EXECUTIVE - GOVERNANCE COMPLIANCE AND LEGAL SERVICES at MEDICAL SCHEME

To provide leadership and strategic direction to the Governance, Compliance & Legal Services Department with regard to duties, functions and responsibilities associated with legal, governance and organizational compliance to legislative, regulatory and policy requirements, as well as any other instructions, duties and responsibilities as may be allocated to the Executive by the Executive's superior or the Board of Trustees (Board).

Strategy, planning and execution

• Contribute to the development and review of the Scheme's strategic plan
• Develop the unit's operational plans in order to align them with the Scheme's strategic goals and objectives
• Develop the compliance management strategy and framework, governance framework and related policies for the Scheme
• Develop compliance plan for the Scheme
• Direct implementation to the strategy, policy and plans for legal and compliance governance across the scheme
• Participate as a member of the Executive team in the development of the long-term integrated and cross-functional operations plans

Legal advisory support

• Facilitate and provide legal advisory services across business units of the Scheme including the Principal Officer (PO), Board, and its committees
• Deal with legal tasks, litigation, and legal disputes between the Scheme and third parties, and advise on appropriate action
• Review legal documents and correspondences and collect evidence on legal matters, and conduct the necessary legal research and provide solutions
• Monitor and direct contract drafting and negotiation services to the Scheme
• Oversee the development of contract management systems including contract registers
• Provide advice on contractual matters
• Initiate and review the Scheme rule amendments and manage amendments thereto
• Provide advice on policy compliance matters
• Lead and facilitate litigation management for the Scheme
• Appear for the Scheme at regulatory authorities and CCMA
• Provide legal support in projects initiated by other departments
• Generate reports for the Board and its committees

Compliance Management

• Maintain the effective, efficient, and transparent system of regulatory and ethical compliance within the Scheme
• Define the Scheme compliance and policy universe, and facilitate ongoing reviews
• Identify risks associated with compliance to laws and regulations, and develop mitigation strategies
• Monitor compliance to the Scheme compliance frameworks, policies and procedures
• Monitor compliance to regulatory requirements including areas of non-compliance, address non-compliance and track improvements as required
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes and integrate changes into the policies and frameworks
• Report on non-compliance issues to management and the governance structures, such as the Board and its committees
• Conduct training on compliance to stakeholders by identifying gaps or issues within the organization
• Facilitate and sustain compliance culture within the Scheme
• Provide input in the amendments of the Scheme rules, review, and draft the rules
• Act as a liaison between the Board and external stakeholders of the Scheme on compliance matters
• Report on compliance and ethical maturity of the Scheme

Governance

• Participate in Board and its committees, prepare reports, and tracking implementation of decisions taken
• Develop and review governance documents such as frameworks and charters, and ensure alignment with best practice
• Conduct training on governance to the governance structures of the Scheme
• Assist in the preparation and related logistics for the Annual General Meeting (AGM)
• Manage the provision of secretariat services to the Board and its committees

Budget and financial management

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor the business unit's operational budget to ensure effective allocation and optimisation of resources in meeting corporate objectives
• Analyse expenditure and cash management to ensure operations are within budget
• Provide the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with variance reports and other financial information
• Ensure compliance with the Scheme's budget guidelines and corporate objectives

Stakeholder management

• Liaise with regulators on regulatory documents and/or processes
• Participate in and provide the necessary input to Board and its committees
• Represent the Scheme at regulatory tribunals such as Council for Medical Schemes (CMS)
• Provide legal and compliance support to the Scheme's business units

Human resources (HR) management

• Provide leadership and direction to the business unit
• Manage and develop staff to ensure that the required efficiencies and effectiveness are achieved
• Manage talent and succession planning within the Compliance unit
• Determine staffing requirements and ensure that positions are filled promptly
• Manage the performance and development of direct reports
• Create and maintain a high-performance culture within the business unit

Qualification

• LLB/BA Law and Admission as an Attorney/practicing Advocate
• Post Graduate qualification in compliance and/or governance will be an added advantage

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years in Legal, Risk and Compliance with at least 5 years in a senior management role
• A minimum of 5 years experience within the Medical Aid Industry

Desired Skills:

• Legal Degree
• A minimum of 10 years in Legal Risk and Compliance with at least 5 years senior management experience
• Extensive knowledge of the Medical Aid Industry