{"id":24549,"date":"2025-11-26T16:02:28","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T16:02:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/executive-manager-legal-compliance\/"},"modified":"2026-02-27T00:24:28","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T00:24:28","slug":"executive-manager-legal-compliance","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/?post_type=job_listing&p=24549","title":{"rendered":"Executive Manager: Legal &amp; Compliance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Position Purpose<\/p>\n<p>\tTo develop a comprehensive and integrated Legal, Compliance and Regulatory framework and strategy aligned to the Group\u2019s Strategy to ensure sustainability of the market demand strategy.<br \/>\n\tTo provide the strategic direction and leadership in the implementation of appropriate action plans and policies in support of Transnet stated objectives.<\/p>\n<p>Position Outputs<\/p>\n<p>\tExecutive Management of Legal and Compliance Department Responsible and Accountable for implementation of strategy, management and delivery of Legal Services, Litigation and Governance &amp; Compliance matters<br \/>\n\tDevelop \/ Implement Strategy Analyze and interpret the Group\u2019s strategy and roadmap and relate to the TPT Legal and Compliance roadmaps to determine the direction of the specific areas, having taken note of following: o Legislative\/ regulatory requirements and implications thereof o Amendments to current legislation, regulations and policies o Trends in the Industry and International Legislation \/ Regulations o Compliance strategy, policy, procedures, processes and internal control \/ compliance systems o Risk assessment and mitigation measures o Compliance to national and international standards iro Commercial Contracts, Asset Acquisition and Disposals o Compliance auditing (internal) o Reporting and Corporate Governance<br \/>\n\tEnsure compliance in accordance with policies, procedures and legal requirements Complete compliance actions within the allocated time frames Implement the Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Strategy and Roadmap in accordance with the Delegation of Authority and the planning document<br \/>\n\tManage Strategic Relationships Identify the relevant role players in accordance with business requirements and dependencies: o Internal: Group Legal and Group Compliance o Legal and Compliance Forum o External: Legal: SA Panel of External Legal Counsel and Advisors o National Regulatory Bodies and Authorities o TPT Risk Committee o TPT Safety Forum o Divisional Acquisition Council<br \/>\n\tSet-up meetings with the role players to discuss the roles and responsibilities and possible areas of cooperation, improvement and conflict Agree to the expected outcomes from each party and set-up SLA\u2019s where required Monitor the performance of all relevant role players continuously to ensure that the agreements and other obligations are honoured Inform the relevant role players of the outcomes, deviations and actions required Manage relationships in accordance with policies, proceduresand legal requirements.<br \/>\n\tRepresent the Company Receive a request or identify the need for representation and analyse to determine the nature of the representation Providing Information Communicating the Groups Position Presenting Papers Releases Legal matters \u2013 including court appearances Represent Organisation at different forums in accordance with policies, procedures and legal requirements with the aim to: Position negotiation Presenting papers Ensuring that Organisation is not disadvantaged in any way<br \/>\n\tManage Human Resources Management and development of Legal , Governance &amp; Compliance Resources, including communication of business plan, applicable deliverables and targets Compile the Performance Management documentation in collaboration with the staff members in terms of: Job Profile requirements Strategic Performance Objectives\/Plans Key Performance Areas Personal Development Plan Resources required to achieve objectives<\/p>\n<p>Qualifications and Experience<\/p>\n<p>\tLLB A Relevant Post Graduate Qualification Added Advantage: A master\u2019s degree Admitted Attorney\/Advocate. 10 Years\u2019 Experience at Management Level 7 Years at Management Level<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.transnetfreightrail-tfr.net ) or<\/p>\n<p>transnettalentportal.csod.com<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"http:\/\/transnettalentportal.csod.com","_company_name":"Transnet","_company_website":"http:\/\/www.transnetfreightrail-tfr.net","_company_tagline":"Transnet freight rail is the largest division of Transnet Limited, a public company with South African government as its sole shareholder. It is a world class heavy haul freight rail company that specialises in the transportation of freight. Transnet freight rail has approximately 38 000 employee... read mores, who are spread throughout the country. Transnet Limited, operating and controlling South Africa\u2019s major transport infrastructure, is also responsible for ensuring that the country\u2019s transport industries operate according to world-class standards. Transnet forms an integral part of the Southern African economy. Transnet Freight Rail's core business lies in freight logistics solutions designed for customers in industry based business segments, mining, heavy and light manufacturing. The company maintains an extensive rail network across South Africa that connects with other rail networks in the sub-Saharan region, with its rail infrastructure representing about 80% of Africa's total. \"The company is proud of its reputation for technological leadership beyond Africa as well as with-in Africa, where it is active in some 17 countries\" The company is proud of its reputation for technological leadership beyond Africa as well as with-in Africa, where it is active in some 17 countries. Transnet freight rail has positioned itself to become a profitable and sustainable freight railway business, assisting in driving the competitiveness of the South African economy. Transnet freight rail is proudly placed to dramatically alter the South African rail industry. This enables us to play a positive and active role in the transformation of our society. We do so against the backdrop of sound business principles, a regulatory framework and the challenges of meeting the expectations of our customers. 15 Girton Road. 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