MANAGER: LEGAL SERVICES & BOARD SECRETARY
Purpose of the post
To provide legal, governance and Board-secretariat services that protect the Foundation's interests and support lawful, ethical and effective decision-making.
Minimum Requirement
LLB or equivalent recognised NQF Level 7 legal qualification.
Admission as an Attorney or Advocate; governance or company-secretarial qualification will be an advantage.
At least eight years’ relevant legal and governance experience, including three years at management level.
Strong knowledge of public-entity governance, the PFMA, contract law and Board-secretariat practice.
A Valid driver’s licence.
Core Competencies
Legal analysis; governance; drafting; judgement; confidentiality; planning; stakeholder management; minute writing; negotiation; integrity; and attention to detail.
Purpose of the post
To provide legal, governance and Board-secretariat services that protect the Foundation's interests and support lawful, ethical and effective decision-making.
Core Competencies
Legal analysis; governance; drafting; judgement; confidentiality; planning; stakeholder management; minute writing; negotiation; integrity; and attention to detail.
Key Responcibilities
Provide legal opinions, contract review, litigation coordination and regulatory advice.
Administer Board and committee agendas, packs, minutes, resolutions and action registers.
Maintain governance records, declarations, delegations, policies and statutory submissions.
Monitor legal and governance compliance and coordinate corrective action.
Manage external legal service providers and associated expenditure.
Advise management on labour, commercial, administrative and public-sector law.
Minimum Requirements
LLB or equivalent recognised NQF Level 7 legal qualification.
Admission as an Attorney or Advocate; governance or company-secretarial qualification will be an advantage.
At least eight years’ relevant legal and governance experience, including three years at management level.
Strong knowledge of public-entity governance, the PFMA, contract law and Board-secretariat practice.
A Valid driver’s licence.