Executive Manager: Legal

Executive Manager: Legal & Compliance

Operating Division:TPT POD Corporate H/O

Employee Group:Permanent

Department:Legal, Risk & Compliance

Location:Durban

Reporting To:GM: Legal, Risk & Compliance

Grade:C

Reference:req3768

The closing date is on 04/12/2025. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.

Position Purpose
To develop a comprehensive and integrated Legal, Compliance and Regulatory framework and strategy aligned to the Group's Strategy to ensure sustainability of the market demand strategy.
To provide the strategic direction and leadership in the implementation of appropriate action plans and policies in support of Transnet stated objectives.

Position Outputs
1. Executive Management of Legal and Compliance Department
Responsible and Accountable for implementation of strategy, management and delivery of Legal Services, Litigation and Governance & Compliance matters
2. Develop / Implement Strategy
Analyze and interpret the Group's strategy and roadmap and relate to the TPT Legal and Compliance roadmaps to determine the direction of the specific areas, having taken note of following:
o Legislative/ regulatory requirements and implications thereof
o Amendments to current legislation, regulations and policies
o Trends in the Industry and International Legislation / Regulations
o Compliance strategy, policy, procedures, processes and internal control / compliance systems
o Risk assessment and mitigation measures
o Compliance to national and international standards iro Commercial Contracts, Asset Acquisition and Disposals
o Compliance auditing (internal)
o Reporting and Corporate Governance

• Ensure compliance in accordance with policies, procedures and legal requirements

• Complete compliance actions within the allocated time frames

• Implement the Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Strategy and Roadmap in accordance with the Delegation of Authority and the planning document
3. Manage Strategic Relationships
Identify the relevant role players in accordance with business requirements and dependencies:
o Internal: Group Legal and Group Compliance
o Legal and Compliance Forum
o External: Legal: SA Panel of External Legal Counsel and Advisors
o National Regulatory Bodies and Authorities
o TPT Risk Committee
o TPT Safety Forum
o Divisional Acquisition Council

• Set-up meetings with the role players to discuss the roles and responsibilities and possible areas of cooperation, improvement and conflict

• Agree to the expected outcomes from each party and set-up SLA's where required

• Monitor the performance of all relevant role players continuously to ensure that the agreements and other obligations are honoured

• Inform the relevant role players of the outcomes, deviations and actions required

• Manage relationships in accordance with policies, proceduresand legal requirements.
4. Represent the Company
Receive a request or identify the need for representation and analyse to determine the nature of the representation

• Providing Information

• Communicating the Groups Position

• Presenting Papers

• Releases

• Legal matters – including court appearances

• Represent Organisation at different forums in accordance with policies, procedures and legal requirements with the aim to:

• Position negotiation

• Presenting papers

• Ensuring that Organisation is not disadvantaged in any way
5. Manage Human Resources

• Management and development of Legal , Governance & Compliance Resources, including communication of business plan, applicable deliverables and targets

• Compile the Performance Management documentation in collaboration with the staff members in terms of:

• Job Profile requirements

• Strategic Performance Objectives/Plans

• Key Performance Areas

• Personal Development Plan

• Resources required to achieve objectives

Qualifications and Experience

• LLB

• A Relevant Post Graduate Qualification

• Added Advantage: A master's degree

• Admitted Attorney/Advocate.

• 10 Years' Experience at Management Level

• 7 Years at Management Level

Competencies
Knowledge required:
Business Acumen- Knowledge and understanding of the principles of business, the application thereof, the opportunities within business and the seizure of such opportunities
Legal Environment- Sound knowledge and understanding of the Legislation pertaining to legal compliance, corporate governance,risk management, process of evaluating regulatory and non-regulatory responses and selecting
them in relation to their impact on the organisation.
Business Environment- Sound knowledge of the business environment, the relevant role players within the business and their key responsibilities and outcomes.
Transnet Group Policies and Procedures- Sound knowledge and understanding of the policies and procedures, standards applied within the Industry and the effect and impact on business.
Compliance/ Risk Management- The ability to design and implement compliance/risk management strategies, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the strategy

Equity Statement
Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.

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