Chief Governance Officer (Re-advert)

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Position summary Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply Job category: Legal Location: Sunninghill Contract: Permanent Remuneration: Market Related EE position: No Position summary Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply Introduction Area of specialization: To provide strategic leadership and independent oversight of NTCSA's Governance, Legal and Company Secretariat functions, ensuring effective corporate governance, legal integrity, regulatory compliance and sound decision-making across the organisation. The role is accountable for advising and supporting the Board, Board Committees, Shareholder and Executive Management on governance, legal and statutory matters, while establishing an integrated governance framework, safeguarding organisational interests, managing legal risk, and ensuring the effective execution of company secretariat responsibilities in support of NTCSA's strategic objective Task Grade: EEE Business Unit: NTCSA Executive Department: Corporate Services Location: Megawatt Park, Sunninghill, Gauteng Job description Key Responsibilities - Governance Leadership and Governance Architecture - Board and Company Secretariat Services - Legal Advisory and Business Support - Legal Risk, Contract Governance and Dispute Management - Governance Reporting, Regulatory Compliance and Stakeholder - Leadership and Management of the Governance, Legal and Secretariat Function Behavioural: - Customer focus - Collaboration - Curiosity - Agility - Results orientation - Continuous improvement Leadership: - Strategic thinking - Business partnering - Commercial leadership - Innovation - Enterprise leadership - Influencing skills Knowledge: - Extensive knowledge of corporate governance frameworks, governance architecture and leading governance practices. - Extensive knowledge of Board governance, fiduciary responsibilities, Board Committee governance and Company Secretariat practices. - Extensive knowledge of corporate, commercial and administrative law. - Sound knowledge of litigation management, dispute resolution and legal risk management. - Extensive knowledge of the Companies Act, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, King IV and applicable regulatory frameworks. - Sound understanding of delegated authority frameworks, internal controls and decision-making governance. - Strong knowledge of statutory reporting, regulatory compliance and corporate records governance. - Sound understanding of ethics management, conflicts of interest and disclosure requirements. - Knowledge of public sector governance and state-owned company governance requirements. - Knowledge of enterprise risk management and governance assurance practices. - Sound understanding of strategic planning, organisational performance and change management. - Knowledge of talent management, succession planning and leadership development Skills: - Strategic leadership and organisational stewardship - Corporate governance advisory and oversight - Legal advisory and risk management - Board and Committee governance - Company Secretariat leadership and management - Regulatory compliance and statutory governance - Policy and governance framework development - Strategic stakeholder management and engagement - Negotiation and influencing - Executive communication and report writing - Analytical thinking and problem-solving - Decision-making and sound judgement Minimum requirements Qualifications: - LLB or Honours Degree / Postgraduate qualification in Law, Corporate Governance, Business Administration, Commerce at NQF Level 8 with 480 credits. Experience: - 10 years relevant experience. - 5 years at Senior Management level. - Proven Board governance, legal advisory and company secretariat experience. - Experience leading Governance, Legal and Company Secretariat functions in a complex regulated environment Professional Registration Body : N/A Professional Registration with the Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa (CGISA) / Membership with Institute of the Directors South Africa (IoDSA)/ Registration with the Legal Practice Council will be an added advantage. Disclaimer: