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Director: Soc Governance and Legal Assurance
Closes Friday 23 October 2026: 16:00 walk-in, 23:59 online
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Director post leading governance reviews, legal assurance and legal instruments for state-owned companies (SOCs) in the DEE group. Suits qualified lawyers with senior managerial experience in legal or
- Main duties: develop standard governance review and reporting tools, lead or join SOC governance assurance projects, and advise executives and shareholders on appointing and dismissing SOC Board members.
- Must have: an LLB or equivalent degree at NQF level 7 recognised by SAQA, plus the SMS pre-entry certificate (Nyukela).
- Also required: admission as an Attorney or registration as an Advocate, and 5 years of experience at middle or senior managerial level in legal or corporate governance.
- Useful knowledge listed includes company law, the PFMA, corporate governance, risk management and project management.
- Based at the Head Office in Pretoria.
- To apply: email Vacancies5@dee.gov.za, quoting reference DEE2026/019. Enquiries: Mr Tshepo Makhubela, (012) 406 7577.
- The advert does not state a closing date.
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Requirements
- An appropriate degree in LLB or equivalent at NQF level 7 recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), plus the pre-entry certificate for SMS (Nyukela).
- Additional requirements as an Admitted Attorney or an Advocate.
- Plus 5 years of experience at the middle/senior managerial level in Legal or Corporate Governance.
- Knowledge of:
- Legislative and policy prescripts relevant to the Department and its SOE’s.
- Corporate governance as it applies to the public and private sector, Company law, PFMA, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Risk Management and a strong legal background.
- Skills:
- Communication, Financial Management, Problem solving and Analytical skills.
- Honesty and integrity; change management, strategic capability and leadership.
- Service delivery innovation, people management and empowerment.
- Thinking Demand:
- Information evaluation; decision- making, creativity, Tact, work individuality and in a group.
Duties
- Undertake the development of standardised SOC governance review and reporting instruments.
- Lead or partake in SOC governance assurance projects to assess compliance and enable DEE management structures to facilitate corrective action where required.
- Provide technical advisory services to executive management and the shareholders on the appointment and dismissal of SOC Board Members.
- Develop and coordinate the implementation of the DEE’s legal assurance policy regime and standardised legal instrument assurance framework for the SOC Group.
- Align existing and/or develop legal instruments for the governance of SOCs in the group.
- Draft legal opinions on the shareholder interface process with SOC Boards.
- Manage the Directorate.
How to apply
Email to Vacancies5@dee.gov.za
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Enquiries
Mr Tshepo Makhubela Tel No: (012) 406 7577
Notes from the department
Females from all races, African, Indians, Coloured and White are encouraged to apply.
As printed in Circular 36 of 2026 · page 10 · open the PDF
POST 36/06: DIRECTOR: SOC GOVERNANCE AND LEGAL ASSURANCE REF NO: DEE2026/019 SALARY: R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive package) CENTRE: Head Office, Pretoria REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate degree in LLB or equivalent at NQF level 7 recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), plus the pre-entry certificate for SMS (Nyukela). Additional requirements as an Admitted Attorney or an Advocate. Plus 5 years of experience at the middle/senior managerial level in Legal or Corporate Governance. Knowledge of: Legislative and policy prescripts relevant to the Department and its SOE’s. Corporate governance as it applies to the public and private sector, Company law, PFMA, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Risk Management and a strong legal background. Skills: Communication, Financial Management, Problem solving and Analytical skills. Honesty and integrity; change management, strategic capability and leadership. Service delivery innovation, people management and empowerment. Thinking Demand: Information evaluation; decision- making, creativity, Tact, work individuality and in a group. DUTIES: Undertake the development of standardised SOC governance review and reporting instruments. Lead or partake in SOC governance assurance projects to assess compliance and enable DEE management structures to facilitate corrective action where required. Provide technical advisory services to executive management and the shareholders on the appointment and dismissal of SOC Board Members. Develop and coordinate the implementation of the DEE’s legal assurance policy regime and standardised legal instrument assurance framework for the SOC Group. Align existing and/or develop legal instruments for the governance of SOCs in the group. Draft legal opinions on the shareholder interface process with SOC Boards. Manage the Directorate. ENQUIRIES: Mr Tshepo Makhubela Tel No: (012) 406 7577 APPLICATIONS: Email to Vacancies5@dee.gov.za NOTE: Females from all races, African, Indians, Coloured and White are encouraged to apply.