About the position
To provide leadership and strategic direction to the Legal, Compliance and Governance Unit with regard to duties, functions and responsibilities associated with legal, governance and organizational compliance to legislative, regulatory and policy requirements, as well as any other instructions, duties and responsibilities as may be allocated to the Executive by the Executive's superior or the Board of Trustees (Board).
Strategy, planning and execution
- Contribute to the development and review of the Scheme's strategic plan
Develop the unit's operational plans in order to align them with the Scheme's strategic goals and objectives
Develop the compliance management strategy and framework, governance framework and related policies for the Scheme
- Develop compliance plan for the Scheme
- Direct implementation of the strategy, policy and plans for legal, compliance and governance across the Scheme
- Facilitate the review of policies of the Scheme and where applicable, initiate policy development or updates
- Participate as a member of the Executive team in the development of the long-term integrated and cross-functional operational plans
Legal advisory support
- Facilitate and provide legal advisory services across business units of the Scheme including the Principal Officer (PO), Board, and its committees
- Deal with legal tasks, litigation, and legal disputes between the Scheme and third parties, and advise on appropriate action
Review legal documents and correspondences and collect evidence on legal matters, and conduct the necessary legal research and provide solutions
Facilitate and provide contract drafting and negotiations services to the Scheme
- Develop contract management systems such as contract registers
- Provide advice on contractual matters
- Facilitate the vetting of procurement documents
- Initiate and review the Scheme rule amendments and manage amendments thereto
- Provide advice on policy compliance matters
- Lead and facilitate litigation management for the Scheme
- Appear for the Scheme at regulatory authorities and CCMA
- Provide legal support in projects initiated by other units
- Coordinate legal services for the Scheme
- Generate reports for the Board and its committees
Compliance Management
- Maintain the effective, ef?cient, and transparent system of regulatory and ethical compliance within the Scheme
- Develop the Scheme compliance and policy universe, and facilitate ongoing reviews
- Identify risks associated with compliance to laws and regulations, and develop mitigation strategies
- Monitor compliance to the Scheme compliance frameworks, policies and procedures
- Monitor compliance to regulatory requirements and monitor areas of non-compliance, address non- compliance and track improvements as required
- Monitor legislative and regulatory changes and integrate changes into the policies and frameworks
- Report on non-compliance issues to management and the governance structures, such as the Board and its committees
- Conduct training on compliance to stakeholders by identifying gaps or issues within the organization
- Facilitate compliance culture within the Scheme
- Manage the risk profile by developing risk registers associated with compliance management
- Provide input in the amendments of the Scheme rules, review, and draft the rules
- Act as a liaison between the Board and external stakeholders of the Scheme on compliance matters
- Contribute to the development and review of the Scheme enterprise risk management framework
- Ensure the Scheme carries out the risk mitigation plans as outlined in the risk registers
- Report on compliance and ethical maturity of the Scheme
Governance
- Participate in Board and its committees by preparing reports and tracking implementation of decisions taken
- Develop and review governance documents such as frameworks and charters, and ensure alignment with best practice
- Conduct training on governance to the governance structures of the Scheme
- Assist in the preparation and related logistics for the Annual General Meeting (AGM)
- Manage and provide secretariat services for the Board and its committees
Budget and financial management and optimisation of resources in meeting corporate objectives
- Plan, coordinate, and monitor the business unit's operational budget to ensure effective allocation and optimisation of resources in meeting corporate objectives
- Analyse expenditure and cash management to ensure operations are within budget
- Provide the Chief Finanical Officer with variance reports and other financial information
- Ensure compliance with the Scheme's budget guidelines and corporate bjectives
Stakeholder management
- Liaise with regulators on regulatory documents and/or processes
- Participate in and provide the necessary input to Board and its committees
- Represent the Scheme at regulatory tribunals such as Council for Medical Schemes (CMS)
- Provide legal and compliance support to the Scheme's business units
Human resources management
- Provide leadership and direction to the business unit
- Manage and develop staff to ensure that the required efficiencies and effectiveness are achieved
- Manage talent and succession planning within the Compliance unit
- Determine staffing requirements and ensure that positions are filled promptly
- Manage the performance and development of direct reports
- Create and maintain a high-performance culture within the business unit
Minimum Qualifications/Certifications:
- Post graduate qualification in compliance and/or governance will be added advantage
- LLB/BA Law PLUS Admission as an Attorney/practicing Advocate
- Minimum 10 years in Legal, Risk and Compliance with at least 5 years in a senior management role
- At least 5 years' experience should be in the Medical Aid industry
- EXPERIENCE IN THE MEDICAL AID/MEDICAL SCHEME INDUSTRY IS ESSENTIAL
Desired Skills:
- LEGAL DEGRE
- MEDICAL SCHEME EXPERIENCE
