Senior Manager (Legal, Risk and Compliance) - Logistics (JB5858)
Eastrand, Gauteng
R1.2 to R1.4 Million Annually CTC
Permanent

This senior leadership role is responsible for overseeing the organisation’s legal, compliance, risk, insurance, and claims functions. The position provides strategic and operational legal guidance across contracts, litigation, corporate governance, insurance, risk management, and regulatory compliance, while ensuring adherence to statutory requirements and internal governance frameworks. Working closely with executive leadership, internal stakeholders, insurers, and external legal advisors, the role supports business sustainability, risk reduction, and effective governance across the organisation

Minimum Requirements:
LLB Degree (Not negotiable)
Admitted Attorney or Advocate (Not negotiable)
At least 10 years’ corporate legal experience post-admission
Minimum of 4 years’ experience at senior management level
Strong commercial legal knowledge, preferably within logistics, insurance, or freight-related environments
Sound knowledge of the Companies Act and corporate governance principles
Strong understanding of risk management, compliance, sustainability, and ESG principles
Insurance expertise, particularly in marine liability and cargo
Working knowledge of Safety, Health, Environment (SHE) legal requirements
Proven experience implementing and embedding integrated compliance programmes within large organisations
Strong communication, negotiation, presentation, organisational, and legal skills

Duties and Responsibilities:
Legal and Company Secretarial
Draft, review, vet, and finalise all contracts, including client agreements, leases, and service provider contracts
Review and authorise new leases and major service provider contracts or amendments
Draft minutes for Executive Committee and Risk Committee meetings
Obtain board resolutions and ensure accuracy
Maintain up-to-date company legal documentation and records
Maintain and manage the contract register
Handle litigation matters, including letters of demand, summonses, affidavits, and external legal instructions
Instruct and manage external attorneys
Assist with contract negotiations with clients and third parties
Risk, Compliance and Governance
Maintain the business risk register and monitor risk reduction objectives
Monitor and report on compliance with applicable legislation
Keep abreast of legislative changes and communicate updates where required
Arrange and facilitate training on legislative and compliance changes
Prepare reports and presentations relating to legal, risk, and compliance matters
Compile and submit quarterly reports to the Risk Committee and attend meetings
Support corporate governance, sustainability, and ESG initiatives
Insurance and Claims
Oversee insurance cover, claims management, and reporting
Ensure contracts comply with insurer requirements
Authorise claims and contracts in line with delegated authority levels
Manage insurance queries and oversee claims processes to ensure timely resolution
Compile insurance requirements for new assets, properties, and clients
Report on claims progress and outcomes
Safety, Health, Environment, Quality and Sustainability
Support SHEQ compliance, certification, and sustainability initiatives
Liaise with the National SHEQ Manager
Assist with reporting on SHE matters
Assist with and oversee sustainability measures and reporting
Financial and People Management
Manage and develop legal and claims staff and report to the Head of Legal
Monitor departmental expenses and ensure alignment with annual budgets
Proactively build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.

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