Legal Officer - Compliance & Governance

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, seeks a Legal Officer focused on Compliance and Governance to ensure the company meets all legal and regulatory requirements and to strengthen corporate governance.

You will work with multiple departments to develop policies, conduct internal audits, oversee board minutes, and train staff on ethical conduct and compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of South African corporate law and compliance best practices.
• Experience in developing and implementing compliance policies.
• Ability to conduct internal audits and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive compliance programs and policies across the organization.
• Monitor changes in relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks, advising on necessary business adjustments.
• Conduct regular internal audits and risk assessments to identify and address compliance gaps.
• Manage corporate governance matters, including board meeting preparation and minute-taking.
• Investigate potential compliance breaches and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide training and guidance to employees on compliance obligations and ethical conduct.

Skills

Compliance

Governance

Regulatory knowledge

Internal audits

Risk assessment

Board governance

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Legal Officer with a strong focus on Compliance and Governance to join their team in Benoni . This critical role involves ensuring the company adheres to all relevant legal and regulatory requirements, establishing robust corporate governance frameworks, and managing compliance risks. You will work closely with various departments to develop and implement compliance policies and procedures, conduct internal audits, and stay abreast of legislative changes. The ideal candidate will possess a thorough understanding of South African corporate law and compliance best practices, contributing to the ethical and lawful operation of the business in Gauteng.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive compliance programs and policies across the organization.
• Monitor changes in relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks, advising on necessary business adjustments.
• Conduct regular internal audits and risk assessments to identify and address compliance gaps.
• Manage corporate governance matters, including board meeting preparation and minute-taking.
• Investigate potential compliance breaches and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide training and guidance to employees on compliance obligations and ethical conduct.