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Regulatory Compliance Training

SAQA US AATICD-0161 | NQF 5 | Credits 10 | Duration 5 Days
From $913 per delegate

Description

This course equips learners with the knowledge and skills to understand and apply regulatory compliance frameworks within a South African corporate context. It covers key legislation, regulatory bodies, and the processes for ensuring organisational adherence to legal requirements. Participants will learn to identify compliance risks, implement controls, and foster a culture of compliance.

Learning Outcomes

  • Apply relevant South African legislation and regulatory frameworks to organisational policies and procedures.
  • Analyse compliance risks and evaluate the effectiveness of existing controls.
  • Design and implement a compliance management plan for a specific business unit or function.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of key regulatory bodies and their roles in enforcement.
  • Evaluate the impact of non-compliance on organisational reputation and financial performance.

Target Audience

This course is designed for managers, team leaders, compliance officers, and any professionals responsible for ensuring their organisation meets regulatory requirements. It is also suitable for individuals seeking to enhance their understanding of compliance in the workplace.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment.

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Regulatory Compliance

Objectives:
• Define regulatory compliance and its importance in the South African context.
• Identify key regulatory bodies and legislation applicable to various industries.
• Explain the consequences of non-compliance.
• Differentiate between mandatory and voluntary compliance.

Topics:
• What is regulatory compliance?
• Overview of South African regulatory landscape
• Key legislation: OHSA, NEMA, BCEA, etc.
• Regulatory bodies: SAHPRA, DOL, DWS, etc.
• Consequences of non-compliance: fines, imprisonment, reputational damage
• Voluntary compliance vs. mandatory compliance
• Case studies on compliance failures

Day 2: Compliance Frameworks and Standards

Objectives:
• Describe common compliance frameworks (ISO 19600, ISO 37301).
• Understand the role of policies, procedures, and controls.
• Explain the compliance management process.
• Identify key elements of a compliance management system.

Topics:
• Overview of ISO 19600 and ISO 37301
• Compliance management system components
• Developing compliance policies and procedures
• Risk-based approach to compliance
• Internal controls and monitoring
• Documentation and record-keeping requirements
• Roles and responsibilities in compliance
• Case study: Implementing a compliance framework

Day 3: Risk Assessment and Compliance Monitoring

Objectives:
• Conduct a basic compliance risk assessment.
• Identify compliance risks in different business areas.
• Describe methods for monitoring compliance.
• Understand the importance of reporting and escalation.

Topics:
• Compliance risk assessment methodology
• Identifying and analyzing compliance risks
• Risk rating and prioritization
• Monitoring techniques: audits, inspections, reviews
• Key performance indicators for compliance
• Reporting and escalation procedures
• Whistleblowing mechanisms
• Practical exercise: Risk assessment workshop

Day 4: Regulatory Compliance in Practice

Objectives:
• Apply compliance requirements to real-world scenarios.
• Understand sector-specific regulations (e.g., finance, healthcare, manufacturing).
• Develop a compliance checklist for a given industry.
• Learn how to conduct a compliance audit.

Topics:
• Sector-specific regulations: POPIA, FICA, NCA, etc.
• Compliance in finance: FAIS, FSB regulations
• Compliance in healthcare: SAHPRA, HPCSA
• Compliance in manufacturing: OHSA, NEMA
• Developing compliance checklists
• Conducting a compliance audit: steps and techniques
• Audit reporting and corrective actions
• Role play: Audit scenario

Day 5: Compliance Culture and Continuous Improvement

Objectives:
• Explain the importance of a compliance culture.
• Develop strategies for promoting ethical behavior.
• Understand continuous improvement in compliance.
• Prepare for regulatory changes and updates.

Topics:
• Building a compliance culture
• Ethics and integrity in the workplace
• Training and awareness programs
• Continuous improvement: PDCA cycle
• Keeping up with regulatory changes
• Emerging trends in compliance (e.g., AI, ESG)
• Final assessment and course wrap-up
• Action planning for implementation

Practicals

No practicals for this training.

This course is made up of exercises and case studies delivered alongside the theory — no separate practical sessions are required to complete it.

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course and a final summative test at the end.

Daily Exercises — 30%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 30% to the final total.

Final Test — 70%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 70% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 30%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 70%
Final Total 100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Daily Average 30% + Final Test 70%).

How it works
  • Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
  • Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
  • You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
  • If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

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25 15% off
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75 35% off
100 40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.

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