NATIONAL CREDIT REGULATOR (NCR)

The National Credit Regulator (NCR) was established as the regulator under the National Credit Act 34 of 2005 (the Act) and is responsible for the regulation of the South African credit industry. It is tasked with carrying out education, research, policy development, registration of industry participants, i.e. credit providers, credit bureaux, alternative dispute resolution agents, payment distribution agents and debt counsellors, investigation of complaints, and enforcement of the Act.

The Act requires the NCR to promote the development of an accessible credit market, particularly to address the needs of historically disadvantaged persons, low income persons, and remote, isolated or low density communities. 

The NCR invites applications from suitable candidates for the following position.

SENIOR LEGAL ADVISOR - EXECUTIVE

Paterson Grade: D- Upper

Salary ranges from R646 500 R1 228 400 maximum

Requirements:

The successful candidate must hold a relevant legal qualification and must be an admitted attorney or advocate that has completed pupillage, with a minimum of 8 years post admission experience, 5 of which must have been in a management or supervisory role within a legal, regulatory or similar environment.

Duties:

·       Overseeing of the Executive department’s functions.

·       Overseeing presentation of cases to the National Consumer Tribunal (“The Tribunal”) the Courts; and present the NCR in Tribunal proceedings.

·       Overseeing the overall enforcement of the National Credit Act.

·       Departmental Management, including Budget, human resources and asset management.

·       Develop, Review, monitor and maintain relevant departmental policies & procedures.

·       Provide legal advice to EXCO and Departments.

·       Attend to and provide legal advice on legal action taken by or against the NCR.

·       Participate in various committees.

·       Collaborate with relevant enforcement agencies and regulators in the litigation of cases relevant to the mandate of the NCR.

·       Prepare and moderate media statements to be released on behalf of the NCR.

Knowledge:

·       National Credit Act.

·       Constitutional law.

·       Administrative law.

·       Court’s rules and procedures

Skills:

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·       Report writing and analytical skills.

·       Effective planning, organising and time management.

·       Negotiation skills.

·       Organizational skills.

·       Legal interpretation.

·       Computer skills (Office 365 applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook).

Closing Date: 21 August 2026

The National Credit Regulator is an equal opportunity organisation which offers competitive market related packages.

Suitable persons should send a detailed CV quoting the relevant reference number to: HRM-recruitment@ncr.org.za.

Correspondence will only be entered into with short listed candidates. The National Credit Regulator reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Ref: SLA/08/26