Senior Manager: Legal and Governance at MQA
To The T Recruitment · Johannesburg, Gauteng
Overview
A fixed term senior opportunity in Johannesburg for a legal professional to lead governance, compliance, and contract management for the MQA. You will shape legal frameworks, advise leadership, and oversee a team, with a competitive salary and possible performance bonus. This role suits someone with strong SETA knowledge and at least 10 years in legal or governance environments.
About the role
To The T Recruitment is hiring a Senior Manager: Legal and Governance for the MQA in Johannesburg. This fixed term role is your chance to provide professional legal and governance services, develop compliance frameworks, and ensure the organisation meets all regulatory requirements.
What you will do:
- Manage contracts, agreements, MOUs, and SLAs from development to termination, including monitoring and renewals
- Provide strategic corporate governance advice, develop terms of reference, and oversee governance structures and committees
- Lead the development and implementation of the MQA policy framework and compliance monitoring schedule
- Offer legal advice, handle litigation and dispute resolution, and manage external legal service providers
- Lead and manage the Legal, Governance and Compliance Unit, including budgeting and team performance
Application notes: This is a fixed term full time position. The salary is R1 660 697.81 per year, negotiable, with a possible 20% performance bonus. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent legal qualification
- Admission as a legal practitioner in terms of the Legal Practice Act will be preferred
- Master of Laws (LLM) or a Master's degree (NQF 9) in Governance, Compliance, Risk Management, Public Administration, Business Administration (MBA), or a related field will be an added advantage
- Membership with a recognised professional legal body, such as the Legal Practice Council, will be advantageous
- A minimum of 10 years' relevant experience in legal, governance, compliance, or corporate affairs environments
- At least 5 years of that experience must be at a senior management level
- Excellent knowledge of the SETA landscape and the relevant policies, legislation and regulations that govern it
Responsibilities
- Develop, review, and manage contracts, agreements, MOUs, and SLAs, and monitor their performance and compliance
- Provide strategic corporate governance advice and support to the organisation
- Lead the development and implementation of the MQA policy framework, including oversight of the Compliance Policy and Document Management Policy
- Develop and implement the MQA compliance framework and compliance monitoring schedule
- Provide strategic legal advice, legal opinions, and oversee litigation and dispute resolution
- Oversee the appointment and management of external legal service providers
- Manage the Legal, Governance and Compliance Unit, including budgeting, resource allocation, and team performance
- Lead training and awareness initiatives on legal, governance, compliance, and contractual matters
Benefits
Possible 20% performance bonus
Job details
- Organisation
- To The T Recruitment
- Location
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Senior (10+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Salary
- R138 391,48 per month (negotiable) / monthly
- Category
- Legal
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
This is a senior role at the MQA, a SETA, so your application should clearly show your experience with SETA legislation and governance. Make sure your CV highlights at least 10 years in legal or governance roles, with 5 years at management level. Since the salary is negotiable, be prepared to discuss your expectations. Also, if you have an LLM or professional registration, mention it early. This is a fixed term contract, so ask about the duration and renewal possibilities in your interview. Good luck!
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