MANAGER- LAW ENFORCEMENT

Gauteng Provincial Government; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauteng Gambling Board in Gauteng seeks a senior legal/regulatory leader to drive the Law Enforcement strategy and oversee enforcement activities to ensure compliance with regulations.

The role provides strategic legal guidance on gambling legislation, manages investigations and disputes, and builds effective relationships with law enforcement, prosecutors, and regulatory bodies. It also focuses on governance, risk, staff development, and reporting to support governance processes.

Qualifications

• B Degree in Law; 5–7 years’ experience in legal environments.
• Experience in a regulatory environment would be preferable.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and develop the Law Enforcement strategy aligned with the Board's objectives.
• Oversee law enforcement operations, investigations, disputes, complaints, and regulatory enforcement.
• Provide strategic legal and regulatory guidance on gambling legislation and compliance.
• Review investigation reports, enforcement actions, and ensure adherence to requirements.
• Develop relationships with law enforcement, prosecutors, regulatory authorities and stakeholders.

Education

B Degree in Law

Job description

Requirements :

• B Degree in Law, Articles would be advantageous. 5 – 7 years’ Experience in Legal environments. Experience in a regulatory environment would be preferable

Duties :

• Provide strategic leadership and contribute to the development and implementation of the Law Enforcement strategy, ensuring alignment with the GGB's strategic objectives and Business Plan. Manage, oversee, and monitor law enforcement operations, investigations, disputes, complaints, and regulatory enforcement activities to ensure compliance with applicable legislation and policies. Provide strategic legal and regulatory guidance to internal and external stakeholders on gambling legislation, law enforcement matters, and regulatory compliance requirements. Review and approve investigation reports, enforcement actions, evidence, and recommendations to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements. Oversee the management of confiscated gaming equipment, including storage, testing, disposal, and compliance with statutory requirements. Manage the investigation and resolution of disputes, complaints, and enforcement matters, and provide recommendations for appropriate regulatory action. Oversee the assessment and monitoring of social gambling events and gaming equipment movement applications to ensure legislative compliance. Develop and maintain effective relationships with law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, regulatory authorities, gambling boards, and other key stakeholders. Drive awareness and understanding of gambling legislation through stakeholder engagement, training, and communication initiatives. Lead law enforcement projects and programmes, ensuring effective planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and continuous improvement. Monitor legislative developments, industry trends, and best practices, and recommend policy, processes, and regulatory improvements where required. Manage the performance, development, and wellbeing of staff, including recruitment, performance management, training, coaching, and workforce planning. Prepare and present operational, strategic, performance, and compliance reports to support informed decision-making and governance processes. Ensure sound governance, risk management, ethical conduct, and compliance with all relevant legislation, policies, and regulatory frameworks.

Notes :

• The Gauteng Gambling Board is committed to the achievement and maintenance of employment equity and diversity in respect of race and gender. Preference will therefore be given to candidates from the designated groups.Note: All shortlisted candidates will be subject to competency assessment together with background checks and security clearance.

Employer : Department of Economic Development

Location : Gauteng Gambling Board

Closing Date : 07-11-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have the required qualification

Do you have 10 years’ finance or legal experience, with 5 years’ experience in a management capacity level