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15/33 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: LEGAL GOVERNANCE RISK AND COMPLIANCE
heads to establish, maintain, and improve risk management capabilities.
REF: NSF05/04/2026
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Sunday, 24 May 2026
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15/33 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: LEGAL GOVERNANCE RISK AND COMPLIANCE
Department
heads to establish, maintain, and improve risk management capabilities.
Directorate
Legal Governance Risk and Compliance
Ref No
NSF05/04/2026
Salary
R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive remuneration package)
Centre
Pretoria
Requirements
An appropriate LLB degree and admitted as an attorney or advocate. A minimum of five (5) to eight (8) years’ collective working experience of which five (5) years should be at a junior management level in legal, governance, risk and/or compliance in the private or public sector. Qualification in Risk Management and/or Compliance will be an added advantage. This is a middle management position which requires a dynamic hardworking individual with deep knowledge of legislative frameworks, policies and procedures that govern the public sector, as well as practical experience in providing legal services, risk management, compliance services and governance services. Further skills and competency REQUIREMENTS relate to excellent written; verbal communication; computer skills; research and policy formulation skills; presentation skills; analytical and problem-solving skills, negotiation, quality management, budgeting and financial management and human resource management. The incumbent must be service delivery orientated, customer focused, maintain integrity and be able to work in a team environment. Good knowledge of the POST-School Education and Training system will be an added advantage. Good computer skills and a valid driver’s license are REQUIREMENTS. Candidates must be willing to travel, work irregular hours and be committed to meet deadlines within tight timeframes. Candidates must be confident, trustworthy, accurate and adaptable, must have integrity. The successful candidate will have to annually disclose his/her financial interests.
Duties
Advise the National Skills Fund (NSF) on legal and litigation matters within the NSF. Drafting legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, agreements, internal policies, etc. Develops operational plans on legal matters in the NSF. Analyses, prepares, and submits legal opinions and comments. Facilitates internal training on legal and regulatory topics to keep the NSF abreast of regulatory issues and disseminates appropriate legal REQUIREMENTS to staff. Manages and engages with third party legal advisors. Interprets legal information. Participates in committees as required. Negotiates, reviews and drafts documentation for transactions with third parties. Reviews and develops contracts, agreements, regulations, and internal policies and ensures they are compliant with all statutory or legal REQUIREMENTS. Acts as custodian for all contracts, agreements, regulations, and internal policies. Keeps abreast of latest legislation, regulation, and policy. Ensures the maintenance of an effective knowledge management system for all legal related material. Reviews key business activities to ensure compliance with standards, policies, and regulations. Ensures high risk compliance and governance areas are proactively identified and mitigated. Implements and maintains the risk assessment process and risk profile of the NSF. Investigates and analyses root causes, patterns, or trends of the risk assessment. Consults with department heads to establish, maintain, and improve risk management capabilities. Ensure sufficient capacity to achieve the objectives of the Directorate. Manage the performance of employees in accordance with policy. Provide employees with the necessary information and resources to deliver on their objectives and meet the objectives of the Directorate. Motivate team members and create a culture of high performance. Manage leave and related administration for direct reports. Prepare monthly reports and make presentations as required. Positively support the implementation of all management decisions.
Enquiries
Mr D Moyane Tel NO: (012) 943 3105 / Ms C Els Tel NO: (012) 943 3250 / Ms B Setuki 012 943 3161 An appropriate LLB degree and admitted as an attorney or advocate. A minimum of five (5) to eight (8) years’ collective working experience of which five (5) years should be at a junior management level in legal, governance, risk and/or compliance in the private or public sector. Qualification in Risk Management and/or Compliance will be an added advantage. This is a middle management position which requires a dynamic hardworking individual with deep knowledge of legislative frameworks, policies and procedures that govern the public sector, as well as practical experience in providing legal services, risk management, compliance services and governance services. Further skills and competency REQUIREMENTS relate to excellent written; verbal communication; computer skills; research and policy formulation skills; presentation skills; analytical and problem-solving skills, negotiation, quality management, budgeting and financial management and human resource management. The incumbent must be service delivery orientated, customer focused, maintain integrity and be able to work in a team environment. Good knowledge of the POST-School Education and Training system will be an added advantage. Good computer skills and a valid driver’s license are REQUIREMENTS. Candidates must be willing to travel, work irregular hours and be committed to meet deadlines within tight timeframes. Candidates must be confident, trustworthy, accurate and adaptable, must have integrity. The successful candidate will have to annually disclose his/her financial interests. Advise the National Skills Fund (NSF) on legal and litigation matters within the NSF. Drafting legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, agreements, internal policies, etc. Develops operational plans on legal matters in the NSF. Analyses, prepares, and submits legal opinions and comments. Facilitates internal training on legal and regulatory topics to keep the NSF abreast of regulatory issues and disseminates appropriate legal REQUIREMENTS to staff. Manages and engages with third party legal advisors. Interprets legal information. Participates in committees as required. Negotiates, reviews and drafts documentation for transactions with third parties. Reviews and develops contracts, agreements, regulations, and internal policies and ensures they are compliant with all statutory or legal REQUIREMENTS. Acts as custodian for all contracts, agreements, regulations, and internal policies. Keeps abreast of latest legislation, regulation, and policy. Ensures the maintenance of an effective knowledge management system for all legal related material. Reviews key business activities to ensure compliance with standards, policies, and regulations. Ensures high risk compliance and governance areas are proactively identified and mitigated. Implements and maintains the risk assessment process and risk profile of the NSF. Investigates and analyses root causes, patterns, or trends of the risk assessment. Consults with department heads to establish, maintain, and improve risk management capabilities. Ensure sufficient capacity to achieve the objectives of the Directorate. Manage the performance of employees in accordance with policy. Provide employees with the necessary information and resources to deliver on their objectives and meet the objectives of the Directorate. Motivate team members and create a culture of high performance. Manage leave and related administration for direct reports. Prepare monthly reports and make presentations as required. Positively support the implementation of all management decisions.
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