Corporate Governance, Compliance and Legal Expert (6 Months contract)

Pretoria - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 5years

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Governance and Compliance Advisory

Provide strategic advice and support on Council and subcommittee governance policies and frameworks.

Review and enhance existing Council and subcommittee Terms of Reference (ToRs) ensuring alignment with the PFMA King IV Companies Act (where applicable) and related prescripts.
Review and align client governance policies and compliance with corporate governance standards applicable to Schedule 3A entities.

b. Recruitment and Appointment Advisory

Guide the client on the recruitment and appointment of independent members of Council subcommittees (e.g. Audit and Risk)
Ensure transparent legally compliant and governance-aligned Council sub Committees related appointment processes.
Advise on the appointment process for regulated positions including legally mandated roles such as the CEO CFO and other executive roles subject to Council approval.

c. Policy Development and Support

Recruitment and Selection of the subcommittee members of the Council e.g. Audit and Risk Committee
Alignment with the Council Charter and relevant subcommittee Charters in line with prescribed legislation.
Appointment Policy for the regulated positions e.g. CEO and the CFO.
Review and update the client Recruitment and Selection Policy to align with legal and governance requirements for regulated roles and due processes for appointments. The alignment should be with Schedule 3A entities
Recommend improvements to ensure fairness compliance and audit readiness.
Draft necessary governance documentation or Council resolution templates and/or guidelines as required.

Requirements

7 years experience advising public sector Boards/Councils on governance and regulatory matters and a relevant qualification.

Required Skills:

7 years experience advising public sector Boards/Councils on governance and regulatory matters and a relevant qualification.

Governance and Compliance Advisory Provide strategic advice and support on Council and subcommittee governance policies and frameworks.Review and enhance existing Council and subcommittee Terms of Reference (ToRs) ensuring alignment with the PFMA King IV Companies Act (where applicable) and related ...