NCI BOARD RECRUITMENT ADVERT_2023

The Board of Trustees (“BoT”) of the National Construction Incubator Trust invites applications from interested and suitably qualified persons to fill vacancies of Non-Executive Directors of the Trust for a 3-year term.

Established in 2006, National Construction Incubator Trust (NCI), formerly known as Seda Construction Incubator Trust, is a public benefit organisation mandated to develop and mentor emerging construction companies in South Africa. The core business of NCI is to develop emerging contractors through the infusion of both technical and business administration skills that are aligned with the introduction of technology to enhance the efficiency and effective management of their businesses.

To fulfil the objectives of the Trust, there is a need to obtain a mixed set of competencies, experiences, and skills to strengthen and further enhance the delivery of the overall functions of the Board.

The applicants must possess a high degree of integrity, honesty, transparency, ethical leadership, professional competence, and due care, confidentiality, accountability, and must understand public sector governance, private sector governance, and legislative requirements.

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The incumbent’s role is to ensure that the board is effective in its legal duties and in helping to steer NCI’s core mandate, and to provide oversight and support to the CEO and management team.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Contributing actively to the Board in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets, and evaluating performance.
2. Supporting the Trust’s Executive Management Committee.
3. Ensuring that NCI’s governance is effective and in line with relevant legislation.
4. Providing timely legal advice and counsel on a wide array of matters, including corporate governance, contract negotiations, litigation, risk management, regulatory compliance, and general business practice.
5. Leading the board and ensuring that members are recruited in a timely fashion to meet the needs of the organisation.
6. Working closely with the CEO to ensure the smooth running of governance and oversight processes, board meetings, and agendas.
7. Leading in the appointment of a CEO and helping ensure accountability for deliverables.
8. Supporting the CEO and wider organisation in generating new revenue streams (including from fundraising) and in identifying and establishing partnerships.
9. Representing the Board Members at public events organized by and for NCI, where appropriate.
10. Managing litigation and other legal proceedings.
11. Examining NCI business operations and advising them on potential legal outcomes.
12. Identifying opportunities to improve corporate policies and procedures.
13. Maintaining the reputation of the NCI and upholding its values.
14. Preparing for and attending Board meetings and reading documents to assess issues for discussion.
15. Being the principal advocate for NCI’s values and purpose.
16. Identifying and handling any conflict of interest in accordance with current policies.
17. Providing appropriate oversight and guidance to the financial and operational activities of the Trust.
18. Participating in any other tasks that arise from time to time, appropriate to the role.

Qualifications:

1. A tertiary qualification (NQF level 9) in one or more of the following fields:

• Legal (LLB & LLM).
• Compliance Management.
• Corporate Governance.

Skills, Competencies, and Experience:

1. Strong communication and writing skills.
2. Board Chairmanship experience of a minimum of 5 years.
3. Strong research and analytical skills.
4. At least 5 years of legal experience, preferably in a corporate environment.
5. Complete understanding of legal procedures, regulations, and terminologies related to corporate governance and compliance.
6. Minimum 4 years post-admission litigation experience in practice.
7. Admitted Attorney of the High Court.
8. Credit law experience (NCA).
9. A good grasp of governance in the construction industry, including financial, legal, and statutory requirements.
10. Strategic planning and execution.
11. The capacity to lead a high-caliber, diverse board, operating by consensus while encouraging constructive debate and challenge.
12. Experience in formulating policy and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.

CLOSING DATE: Friday, 14 April 2023

Email: hr@natci.org.za

Tel: 031 368 1207

Cell: 061 297 5588

Please direct all queries to the above-mentioned contact details.