OUR EXPERTISE
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GOVERNANCE: The Architecture of Integrity
The Power Summary: Leadership is the cornerstone of a resilient organization. Ethical Edge GRC Consulting builds ethical leadership structures that move beyond "tick-box" compliance to achieve true Governance Excellence. We bridge the gap between regulatory requirements and board-level oversight.
Our Core Expertise:
King IV Code™ Implementation: Aligning Board practices with the gold standard of corporate governance.
Strategic Board Charters: Defining clear roles, responsibilities, and accountability structures.
Delegation of Authority (DoA): Designing robust frameworks to streamline decision-making while preventing unauthorized procurement.
Governance Maturity Assessments: Providing data-driven insights into the health of your leadership culture.
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RISK MANAGEMENT & CYBERSECURITY: The Shield of Resilience
The Power Summary: In a volatile market, uncertainty is the only constant. We turn risk into a strategic advantage. By merging Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) with high-level Cybersecurity Governance, we ensure your digital and physical assets are protected against modern threats.
Our Core Expertise:
Framework Alignment (ISO 31000 & COSO): Building risk-aware cultures that protect national assets and reputation.
Cybersecurity Governance (NIST CSF 2.0): Securing your digital frontier through strategic oversight, not just IT patches.
Business Continuity Planning: Ensuring your operations remain unshakable in the face of disruption.
Risk Appetite & Tolerance Modeling: Helping the Board define exactly how much risk is acceptable for growth.
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COMPLIANCE & ETHICS: The Compass of Integrity
The Power Summary: Regulatory landscapes are complex, but compliance shouldn't be a burden. We build proactive frameworks that prevent penalties, protect your license to operate, and foster a culture of integrity. We ensure you meet the highest standards of the Botswana Data Protection Act and beyond.
Our Core Expertise:
ISO 37301 (Compliance Management): Developing systems that automatically detect and prevent regulatory breaches.
ISO 37001 (Anti-Bribery): Establishing zero-tolerance frameworks to safeguard procurement and public funds.
Data Protection & Privacy (BDPA/POPIA): Navigating the 2021 Data Protection mandate with end-to-end implementation.
Ethics & Whistleblowing Systems: Creating safe, anonymous environments for reporting and maintaining institutional health.
ETHICAL EDGE GRC CONSULTING PTY LTD FRAMEWORK
Precision in Execution: Our Proprietary Methodology
We don’t just identify problems; we build the solutions. Our framework is a rigorous, data-driven engine that moves your organization from vulnerability to total institutional resilience.
1. The GRC Gap Analysis (The Discovery Phase)
Before we build, we audit. We measure the distance between your current operations and global excellence.
Stage 1: Institutional Deep-Dive: Auditing existing Board Charters, Procurement Policies, and Risk Registers.
Stage 2: Deviation Mapping: Identifying specific "leaks" and non-compliance areas against King IV™ and the 2021 Public Procurement.
Stage 3: Remediation Roadmap: A prioritized strategic plan to close every gap with technical and ethical guardrails.
2. The Risk Management Lifecycle (The Engine)
Our risk process is a continuous loop, ensuring that as threats evolve, your shield gets stronger.
Identify: Scanning the internal and external environment for emerging threats.
Analyze: Quantifying the impact of risks on national assets and reputation.
Treat: Implementing ISO 31000 controls to mitigate or transfer risk.
Monitor & Report: Real-time dashboards providing the Board with actionable intelligence.
3. The Governance & Compliance Integration (The Result)
This is the final stage where governance becomes a "living" part of your culture.
Policy Digitalization: Moving compliance from paper to active digital monitoring.
Ethics Onboarding: Training leadership and staff on the ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery standards.
Certification Readiness: Preparing your organization for official international GRC certifications.
OUR CORE PROCESSES
Methodologies & Standards We Apply
Frameworks & Standards:
- ISO 31000 – Risk Management
- COSO ERM
- ISO 27001 / 27005
- ISO 37301 – Compliance
- ISO 37001 – Anti-Bribery
- King IV Report on Corporate Governance
- GDPR | POPIA | Botswana Data Protection Act
OUR CORE ADVISORY PILLARS
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Pillar 1: CORPORATE GOVERNANCE ADVISORY
Fortifying Leadership. Ensuring Accountability.
This package is designed for Boards of Directors, Executive Committees (ExCo), and Company Secretaries who need to ensure their decision-making structures are legally sound and strategically aligned.
Who Needs This: Organizations transitioning from founder-led to board-led structures, or established firms preparing for external audits.
Key Deliverables:
Board Charter Development: Drafting comprehensive charters that define roles, responsibilities, and liabilities of Directors in line with King IV™.
Delegation of Authority (DoA): creating a clear "Matrix of Authority" to ensure financial and operational decisions are made at the right level.
Board Evaluation & Induction: Facilitating annual board performance assessments and induction programs for new directors.
Committee Terms of Reference: Structuring Audit, Risk, and Remuneration committees with clear mandates.
The Value: We eliminate ambiguity in leadership. Your Board will operate with transparency, reducing personal liability for directors and increasing investor confidence.
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Pillar 2: ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT (ERM)
Predicting Threats. Protecting Value.
Risk management is not just about avoiding bad things; it is about enabling safe growth. We implement the ISO 31000 standard to help you identify, assess, and mitigate risks before they impact your bottom line.
Who Needs This: Companies facing operational uncertainty, rapid growth, or strict regulatory capital requirements.
Key Deliverables:
Risk Appetite Statement: Defining exactly how much risk your organization is willing to take in pursuit of its goals.
Strategic Risk Register: A living document identifying top-tier threats (Cyber, Financial, Reputational, Operational) with assigned owners.
Risk Heat Maps: Visual tools to prioritize risks based on "Likelihood vs. Impact."
Business Continuity Planning (BCP): Developing and testing plans to ensure your business survives disasters (IT failure, supply chain collapse).
The Value: You move from reactive "fire-fighting" to proactive "fire-prevention." You satisfy auditors and sleep better knowing your vulnerabilities are covered.
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Pillar 3: REGULATORY COMPLIANCE & INTEGRITY
Navigating Regulations. Building Trust.
In Botswana's tightening regulatory environment, non-compliance is expensive. We help you navigate the Financial Intelligence Act (FIA), Data Protection Act, and Burden of Proof requirements.
Who Needs This: Regulated entities (Finance, Insurance, Real Estate) and any business handling sensitive customer data.
Key Deliverables:
Regulatory Universe Construction: A detailed map of every single Act, Bye-Law, and Standard your specific industry must obey.
Gap Analysis & Health Checks: We audit your current status against legal requirements and provide a "Red/Amber/Green" report.
AML/CFT Frameworks: Drafting Anti-Money Laundering policies and facilitating risk assessments required by regulators (NBFIRA/Bank of Botswana).
Whistleblowing Mechanisms: Setting up independent, anonymous reporting channels to detect fraud early.
The Value: We keep you out of court and out of the headlines. Your license to operate is protected.
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Pillar 4: CORPORATE TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast.
Policies are useless if staff do not understand them. We provide high-impact, certified training sessions tailored to your team.
Available Modules:
Boardroom Dynamics: Governance best practices for Directors.
Cyber-Hygiene for Staff: Preventing phishing and data leaks.
Ethics in Action: Practical workshops on conflict of interest and bribery.
The Risk Champion Program: Training internal staff to manage departmental risks.
OUR METHODOLOGY
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Understand organizational context, risks, governance structures, and regulatory obligations.
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Conduct gap analysis, risk assessments, compliance audits, and maturity evaluations.
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Develop tailored frameworks, policies, controls, and governance structures.
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Support rollout, training, change management, and performance monitoring.
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Continual improvement based on performance indicators and evolving regulations.
TAILORED GRC SOLUTIONS
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Standard GRC - The Foundation
For Startups & SMEs
Annual Compliance Gap Analysis
Basic Risk Register Development
Policy Drafting (Standard Set)
Data Protection Act Readiness
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Professional GRC - The Growth
For Corporates & Financial Services
Everything in Standard
Quarterly Risk Assessments
Internal Audit Support
King IV™ Framework Implementation
Vendor Risk Management
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Premium Enterprise GRC - The Authority
For Government & Large Enterprises
Everything in Professional
Outsourced Chief Risk Officer (CRO)
Custom GRC Software Setup
Cybersecurity Governance
Crisis Management & BCP
SPECIALIZED CAPABILITIES & TRAINING
Targeted expertise for complex challenges and organizational growth.
SPECIALIZED ADVISORY
Board Support: Board Charters, Committee Terms of Reference, and Annual Board Evaluations.
Risk Specifics: Fraud Risk Management, Business Continuity Planning (BCP), and Disaster Recovery.
Ethical Culture: Whistleblower Systems, Code of Ethics Development, and Speak-Up Frameworks.
Cybersecurity: Cyber Incident Response Playbooks and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA).
TRAINING & AWARENESS
Board Induction: Governance training for new and existing Directors.
Risk Fundamentals: Building a risk-aware culture across all departments.
Data Protection: Specialized POPIA and Botswana Data Protection Act workshops.
Anti-Fraud: Training staff to identify and report internal controls breaches.
Cyber-Hygiene: Information security awareness for the digital age.