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GAUTENG PARTNERSHIP FUND (GPF)
 
Gauteng Partnership Fund Internal and External Vacancy Advertisement 
 
Title of Job: Manager: Legal, Compliance and Risk Assistant 
Grade / Level D (Paterson) 
Location: Sandton 
Salary: Market related 
 
Closing Date: 7 February 2020 
 
Overall Responsibility: To provide effective and efficient management of Legal, Compliance and Risk services for GPF. 
 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
 Provide strategic leadership and direction to the Legal, Compliance and Risk business unit 
 Provide legal advisory services 
 Manage the registration of mortgage bonds 
 Manage identified, significant and major risks 
 Advise and monitor compliance with transversal management and governance legislation and GPF policies 
 Manage and monitor legal loan agreements signed in respect of approved projects
 Manage litigated matters to finalisation 
 Review and/or draft legal documents and opinions 
 Manage the GPF risk exposure and provide direction in maintaining effective system of internal controls for GPF 
 Develop and implement Policies and Standard Operating Procedures and requisite operating tools; 
 Lead the unit towards the development and establishment of a high-performance organisation 
 Ensure sound ethics, good governance and compliance within the Legal. Compliance and Risk function 
 Ensure accurate reporting in accordance with PFMA and other relevant legislative and regulatory requirements and standards 
 Provide expert advice and support on all compliance implications in relation to Legal, Compliance and Risk Services 
 Provide comprehensive reporting to the Board and Sub-Committee’s on all Legal, Compliance and Risk functional matters 
 Contribute to the development of GPF strategic and business plan, budget and risk mitigation
 
Qualification & Experience: B Proc/LLB and admission as an attorney or advocate ● Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in the business or the public sector ● A solid track record in leading and managing significant change in a complex organization 
 
Competencies: Strong legal and commercial acumen ● Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations ● Expertise in strategic and business planning, budget management, project management, general management ● Strong and decisive leadership, people management skills and experience in change management ● Policy development ● Excellent communication skills ● Ability to be proactive and innovative. 


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GPF is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will enhance representation in accordance with the approved employment equity plan. 
 
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you do not hear from us within two months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by GPF. GPF reserves the right not to fill an advertised position. Background verification, including criminal record and citizenship checks, as well as a competency assessment will form part of the selection process. It is the applicants' responsibility to have their foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). 
 
Applications to be sent to  careers@gpf.org.za  by no later than close of business on Friday 7 February 2020