REFERENCE: R&S/GCLACO/GLAC/008

MISSION:

•  To direct and provide strategic direction in terms of the provision of a comprehensive legal and compliance support service to businesses (PRASA Corporate, Divisions and Subsidiaries).

KEY PERFOMANCE AREAS (KPAs): 

•  Develop, implement and monitor a Legal and Compliance strategy and plans 
•  Oversee the provision of legal and compliance services 
•  Provide expert legal advice 
•  Direct and oversee corporate governance, compliance and risk management
•  Reporting and advisory services.

KNOWLEDGE: 

•  Commercial and Contract Law 
•  Legislation applicable to PRASA 
•  PFMA, Supply Chain Management and HCM practices 
•  Business acumen 
•  PRASA’s SHEQ policy 
•  Safety Management policies and processes.

SKILLS: 

•  Leadership and Management 
•  Problem-solving and decision-making 
•  Communication and interpersonal effectiveness 
•  Collaboration and negotiation 
•  Strategic and tactical thinking
• BEHAVIOURAL ATTITUDES: 
•  Adaptable and innovative 
•  Honesty and integrity 
•  Tact and diplomacy 
•  Detail and result-oriented 
•  Customer centricity.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

•  Bachelor’s degree in law (NQF 7) Juris , B Proc, BA (Law) BCom (Law) LLB, /Admitted Attorney

EXPERIENCE: 

•  15 years legal experience of which a minimum of 5 years should be in a corporate/ commercial environment at an executive management level.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP:

•  Legal Practice Council of South Africa