Introduction To provide professional legal services and lead the implementation of governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks within company. The role ensures that the organisation operates within applicable legislative and regulatory frameworks, while strengthening internal controls, mitigating risks, and promoting ethical conduct.
Duties & Responsibilities
Legal Advisory and Contract Management
Provide legal advice to management on operational and regulatory matters. Draft, review and vet contracts, SLAs, MOUs and legal documents. Ensure contracts minimise legal and financial risk. Interpret legislation and guide implementation. Manage litigation and coordinate external legal counsel. Monitor and mitigate legal risks
Governance and Regulatory Compliance
Develop and implement governance frameworks, policies and procedures aligned to legislation and King IV. Ensure compliance with Companies Act, MFMA and Municipal Systems Act. Monitor adherence to governance policies and identify non-compliance. Provide input into organisational policies and governance reporting
Compliance Management
Develop and implement a Compliance Management Framework. Maintain a compliance register and track regulatory obligations. Monitor compliance across departments and address gaps. Support audit processes and provide compliance reports. Facilitate compliance awareness and training
Risk Management
Implement and maintain the ERM framework. Facilitate risk identification and assessments. Maintain the organisational risk register. Ensure mitigation plans are developed and monitored. Track key risk indicators and report on risks. Evaluate internal controls and recommend improvements. Integrate risk management into planning and performance processes. Report to Executive Management and Audit and Risk Committee.
Ethics and Integrity Management
Promote ethical conduct and governance standards. Support implementation of codes of conduct and conflict of interest management. Monitor ethical compliance and support investigations. Strengthen controls to prevent fraud and corruption.
Desired Experience & Qualification Bachelor of Laws (LLB) – NQF Level 7.
Admission as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa will be an added advantage.
Minimum of 5–7 years’ relevant experience in legal advisory, governance, compliance, or risk management.
At least 3 years’ experience at a management level.
Experience within a municipal entity, public sector, or regulatory environment is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience in implementing compliance and risk management frameworks.
Sound knowledge of:
Companies Act Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) Municipal Systems Act King IV Report on Corporate Governance Public sector governance, compliance, and risk management practices
Interested? Interested candidates to send a detailed cv to apply@makwanirecruitment.co.za
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