Strategic Higher Ed Compliance & Governance Specialist

LYCEUM; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyceum College in Randburg, South Africa, seeks a Legal, Governance, and Compliance Specialist to provide operational legal support across regulatory, governance, policy development and labour relations. The role ensures compliance with higher education legislation and supports risk management and institutional governance.

You will work with senior management, draft advisory memos, review contracts and MOUs, assist accreditation processes, and help align HR policies with labour legislation in a

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of higher education legislation and governance frameworks.
• Ability to interpret and apply statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with labour law, compliance monitoring, and governance documentation.
• Proven ability to develop and revise institutional policies and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational legal and regulatory support across higher education compliance, governance, policy development, labour relations, and risk management.
• Draft and review institutional policies, SOPs, and regulatory instruments.
• Support discipline processes, mediation, and grievances in line with labour legislation.
• Assist in accreditation processes, regulatory submissions, and reporting.
• Prepare advisory memoranda for senior management and the CAO.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Labour relations

Policy development

Governance frameworks

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Admitted attorney or advocate

Job description

Lyceum College in Randburg, South Africa, seeks a Legal, Governance, and Compliance Specialist to provide operational legal support across regulatory, governance, policy development and labour relations. The role ensures compliance with higher education legislation and supports risk management and institutional governance.

You will work with senior management, draft advisory memos, review contracts and MOUs, assist accreditation processes, and help align HR policies with labour legislation in a