the advancement of its mandate and is searching for some
dynamic individual to take up the above position within the Compliance Awareness
and Clients Services division reporting to the Director Compliance Awareness
and Clients Services:
Main purpose of the job
To put in place effective compliance strategies to address
non- conformity to all pieces of legislation under CIPA. To enhance delivery of
compliance initiatives for improved company and business registry status as
well as intellectual property protection measures. To liaise with other law
enforcement agencies for effective delivery of enforcement initiatives.
Qualifications, experience and knowledge required
- LLB,
Bachelor’s Degree, Social Sciences, Arts OR any other related programme.
- Eight
(8) years post qualification experience in compliance & enforcement
environment of which three (3) should have been served in a managerial
position.
- Experiential
knowledge in Compliance & Enforcement and working knowledge and
experience in prosecutions.
Key responsibilities
- Demonstrate
advanced knowledge of all four acts governing the operations of CIPA.
- Assist
law enforcement officers by giving them advice regarding intellectual
property/Companies/Business names laws.
- Conduct
periodic internal reviews or audits to ensure that compliance procedures
are followed.
- Conduct
or direct the internal investigation of compliance activities.
- Maintain
documentation of compliance activities, such as complaints received or
investigation outcomes.
- Consult
with legal department as necessary to address difficult legal compliance
issues.
- Discuss
emerging compliance issues with management or employees.
- Advice
internal management or business partners on the implementation or
operation of compliance programs.
- Provide
employee training on compliance related topics, policies, or procedures.
- Prepare
management reports regarding compliance operations and progress.
- Report
violations of compliance or regulatory standards to duly authorised
enforcement agencies as appropriate or required.
- Design
or implement improvements in communication, monitoring, or enforcement of
compliance standards.
- Direct
the development or implementation of compliance-related policies and
procedures throughout an organisation.
Key competencies
- Ability
to lead teams
- Integrity
- Customer
focus
- Excellent
interpersonal skills
- Risk
management
- Technical
expertise
- Innovative
and creativity
- Networking
and partnering
Closing date and application instructions
Only applicants who meet the requirements need to apply
highlighting their qualifications, experience and names of at least two (2)
traceable referees. Certified copies of relevant certificates and a detailed CV
must accompany applications addressed to:
Director Corporate Services
Companies and Intellectual Property Authority
P O Box 102
Gaborone
OR
Email: recruitment@cipa.co.bw
Closing Date: 15 June 2018
Location
Gaborone
Company
COMPANIES AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AUTHORITY (CIPA)
Publication end date
15.06.2018
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