Director: SOC Governance and Legal Assurance REF NO: DEE2026/019 at Department Of Electricity and Energy (DEE)

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate degree in LLB or equivalent at NQF level 7 recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), plus the pre-entry certificate for SMS (Nyukela). Additional requirements as an Admitted Attorney or an Advocate. Plus 5 years of experience at the middle/senior managerial level in Legal or Corporate Governance.
• Knowledge of: Legislative and policy prescripts relevant to the Department and its SOE’s. Corporate governance as it applies to the public and private sector, Company law, PFMA, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Risk Management and a strong legal background.
• Skills: Communication, Financial Management, Problem solving and Analytical skills. Honesty and integrity; change management, strategic capability and leadership. Service delivery innovation, people management and empowerment. Thinking Demand: Information evaluation; decision-making, creativity, Tact, work individuality and in a group. 

DUTIES :

• Undertake the development of standardised SOC governance review and reporting instruments. Lead or partake in SOC governance assurance projects to assess compliance and enable DEE management structures to facilitate corrective action where required.
• Provide technical advisory services to executive management and the shareholders on the appointment and dismissal of SOC Board Members. Develop and coordinate the implementation of the DEE’s legal assurance policy regime and standardised legal instrument assurance framework for the SOC Group.
• Align existing and/or develop legal instruments for the governance of SOCs in the group. Draft legal opinions on the shareholder interface process with SOC Boards. Manage the Directorate.