Legal and Compliance Officer at Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal

BRIEF JOB PURPOSE: 

• To provide legal support functions, legal information services, ensure organisational wide compliance and provide risk management throughout the entity. The role is responsible for safeguarding TIKZN's interests to ensure that all operations are conducted within the parameters of the law. 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (Among others) 

• Advise and monitor good governance throughout the organisation. 
• Facilitate, implement, and monitor risk management of the entity. 
• Provide actionable legal and regulatory guidance or legal support service to TIKZN and its business units. 
• Provide Legal Information Services. 
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, contracts, and legal documents. 
• To oversee TIKZN's compliance framework, identifying potential legal risks, and ensure that all business operations align with national legislation and internal corporate governance standards. 

JOB SPECIFICATION 

• Educational and /or Technical Competencies: 
• LLB Degree (Law) or equivalent degree in Law 
• Must have a Certificate in Risk Management/ Compliance Management 
• Admission as an attorney of the High Court will be an added advantage. 
• Valid Driver’s License 

Experience:

• Five (5) years’ experience in legal, compliance and risk management environment or in related field. 
• In-depth experience in Contract Drafting and understanding of Law of Contact. 
• Knowledge of King Report on Corporate Governance for South Africa. 
• Internal audit and assurance practices and controls. 
• Enterprise risk management concepts, frameworks, and methodology 

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES 

• Good written and verbal communication skills. 
• Corporate Governance and Compliance. 
• Reporting, data analytics and Interpretation. 
• Good analytical skills and report writing skills. 
• Negotiation and Conflict resolution skills. 
• Interpersonal and Communication skills. 
• Good decision-making skills. 
• Attention to detail. 
• Good organisational skills. 
• Good monitoring, evaluation, and reporting skills.