Position Summary: The position is responsible for the provision of in-house advisory, interpretive and administrative services regarding legal matters, ensuring compliance to relevant legislation and regulations to support the attainment of the objects of the Engineering Profession Act. The Executive: Legal Services reports to the Chief Executive Officer.

Key Performances Areas
• Formulate the Division’s Annual Business Plan in line with the Company’s Strategy and Annual Performance Plan;
• Advise the Council, CEO and Executives in all corporate legal matters, Engineering Profession Act 46 of 2000 and other legislation;
• As a member of the Executive team, work with Council, its Executive Committee (EXCO) and other Council Committees;
• Conduct and/or oversee legal research and comparative benchmarking for informed legal positioning,
including provision of in-house or outsourced legal opinions;
• Oversee the approvals of Company’s Legal Services Panel of Lawyers, including rotational appointments;
• Oversee the content of Legal information disseminated externally, including information on the Company’s Website;
• Oversee the drafting and vetting of Legal documents;
• Oversee the entire Company’s appeal process value chain: Registration; Qualifications Evaluation as well a Professional Conduct appeals;
• Develop Legal Enforcement and Compliance mechanisms for unregistered juristic and natural persons as per the provisions of the
Engineering Profession Act 46 of 2000 to ensure safe engineering practises;
• Represent the Company in matters pertaining to the review of legislation and associated Rules and Regulations;
• Manage and create a conducive environment for highly motivated and productive staff for the Division;
• Prepare and monitor the divisional budget requirements based on organisational developments and business needs;
• Observe and comply with Company’s corporate governance policies and protocols.

Key Executive Attributes Required

• Bachelor of Law Degree or equivalent;
• Postgraduate qualification in management;
• Admission as an Attorney/Advocate;
• A minimum of 10 years’ legal experience, with 5 years’ at a senior management level;
• Advanced written, verbal communication and negotiations skills;
• Understanding of the general application of legislation governing statutory councils