LEC COMMUNICATIONS (PTY) LTD
EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
POSITION: LEGAL, RISK & ASSURANCE SPECIALIST
LEC Communications (Pty) Ltd (LECC) invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced and results-oriented individuals for the position of Legal, Risk & Assurance Specialist.
The successful candidate will provide legal, regulatory, compliance, enterprise risk management and assurance support to the Company, while performing the statutory and governance responsibilities of Company Secretary to the Board and its Committees.
1. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree or a recognised governance/company secretarial qualification. Admission as an attorney or advocate will be an added advantage.
- A financial background, supported by relevant qualifications or professional membership, will be an added advantage.
- Professional certification or training in risk management, compliance or internal audit will be an advantage.
- A minimum of 3–5 years’ relevant experience in legal, corporate governance or company secretarial functions, preferably within a regulated or infrastructure environment.
- Strong knowledge of the Companies Act, State-Owned Enterprise governance requirements, Board administration and corporate records management.
- Demonstrable experience in drafting and reviewing commercial agreements, procurement documents, governance instruments and regulatory documentation.
- Working knowledge of enterprise risk management and internal control/assurance principles, such as ISO 31000 and COSO.
2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The position will be responsible for:
- Providing legal advice and managing commercial contracts and legal documentation.
- Monitoring statutory, regulatory and corporate compliance obligations.
- Supporting procurement governance and compliance.
- Serving as Company Secretary to the Board and its Committees, including the Executive Committee, and coordinating meetings, preparation of meeting papers, minutes and resolutions.
- Maintaining and facilitating the implementation of the Company’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework and risk register.
- Conducting structured control monitoring and assurance reviews and monitoring the implementation of corrective actions.
- Preparing legal, compliance, risk and governance reports for Management and the Board.
3. APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to submit their applications, accompanied by the following documents:
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Certified copies of academic and professional qualifications.
- Identity documentation.
The full job scope, outlining the detailed responsibilities and requirements of the position, is available on the LECC website:
Website: www.lecc.co.ls
Visit the website and click on Jobs.
Applications should be submitted to:
Email: [email protected]
4. APPLICATION DEADLINE
Friday, 27 November 2026
5. DISCLAIMER
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- LECC reserves the right not to make an appointment.