Divisional Head (Governance & Compliance) - ERWM22728 at Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor an integrated environmental advisory service
• Develop and manage governance and compliance processes and practices
• Oversee and monitor compliance and regulations regarding Industry Segmentation and controls and drive legislative and regulatory changes
• Communicate a meaningful strategic context that guides and directs best practice
• Establish, manage and maintain strategic relationships
• Provide a legal opinion and advice on environmental transgressions and litigation
• Identify, assess and manage governance, risk and compliance practices and processes
• Implement the EMI as per the provincial delegation
• Develop and implement legislative compliance monitoring programmes that ensure protection of natural resources
• Monitor and ensure effective financial control and corporate governance
• Develop and deliver on service level agreements with other spheres of Government
• Assist in legislation interpretation and update the legal register 
• Represent and enhance the organisational image 
• Lead and manage teams.
• Develop, initiate, monitor and advise on ethics practice, procedures and policies
• Interpret, review and implement CoE By-laws and regulatory framework in terms of overall compliance
• Drive a culture of client service excellence

Job Requirements

• B degree in Law / BCom Law / Natural Sciences or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
• 5 years’ relevant management experience in a similar environment, of which at least 3 years must have been at Senior Management level 
• In-depth knowledge of Environmental Resources and Waste Management
• Strategic leadership skills
• Accountability and ethical conduct 
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, knowledge and information management skills 
• Operational financial management, planning and reporting skills
• In-depth knowledge of development and implementation of a risk management framework
• Proficiency in policy development 
• Programme and project management skills
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to present information
• Skill in operational infrastructure planning and reporting