Group Manager - Legal

To provide professional and credible legal advice to the group, including all its subsidiary holdings to ensure that legal problems are avoided, risk is mitigated and organisational effectiveness is enhanced.Providing efficient support to EXCO by developing legal compliance strategy and regulatory work in the healthcare industry.The position reports to the office of the CEO.This is a specialist role with no reporting staff.RequirementsLLB degree is a prerequisite.A management qualification such as an MBA will be advantageous (NQF level 9 and above)Registration with the Charted Governance Institute of Southern Africa (CGISA) as a Charted Secretatary or a Charted Governance Professional will be an added advantageMust be an admitted attorney of the High Court of South AfricaMust have 10 years’ legal, risks and compliance experienceMust have 10 years drafting legal opinions and providing legal briefs to Senior Council.Five (5) years at management level leading a team is essential.Demonstrated proficiency in application of legal instruments.Demonstrated capability to interact effectively with top management. Knowledge of Medical law, Medicine Regulations Act, Health Professions Act and related legislation,National Health ActContract law Legal Risk assessments , Procurement processesLabour lawPOPI Act