COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT MANAGER – COMPANIES AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AUTHORITY

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 Corporate Services division reporting to the Director Corporate Services:

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.

• 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.

• 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

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: [email protected]

Closing Date: 01 June 2018