Legal And Compliance Officer

Manpower Group SA (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Legal and Compliance Officer for a dynamic role in Johannesburg. This exciting position involves overseeing legal and compliance matters, providing vital support in contract management, and ensuring adherence to regulations such as POPIA and GDPR. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join a team that values continuous learning and development, and contribute to enhancing compliance processes while working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive and energetic setting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in legal and compliance roles.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee legal and compliance issues, ensuring adherence to regulations.
• Review and analyze contracts to meet commercial objectives.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Self-motivated

Team player

Education

Relevant Legal tertiary qualification

Admittance as an attorney

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Our client based in Isando, Johannesburg is seeking a Legal and Compliance Officer to join their team, this will be a 4 - 6 month contract.

The purpose of the Officer is to oversee and assist with legal and compliance issues,. Key

objectives of this role include providing support to service provider and client contracting by owning and maintaining a database of the companies contractual terms with service provider’s and clients ensuring necessary obligations are addressed.

MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• Administration of documents within agreed timelines and quality;
• Review and analyse contracts with service provider’s and clients to ensure that the terms achieve the companies commercial objectives;
• Act as a central point of contact and co-ordination between internal and external stakeholders;
• Provide administrative assistance to the Legal & Compliance team;
• Provide administrative support as part of the supplier due diligence process, including uploading information to databases, liaising with supplier relationship owners within the business and checking submitted documents against policies, processes and governance frameworks;
• Liaise with internal teams and individuals at all levels of seniority to support smooth delivery of services of the Legal & Compliance team;
• Ensure adherence to the company's compliance requirements and take corrective action where necessary;
• Identify improvements to existing processes;
• Monitor implementation of contracts and ensure conformity to the requirements of the contracts;
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support wider compliance and risk activities in relation to; the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), H&S, and information security; quality, anti-bribery and corruption
• Ad hoc projects

SKILLS REQUIREMENT :

• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently & a positive team player
• Self-motivated, self-confident and self-driven
• High level of energy
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work under pressure
• Conducts self professionally, exhibits high levels of tolerance and patience
• Responsible for continued learning and self-development

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE :

• Relevant Legal tertiary qualification
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in legal and compliance
• Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Admittance as an attorney is preferable

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.