Independent Contractor: Social And Ethics Advisory (12-Month Contract)

Findojobs South Africa; Wes-Kaap; Remote; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable public institution is seeking an experienced Social and Ethics Independent Contractor for a 12-month part-time role. The candidate should have a postgraduate qualification and at least 5 years of ethics advisory experience. Responsibilities include documenting policies, facilitating workshops, and advising the SEST Committee. Primarily remote with occasional in-person meetings in Cape Town.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field (minimum Honours); Master’s or PhD preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in ethics advisory, compliance, and governance.
• Proven track record working with senior management or Board-level committees.

Responsibilities

• Document preparation and writing for various policies.
• Facilitate workshops and provide ethics-related training.
• Support the SEST Committee in promoting ethical conduct.

Skills

Ethics advisory

Policy development

Facilitation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Public Policy, Ethics, Governance or related field

Job description

A reputable public institution is seeking to appoint an experienced and qualified Social and Ethics Independent Contractor to support its Social Impact, Ethics and Student Wellbeing Committee (SEST) for a period of 12 months.

Key Responsibilities

• Document preparation and writing
• Policy and document review
• Workshop preparation, roll-out and facilitation
• Provide training and handover
• Provide guidance in developing, reviewing, and overseeing the implementation of ethics-related policies
• The professional services will report to the SEST Committee; however, they will support both the SEST committee and management to promote integrity, transparency, and ethical conduct throughout the organization.
• Play an advisory, strategic, and operational role in support of the SEST Committee and management in leading a culture that promotes high performance, ethical leadership, accountability, and good governance in the departments to ensure that ethical practices are adopted by the organisation.

Requirements

• A postgraduate qualification in Public Policy, Ethics, Governance, or a related field (minimum Honours; Master’s or PhD preferred). Certified copies of academic qualifications must be submitted with the application.
• Minimum of 5 years' demonstrated experience in:
• Ethics advisory, compliance, and governance within public sector institutions.
• Policy development, ethics training, and facilitation.
• Supporting Social and Ethics Committees or equivalent governance structures.
• Proven track record working with senior management and/or Board-level committees.

Technical and Functional Skills

• Candidates must demonstrate capability in at least 3 of the following areas:
• Policy and document review
• Workshop preparation and facilitation
• Document preparation and professional writing
• Ethics-related training and onboarding
• Strategy development and advisory
• Oversight and implementation of ethics policies

Knowledge and Competencies

• Deep understanding of public sector governance frameworks (e.g., PFMA, King IV)
• Knowledge of ethics management systems, integrity frameworks, and compliance best practices
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills
• Ability to develop and implement customised ethics programmes
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder engagement abilities

Benefits

Contract & Availability

• Duration: 12 months (part-time basis, approximately 320 hours total)
• Location: Primarily remote, with periodic in-person engagements in Cape Town
• Start Date: Expected from August 2025 (subject to award finalisation)