SUMMARY:
LEGAL, COMPLIANCE & COMPANY SECRETARIAL MANAGER - Cape Town (Durbanville) or JHB (Midrand)
12 MON
POSITION INFO:
LEGAL, COMPLIANCE & COMPANY SECRETARIAL MANAGER – Cape Town (Durbanville) or JHB (Midrand)
12 MONTH CONTRACT - Start January 2026!
R400 000 – R500 000 Per Annum Negotiable based on Qualification and Years of relevant experience
Our client in the Waste Management sector is seeking an experienced Legal, Compliance & Company Secretarial Manager to oversee legal affairs, drive compliance programmes, ensure strong governance, and fulfil all statutory company secretarial duties.
This senior role requires a proactive leader with strong legal expertise, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to manage a high-performing team.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBITIES:
Legal
- Provide legal advice on contracts, commercial matters, employment law, and regulatory obligations.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, NDAs, supplier and partnership agreements.
- Manage legal disputes and liaise with external counsel.
- Monitor legislative changes and guide the business on impacts.
- Maintain corporate legal documents and ensure sound legal governance.
Compliance
- Develop and implement the company’s compliance framework and policies.
- Conduct compliance risk assessments and manage the risk register.
- Monitor and enforce controls for POPIA, EPR, Waste Act, and other regulations.
- Investigate compliance incidents and implement corrective actions.
- Deliver compliance training across the organisation.
Company Secretarial
- Fulfil statutory company secretarial duties in line with the Companies Act.
- Maintain statutory registers, company records, and complete all regulatory filings.
- Prepare Board and Subcommittee agendas, minutes, and meeting packs.
- Track Board resolutions and ensure timely follow-up on action items.
- Provide governance support and ensure adherence to best-practice standards.
Governance & Stakeholder Management
- Liaise with regulators, auditors, and legal counsel.
- Maintain certifications and ensure regulatory submissions are accurate and on time.
- Promote a culture of ethics, compliance, and integrity.
Qualifications & Experience
- LLB or equivalent (essential).
- 8–10 years’ legal, compliance, and/or governance experience, with leadership responsibilities.
- Experience in retail, public sector, waste management, recycling, sustainability, logistics, IT, NGOs, or related sectors (advantageous).
- Strong knowledge of relevant laws and regulations.
- Solid contract drafting and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated Company Secretarial knowledge, including compliance with the Companies Act, preparation of Board packs and minutes, and maintenance of statutory records and filings.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and high integrity.
- Strong and proven proficiency on MS Word and MS Powerpoint as well as MS Excel (essential).
- Working knowledge on Nasdeq is advantageous
Key Competencies
- Ability to apply legal knowledge to business decisions.
- Strong policy drafting and governance skills.
- Excellent accuracy in reviewing legal documents.
- Strong written and verbal communication.
- Ability to provide practical, solutions-focused advice.
Please forward an updated and detailed copy of your CV to Lameez Herborn:
