74 Legal Advisory jobs in South Africa

Legal advisor : general legal advisory services

Centurion, Gauteng Sacaa

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PROVISION OF GENERAL LEGAL SUPPORT SERVICE Serve on SACAA Committees, providing inputs on decisions, submissions, and reports. Support Technical Divisions in safety and security oversight functions, offering legal guidance on matters such as certification, licensing, surveillance, and safety concerns. Assist the Senior Manager: Legal and Aviation in analyzing exemptions and providing legal advice. Vet proposals for amendments to regulations and technical standards when delegated by the Senior Manager: Legal and Aviation Compliance. Perform any other functions for the Legal Department as delegated by the Senior Manager: Legal and Aviation Compliance. Provide legal advice as assigned. DRAFTING OF LEGAL OPINIONS Research and draft accurate, legally sound legal opinions. Recommend courses of action based on legal analysis. LITIGATION PROCESS Research legal issues related to cases and ensure SACAA's protection against legal risks. Coordinate, monitor, and guide external legal practitioners involved in litigation matters. DRAFTING OF CONTRACTS Draft, review, interpret, and advise on contracts to ensure statutory and policy compliance and safeguard SACAA's interests. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Legal Advisor, Advisory Services

Johannesburg, Gauteng Standard Bank of South Africa Limited

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Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, 30 Baker Street

To provide support to the Dispute Resolution team and facilitate the continuance of day to day activities by investigating, retrieving and collating information and reporting on disputes/cases.

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Legal

Experience Required
Dispute Resolution
5-7 years
Proven experience in case planning, development and management, legal research, drafting and analysing legal documents, with at least 3 years within the legal and/or financial sectors., or a law firm in a dispute resolution role.

Please note: All our recruitment processes comply with the applicable local laws and regulations. We will never ask for money or any from of payment as part of our recruitment process. If you experience this, please contact our Fraud line on +27 800222050 or

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Legal advisor, advisory services

Johannesburg, Gauteng Standard Bank Of South Africa Limited

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Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, 30 Baker Street To provide support to the Dispute Resolution team and facilitate the continuance of day to day activities by investigating, retrieving and collating information and reporting on disputes/cases. Qualifications Type of Qualification: First DegreeField of Study: LegalExperience Required Dispute Resolution 5-7 yearsProven experience in case planning, development and management, legal research, drafting and analysing legal documents, with at least 3 years within the legal and/or financial sectors., or a law firm in a dispute resolution role. Please note: All our recruitment processes comply with the applicable local laws and regulations. We will never ask for money or any from of payment as part of our recruitment process. If you experience this, please contact our Fraud line on +27 800222050 or #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Legal advisor, advisory services

Johannesburg, Gauteng Standard Bank Of South Africa Limited

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Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, 30 Baker Street To provide support to the Dispute Resolution team and facilitate the continuance of day to day activities by investigating, retrieving and collating information and reporting on disputes/cases. Qualifications Type of Qualification: First DegreeField of Study: LegalExperience Required Dispute Resolution 5-7 yearsProven experience in case planning, development and management, legal research, drafting and analysing legal documents, with at least 3 years within the legal and/or financial sectors., or a law firm in a dispute resolution role. Please note: All our recruitment processes comply with the applicable local laws and regulations. We will never ask for money or any from of payment as part of our recruitment process. If you experience this, please contact our Fraud line on +27 800222050 or #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Manager Legal Services Potchefstroom

Potchefstroom, North West North-West University

Posted 19 days ago

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Purpose of the Position

The North-West University, Potchefstroom Law Clinic is committed to legal education and access to justice. The position is essential to oversee the legal services and community engagement activities of the Potchefstroom Law Clinic, to supervise and mentor students, paralegals, candidate legal practitioners and project coordinators (legal practitioners), to develop and present short learning programmes / courses, and to coordinate and assist with the practical component of IURI 472, IURE 416 and IURE 426 within the LLB programme.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Legal Services, Community Engagement, Community Service by Students, Work-Integrated-Learning / Service Learning by Students

  • Ensure legal services offered by the Law Clinic staff are done on a day-to-day basis and in a professional, speedy and effective manner.
  • Mentor and supervise the work done by staff and students (including drafting, file administration, diarising, progress on files, etc.).
  • Conduct quarterly audits on client files in all units of the Potchefstroom Law Clinic.
  • Appear in court in complex matters and mediate disputes when needed.
  • Furnish legal advice and opinions to clients, staff and students.
  • Research the law and stay abreast of recent case law affecting legal services.
  • Ensure that all legal services rendered are of high standard, matters do not prescribe and adherence to the time limits as set out in the regulations of court.
  • Receive and compile reports on a monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual basis.
  • Plan, coordinate and supervise community service, work-integrated-learning and service learning by students.
  • Plan and coordinate outreach workshops and training on law-related topics.
  • Maintain and extend collegial network with legal practitioners and other relevant stakeholders in the profession.
  • Comply with office instructions, prescripts and directives from line manager.

Teaching and Learning at Undergraduate Level

  • Planning and coordination of teaching and learning activities for IURI 472, IURE 416 and IURE 426, including the following:
  • Time tables;
  • Practical classes / seminars / round tables;
  • Assessment plans;
  • Notices on eFundi; student enquiries;
  • Student participation in Law Clinic activities.
  • Mentor and supervise legal practitioners involved in practical legal education and students working in the PC Law Clinic.
  • Update and maintain study guides and module outcome documents.
  • Drafting case studies and assignments.
  • Assessment of practical exercises.
  • Teaching of the practical component of the module IURI 472 (Legal Practice) and IURE 416 / 426 (Law Clinic).
  • Adherence to deadlines, policies and guidelines of the NWU.
  • Assist with marketing, presentation and administration of short courses offered by the Law Clinic.

Committee Work, Leadership and Management

  • Serve on the following committees: Law Clinic management committee, Occupational Health and Safety committee of the Faculty of Law, Community Engagement and Professional Development committee of the Faculty of Law, and the Faculty Board of the Faculty of Law.
  • Ensure that all staff members are managed effectively according to the office directives.
  • Ensure sound operational management of the Potchefstroom Law Clinic.
  • Increase the amount of community engagement activities and access to NWU expertise at the Law Clinic.
  • Create an enabling leadership culture by developing a shared direction, shared values and alignment and commitment to transform the organisational culture of the Law Clinic.
  • Foster a participative and developmental leadership style.
  • Improve team cohesion, synergy and effectiveness.

Occupational Health and Safety

  • Under health and safety law each employee has a duty to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by the former’s actions or omissions at work. Therefore, each employee must cooperate with management, OHS officials and colleagues to help everyone meet their legal requirements, whilst upholding and maintaining general occupational health and safety standards and practices.
  • Occupational Health and Safety Officer for the Potchefstroom Law Clinic.
Desired Experience & Qualification
  • LLB or equivalent qualification on NQF level 8.
  • Admitted as a legal practitioner with a minimum of three (3) years of experience.

Added Advantages:

  • An LLM on NQF level 9.
  • A Postgraduate Diploma on NQF level 8.
  • Experience with mediation.
  • Experience in teaching and learning at an academic institution.
  • Experience with project management.

Key Functional/Technical Competencies:

  • Computer literacy in MS Word and Office, as well as email, internet and electronic retrieval of legal sources.
  • Good communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Demonstration of language proficiency in order to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU.
  • Sound knowledge of clinical legal education, criminal and civil law.
  • Ability to supervise and mentor project coordinators (supervising legal practitioners), candidate legal practitioners, paralegals, administrative staff, and students.

Key Behavioural Competencies:

  • Good interpersonal relations.
  • The ability to accommodate multiculturalism.

Remuneration:

The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

Enquiries Regarding Job Content May Be Directed To: Mrs. Chrisna Nicholson at

Enquiries Regarding Recruitment Process May Be Directed To: Mr. Byron Louw on

Closing Date: 26 April 2024

Planned Commencement of Duties: As soon as possible

Kindly Take Note: Applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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Manager: Legal Services (P001570)

Potchefstroom, North West North-West University

Posted 19 days ago

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Purpose of the Position

The North-West University, Potchefstroom Law Clinic is committed to legal education and access to justice. The position is essential to oversee the legal services and community engagement activities of the Potchefstroom Law Clinic, to supervise and mentor students, paralegals, candidate legal practitioners and project coordinators (legal practitioners), to develop and present short learning programmes / courses, and to coordinate and assist with the practical component of IURI 472, IURE 416 and IURE 426 within the LLB programme.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Legal Services, Community Engagement, Community Service by Students, Work-Integrated Learning / Service Learning by Students

  • Ensure legal services offered by the Law Clinic staff are done on a day-to-day basis and in a professional, speedy and effective manner.
  • Mentor and supervise the work done by staff and students (including drafting, file administration, diarising, progress on files, etc.).
  • Conduct quarterly audits on client files in all units of the Potchefstroom Law Clinic.
  • Appear in court in complex matters and mediate disputes when needed.
  • Furnish legal advice and opinions to clients, staff and students.
  • Research the law and stay abreast of recent case law affecting legal services.
  • Ensure that all legal services rendered are of high standard, matters do not prescribe and adherence to the time limits as set out in the regulations of court.
  • Receive and compile reports on a monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual basis.
  • Plan, coordinate and supervise community service, work-integrated-learning and service learning by students.
  • Plan and coordinate outreach workshops and training on law-related topics.
  • Maintain and extend collegial network with legal practitioners and other relevant stakeholders in the profession.
  • Comply with office instructions, prescripts and directives from line manager.

Teaching and Learning at Undergraduate Level

  • Planning and coordination of teaching and learning activities for IURI 472, IURE 416 and IURE 426, including the following:
  • timetables;
  • practical classes / seminars / round tables;
  • assessment plans;
  • notices on eFundi; student enquiries;
  • student participation in Law Clinic activities.
  • Mentor and supervise legal practitioners involved in practical legal education and students working in the PC Law Clinic.
  • Update and maintain study guides and module outcome documents.
  • Drafting case studies and assignments.
  • Assessment of practical exercises.
  • Teaching of the practical component of the module IURI 472 (Legal Practice) and IURE 416 / 426 (Law Clinic).
  • Adherence to deadlines, policies and guidelines of the NWU.
  • Assist with marketing, presentation and administration of short courses offered by the Law Clinic.

Committee Work, Leadership and Management

  • Serve on the following committees: Law Clinic management committee, Occupational Health and Safety committee of the Faculty of Law, Community Engagement and Professional Development committee of the Faculty of Law, and the Faculty Board of the Faculty of Law.
  • Ensure that all staff members are managed effectively according to the office directives.
  • Ensure sound operational management of the Potchefstroom Law Clinic.
  • Increase the amount of community engagement activities and access to NWU expertise at the Law Clinic.
  • Create an enabling leadership culture by developing a shared direction, shared values and alignment and commitment to transform the organisational culture of the Law Clinic.
  • Foster a participative and developmental leadership style.
  • Improve team cohesion, synergy and effectiveness.

Occupational Health and Safety

  • Under health and safety law each employee has a duty to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by the former’s actions or omissions at work. Therefore, each employee must cooperate with management, OHS officials and colleagues to help everyone meet their legal requirements, whilst upholding and maintaining general occupational health and safety standards and practices.
  • Occupational Health and Safety Officer for the Potchefstroom Law Clinic.
Desired Experience & Qualification
  • LLB or equivalent qualification on NQF level 8.
  • Admitted as a legal practitioner with a minimum of three (3) years of experience.

Added Advantages:

  • An LLM on NQF level 9.
  • A Postgraduate Diploma on NQF level 8.
  • Experience with mediation.
  • Experience in teaching and learning at an academic institution.
  • Experience with project management.

Key Functional/Technical Competencies:

  • Computer literacy in MS Word and Office, as well as email, internet and electronic retrieval of legal sources.
  • Good communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Demonstration of language proficiency in order to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU.
  • Sound knowledge of clinical legal education, criminal and civil law.
  • Ability to supervise and mentor project coordinators (supervising legal practitioners), candidate legal practitioners, paralegals, administrative staff, and students.

Key Behavioural Competencies:

  • Good interpersonal relations.
  • The ability to accommodate multiculturalism.

Remuneration:

The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

Enquiries Regarding Job Content May Be Directed To: Mrs. Chrisna Nicholson at

Enquiries Regarding Recruitment Process May Be Directed To: Mr. Byron Louw on

Closing Date: 26 April 2024

Planned Commencement of Duties: As soon as possible

Kindly Take Note: Applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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Manager: legal services (p001570)

Potchefstroom, North West North-West University

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Purpose of the Position The North-West University, Potchefstroom Law Clinic is committed to legal education and access to justice. The position is essential to oversee the legal services and community engagement activities of the Potchefstroom Law Clinic, to supervise and mentor students, paralegals, candidate legal practitioners and project coordinators (legal practitioners), to develop and present short learning programmes / courses, and to coordinate and assist with the practical component of IURI 472, IURE 416 and IURE 426 within the LLB programme. Duties & Responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Legal Services, Community Engagement, Community Service by Students, Work-Integrated Learning / Service Learning by Students Ensure legal services offered by the Law Clinic staff are done on a day-to-day basis and in a professional, speedy and effective manner. Mentor and supervise the work done by staff and students (including drafting, file administration, diarising, progress on files, etc.). Conduct quarterly audits on client files in all units of the Potchefstroom Law Clinic. Appear in court in complex matters and mediate disputes when needed. Furnish legal advice and opinions to clients, staff and students. Research the law and stay abreast of recent case law affecting legal services. Ensure that all legal services rendered are of high standard, matters do not prescribe and adherence to the time limits as set out in the regulations of court. Receive and compile reports on a monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual basis. Plan, coordinate and supervise community service, work-integrated-learning and service learning by students. Plan and coordinate outreach workshops and training on law-related topics. Maintain and extend collegial network with legal practitioners and other relevant stakeholders in the profession. Comply with office instructions, prescripts and directives from line manager. Teaching and Learning at Undergraduate Level Planning and coordination of teaching and learning activities for IURI 472, IURE 416 and IURE 426, including the following: timetables; practical classes / seminars / round tables; assessment plans; notices on e Fundi; student enquiries; student participation in Law Clinic activities. Mentor and supervise legal practitioners involved in practical legal education and students working in the PC Law Clinic. Update and maintain study guides and module outcome documents. Drafting case studies and assignments. Assessment of practical exercises. Teaching of the practical component of the module IURI 472 (Legal Practice) and IURE 416 / 426 (Law Clinic). Adherence to deadlines, policies and guidelines of the NWU. Assist with marketing, presentation and administration of short courses offered by the Law Clinic. Committee Work, Leadership and Management Serve on the following committees: Law Clinic management committee, Occupational Health and Safety committee of the Faculty of Law, Community Engagement and Professional Development committee of the Faculty of Law, and the Faculty Board of the Faculty of Law. Ensure that all staff members are managed effectively according to the office directives. Ensure sound operational management of the Potchefstroom Law Clinic. Increase the amount of community engagement activities and access to NWU expertise at the Law Clinic. Create an enabling leadership culture by developing a shared direction, shared values and alignment and commitment to transform the organisational culture of the Law Clinic. Foster a participative and developmental leadership style. Improve team cohesion, synergy and effectiveness. Occupational Health and Safety Under health and safety law each employee has a duty to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by the former’s actions or omissions at work. Therefore, each employee must cooperate with management, OHS officials and colleagues to help everyone meet their legal requirements, whilst upholding and maintaining general occupational health and safety standards and practices. Occupational Health and Safety Officer for the Potchefstroom Law Clinic. Desired Experience & Qualification LLB or equivalent qualification on NQF level 8. Admitted as a legal practitioner with a minimum of three (3) years of experience. Added Advantages: An LLM on NQF level 9. A Postgraduate Diploma on NQF level 8. Experience with mediation. Experience in teaching and learning at an academic institution. Experience with project management. Key Functional/Technical Competencies: Computer literacy in MS Word and Office, as well as email, internet and electronic retrieval of legal sources. Good communication skills (verbal and written). Demonstration of language proficiency in order to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU. Sound knowledge of clinical legal education, criminal and civil law. Ability to supervise and mentor project coordinators (supervising legal practitioners), candidate legal practitioners, paralegals, administrative staff, and students. Key Behavioural Competencies: Good interpersonal relations. The ability to accommodate multiculturalism. Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines. Enquiries Regarding Job Content May Be Directed To: Mrs. Chrisna Nicholson at Enquiries Regarding Recruitment Process May Be Directed To: Mr. Byron Louw on Closing Date: 26 April 2024 Planned Commencement of Duties: As soon as possible Kindly Take Note: Applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered. The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Manager: Governance and Legal Services

Johannesburg, Gauteng MANCOSA

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Job category: Others: Education and Training

Location: Johannesburg Metropolitan

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

EE position: Yes

Introduction

MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available.

CORE PURPOSE

The Manager: Governance and Legal Services will be responsible for the management of student and academic legal services, and provide oversight for student-related disciplinary, appeals and grievance procedures. The candidate will additionally provide governance oversight and monitoring for the management and handling of student records and serve the role of secretariat for the Registrar’s Office and related committee structures, including the establishment and management of the institution’s Convocation. The candidate will maintain the institution's governance matrix and monitor the maintenance of institutional policies and procedures within MANCOSA’s quality management system (QMS).

CORE FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

Student and Academic Legal Services

  1. Establish, manage and maintain the Legal Services structure within the Registrar’s Office. Formulate a Legal Services Framework in line with the institution’s strategic pillars.
  2. Dispute Resolution: Mediate escalated student disputes. Provide formal mediation or arbitration for complex disputes, ensuring impartiality and adherence to institutional policies.
  3. Policy Development and Review: Assist in the development, review, and implementation of institutional policies to ensure they are legally sound and compliant, and reflect on the Institutional Governance Matrix on the Quality Management System (QMS).
  4. Provide timely and accurate legal advice on student and academic matters.

Governance Matrix Maintenance on QMS

  1. Establish the institutional Governance Matrix on the QMS, for the monitoring, maintenance and management of committee TORs, institutional policies, SOPs, charters, and frameworks.
  2. Ensure seamless integration of governance data with MANCOSA’s QMS.
  3. Conduct training and coordinate stakeholder communication with respect to the requirements of the QMS Governance Matrix, and assist stakeholders in conducting the relevant TOR, Policy, SOP, Framework and Charter reviews.
  4. Coordinate with Monitoring and Evaluation to ensure that the institutional profile for the HEQC Online is maintained up to date and relevant governance documentation.

Secretariat Function for the Registrar’s Office

  1. Provide high-quality secretariat services for institutional committees and meetings. Organising and scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, circulating documents, taking minutes, and maintaining the resolutions register, following up on action items for the relevant governance committees (e.g. Senate).
  2. Record Keeping: Managing and archiving minutes, policies, and sensitive institutional records in compliance with legal requirements.
  3. Manage the Registrar’s Office documentation and record-keeping processes efficiently.

Establishment and Management of the Institution’s Convocation

  1. Develop and implement a Convocation framework in alignment with institutional requirements.
  2. Facilitate Convocation meetings and events to enhance alumni engagement.
  3. Maintain Convocation communication and records.

Oversight and Guidance for Student Disciplinary and Grievances & Appeals Committees

  1. Establish a grievance and appeal and student disciplinary management procedure and system.
  2. Review and constitute the Student Disciplinary Committee and Grievances and Appeals Committees to ensure it is fit-for-purpose.
  3. Ensure student disciplinary matters and grievance processes are handled in accordance with institutional policies.
  4. Provide training and guidance to committee members on handling cases.

Governance Oversight of Student Records Management

  1. Ensure the governance of student records is compliant with institutional and legal requirements.
  2. Implement best practices in the digitization and management of student records.
  3. Ensure the rigour and validity of the governance supporting the verification of historic student records.

Minimum Requirements:

  1. Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
  2. Postgraduate qualification in Higher Education Administration advantageous
  3. 5 years of experience in legal and governance roles within higher education.
  4. Experience working within a registrar’s office.

Essential Job-Related Knowledge, Skills and Behaviour

  1. Strong knowledge of the South African higher education regulatory environment, frameworks, legislation and governance structures.
  2. Strong understanding of, and experience implementing the principles of King IV.
  3. Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
  4. Analytical thinking and problem-solving.
  5. Strong attention to detail.
  6. Ability to work independently and in a team.
  7. Proficiency in legal research and interpretation of policies and regulations.

Physical Requirements of the Post

Must be capable of working with visual and auditory input.

Special Conditions Attached to the Job

  1. Willingness to work overtime when required.
  2. Must have a valid South African driver’s license.
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Manager: Company Secretary & Legal Services

East London, Eastern Cape Profile Personnel

Posted 25 days ago

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Qualifications and Experience:

  • An LLB Degree or equivalent qualification.
  • Admission as an Attorney or Advocate of the High Court of South Africa would serve as an added advantage.
  • A Chartered Company Secretary Qualification would be an advantage.
  • Minimum of five (5) years at the senior management level.
  • Minimum of five (5) years working as a Company Secretary in a regulatory authority or public service/ administration environment.
  • Experience in preparing policy-related briefings and presenting policy proposals.

Responsibilites

  • Providing strategic direction and leadership to the Company Secretary Unit and the Agency, and ensuring focus on strategic imperatives.
  • Formulating creative solutions to enhance cost-effectiveness and efficiency in the delivery of services.
  • Advising and providing legal opinions to the Board and Management on all legally related matters.
  • Ensure the formulation of the board's business plan and policies and their execution. Ensuring that the Agency complies with Corporate Governance best practices.
  • Drive a culture of continuous improvement in terms of sound corporate governance and legislation.
  • Facilitate all the activities relating to the evaluation of the effectiveness of the board and its committees.
  • Develop and ensure implementation of secretariat policies and procedures.
  • Processing and accounting for the Board budget and expenditure.
  • Organizing all board and board committee meetings and ensuring proceedings and resolutions are properly recorded and circulated
  • Preparing the agenda in consultation with the Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer and the other documents for all the meetings of the board of directors.
  • Attending the broad meetings to ensure that the legal requirements are fulfilled and provide such information as is necessary.
  • Arranging with the consultation of the Chairperson the annual and extraordinary general meetings of the Agency and attending such meetings to ensure compliance with the legal requirements and to make correct records thereof.
  • Ensuring compliance with the provisions of the Companies Law, King IV, and rules made thereunder, and other statutes and policies of the Agency.
  • Litigation, early detection of possible litigation, and legal management.
  • Compliance management of the Agency.
  • Reporting to various statutory bodies and other internal reports as required.
  • Ensuring that the affairs of the agency are managed by its objects contained in the articles of association and the provisions of the Companies Law
  • Filling of various documents/returns as required under the provisions of the Companies Law.
  • Advising, in conjunction with the agency's legal services, the chief executive or other executive, in respect of the legal matters, as required.
  • Engaging legal advisors and defending the rights of the Agency in the Courts of Law.

Competencies, Skills, and Attributes

  • A thorough understanding of the Municipal Finance Management Act, Local Government, Municipal Systems Act, Companies Act, and related legislation and regulations.
  • Knowledge of the King IV Code of Good Governance.
  • Knowledge of Performance Management & Reporting. A high level of computer literacy is essential.
  • Problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • People management and empowerment.
  • Knowledge management; Change management; Legislation, policy, and implementation; Stakeholder relations; Mediation; Client orientation and Customer focus, as well as Communication, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to deal with pressures and setbacks.
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Gegradueerde Regsdienste/ Graduate Legal Services

Free State, Free State OOS VRYSTAAT KAAP BEDRYF BPK / OPERATIONS LTD - OVK

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Kern doel van die pos: OVK is op soek na dinamiese en ambisieuse gegradueerdes om by die OVK familie aan te sluit. Kandidate sal praktiese blootstelling kry tot die besigheid asook die geleentheid kry om saam met ons mees suksesvolle spanne en individue saam te werk om nuwe vaardighede aan te leer en besigheidsinsig op te doen. Minimum Vereistes: n Toepaslike Regsgraad; Maatskappy Sekretariaat en Nakoming (Compliance) blootstelling, belangstelling en ervaring sal n oorwegende faktor wees; Geldige rybewys. Vaardighede: Goeie kommunikasievaardighede in beide Afrikaans en Engels; Goeie rekenaarvaardighede (MS Office); Goeie organisatoriese en probleem oplossingsvaardighede; Vermoë om binne n span te funksioneer; Hoë vlak van integriteit en etiese waardes; Hoë standaard van spel- en taalvaardighede; n Voorkeur vir navorsing, sowel as die vertolking en uitleg van wette. Verantwoordelikhede: Opstel en nagaan van kontrakte; Hantering en implementering van Nakoming; Hantering van maatskappy sekretariële pligte; Algemene hantering van regsnavrae en regsimplementering; Navorsing en voldoening aan wette en regspraak en die bystaan van Hoofbestuur met die implementering daarvan. Main purpose of the position: OVK is looking for dynamic and ambitious Graduates to join the OVK family. Candidates will get practical exposure to the business and work alongside some of our most successful people and teams to gain new skills and obtain business insight. Minimum requirements: The successful candidate will need the following: An appropriate Legal degree Company Secretariat and Compliance exposure, interest, and experience will be a decisive factor; Valid driver's license. Skills: Excellent communication skills in both Afrikaans and English; Good computer skills (MS Office); Good organisational and problem-solving skills; Ability to function within a team; High level of integrity and ethical values. Hight standard of spelling and language skills; An preference for research, as well as the interpretation and explanation of laws. Responsibilities : Drafting and reviewing of contracts; Handling and implementation of Compliance; Handling company secretarial duties; General handling of legal enquiries; Research and compliance with laws and jurisprudence and assisting Senior Management with the implementation thereof.
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