SACE: Assistant Manager- Legal and Ethics x1

Snl24 |; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 436,000 - 533,000; Full time

Job summary

The South African Council for Educators (SACE) is seeking a dedicated Assistant Manager- Legal and Ethics to support the Ethics Manager in upholding the Code of Professional Ethics for educators. The role involves investigations, evidence gathering, and representing the Council at disciplinary hearings.

Applicant must have an LLB/related qualification with 3 years post-qualification experience, strong negotiation and labour law skills, and supervision capabilities.

Qualifications

• Matric and NQF Level 7 in Law.
• 3 years relevant experience acquired after obtaining the qualification.
• Computer literacy and knowledge in Negotiation/Arbitration/Mediation/Research/Civil Litigation/Court Practice/Alternative Dispute Resolution and correct application of Labour Law.
• Managerial, Interpersonal and communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Ethics Manager in establishing, implementing and maintaining the Code of Professional Ethics.
• Assist in investigating and appearing in investigations into every complaint lodged with the Council alleging a contravention of the Code of Professional Ethics by an educator whose name appears on the register (initial investigation).
• Collate documentation, conduct research and contact witnesses in preparation for prosecuting in a complaint which the Disciplinary Committee has set down for hearing.
• Appear as a representative of Council at Disciplinary Hearings of Council and to prosecute in such matters.
• From time to time, mediate in complaints where disciplinary action is not necessary.
• Assist in ensuring that Ethics Committees’ decisions are implemented.
• Assist in preparing opposing arguments on behalf of Council in respect of appeal lodged.
• Assist in continuously reviewing the Code of Professional Ethics to determine its effectiveness and to ensure that it complies with generally accepted best practice in the education sector.

Skills

Law

Negotiation

Mediation

Research

Labor Law

Management

Education

Matric/NQF7 in Law

Job description

SACE: Assistant Manager- Legal and Ethics x1

The South African Council for Educators (SACE) is a professional council for educators that aims to enhance the status of the teaching profession through appropriate Registration, management of Professional Development and inculcation of a Code of Ethics for all educators. SACE is looking for a committed, passionate and talented individuals to enhance its dynamic team and as such, we are inviting applications for the following vacant positions:

Position: Assistant Manager- Legal and Ethics x1

Basic Salary: R484 808 per annum and benefits

Salary Band: C3

Requirements, Skills and experience

• Matric, NQF Level 7 in the field of Law
• 3 years relevant experience acquired after obtaining the qualification
• Computer Literate, Negotiation/Arbitration/Mediation /Research/Civil Litigation/Court Practice / Alternative Dispute Resolution and correct application of the labour Law skills
• Managerial, Interpersonal and communications skills

Key area of responsibilities

Assist the Ethics Manager in establishing, implementing and maintaining the Code of Professional Ethics

• Assist in assessing every complaint received by the Council for an alleged contravention of the Code of Professional Ethics and determine whether the complaint warrants an investigation.
• Assist in investigating and appearing in investigations into every complaint lodged with the Council alleging a contravention of the Code of Professional Ethics by an educator whose name appears on the register (initial investigation).
• Collate documentation, conduct research and contact witnesses in preparation for prosecuting in a complaint which the Disciplinary Committee has set down for hearing.
• Appear as a representative of Council at Disciplinary Hearings of Council and to prosecute in such matters.
• From time to time, mediate in complaints where disciplinary action is not necessary.
• Assist the Legal and Ethics Manager in advising the Ethics; Executive Committees and Council with regards to the nature and extent of disciplinary measures, procedures and prescriptions that the Council can take to enforce the Code of Professional Ethics to ensure uniformity and consistency and to promote professional conduct.
• Assist in ensuring that Ethics Committees’ decisions are implemented.
• Assist in preparing opposing arguments on behalf of Council in respect of appeal lodged.
• Assist in continuously reviewing the Code of Professional Ethics to determine its effectiveness and to ensure that it complies with generally accepted best practice in the education sector.

Administration

• Drafting of investigation and/or mediation notices and/or subpoenas for witnesses and/or summons and presenting those to LED Manager and/or Head of Ethics and Professional Development for review and/or authorization.
• Gathering of evidence during an investigation and/or mediation and compiling comprehensive investigation reports.
• Compile and consolidate monthly activity plans and reports for subordinates.
• Supervise subordinates in the execution of their core functions and manage the division in the absence of the Legal and Ethics Manager.
• Assist in facilitating on Acts and Procedures administered by or having relevance on the work of Council.
• Any occasional duties that may be assigned by the CEO and HEPD to facilitate the smooth running of the SACE.

Public Relations

• Represent SACE on the request of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO); Head of Ethics and Professional Development (HEPD) and Legal and Ethics Manager at internal (SACE stakeholder) and external events – i.e. media interviews, workshops, conferences, etc.
• Assist in the monitoring of newspaper reports and assist the Legal Affairs Manager in drafting responses to media enquiries and reports.

Posts advertised herein, are declared to be Employment Equity Posts and all designated people are encouraged to apply. SACE Employment Equity Policy will apply.

Send your completed SACE Employment Application Form, accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), and certified copies of ID and qualifications. Late and incomplete applications will not be considered. All copies should be certified not older than 6 months. SACE Employment Application form can be obtained from our website www.sace.org.za. The information on the SACE application form must correspond with the Curriculum Vitae.

Applications should be emailed to [e-mail] (Reference in subject box is the position applied for), hand deliver or Courier to Human Resource Unit, SACE Building Block 1, at 240 Crossway Park Offices, (Corner Jean) Centurion. Correspondence is limited to short-listed candidates. If not contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The closing date for applications is the 18 September 2026 . Direct your Queries to Mary Chauke: 012 663 0429 or Motsatsi Makgoba: 012 663 0423

CONTACT Mary Chauke - 012 663 0429
South African Council for Educators (SACE)
Motsatsi Makgoba - 012 663 0423