- Johannesburg
- Salary: (Negotiable)
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Government & Parastatals
- Reference: 75849
Vacancy Details
Employer: Unique Personnel
Job Purpose:
Reporting to the Director: Governance, Legal and Board Secretariat, the incumbent will be expected to provide Corporate legal advice and support to the units within organisation and the Board of Trustees, on request. Have an understanding of the prescripts of the PFMA and the Property Control Trust Act . To advise on all compliance and legislative requirements that are related to organisation. Drafting of internal memos, chairing of compliance committees, drafting and vetting of service level agreements, facilitation and management of legal matters with external legal, advise on legal matters before the court representatives. Provide legal advisory notes on range of Corporate and business-related issues such as Trademarks etc. as required.
Minimum Qualification requirements & Experience:
University degree the field of Legal, BProc/Bcom LLB or Masters is an added advantage. A practising advocate who would like to transition to a Corporate lawyer.
5-7 years management experience in a Legal environment or having run his/her own legal practice.
Experience in a public sector.
Advice EXCO on strategic legal matters and organisational companies requirements.
Project management or contracts management using a Document management system such as SharePoint or similar.
Strong labour law experience- to advice HR in all pertinent matters as well as to chair all disciplinary matters.
Proven Leadership ability.
Exposure to data management systems such as SharePoint, outsourcing tender arrangements and to data mine information as required.
In-depth knowledge of applicable laws and regulations as they relate to the organisation and Communications in particular.
Proven experience in planning and developing business plans that are sound with measurable objectives.
Ability to set and manage priorities judiciously.
Key Performance Areas:
Participate in the development and implementation of the organisation’s IT and business strategy.
Contribute input into the conceptualisation and development of the organisation IT strategy. Conceptualise, develop the Governance strategy in particular a focus on legal outputs as well as compliance.
Develop, implement and manage all legal functions operations.
Implement the approved Board Secretariat Governance strategy and APP.
Ensure professional written and well researched legal opinions and advice to EXCO on request. Legal advices must be thorough, easy to read and understand and appropriate for each scenario, showing impacts as well as providing options.
Drafting of Ministerial and Board Regulations: Key deliverables will require consultations with legal experts in the communications and related industry. This include compiling risk advisories, providing legal opinions in terms of any Acts that govern the organisation, and associated regulations, compiling drafts, obtaining approvals and assist in the publishing of legislative amendments and regulations in the Government Gazette.
Oversee the development of an integrated contracts management system. Keep EXCO abreast of all deadlines and compliance matters.
This portfolio requires formal litigation, for and against organisation, including preparation, instituting and defending the organisation in corporate legal proceedings, disputes, labour disputes, recoveries and compliance matters.
Ensure that the internal communication system work.
Manage the day to day operations of the legal business unit and coordination its operational activities with guidance from the Board secretary.
Planning and organising the running of the organization.
Participate in all specifications on procurement and tender process of the organisation in terms of the procurement policy.
Process innovation to ensure that organisational processes work and are practical.
Organisational Management and Governance.
Ensure implementation and compliance with all relevant laws and regulations as well as organisation policies, procedures and guidance’s.
Compliance, Monitoring and Reporting (including risk).
Monitoring and reporting quarterly and monthly on the approved APP as well as compliance plans.
Monitoring the achievement of plans through collection of monthly and quarterly progress report (on content, financial and staff, etc.)
Managing the relationship with all legal Professional Service Providers and ensuring harmonious interaction with clients and stakeholders.
To ensure suppliers deliver to SLA’s.
Staff management and development.
Delegate work assignments and tasks to appropriate individuals, providing sufficient direction so desired business outcomes can be achieved.
Provide direct reports with leadership, direction, and coaching to achieve work objectives and improve performance and skills.
Performance Management – ensure that team members achieve their Performance Objectives as per individual agreements.
Staff development, motivation and training.
Financial management
Monitor expenditure with strategic objective and all relevant rule and regulations.
Ensure adherence to all financial and other reporting deadlines (EXCO, Board, Board Committees).
Measuring the Board secretariats business unit performance to ensure optimal and effective utilisation of resources.
Reporting to the Director: Governance, Legal and Board Secretariat, the incumbent will be expected to provide Corporate legal advice and support to the units within organisation and the Board of Trustees, on request. Have an understanding of the prescripts of the PFMA and the Property Control Trust Act . To advise on all compliance and legislative requirements that are related to organisation. Drafting of internal memos, chairing of compliance committees, drafting and vetting of service level agreements, facilitation and management of legal matters with external legal, advise on legal matters before the court representatives. Provide legal advisory notes on range of Corporate and business-related issues such as Trademarks etc. as required.
Minimum Qualification requirements & Experience:
University degree the field of Legal, BProc/Bcom LLB or Masters is an added advantage. A practising advocate who would like to transition to a Corporate lawyer.
5-7 years management experience in a Legal environment or having run his/her own legal practice.
Experience in a public sector.
Advice EXCO on strategic legal matters and organisational companies requirements.
Project management or contracts management using a Document management system such as SharePoint or similar.
Strong labour law experience- to advice HR in all pertinent matters as well as to chair all disciplinary matters.
Proven Leadership ability.
Exposure to data management systems such as SharePoint, outsourcing tender arrangements and to data mine information as required.
In-depth knowledge of applicable laws and regulations as they relate to the organisation and Communications in particular.
Proven experience in planning and developing business plans that are sound with measurable objectives.
Ability to set and manage priorities judiciously.
Key Performance Areas:
Participate in the development and implementation of the organisation’s IT and business strategy.
Contribute input into the conceptualisation and development of the organisation IT strategy. Conceptualise, develop the Governance strategy in particular a focus on legal outputs as well as compliance.
Develop, implement and manage all legal functions operations.
Implement the approved Board Secretariat Governance strategy and APP.
Ensure professional written and well researched legal opinions and advice to EXCO on request. Legal advices must be thorough, easy to read and understand and appropriate for each scenario, showing impacts as well as providing options.
Drafting of Ministerial and Board Regulations: Key deliverables will require consultations with legal experts in the communications and related industry. This include compiling risk advisories, providing legal opinions in terms of any Acts that govern the organisation, and associated regulations, compiling drafts, obtaining approvals and assist in the publishing of legislative amendments and regulations in the Government Gazette.
Oversee the development of an integrated contracts management system. Keep EXCO abreast of all deadlines and compliance matters.
This portfolio requires formal litigation, for and against organisation, including preparation, instituting and defending the organisation in corporate legal proceedings, disputes, labour disputes, recoveries and compliance matters.
Ensure that the internal communication system work.
Manage the day to day operations of the legal business unit and coordination its operational activities with guidance from the Board secretary.
Planning and organising the running of the organization.
Participate in all specifications on procurement and tender process of the organisation in terms of the procurement policy.
Process innovation to ensure that organisational processes work and are practical.
Organisational Management and Governance.
Ensure implementation and compliance with all relevant laws and regulations as well as organisation policies, procedures and guidance’s.
Compliance, Monitoring and Reporting (including risk).
Monitoring and reporting quarterly and monthly on the approved APP as well as compliance plans.
Monitoring the achievement of plans through collection of monthly and quarterly progress report (on content, financial and staff, etc.)
Managing the relationship with all legal Professional Service Providers and ensuring harmonious interaction with clients and stakeholders.
To ensure suppliers deliver to SLA’s.
Staff management and development.
Delegate work assignments and tasks to appropriate individuals, providing sufficient direction so desired business outcomes can be achieved.
Provide direct reports with leadership, direction, and coaching to achieve work objectives and improve performance and skills.
Performance Management – ensure that team members achieve their Performance Objectives as per individual agreements.
Staff development, motivation and training.
Financial management
Monitor expenditure with strategic objective and all relevant rule and regulations.
Ensure adherence to all financial and other reporting deadlines (EXCO, Board, Board Committees).
Measuring the Board secretariats business unit performance to ensure optimal and effective utilisation of resources.
Candidate Requirements
Required Technical Skills, Competencies and Attributes:Excellence written and oral communications skills.
Legislative interpretation and application.
Legal writing compliance.
Knowledge of the PFMA and Public Sector.
Knowledge of Trust and compliance thereof.
Working knowledge of the PFMA, Property Control Trust Act, Companies Act, King IV- in particular all aspects of Governance.
Ability to present legal advisory notes in business-friendly and user-friendly language and to explain all implications to management.
Demonstrated ability to apply legal and compliance savvy in decision taken by the organisation Board and Executive team.
Strong understanding and knowledge of information system and experience in a service-orientated or consulting organisation.
Project management
MS office advanced (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio)
Thorough understanding of compliance requirements of a section 3A agency of government as well as Tender Regulations.
Business performance measurement (strategic, operational and finance).
Budgeting and assessing variance reports.
Ability to work in a team and across functional teams, and provide support judiciously.
Advance ability to write legal advisory notes that are thoroughly researched and well presented.
Reviewing legal contracts, drafting new contracts, MOU’s and SLAs as well as vetting.
Legislative drafting and policy formulation.
Ability to coach and mentor
Compliance monitoring and reporting
Line management
Directive and advisory in a specialist legal capacity.
Uphold organisational standard and protocols (be a role model).
Exceptional customer orientation.
Exceptional self-motivated and self-directed- a self-starter who is highly motivated.
Meticulous- Ability to represent ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.
Big picture thinking with appreciation for detail Superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities.
Treat people fairly and equally (impartial) and ability to motivate and manage teams.
Career Pathing.
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