COMPLIANCE OFFICER – Architects’ Registration Council 440 views

The Architects’ Registration Council (the Council) is established by an Act of Parliament-Cap.61:08 (Botswana Government), to provide for the registration of Architect Architectural Technologists, and Architectural Draftspersons, regulation of the conduct of registered persons, regulation of the practice of architecture, qualifications, and training of architectural professionals, and for matters incidental thereto ensuring the protection of the public interest.

The Council is looking for suitably qualified, results-oriented, organised, experienced, and articulate candidates for the positions listed below to provide relevant expertise and services to the Council. All positions are based in Gaborone.

VACANCY NO: ARC/02/2023 – POSITION: COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Overview:

The Compliance Officer will be accountable for the development, implementation, monitoring, and continuing effective operation of the enforcement and compliance with the provisions of the Architects’ Registration Act and established regulatory frameworks of the Council.

Duties and Key responsibilities:

• Oversees and monitors the implementation of the Enforcement and Compliance Framework by enforcing statutory requirements of the Architects’ Registration Act and its Regulations.
• Conducts investigations and gathers evidence of noncompliance with the Act, protection of the public interest, and integrity of the profession.
• Develops strategies to detect and document unlawful activities, non- compliance, and misconduct by registered professionals.
• Receives complaints, inquiries, and concerns from members of the public and key stakeholders on matters of noncompliance to the Architects’ Registration Council’s legislation and on matters of professional misconduct by architectural professionals and related parties for the Professional Ethics and Disciplinary Committee’s consideration.
• Reports and submits written recommendations to the Registrar, on a regular basis on compliance matters.
• Compiles reports, reviews enforcement and compliance programme and assists with the establishment and improvement of enforcement and compliance programmes and strategies and
• Carry out any other duty as may reasonably be directed by the Registrar and/or his designate.

Experience, skills, and abilities:

• A minimum of 5 years of work experience as a law enforcement officer, or in a regulatory compliance environment or related.
• Demonstratable knowledge of compliance, enforcement, and risk management programmes.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of, and ability to interpret and apply statutory instruments.
• Experience in law enforcement, investigation, and determining the cause of irregularities and noncompliance.
• Outstanding customer care and proven experience in problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Computer literate (MS Office packages).

Educational qualifications:

• A minimum of a Diploma qualification in law, compliance, or related qualification.
• A professional qualification in law enforcement and/or compliance will be an added advantage.

Remuneration:

• The Council offers a competitive salary commensurate with demonstrable work experience, qualifications, and key performance areas for these positions.
• The positions are open to citizens of Botswana only.