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Market Related – Monthly

Legal Officer – Cape Town, Head Office Fixed term contract in line with funding

TB HIV Care (THC), in existence since 1929, is an internationallyrecognisednon-profitorganisation. TB HIV Care provides health care services throughout South Africa to both the general population and communities at increased risk for HIV and TB, including adolescent girls and young women, inmates in correctional centres, sex workers and people who use drugs. TB HIV Care provides a stimulating work environment and the opportunity to work with leaders in the field of HIV and TB prevention and care. Our work culture is adapted to the constantly evolving South African health care environment and will suit solution-driven team players interested in opportunities for career development while working to connect people with care.

Purpose of the position:

THC seeks an objective legal officer to add value and improve our overall operation through contractual management and administration. The successful candidate will possess a thorough knowledge of the statutory laws of South Africa and sound judgement.

Main job tasks, duties and responsibilities:

Risk reviews

• Perform annual risk assessment linked to various awards through contract reviews
• Develop a risk register based on reviews
• Communicate risks to relevant stakeholders and monitor resolutions

Planning and administration

• Oversee administration of manual and electronic copies of all legal documents
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of contract registers
• Proactively communicate with relevant stakeholders prior to legal documents expiring

Compliance and legal support

• Work with the grants team to ensure legal compliance and manage risks
• Advise on best practices and standards
• Assist with analysis, interpreting and applying federal, state, local Government, international funder and private funder statutes, rules, and regulations regarding grants administration
• Conduct detailed legal reviews of the organisation’s progress against contracted requirements and financial documents
• Stay up to date with funder rules and regulations
• Ensure compliance with funder requirements
• Ensure compliance with statutory and legal requirements including Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
• Implement a system to track, expedite, and fulfil legal support requests, which may range from urgent support on contracts, employment law questions, and registration of new entities
• Draft and review all forms of contracts including HR, operational, MOUs, and funder contracts

Reporting

• Prepare and present reports as required
• Report on the results of internal legal investigations to the manager
• Provide recommendations to improve areas of deficiencies and process weaknesses identified
• Support management through participation in projects designed to introduce new and/or changing processes

Stakeholder engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders (funders, auditors, sub-awardees)
• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders (unit manager, programme managers, audit and risk committee, staff, team members etc.)
• Provide legal advice to internal stakeholders

Education and experience

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree in law and 1 – 2 years’ relevant experience at a minimum, or completed accredited paralegal course and 3 – 4 years relevant experience at a minimum
• NGO experience advantageous
• Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) knowledge beneficial
• Good understanding of statutory laws of South Africa
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel (formulas, pivots, charts)
• Ability to compile detailed reports
• Excellent organisational skills and be able to multi-task
• Must be able to manage sensitive documents and function effectively in a fast-paced environment

Key skills and competencies

• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency (formulas, pivots, charts)
• Ability to work with high level of integrity
• Excellent attention to detail and deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with stakeholders
• Good mathematical and analytical ability
• Good problem-solving ability
• Good reasoning ability
• Knowledge of Federal, State, Local Government, and private funders’ statutes, rules, and regulations is advantageous
• Must have previous experience of funder reporting
• Previous exposure within the NGO/NPO environment

Closing Date: 22 November 2019

165-062 NPO PBO 930052409 2015/122776/08

Ad Visible Until: 22 November 2019