Legal Advisor : Legal And Compliance

Construction Education & Training Authority; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A government education authority in Midrand is seeking a Junior Management Legal Support role. This position requires a qualified attorney with at least 5 years' experience in corporate law. The successful candidate will provide administrative support, conduct legal research, and prepare legal documents essential for the authority's operations. A competitive and negotiable salary package will be offered.

Benefits

Negotiable benefits package

Qualifications

• Must possess at least 5 years relevant experience in corporate law or legal and compliance function.
• Knowledge of all applicable legislation is essential.
• Be an Admitted Attorney with valid LPC membership required.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Legal and Compliance unit.
• Obtain required documents for litigation cases.
• Conduct research on legal issues pertaining to the CETA's operations.
• Prepare legal documents and briefs.
• Coordinate administrative support for policy development.
• Supervise and mentor interns assigned to the unit.

Skills

Honours Degree in Law / Corporate Law at NQF 8 or higher

Admitted Attorney with valid LPC membership

Specialisation in Company Law / Labour / Criminal and Civil / Contract Management

5 years relevant experience in corporate law or compliance

Experience in policy development

Knowledge of administrative, civil, criminal, corporate and contract law

Knowledge of all applicable legislation

Education

Honours Degree in Law

Job description

Description

Job Purpose and Profile

To provide administrative support to the Legal and Compliance unit by conducting research related to the laws and legal issues pertaining to the CETAs operations; preparing legal documents and providing key support to the CETA in the execution of the overall strategy.

Responsibilities

• Obtain required documents from relevant entities when gathering information for litigation cases.
• Assist in the filing of complaints motions petitions and other pleading with various Courts administrative and quasi-judicial bodies.
• Assist in preparing legal opinions working papers and reports on legal and compliance work.
• Assist in preparing briefs and preliminary drafts of legislative material relating to the CETA.
• Develop and maintain a database of laws judgements contracts precedents and other related material relevant to the CETAs operations.
• Coordinate and provide administrative support to the Legal and Compliance unit to ensure the effective and efficient coordination of policy development efforts and the monitoring of policy enforcement throughout the CETA.
• Conduct research on factual and historical background of specific cases and outcomes relevant to the CETAs operations.
• Conduct research on the latest developments in the legal system and other relevant matters necessary for the preparation of legal opinions.
• Monitor the status of on-going litigations and provide update reports to the Senior Manager : Legal and Compliance and other relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate input from all business units in the development of policies for the CETA consistent with the strategic goals and objectives.
• Identify gaps in current policies and related processes and advise the relevant business unit.
• Establish and maintain a policy repository accessible to all stakeholders.
• Compile reports on policy changes for submission to the Board and relevant Board Committees for approval in consultation with the Board Secretary.
• Convene and serve as secretary of Policy Development Committee.
• Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit requirements.
• Review related Standard Operating Procedures in consultation with the Manager : Legal and Compliance to ensure business processes optimisation.
• Assist in dispute resolutions.
• Supervise empower coach and / mentor interns that are assigned to the business unit.
• Contribute to the financial sustainability of CETA by ensure no wasteful and fruitless expenditures are incurred in the area of responsibility.

Desired Skills, Experience and Competencies

• Honours Degree / Qualification in Law / Corporate Law at NQF 8 or higher.
• Be an Admitted Attorney and with valid membership with the LPC.
• Specialisation in company Law / Labour / Criminal and Civil / Contract Management will be an advantage.
• Must possess at least 5 (five) years relevant experience in corporate law or legal and compliance function in a highly regulated environment.
• Experience in policy development.
• Knowledge of administrative civil criminal corporate and contract law.
• Knowledge of all legislation and all applicable legislations.

Attributes necessary for success

• Punctual self-discipline and a motivated team player.
• Ethical consciousness and conduct in all dealings with the matters of CETA.
• Emotionally intelligent and communicates well across all levels.
• Analytical and pay attention to detail.
• Deadline driven adaptable and problem-solver.
• Excellent negotiation and organising skills.
• Innovative and creative self-starter.
• Ability to work with difficult individuals.

Remuneration and Benefits

Remuneration for this role is a negotiable basic plus benefits package per annum in line with the CETA Remuneration Policy and the applicable salary scales. A competitive package will be negotiated to attract best candidates.

The appointment will be a long-term appointment linked to CETA licence subject to satisfactory performance as per Performance Management Policy of the CETA.

Closing date

29 August 2025 at 23:59.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CETA is committed to providing equal opportunities and practicing affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representativity (race gender disability) in the organisation through filling of this position and candidates whose appointment will promote representativity will receive preference.

Location: Midrand

Work Level: Junior Management

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: Market Related

Employment Type: Full-Time

Vacancy: 1