Job Description

Job Summary
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).

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:
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