Kgaogelo Mercia Ramaboea _ Cams

Kgaogelo Mercia Ramaboea has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Kgaogelo Mercia started their career as a Vacation Clerk at AR Matube and Partners in 1994. Kgaogelo Mercia then worked as a Candidate Attorney at N Moabi Attorneys in 1996, followed by roles as an Assistant Mineral Laws Admin Officer at the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy in 1997 and as a Senior Admin Officer at the Department of Land Affairs from 1998 to 2001.

From 2002 to 2005, Ramaboea worked at the dti (Department of Trade and Industry: Republic of South Africa), first as an Assistant Director in the Compliance division and later as a Deputy Director in the Company Investigations division. In these roles, they were responsible for drafting agreements, providing advisory opinions, coordinating communication campaigns, and conducting research.

In 2008, Ramaboea joined the Financial Intelligence Centre as a Compliance Officer. Kgaogelo Mercia managed queries from the public, conducted meetings with stakeholders, made presentations, monitored compliance, designed guidance notes, and drafted strategic documents.

Kgaogelo Mercia then worked at Absa Group from 2011 to 2013 as an AML Regulatory Specialist, overseeing AML and Sanctions policies, managing risk through various processes, and ensuring compliance with relevant policies and legislation.

Ramaboea continued their career at Standard Bank South Africa from 2013 to 2015 as the Head of Central AML (Group). Kgaogelo Mercia reviewed and updated policies and standards, customized AML standards, and oversaw Cash Threshold Reporting and registration to the FIC.

Most recently, they worked at Sasfin Bank Ltd as the AML Compliance Officer - Head of AML Section. Their responsibilities included compliance with AML frameworks and standards, drafting risk-based frameworks, updating policies and standards, conducting training, and overseeing reporting and alert approval.

Overall, Ramaboea has gained extensive experience in AML compliance, policy and standards review, risk management, stakeholder management, and drafting strategic documents.

Kgaogelo Mercia Ramaboea's educational history begins in 1987 when they attended Phiri Kolobe High School and obtained a Matric Exemption. From 1990 to 1993, they studied at the University of the North, earning a B Proc degree in Law. Kgaogelo Mercia continued their education at the same university from 1994 to 1995, obtaining an LLB degree in Law.

In addition to their earlier education, Kgaogelo has also pursued further certifications and training. Kgaogelo Mercia obtained a CAMS Certified (certified anti money laundering specialist) designation from ACAMS and completed an AML Certificate program from Downtown Hill. Furthermore, they have engaged in specialized studies, including Corporate Governance at the University of Johannesburg and Compliance Management at the same institution. Additionally, they completed an AML Certificate program at the University of Pretoria.