RFA is recruiting a Compliance and Contract Officer, to be based in Windhoek, Namibia.
Description
- To prepare corporate documents on governance, compliance, contract management issues, be proactive and able to identify legal risks and potential liabilities in order to report these to the Principal Officer: Compliance, Legal and Company Secretary
- To provide legal support in terms of contract, compliance and legal work required in the division
Duties
- Compliance:
- Compile a register of all Statutes and Laws in Namibia and determine the compliance components which the RFA should adhere to (that effect the Road Fund Administration whether directly or indirectly
- Monitor and manage the compliance register
- Ensure RFA compliance to primary and secondary legislation
- Manage and coordinate amongst business units the legal implication of directives and statutes
- Draft Compliance Reports and Submission to the Board
- Notify departments on non compliance and follow up to ensure compliance
- Track new statutory development & International standards for compliance purposes
- Contract Management:
- Manage the risk of contracts and monitor renewal timeframes and termination of contracts
- Ensure that contracts are signed within the set essentials of a contract
- Extract deliverables and timelines in order to monitor the status of all parties
- Liaise with divisions with regards to expiry or extension of their respective contracts
- Governance:
- Compile quarterly governance report for Board submission
- Monitor trends in the market and advise on new governance trends for implementation
- Advising the Administration, management, and staff on legal matters and other ancillary matters referred to by line divisions:
- Render legal advice on the laws administered by the Administration and others which may have a bearing on the functions of the fund
- Advise on constitutionality and legality of administrative action of the Administration
- Advise on the application of the Administration’s policies and mediation and arbitration requirements
- Review and give advice on relevant documents drafted by the Administration for legal risk
Requisites
- Qualification Requirements:
- A LLB Degree or equivalent qualification
- Namibia Qualification Framework (NQF) Level 7
- Experience Requirements:
- 3 years’ working experience in a legal environment or corporate work environment, with at least 2 years working experience with contracts management and compliance management
- Valid Driver’s License
- Knowledge of corporate governance and compliance will be an added advantage
- Knowledge:
- Report / contract writing
- Relevant laws and legislations
- Company Policies and Procedures
- Stakeholder engagement
- ICT Literacy
- Broader governance & legal related compliance
- Legal advice
- Skills / Competence:
- Excellent written & communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Administrative skills
- Methodical and Accurate
- Communication skills
- Time management skills
- Planning skills
- Problem solving skills
Notes
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
- Indicate the source of this job post: working.co.na
- Candidates Enquiries: Mr. Tuhafeni Nekongo on 061- 433 3011
- Closing Date for applications: Thursday, 15th August 2023 at 17h00
- Faxed applications will not be considered
- All applications should be addressed to the Manager: Human Capital, Road Fund Administration, by the date and time shown above and accompanied by a cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae, employment reference, and particulars of the applicant’s current/previous employment
How to Apply
1. Documentation
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
2. Application