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RAILWAY SAFETY REGULATOR (RSR)
 
Legal Advisor: Board Governance
Division: Division: Legal Services and Board Governance
Centre: Head Office (Waterfall) 
Reporting Line: Executive Manager Legal Services and Board Governance
 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
An LLB degree or relevant recognised law qualification
A minimum of five (5) to eight (8) years’ experience in a public sector corporate secretariat or legal environment
 
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
• Knowledge of corporate governance (Understanding of King IV Code of Good Governance)
• Knowledge of Corporate Law
• Knowledge of legal research
• Advanced minute taking skills
• Knowledge of legislative compliance
• An appreciation for maintaining confidentiality in all matters
• Ability to cope with stress and work under pressure
• Willingness to work irregular or extended hours
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Results driven and proactive work approach.
 
 
KEY RESULT AREAS:
• Provide guidance to the Board regarding their fiduciary rights, duties, responsibilities, and powers
• Keep abreast of all legislation, regulatory and corporate governance developments that may influence the organisation’s operations and advise the Board accordingly
• Prepare accurate minutes of the Board, Board Committee meetings, Annual General Meetings, and circulate these minutes within the prescribed timelines
• Draft governing documents for the Board
• Draft agendas, collate and distribute meetings packs • Advise the Board on ethical matters/principles
• Facilitate the annual performance appraisal for the Board and Board Committees
• Induct new Board members • Oversee the remuneration of Board members in line with relevant policies
• Track and follow-up on the implementation of Board and Committee decisions and resolutions.
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Closing Date: 24 October 2020
 
Applicants can submit their applications to the RSR via email to recruitment@rsr.org.za
 
Applications must be accompanied by a motivational/application letter, comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of qualifications and identity document.
 
Applicants MUST indicate the position they are applying for as the subject on the e-mail. Applications which do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as those received late, will not be considered.
 
The RSR reserves the right to vet references, credentials, criminal record (where applicable) and work experience of any candidate for any position at the RSR. In line with the Employment Equity Policy of the RSR, preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups. (Where applicable) ONLY candidates with the qualifying criteria will have an opportunity to be screened and shortlisted for the process. The Human Resources Department will ONLY communicate with shortlisted candidates.
 
The RSR reserves the right not to fill any advertised position.
 
Enquiries: Ms Noluthando Fokwana, email: noluthandof@rsr.org.za