CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: SENIOR MANAGER: GROUP LEGAL ADVISORY

(5 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT WITH THREE MONTHS’ PROBATION, GRADE D5, SALARY R1 209 490 TOTAL COST OF EMPLOYMENT)

The Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA) is the implementation arm of the Department of Economic Development created in terms of the Blue IQ Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd Amended Act (2012) merging Blue IQ Investment Holdings and the Gauteng Economic Development Agency (GEDA.)

The GGDA is a group of companies made up of a Holding company and four subsidiaries i.e.

  • Automotive Supply Park t/a Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC)
  • The Innovation Hub Management Company (TIHMC)
  • Constitution Hill (ConHill)
  • Gauteng Industrial Development Zone (GIDZ)

The mandate thereof, is to lead, facilitate and manage sustainable job creation and inclusive economic growth and development in the Gauteng City Region through:

  • Enabling economic development that is focused on creating sustainable jobs by facilitating delivery of key national and provincial programmes of action.
  • Strategically positioning the province into a globally competitive city region.
  • Facilitating partnerships and creating linkages across the province to maximise service delivery outcomes.
  • Supporting the development of Key Sectors of the economy in line with the economic development and industrial strategies of the province by carrying out:
    • Business enablement
    • Establishment of capital projects
    • Land development
    • Trade and investment promotion

The successful incumbent will be reporting to the Group Executive: Legal Advisory Services and will be expected to execute the following tasks:

Job purpose

 

  • To effectively manage legal risk for GGDA which include but not limited to, contractual, litigation, reputation and intellectual property risk. Provide sound advice on all legal, legislative compliance, interpretation of legal decisions and management of litigation.

 

  Responsibilities

  • Draft and manage contracts.
  • Manage litigation in the magistrates, labour, and high courts.
  • Analyse regulatory, commercial, and contractual documentation for legal implications.
  • Monitor and comment on legislation.
  • Represent GGDA in forums where legal representation is required.
  • Monitor the legal requirements of GGDA’s contractual obligations.
  • Monitor and establish a culture that contributes to the overall objective of prudent financial risk management by GGDA.
  • Stakeholder Relationship Management through providing legal advice to the management, Boards and subcommittees of GGDA and advise the executive management on legal matters relating to GGDA rights, obligations and privileges.
  • Examine and analyse regulatory, litigation and contractual risks of GGDA.
  • Ensure compliance with best practices by GGDA regarding legal risk management.
  • Liaise with and advise the executive management and stakeholders of any changes in legal compliance.
  • Perform consultative and advisory work pertaining to legal and commercial processes to protects the rights, privileges and obligation of GGDA.
  • Provide input in the development of internal control policies, processes and procedures in line with any relevant legislation and best practices.
  • Ensure that compliance requirements have been built into policies and procedures of GGDA and into the manuals of GGDA where appropriate.
  • Develop standardized legal processes and standards across GGDA and its subsidiaries.
  • Establish effective control and coordination mechanisms for all operations and activities of the division and take reasonable steps to ensure the integrity of the internal control and management information systems.
  • Ensure that all operations and activities of the division are conducted in accordance with the PFMA, relevant regulations, the GGDA’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, sound business practices, and the other policies and practices approved by the Board.
  • Foster a high-performance corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and encourages individual integrity, accountability, and social responsibility.
  • Facilitate resource availability through effective procurement processes.
  • Comply with organisation and divisional reporting requirements.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:

LLB Degree, or equivalent qualification in Law and admitted as Attorney or Advocate

 

  • 5 years’ experience in Legal Services at management level.
  • 5 years post articles experience or post pupilage.
  • Knowledge of Corporate Law and relevant legislation.
  • Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act and other relevant legislation.
  • A very good understanding of the relationships between GGDA and its shareholder and strategic external stakeholders.
  • Policy formulation.
  • Contract law and related background

 

Applications should be submitted online: https://bit.ly/GGDAGroupRecruitment

 

Applications must be accompanied by a curriculum vitae, certified copies of qualifications, and certified copies of identity documentation.

  • Preference will be given to people with disabilities, women and previously disadvantaged
  • Individuals to promote Employment Equity within the group.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within three
  • months after the closing date, please regard your application as having been unsuccessful.
  • The closing date for applications is 27 October 2024 at 12:00HRS Mid-day
  • Submissions should be addressed to recruitment@ggda.co.za

 

“The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) came into effect on 1 July 2021. The GGDA respects your privacy and is committed to keeping your personal information secure and confidential. The Group will ensure that in Processing an Applicant’s or Employee’s Personal Information, it will adhere to its obligations in terms of POPIA. By virtue of you applying for this position, you give The Group the consent to keep and or process your information as pe POPIA”

 

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