Post : LEGAL ADVISOR: EXEMPTIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS
Basic Salary : R605 742.00 PER ANNUM (Excluding benefits)
Centre : Pretoria, Groenkloof
Purpose of the job
To process, manage and monitor all accreditations and exemptions
| KEY RESPONSIBILITIES |
| 1. Provide assistance in drafting and reviewing of all industry codes and make recommendations to the Minister in terms of the Act. 1.1 Provide assistance with the drafting of industry codes of conduct 1.2 Evaluate effectiveness of industry codes of conduct 1.3 Assist in the accreditation of industry ombuds 1.4 Publish codes of good practice in the government gazette for public comment 1.5 Consider comments and submission made |
| 2. Process accreditation applications and monitor effectiveness of accredited industry codes and ombud schemes. 2.1 Receive and review proposed industry codes and make recommendations to the Minister. 2.2 Write submissions to process application in terms of approved process. 2.3 Advice industry associations and ombud schemes on corporate governance matters. |
| 3. Process all applications for accreditation of ADR agents and consumer protection groups. 3.1 Receive and review applications for accreditations and make recommendations to the Minister 3.2 Solicit public comments on all applications before recommendation is made to the Minister. 3.4 Consult with and communicate effectively with all affected parties. |
| 4.Provide assistance in the monitoring of effectiveness of accredited ADR agents and make recommendations to the Minister. 4.1 Receive reports on the effectiveness of accredited ADT agents and report to the Minister. 4.2 Harmonise ADR methods among all accredited entities. 4.3 Build capacity of all accredited ADR agents. |
| 5. Assist in the development codes of good practice relating to the Act. 5.1 Draft codes of good practices 5.2 Harmonise codes of good practices with the Act and ensure and promote the use of plain language in documents 5.3 Carry out consultations with all stakeholders 5.4 Benchmarking of best practices |
| 6 Review and evaluate industry codes 6.1 Review industry codes and the effectiveness of both the code and its ombud scheme |
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor degree in Law. A valid driver’s licence. Admission as an Attorney or Advocate of the High Court of South Africa and Registration as a Member in Good Standing with the Legal Practice Council is compulsory.
Minimum Experience : 3 years Legal administrative experience in the private or public sector;
Minimum Training: Computer Literacy: MS Office Package. Project Management and Knowlege of Regulatory Framework.
Apply by submitting cover letter and curriculum vitae (with details of qualifications, date of admission and status of membership in good standing with LPC) quoting the relevant reference number to the following email address: Recruitment@thencc.org.za.
N.B ONLY APPLICATIONS RECEIVED THROUGH THIS EMAIL ADDRESS WILL BE CONSIDERED
Do not attach qualifications during your application. Certified copies of qualifications (matric certificate, Degree’, Driver’s license and ID or other supporting documents including Admission as an Attorney or Advocate) of the High Court of South Africa) will only be requested from shortlisted candidates who will be invited for interviews.
Confirmation letter or certificate of registration as a Member in Good Standing with the Legal Practice Council is compulsory for background checks and shortlisting.
For enquiries regarding the advertisement post, please contact 012 065 2006
Failure to follow the above instructions will lead to the application being disqualified.
- The successful candidate will be subjected to personnel suitability checks, criminal records, qualification and employment reference checks,
- It is the responsibility of the applicants with foreign qualifications to ensure that their qualifications are verified by SAQA
- The NCC is committed to Employment Equity practices, preference will be given to members of the underrepresented groups to achieve the objectives of Employment Equity (Qualifying Whites, Indians, Colored and People with Disability are encouraged to make applications)
CLOSING DATE: 12 JUNE 2026. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.