Medical Aid Executive : Legal And Compliance

Dpt Management Consulting; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 2 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the medical aid sector is seeking a Medical Aid Executive to lead its Governance, Compliance & Legal Services Department. This pivotal role requires a strategic leader with extensive experience in legal and compliance matters, ensuring the organization meets all legislative and regulatory requirements. You will provide expert guidance to senior leadership and the Board of Trustees, manage compliance systems, and oversee departmental budgets. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment while fostering a culture of compliance and governance excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Legal, Risk, and Compliance, with 5+ years in senior management.
• Medical Aid industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and align departmental plans with organizational goals.
• Provide legal advice, manage litigation, and draft legal documents.
• Oversee departmental budgets and manage external relationships.

Skills

Executive management

Stakeholder engagement

Legal advisory

Human resources

Governance expertise

Education

LLB or BA Law

Postgraduate qualification in compliance or governance

Job description

Medical AID Executive: Legal and Compliance

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Our client in the medical aid industry, based in Pretoria, is seeking a Medical Aid Executive: Legal and Compliance.

Details:

• Permanent Role
• Annual cost to company of R2.3 million
• Must have 5+ Years Experience in Medical Aid industry
• LLB or BA Law, Admission as Attorney / Practicing Advocate

Department / Unit: Governance, Compliance & Legal Services

Reporting to: Principal Officer

Direct Reports: Manager: Compliance & Legal Services, Administrator: Compliance

Purpose of the Role: Provide strategic leadership and direction to the Governance, Compliance & Legal Services Department, ensuring the organization meets legislative, regulatory, and policy requirements. Support the Board of Trustees and senior leadership with expert guidance on compliance, legal, and governance matters.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership: Develop and align departmental plans with organizational goals; design compliance, governance, and legal frameworks and policies; collaborate with the executive team for integrated planning.
2. Legal Advisory Services: Provide legal advice, manage litigation, contracts, disputes; draft and review legal documents, scheme rules, and compliance strategies; lead litigation and represent the organization at tribunals.
3. Compliance Oversight: Develop and maintain compliance and ethical systems; monitor legislative changes; train stakeholders and promote a compliance culture.
4. Governance Support: Prepare governance frameworks, manage secretariat services, organize the AGM, and conduct governance training.
5. Budget & Stakeholder Management: Oversee departmental budgets, manage external relationships, develop staff, and foster a high-performance culture.

Qualifications & Experience

• LLB or BA Law, Admission as Attorney / Practicing Advocate
• Postgraduate qualification in compliance or governance is advantageous
• 10+ years in Legal, Risk, and Compliance, with 5+ years in senior management
• Medical Aid industry experience preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Executive management, stakeholder engagement, legal advisory, human resources, governance expertise

Working Conditions

Office-based role with occasional travel.

How to Apply

Please email your CV to the provided contact.