Job Description

Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Lead (JB4657)
Randburg, Johannesburg
Market Related
FTCWe are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Lead to oversee and manage the legal, regulatory, and compliance functions within our institution. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing institutional frameworks, governance structures, and the rollout of the Quality Assurance Framework (QAF), requiring significant planning and organization.Qualifications and Experience:

• A legal qualification (LLB or equivalent), preferably with admission as an attorney or advocate.
• Extensive experience in a legal, regulatory, or compliance role, preferably within the higher education sector.
• Strong understanding of South African higher education regulatory frameworks, including DHET and CHE requirements.
• Proven experience in policy development, governance, and institutional planning.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage comprehensive frameworks for the institutions governance structures.
• Ensure effective implementation and monitoring of the Quality Assurance Framework (QAF) across the institution.
• Lead the development and updating of institutional policies to ensure they align with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Co-manage compliance aspects related to obligations under the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and the Council on Higher Education (CHE).
• Handle and resolve student disciplinary matters in accordance with institutional policies and legal standards.
• Draft and develop new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and policies to support institutional operations.
• Regularly monitor and report on compliance across all aspects of the institution's operations.

If you have a strong legal background, a commitment to maintaining the highest level of compliance, and the ability to manage complex legal and regulatory matters, we encourage you to apply for this pivotal role.

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