LEGAL, COMPLIANCE & COMPANY SECRETARIAL MANAGER Cape Town (Durbanville) or JHB (Midrand)

LEGAL COMPLIANCE & COMPANY SECRETARIAL MANAGER Cape Town (Durbanville) or JHB (Midrand)

12 MONTH CONTRACT - Start January 2026!

R400000 R500000 Per Annum Negotiable based on Qualification and Years of relevant experience

Our client in the Waste Management sector is seeking an experienced Legal Compliance & Company Secretarial Manager to oversee legal affairs drive compliance programmes ensure strong governance and fulfil all statutory company secretarial duties.

This senior role requires a proactive leader with strong legal expertise regulatory knowledge and the ability to manage a high-performing team.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBITIES:

Legal

• Provide legal advice on contracts commercial matters employment law and regulatory obligations.
• Draft review and negotiate contracts NDAs supplier and partnership agreements.
• Manage legal disputes and liaise with external counsel.
• Monitor legislative changes and guide the business on impacts.
• Maintain corporate legal documents and ensure sound legal governance.

Compliance

• Develop and implement the companys compliance framework and policies.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and manage the risk register.
• Monitor and enforce controls for POPIA EPR Waste Act and other regulations.
• Investigate compliance incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Deliver compliance training across the organisation.

Company Secretarial

• Fulfil statutory company secretarial duties in line with the Companies Act.
• Maintain statutory registers company records and complete all regulatory filings.
• Prepare Board and Subcommittee agendas minutes and meeting packs.
• Track Board resolutions and ensure timely follow-up on action items.
• Provide governance support and ensure adherence to best-practice standards.

Governance & Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with regulators auditors and legal counsel.
• Maintain certifications and ensure regulatory submissions are accurate and on time.
• Promote a culture of ethics compliance and integrity.

Qualifications & Experience

• LLB or equivalent (essential).
• 810 years legal compliance and/or governance experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Experience in retail public sector waste management recycling sustainability logistics IT NGOs or related sectors (advantageous).
• Strong knowledge of relevant laws and regulations.
• Solid contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated Company Secretarial knowledge including compliance with the Companies Act preparation of Board packs and minutes and maintenance of statutory records and filings.
• Strong analytical skills attention to detail and high integrity.
• Strong and proven proficiency on MS Word and MS Powerpoint as well as MS Excel (essential).
• Working knowledge on Nasdeq is advantageous

Key Competencies

• Ability to apply legal knowledge to business decisions.
• Strong policy drafting and governance skills.
• Excellent accuracy in reviewing legal documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to provide practical solutions-focused advice.

Please forward an updated and detailed copy of your CV to Lameez Herborn: