Main purpose: To be responsible for the legal framework within the SIU and all processes relating to the effective monitoring and regulations of legal compliance within the SIU.

Minimum qualification and experience: LLB or relevant (NQF 8).  Admission as an Attorney or an Advocate. Six to eight years of experience after admission as an Advocate or Attorney, within a Legal Compliance environment, of which four years is at a management level.

Key performance areas (Include but not limited to): Lead strategic planning for and management of the Legal compliance section of the SIU.  Implement and monitor legal compliance processes. Provide guidance to divisions and reporting.  Financial Management.  Stakeholder Management.

Technical skills: Strong business acumen. Computer literacy in MS Office packages, with high-level Excel skills. Presentation skills. Report writing skills.

Required knowledge and behavioural (include but not limited to): Sound knowledge of law-related legislation and regulations. Understand the public sector. Sound knowledge of stakeholder management strategies. Strategic decision-making. Attention to detail. Information monitoring. Leadership capability. Planning and organising. Risk taking.

• The appointment of candidates will be at the Unit’s sole discretion and the Unit reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• The SIU is an Anti-Corruption Investigating Unit and requires applicants to make a full and frank disclosure in their application form.
• Fraudulent qualifications or documentation will automatically disqualify candidates.
• All candidates will be subjected to integrity screening procedures; a favourable end report is essential.
• Other critical positions may be subjected to vetting procedures after appointments.
• Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Please be advised that applications received mean that processing may take some time. Candidates who have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
• POPIA disclaimer: In line with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 by applying for this position it is accepted that you have consented to your personal information being used and kept to process your application. The SIU will ensure the protection and safeguarding of personal information. All information collected will not be shared with any third parties or used for purposes other than for the intended purpose.
• The SIU is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.  Preference will be given to persons from designated groups in particular Africans, Coloureds, and people with disabilities in line with the SIU Employment Equity Plan.
• The salary offered will be in line with SIU-approved salary scales, which may change subject to relevant approvals and annual increases.
• Late applications will not be considered after the closing date.

Contact information

Seipati Manamela