Job Title: Legal Officer – Compliance
Number of Posts: 1
Location: Human Capital and Administration Directorate
Employer: ZINARA

Summary of the Role

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following post
LEGAL OFFICER – COMPLIANCE (GRADE D2)
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
In conjunction with management, facilitate the identification, assessment, monitoring and reporting of all risks and compliance matters in line with policy & regulatory requirements and updating outcomes in the risk registers.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Develop and implement compliance policies and procedures for all business units & departments.
2. Conduct compliance risk assessments, prepare evaluation reports and recommendations to all relevant stakeholders for awareness, accountability and prudent decision making.

3. Oversee and enforce adherence to corporate governance tenets.

4. Conduct audits of policy and compliance to standards, including liaison with internal and external auditors to ensure Directors, management and employees follow all applicable internal, regulatory & statutory requirements.
5. Establish measures that ensure the business complies with all applicable laws, statutes and regulations, standards of best practice, internal policies, processes, and procedures.
6. Develop & implement compliance documentation in line with the requirements of the Public Entities Corporate Governance Act and any applicable legislation.
7. Lead & facilitate awareness training for all employees Ensure compliance with Statutory & Regulatory requirements across the business.

Minimum Person Specification

-5 O’ Level passes including English.
-2 A’ Level passes or equivalent.
-Bachelor of Laws (LLB)/Business degree in Law, Accounting, Business Management, Risk Management or other relevant commercial degree.
-Membership to Law Society of Zimbabwe or any other relevant professional Board.
-2 years of post-qualification relevant experience in legal and or compliance roles.
-Excellent interpersonal, communication, prioritisation and negotiating skills.
-A strong and clear communicator, able to adjust their communication methods to different audiences to ensure understanding of technical information.
-Strong process management skills.
-Strong analytical skills and organizational skills Ability to be a team player and work on multiple projects simultaneously.