Officer Legal and Compliance

The candidate will be responsible for the following:

Investigations and complaints of improper conduct

•  Assist the Investigating Committee on section 28 of the Act 44 of 2000 mandate to Investigate complaints of improper conduct;
• Assist the Investigating Committee to investigate complaints of improper conduct received from members of the public;.
• Assist the Investigating Committee in investigating the complaints of improper conduct initiated by any business unit within SACAP and referred to the Legal and Compliance Unit.;
• Gather information relevant to the investigation of allegations made;
• Timely conclusion of investigations
• Prepare quality investigation reports
• Maintain an effective filing system and prepare Investigating Committee files.
• Ensure compliance with the Standard Operating Procedure.
• Understanding of the of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act of 2000;

Professional service support

• Assist with the provision of professional guidance to SACAP, stakeholders, and Local Authorities..
• Monitor compliance about SACAP’s legal, regulatory, and statutory aspects of its mandate;
• Assist with the adherence to the Act and the Code of Conduct;
• Conduct presentations on the Act and the Code of Conduct
• Drafting of legal contracts such as Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Employment Contracts, Consultancy Agreements; and Project Contracts.       

 Management reporting

• Assist with the compilation of Management reports to the Registrar, EXCO, Council and the Investigating Committee
• Ensure accurate reporting

Requirements

• Matric/ Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Bachelor of Laws/BProc degree
• Postgraduate qualification in compliance, arbitration, and/or dispute resolution will be an added advantage
• Minimum of five years of relevant work experience
• General Litigation
• Drafting experience
• Report Writing

In this position, you will be reporting to the Senior Manager: Legal and Compliance

Closing date: 20 June 2025

If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, regard your application as being unsuccessful. SACAP reserves the right to make appointments or not. Please clearly indicate which position you are applying for.

Please submit your CV and copies of your qualifications to:

E-mail address: moc.aspacas@rh

Address: 51 Wessels Road, Right Wing, Rivonia, 2128

Company Description

The South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) is a regulatory body for the Architectural Profession. SACAP is established in terms of Section 2 of Act No. 44 of 2000. SACAP regulates the architectural profession by setting up standards for architecture education, training, registration, and ethical and professional conduct.

Posted on 09 Jun 16:26, Closing date 20 Jun