Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Legal Sector Charter Council (LSCC)

Africentric People Solution (PYT) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in South Africa is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Legal Sector Charter Council (LSCC) based in Johannesburg. The CEO will drive the implementation of the LSCC's strategic objectives and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks. Ideal candidates should possess a strong management background with significant experience in executive roles, policy development, and stakeholder engagement. This is an opportunity to shape the legal sector's transformation in South Africa.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ senior management experience, with 5 years in executive management.
• Proven track record in policy development, stakeholder engagement, and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of strategic roadmap and operational programmes.
• Oversee policy development and governance processes.
• Ensure sound financial management and reporting.
• Drive human resource management and organisational development.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

High emotional intelligence

Ethical leadership

Communication

Presentation abilities

Results-driven

Accountability

Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Management, Business Administration, Law

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

SUMMARY

The Legal Sector Charter Council was set up in terms of the B-BBEE Legal Sector Code of Good Practice gazetted on 20 September 2024. This vacancy advert is for a CEO opportunity at the LSCC based in Gauteng.

POSITION INFO

Vacancy : Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Legal Sector Charter Council (LSCC)

Location : Johannesburg

Type : Full-Time

Closing Date : 7th November 2025

Email Applications To :

About the Opportunity

Africentric People Solutions, on behalf of the Legal Sector Charter Council (LSCC), invites applications for the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving the operationalisation of the LSCC’s mandate, ensuring effective governance, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable implementation of the Council’s strategic objectives. The CEO will provide visionary leadership, oversee the development and execution of the LSCC’s strategy, and ensure compliance with legal, financial, and regulatory frameworks. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the transformation and sustainability of the legal sector in South Africa.

The Legal Sector Charter Council was set up in terms of the B-BBEE Legal Sector Code of Good Practice gazetted on 20 September 2024.

“Transformation is a Constitutional imperative.”

Key Purpose of the Role

To lead, manage, and operationalise the LSCC’s strategic and governance framework, ensuring alignment between policy, performance, and financial management. The CEO will be accountable for the Council’s overall performance, stakeholder relations, and delivery of its transformation objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of the LSCC’s strategic roadmap and operational programmes. Oversee policy development, performance management, and governance processes. Ensure sound financial management, budgeting, and reporting in line with statutory requirements. Drive human resource management and organisational development initiatives. Build and maintain strategic relationships with government, regulatory bodies, and sector stakeholders. Promote accountability, transparency, and sustainability across all Council operations.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Management, Business Administration, Law, / or a related field (postgraduate qualification advantageous). Minimum of 10 years’ senior management experience of which 5 years must be in executive management in strategy execution, governance, or programme management within public, regulatory, or professional bodies. Proven track record in policy development, stakeholder engagement, and financial management. Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

Key Competencies Strategic

Analytical thinking, strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills, high emotional intelligence and ethical leadership, excellent communication and presentation abilities, results-driven with a focus on accountability and compliance.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION

How to Apply: Deadline for applications is 7 November 2025 at 16h30. Interested candidates should submit a comprehensive CV and cover letter to with the subject line “Application CEO LSCC”. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive any correspondence within two weeks of application then consider your application unsuccessful.