Job Title                       :           Senior Manager: Governance Advisory Services

Area                             :           Sandton

Salary                          :           R600k-R800k

 The job purpose of the Senior Manager: Governance Advisory Services for the company, is to create and maintain governance thought leadership and research; and provide governance advisory services to the company’s members and clients.

Responsibilities

• Providing a central source of guidance and advice to the company’s members on matters of corporate law and governance
• Performing, overseeing and growing Corporate Governance Advisory Services
• Compiling, reviewing and maintaining company thought leadership and research publications
• Writing and publishing regular topical legal/governance articles
• Performing client presentations and other speaking engagements
• Representing the company on selected Forums and Committees and providing relevant technical input
• Providing internal legal support to the company where necessary (contract reviews and general assistance)
• Promoting of company and services to all potential clients / members
• Internal reporting on department financial and delivery performance

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelors’ Degree in Law, preferably post graduate with company law and/or governance related
• Admitted attorney
• Minimum of 3 years post qualification relevant experience
• Management level experience – project management and staff or department oversight
• Sound knowledge of the Companies Act (2008)
• Knowledge of the King Reports on Corporate Governance preferable
• Experience in research and drafting of guidance notes, reports, papers and articles
• Corporate/commercial law consulting and advisory
• Member queries or professional body experience will be advantageous
• Providing commentary on proposed legislation and regulation changes
• Project Management
• Contracts Management
• Business writing and reporting (budgets, forecasts, monthly department reporting to Manco and Exco)

Skills and Attributes

• High energy level
• Professional image
• Attention to detail is paramount
• Ability to interact at board and executive level
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects – i.e. good project management skills with little to no supervision
• Ability to multi-task on various projects – i.e. good time management skills
• Excellent communication skills – ability to articulate concepts accurately both in writing and verbally in English
• Enquiring mind to innovate
• Solution orientated demeanour i.e. ability to logically apply one’s mind to the issue and find a practical solution or outcome
• Agile, available and responsive
• Excellent customer service and work ethic
• Good Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills
• High level of confidentiality
• Presentation skills

To apply please send word CV with head and shoulders photo and brief motivation/overview to jobs@molubi.co.za